Star Wars: Get a Look at the New Force Awakens TIE Fighter in Toy Form

The new Force Awakens-era TIE Fighter has been teased in both the official trailers and the Comic-Con behind-the-scenes video, but now we have our best look yet at what’s different. 

Rebelscum managed to grab some pretty awesome photos of the soon-to-be-released toy. Check them about below, along with some light analysis.

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As you can probably tell, there are a ton of additional guns on this model of TIE Fighter. The original trilogy-era had two gun emplacements just below the cockpit. This version is packing a total of five, including two that can swivel around to hit targets above and behind the fighter.

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It also seats two! Presumably, one seat for the plot, another for a gunner.

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Finally, here’s a look at the pilot’s uniform (I love the red stripes on the facemask)…

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… and a look at the hangar scene from the trailer recreated in toy form!

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