LEGO Set 7263 TIE Fighter: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7263
Release year	2005
Piece count	161
Minifigures	2
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter, released in 2005 as part of the Star Wars line, has 161 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 51 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 7263

The inventory of set 7263 lists 161 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 different lots (one shape in one color) for 50 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7263

Main color: blue, making up 42% of the parts, followed by black (24%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Blue	67	42%
Black	39	24%
Dark Bluish Gray	20	12%
Light Bluish Gray	20	12%
Trans-Red	6	3.7%
Tan	4	2.5%
Trans-Brown	1	0.6%
Green	1	0.6%
Trans-Dark Blue	1	0.6%
Reddish Brown	1	0.6%
Other colors (1)	1	0.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Tiles Special	39	24%
Plates	33	20%
Bricks Sloped	23	14%
Plates Wedged	20	12%
Bricks	13	8.1%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	10	6.2%

Most common parts in set 7263

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Blue	37
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	11
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin 3747a	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	6
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners 2419	Blue	4
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole 30000	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Blue	4
Plate 4 x 12 3029	Black	4
Wedge Plate 6 x 12 Left 30355	Black	4

43 of the 50 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 7263 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 7263 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7263 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7146 TIE Fighter	57%	171	2001
7262 TIE Fighter and Y-wing	46%	415	2004
6206 TIE Interceptor	44%	212	2006
4479 TIE Bomber	26%	229	2003

No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7263 within its line

With 161 pieces, set 7263 ranks #487 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #82. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter have?

LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter has 161 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 7263 released?

Set 7263 TIE Fighter was released in 2005 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7263?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7263?

The instructions for LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7263.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7263?

Blue, with 67 out of 161 pieces, or 42%. Next come black (24%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 7263 contain?

Set 7263 has 51 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 50 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in blue, with 37 copies.

Does LEGO set 7263 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7263?

Set 7146 TIE Fighter, released in 2001: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.