How many pieces are in the Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter?

Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter contains 244 pieces.

What age is the Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was the Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter released?

Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter was released in 2012.

LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter set 9498

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #9498

Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter

Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter is a solid addition to any LEGO Star Wars collection.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts and LEGO builders aged 8 and up
Build: 244 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 12.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 439 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique Jedi Master minifigures and sleek design of the starfighter, but some find the color scheme a bit bland and the overall build somewhat simple for the price.

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📝 Our Take

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Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter is a solid addition to any LEGO Star Wars collection. Released in 2012, this set offers a sleek and accurate representation of the Jedi Master's vehicle from the Clone Wars era, featuring a distinctive design and a good selection of minifigures.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans and collectors seeking to expand their Jedi Starfighter fleet. With a moderate piece count, it provides an enjoyable building experience that's not too overwhelming, and the included minifigures add to the play and display value.

Skip this if you're only interested in the most recent or highly detailed sets. While a good set for its time, newer Star Wars sets might offer more advanced building techniques and larger scale models. Consider looking at more recent Jedi Starfighter sets for updated designs.

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244

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Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-12

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Build Highlights:

Sleek design accurately reflects the source material
Unique wing deployment mechanism
Solid construction for play and display
Enjoyable building experience with a good balance of techniques

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter, released in 2012, holds moderate investment potential. As a retired set from the popular Star Wars theme, it benefits from the franchise's enduring appeal. The inclusion of exclusive minifigures like Even Piell enhances its collectibility. While not the most iconic Star Wars vehicle, its relative scarcity and decent condition in the aftermarket contribute to its potential for value appreciation. However, its smaller size and piece count might limit significant price surges compared to larger UCS sets. Investing in this set requires careful consideration of its condition and the overall demand for Clone Wars-era LEGO.

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📖 About This Set

Hunt down the Separatists with Saesee Tiin's Starfighter!

Jedi Master Saesee Tiin is patrolling for Separatist forces in his Jedi Starfighter, ready to go into battle with fellow Jedi Master Even Piell. As well as being extremely light and agile, Saesee Tiin's green starfighter is equipped with 4 missiles, an R3-D5 Droid and if the action gets a little too intense, a cockpit section that detaches to become the Jedi Master's very own escape pod! Includes 3 minifigures: Saesee Tiin, Astromech Droid R3-D5 and Even Piell.

• Includes 3 minifigures: Saesee Tiin, R3-D5 Astromech Droid and Even Piell with special head piece
• Features opening cockpit, detachable escape pod function, retractable landing gear, Droid cockpit, Lightsaber holder, 4 flick missiles and 2 Lightsabers
• Seek out the Separatist forces!
• Launch the escape pod!
• Fire the missiles!
• Saesee Tiin's Starfighter measures over 3" (8cm) high and 11" (29cm) long
• Battle 9515 Malevolence!

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Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter offers a unique design compared to other Jedi Starfighters, particularly in its wing configuration. While similar sets like Anakin's Jedi Interceptor (9494-1) offer more common characters, this set provides the exclusive Even Piell minifigure. Collectors might choose this set for its unique minifigure selection and the distinctive look of Saesee Tiin's ship.

3 Minifigures Included

Astromech Droid, R3-D5

4 parts

B+

The inclusion of Saesee Tiin and Even Piell, especially Even Piell, makes this set desirable for minifigure collectors. R3-D5 is a nice addition, though less unique.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 244
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 86 unique parts, 232 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

244

Official Piece Count

232

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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