Darth Vader and Kylo Ren TIE fighter as a model kit.

The new Star Wars plastic model kits for gluing and painting now offer model fans aged 10 and over even more crafting fun.

Darth Vader used this prototype, the basis for the terrifyingly effective TIE Interceptor, in the Battle of Yavin. Unlike all other TIE fighters, this prototype has a deflector shield generator and a simple hyperdrive. Vader’s TIE Advanced is armed with heavy dual blaster cannons, but has no life support systems. The TIE Advanced features a dural steel alloy hull, an extended aft deck and unique solar panel wings. The TIE Advanced quickly became one of Darth Vader’s favourite ships. Like all TIE ships, the prototype’s propulsion system consists of twin ion engines. Its solar ionisation reactor is considered much more powerful than those of standard TIE fighters. The TIE Advanced has proven itself in combat as it can survive many direct hits. The pilots’ chances of survival have also been greatly improved by the addition of a hyperdrive system, which allows the ship to escape hopeless battles. This TIE fighter is used by both Darth Vader and Kylo Ren and the Star Wars spaceship is available here as a detailed model.

• Finely engraved surfaces
• Darth Vader figure
• Cockpit replica
• Large solar panels

Scope of delivery:

• Model kit
• Building instructions
• Decal

• Scale: 1:121
• Age recommendation: 10+
• Number of parts: 21
• Length: 71 mm
• Wingspan: 81 mm