I built the new episode VII TIE fighter last night/early this morning and I gotta say, I really like this set. I don't have any of the previous TIEs to compare it with but it was a fun build, it's solid, and l really like the look of it--the red on black really pops. The price per piece on this set is out of whack, as many have pointed out, but it was the one that really jumped out at me when I saw the new sets and to me, the hoses on the pilot helmets and the translucent/printed fuselage pieces are worth the extra coin. That said, if you're more patient than I am I'm sure you'll be able to pick it up on sale at some point.