How many pieces are in the Black Ace TIE Interceptor?

Black Ace TIE Interceptor contains 396 pieces.

What age is the Black Ace TIE Interceptor recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was the Black Ace TIE Interceptor released?

Black Ace TIE Interceptor was released in 2019.

LEGO Black Ace TIE Interceptor set 75242

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #75242

Black Ace TIE Interceptor

Black Ace TIE Interceptor is a sleeper hit from the underrated Star Wars Resistance animated series.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for Star Wars Resistance fans, kids aged 8+, and ship collectors wanting a quick, satisfying build
Build: 396 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 12.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 218 ratings

Fans appreciate the striking color scheme and unique vehicle design from the animated series, though some feel the source material is too niche compared to main-saga ships.

$49.99

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📝 Our Take

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Black Ace TIE Interceptor is a sleeper hit from the underrated Star Wars Resistance animated series. Featuring a distinct black and bright orange color scheme with striking red accent styling, this custom-built ship piloted by Griff Halloran brings a unique racing aesthetic to the classic TIE lineage.

This set is perfect for Star Wars vehicle collectors and fans of the Resistance era. The 396-piece build offers a fun, straightforward assembly experience that takes around an hour, making it approachable for younger builders while still providing a sleek display piece for older fans.

Skip this if you are strictly focused on classic Original Trilogy lore. Because it's tied to a niche animated show, casual fans might prefer more iconic ships like standard Imperial TIE Fighters or standard X-Wings.

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🧱 Building Experience

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396

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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36cm × 21cm × 8cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Assembling the distinctive angled wings with spring-loaded shooters neatly integrated
Building the custom black and orange racer color scheme that sets it apart from standard Imperial grey
Constructing the opening rear hold used for storing the spare missile
Populating the cockpit with the unique Griff Halloran pilot minifigure

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired set tied to a shorter-lived Star Wars animated series, the Black Ace TIE Interceptor occupies a unique niche in the aftermarket. With no established market price history yet, its long-term appreciation heavily depends on the nostalgia factor for Star Wars Resistance as the series ages. While it doesn't carry the mainstream pedigree of Original Trilogy sets, niche ships often develop a dedicated following among completists who want every unique TIE variant ever produced. Investors should keep in mind that niche tie-ins carry liquidity risks compared to main-saga staples like standard TIE Fighters or X-Wings. Finding a buyer might take longer, and demand is more localized to hardcore Star Wars ship collectors. However, because it has been retired for a while, sealed copies in pristine condition could see steady, moderate growth driven purely by supply scarcity.

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Compared to standard Imperial TIE Fighters, the Black Ace offers a much more vibrant and customized aesthetic with its racing-inspired black and orange color palette. It sits in a similar price and size tier to standard mid-range Star Wars starfighters like Poe Dameron's X-Wing Fighter (75273), though its source material makes it a more specialized choice for completionists.

3 Minifigures Included

BB-8, Large Photoreceptor

Poe Dameron, White and Orange Pilot Outfit

4 parts

B+

The set includes exclusive versions of Griff Halloran and Poe Dameron, alongside a BB-8 droid figure, making it a must-have for fans of the Star Wars Resistance era looking for unique character variants.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 396
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 119 unique parts, 386 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 10247 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× White

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 4× Black

Sports Roller Skate

Part #: 11253 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Projectile, Sprin...

Part #: 15303 3× Trans-Bright Green

Launcher, Brick S...

Part #: 15400 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 4× Dark Tan

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 16091 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Red

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 18675pr0009 1× Trans-Brown

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 22889 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 15× Flat Silver

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 24201 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Dark Tan

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 2× White

Barrel 2 x 2 x 2

Part #: 2489 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 4× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

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Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 27263 4× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 2× White

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 2× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Tan

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Part #: 3023 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 4× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 2× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 32952 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...

Part #: 35787 6× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 7× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Tan

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 6× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 8× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 44568 2× Light Bluish Gray

Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...

Part #: 44676 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 6× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47397 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47398 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Orange

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× White

Cone 4 x 4 x 2 Ho...

Part #: 4742 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 1× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 50113 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 1× Black

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 1× Black

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54383 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54384 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 3× Trans-Orange

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× White

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6180 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 8× White

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 72454 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 5× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984pr0006 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Tan

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 2× Black

Helmet AT-AT / Ti...

Part #: 87556pr0244 1× Black

Plate 2 x 14

Part #: 91988 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 4× Black

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 92738 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 2× Dark Tan

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 98282 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 6× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Light Bluish Gray

A solid parts pack featuring a heavy concentration of Light Bluish Gray and White elements, along with useful hinges and grille tiles that make it a handy resource for greebling and small ship MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (15x) $2.25

Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth (8x) $1.60

White Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) (6x) $1.20

Light Bluish Gray Sports Roller Skate (6x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.95

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Custom racing modifications and speeder bike conversions using the sleek black and orange panels

🤖 Scrap-built hangar dioramas or maintenance bay setups for rogue starfighters

🚢 Alternative rogue-faction starfighter designs utilizing the hinged wing assemblies

Community Insights

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MandRproductions finds the Black Ace TIE Interceptor a sturdy but unremarkable set, scoring it 6.5/10. He recommends purchasing Vonreg's TIE Fighter to enhance the overall experience and playability.

LEGO Star Wars 2019 MAJOR VONREG'S TIE FIGHTER Review! Set 75240!

MandRproductions • 440.0K views Review

What the Community Says

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BlockTalk AI Summary

MandRproductions finds the Black Ace TIE Interceptor a sturdy but unremarkable set, scoring it 6.5/10. He recommends purchasing Vonreg's TIE Fighter to enhance the overall experience and playability.

Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

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LEGO Star Wars 2019 MAJOR VONREG'S TIE FIGHTER Review! Set 75240!

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Inventory Statistics

119

Unique Parts

396

Official Piece Count

386

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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