Andor’s TIE Avenger debuts in LEGO in fan build

You should be watching Andor for the incredible writing and performances that bring the Star Wars universe to life with unmatched texture and nuance. But if you’re reading on a LEGO site, chances are you’re also scanning every scene for new ships and droids to inspire future MOCs or sets to anticipate next May the Fourth. Andor season 2 delivers on both cinema craft and spacecraft in its opening minutes with an incredible TIE Fighter heist, and I know I wasn’t alone in seeing that ship and saying, “that will make an incredible LEGO set!” Builder Michał Kozłowski, aka Edge of Bricks, was inspired by the first shots of the TIE Avenger in the Andor trailer and set to work making a remarkably screen-accurate version from 1,088 parts.

Originally appearing in the PC game Star Wars: TIE Fighter,  the TIE Avenger is a cousin to the TIE Interceptor. A quality over quantity shift from the standard TIE strategy, the Avenger is equipped with heavier armor plating, a robust armament, and a hyperdrive. Michał’s model captures the wing-mounted missiles, but it is missing the heavy laser beneath the cockpit and the rotary cannons to the sides, which we didn’t get a clear look at until the first episode premiered this week. No doubt Michał will correct this, and in the meantime, it’s a remarkable likeness on a quick turnaround

I like the change of color for this prototype TIE. Not only is black used sparingly, but we even get swatches of yellow!

The cockpit opens like in the show, but here’s another place where there’s room for Michał and others to iterate now that there are more references available, as the ramp should double as stairs for the pilot and possible passengers to enter.

Nitpicks aside, Michał’s model is a wonderful take on this newly debuted Imperial vehicle. While the only Andor set to be announced so far is an updated take on the Rebel U-Wing, it seems likely that this ship could appear as an official set in the future. In the meantime, if you’re intrested in learning more about how Michał created his version, he describes the process on his YouTube channel.

And with Star Wars Day promotions fast approaching, should be in the market for a TIE Fighter of your own, the UCS TIE Interceptor and TIE Bomber playset are still available from LEGO.

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