Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot
sw0803 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Rogue One / Original Trilogy · 2017
Figure ID
sw0803
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with standard angry clone/imperial male expression or solid black head depending on exact sub-variant, covered by the iconic enclosed TIE pilot helmet with silver imperial logos on the sides.
Torso
Glossy black torso with Imperial TIE pilot life support chest box printing featuring white, grey, and blue details, silver belt buckle, and grey tube attachments running up to the shoulders.
Legs
Plain black standard legs with no side or front printing.
Accessories
Typically paired with a standard black imperial blaster pistol.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic black with white, grey, and blue printing accents and silver imperial insignias.
Printing Details
Crisp pad printing on the torso with fine lines for the life support computer and tubes. Detailed molded helmet with silver imperial cog logos.
Variants
There are multiple TIE pilot variants in LEGO Star Wars history with subtle updates to helmet breathing vents and torso chest box printing designs across different release years.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the glossy black helmet and torso, wear on the chest printing, and clutch power on the legs and arms.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $3 - $5 USD. New: $6 - $8 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced around $40 to $80 USD in 2017.
Compatible Sets
75154 TIE Striker, 75211 Imperial TIE Fighter
Character Background
Imperial TIE Fighter Pilots were elite combat aviators in the Galactic Empire, trained to fly the swift but poorly shielded TIE fighter craft into battle against the Rebel Alliance.
Design Notes
Features the classic molded enclosed TIE pilot helmet mold that accurately recreates the menacing look from the original Star Wars trilogy.
Similar Minifigures
Imperial Gunner, Death Star Trooper, AT-ACT Driver
Collectibility
High army-building appeal, very popular among Star Wars troop builders despite being a common figure.
History
First introduced in earlier iterations starting around 2001, this specific torso and helmet combination represents the 2017 update wave.
Interesting Facts
The printed chest box includes distinct blue and white segments matching the screen-used costumes from Rogue One and the Original Trilogy.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display alongside LEGO Star Wars TIE fighter builds, inside a custom hangar bay MOC, or on an imperial army-builder baseplate.
Modification Potential
Excellent for army building and custom Imperial military dioramas or creating custom elite pilot squads.
Overall Assessment
A staple troop-builder minifigure with great shelf presence, iconic helmet design, and high appeal for any classic Galactic Empire collection.