This set was my first ever Lego Star Wars set, in fact my first Lego set!  The only part about the cockpit that I didn't like is that there should have been a control panel, and there wasn't.  That really sucked.  However, that's my only con.  Everything else is perfect. 

This is a truly excellent little set, I'm just a bit disappointed that it was so far ahead of any previous TIE fighters, and the 2012 model was so much bigger that they look silly next to each other.

The build is pretty fun, standard enough in the cockpit section for a pre-2012 TIE, but mercifully the inane blue that has plagued Lego and Kenner TIE fighters for years has gone! As soon as you get to the wing struts though you realise this is no ordinary TIE fighter. They are substantial, good looking, and have missiles in! The large rear section is surprisingly good and detailed considering it's based around two large disk parts. And the way these mains sections of the body fit together is really great, locking to place and mostly held by just two 2x2 tiles. The wings are where the lack of blue is most noticeable, and the way the hinges are incorporated for the bend in the wings is a real upgrade on the TIE Interceptor (6206), feeling much more substantial and secure.

The completed model is great fun. All the modules fit together well and it has that compact 2009-era feel that I really like. The grey tile on the wings look good, and because of it's compactness you don't mind so much that not all the lines are covered - if they were the ship would feel crowded so I think Lego have made just the right call there.

There are a couple of faults though. The flick fire missiles simply aren't heavy enough to go anywhere and could do with another small round piece on each. Vader's cockpit seems cramped as he won't fit in wearing his cape (and though there's storage for his lightsaber there isn't for the cape), but at the same time feels empty as he's got just the 1x2 tile on the floor pretending to be controls. And the central section of the wings have a tendency to bend outwards towards the back because of their length and lack of bracing. Nothing huge, just a few things to be aware of.

And of course, Darth Vader is excellent! I think the set did well for just having the one figure as it kept it affordable, and he's the only Vader in an affordable set since the ROTJ mini arrest and throne room scene from the yellow-head era. He's well printed, with a great moulded helmet, and his face is wonderfully grey and scarred.

Pros

• Darth Vader in an affordable set!
• The TIE is grey! At last!
• Really good compact feel, well represented visually.

Cons

• A few little niggles with the finished model - poor missiles, bendy wings, and a sparse cockpit
• Why are the four 2x2 decorated tiles not printed? Pity.

This was a real gem of a set and well worth acquiring if you can find it. I am just a little reticent that it seemed like a reboot for the TIE fighters, and nothing really followed unit 2012 when there was another reboot and the compact feel was lost. 9492 dwarfs this set quite embarrassingly, it's a shame as they're both great models but don't quite work together as a fleet.

I got this set from my grandparents a couple of years ago, and think that this is one of the best sets in the Lego Star Wars collection.

Pros

• -Lego has proven to us with this set that a gray TIE rather than a blue one is superior-looking and more movie accurate. About time...
  
• -The ship is rather detailed, and the missiles are also quite nice.
  
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Cons

• -Vader is a difficult figure to fit in the ship because of the cape, sort of a disappointment.
  
• -Revenge of the Stickers: A Chronological Prequel, has recently been watched by our friends from TLG. :(
  
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This set is truly excellent, and has incredible detail for an average-sized set. The Lego Group even cared about putting missiles for something to do. I recommend this set.

This is in my opinion, the best version yet[although I don't have any of the other ones]. I got it at Toys R Us a couple of years ago. It's got everything a model of the tie advanced should, and it's only slightly overpriced.

Pros:

good sized

missiles are hidden

place to put lightsaber

improved Darth Vader minifigure

Cons:

innacurate missiles

Vader's cape gets bent

Although this set does not have many features, neither does the real thing. It is essential for any collection, and important for a trench run scene. I would suggest getting it.

Box/Instructions

The box is pretty nice, you can see all the details of the TIE Fighter and on the back are pictures of all the features of the set. It also has on it that it is the exclusive anniversary edition.

Parts

The parts are pretty standard, I don't think that there is anything new here. One good thing is that there are only 4 stickers and they are easy to apply as they are all square and go on square panels.

Minifigures

The build

The build was of moderate difficulty and might be difficult for younger children. As I mentioned before, there were some stickers, but they were fairly easy to put on.

The completed model

The TIE Fighter is an impressive model. It is quite sturdy and easy to play with. I know some people have had trouble with the wings, but I've had no such problems. In fact, I've found the attachment of the wings to be better than on the original TIE Fighter that I have (the regular one). The cockpit is also bigger than on the old TIE fighter, making it easier to put a pilot inside. Finally, the missiles work really well, especially compared to a number of sets that have flick fire missiles.

Summary

In short, I'd recommend this for Star Wars fans of any age and though younger children might need help with building it, they'll have a lot of fun playing with it. At $40 CDN, it's not a bad price for a Star Wars set, considering that it comes with Darth Vader and that the ship is really nice. Grab one of these before they're all gone, I grabbed one of the last ones left in Toys R Us (its not listed on the website anymore).