Star Wars ROTJ TIE Fighter Pilot 48-Back AFA 80+ ** POP 1, 2nd Highest Grade, Only 8 Higher ** (Kenner, 1983)....

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Star Wars ROTJ TIE Fighter Pilot 48-Back AFA 80+ ** POP 1, 2nd Highest Grade, Only 8 Higher ** (Kenner, 1983). Released in 1983 for Return of the Jedi, the TIE Fighter Pilot brought Imperial precision and menace to Kenner's 3.75-inch galaxy. Clad in glossy black armor and detailed with chest control panels and Imperial insignia, the figure captured the cold efficiency of the Empire's elite starfighter corps. Though a secondary character on screen, the TIE Pilot became a fan-favorite in the vintage line - a sleek, army-buildable trooper whose design stood among the most striking of all Kenner's Imperial ranks. Graded AFA NM 80+, with subgrades of C80 B85 F80, this 48-Back example holds a population of one at this grade, ranking as the second-highest grade known, with only eight graded higher in the population report. A quintessential figure from the Return of the Jedi release era, the TIE Fighter Pilot represents Kenner's mastery of sculpt, presence, and play value at the height of the vintage Star Wars line. For collectors focused on Imperial ranks or ROTJ card variants, this example delivers a clean, commanding display piece - a true ace in black.

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