TIE Crawler

Name: LEGO TIE Crawler 7664
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 7664
Rating: 4.1 (58 reviews)

83 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2007548 pcsHigh agreement · 88%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 82.5 and enthusiastic owner ratings across 58 reviews, the TIE Crawler is a Highly Recommended slice of Star Wars Expanded Universe creativity, delivering two exclusive Shadow Trooper figures, a satisfying tracked-vehicle build, and genuine play depth despite a slightly fragile cockpit connection."

The TIE Crawler earns a BrickScore of 82.5 and a Highly Recommended rating, drawing from a broad base of LEGO.com owner reviews that are overwhelmingly enthusiastic. The set is recognized as one of the more creative and unusual vehicles in the 2007 Star Wars lineup, pairing a distinctive tank-tread TIE fighter design with two exclusive Shadow Trooper minifigures. Owners rated it 4.1 out of 5 across 58 LEGO.com ratings, with 77% recommending it and value-for-money sitting at 3.77 out of 5.

Where they split: Agreement across the owner reviews is moderate. The main point of divergence is structural durability: several reviewers flagged the cockpit-to-tread connection as a genuine weakness under active play, while others reported the set held together reliably. Most reviewers converged on high enthusiasm for the Shadow Troopers and the vehicle concept itself.

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LOVED (7)

01Distinctive and creative vehicle concept combining TIE fighter aesthetics with tracked ground movement
02Two exclusive Shadow Trooper minifigures with silver-accented helmets widely praised as among the best LEGO Star Wars figures of the era
03Cannons that flip out from the tread housing for play action
04Cockpit with click-hinge windshield and hollow tread interior that fits approximately four troopers for troop transport play
05Treads that rotate and can be positioned in multiple configurations
06Color scheme described as matching seamlessly with other TIE fighters
07Entertaining build with a distinctive tread-assembly challenge

CRITICIZED (5)

01Connection between cockpit and tread housings can loosen or pull out during play
02Tread assembly (approximately 162 pieces clicking together) is repetitive and monotonous
03Flick-firing missiles criticized as ineffective
04Price felt slightly high to some buyers, though most felt the set delivered enough value
05Cockpit-to-tread connection is described as structurally weak under repeated rolling stress

What reviewers are saying

"I'm still very unsure what compelled LEGO to make this at the time."

MandRproductions

"This set contains 548 pieces, and it was released all the way back on the August 1st of 2007, and then it retired the same year in December of 2007, giving it one of the shortest lifespans of any LEGO Star Wars set ever …"

Five Lonely Clones

Ecosystem

TIE D Fighter (2004 TIE Fighter Collection) — Reviewer speculates the 2004 TIE D Fighter may have inspired LEGO to explore other Expanded Universe TIE variants, leading to the TIE Crawler.

TIE Defender (2009) — Another Expanded Universe LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter set that followed the TIE Crawler, suggesting a pattern of LEGO exploring obscure EU variants.

Modern Shadow Trooper designs — Reviewer prefers this 2007 Shadow Trooper design to modern LEGO interpretations, citing the appealing silver/sand blue helmet and overall aesthetic.

Modern LEGO Star Wars sets — Doesn't hold up to the same standards that we see today, but still very cool in its own right

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Consensus

BUY

MandRproductions

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BUY

"I'm still very unsure what compelled LEGO to make this at the time."

Key Pros

✓Fun and unique treaded TIE fighter play experience unlike other TIE sets
✓Beautiful classic LEGO Star Wars design with blue accent color (last of its kind before switch to gray)
✓Great Shadow Trooper minifigures that hold up well 20 years later

Key Cons

✕Flick-fire missile launcher is loosely fitted and frequently falls out during play, easily lost
✕Difficult to access the flick-fire missile due to bulky surrounding pieces

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Five Lonely Clones

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MIXED

Key Pros

✓Tread function works better than expected and is fun to play with
✓Unique and iconic look for display
✓Shadow Trooper minifigures are collectible and nostalgic

Key Cons

✕Build process not enjoyable with ton of repetition in tread assembly
✕Two different shades of blue pieces present; darker blue cracks

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Value drivers

MandRproductions: Shadow Trooper minifigures, though their exclusivity was limited (appearing in a 2008 Battle Pack), are highlighted as part of the set's appeal.

Five Lonely Clones: Shadow Troopers are the primary value driver; first LEGO appearance of this Legends character variant makes them highly sought after.

Exclusivity

MandRproductions: Target store exclusive in North America (marked 'limited edition'); European release exists with different packaging lacking exclusivity claims. 2007 30th Anniversary of Star Wars inclusion added collectible status.

Five Lonely Clones: Limited edition release; only available August-December 2007 (4 months); part of 30th anniversary celebration; Legends-exclusive content

Resale

MandRproductions: Strong aftermarket value, with sealed boxes selling for around $300 compared to original $50 retail price. The reviewer notes sealed copies command significant premiums.

Five Lonely Clones: Strong aftermarket value; sealed specimens command $300 (6x retail), used around $100. Short production run and Legends exclusivity support continued demand.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Shadow Trooper

$19

Imperial Shadow Trooper - Short Line on Back

$11

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed detail pieces on top of cockpit
The reviewer states 'The detail on top here was beautifully printed and I think without these two pieces you don't have a classic TIE fighter.'
Extended laser cannons on cockpit
An early version of flick-fire missile launcher placed underneath the cockpit, different from standard TIE fighter builds. The reviewer notes it fires much further than standard flick-fire missiles: 'when you hit it properly, it feels like it flies much further than your standard flick fire missile.'
Blue accent color on TIE fighter
This was the last TIE fighter set to use blue accents. The reviewer notes: 'This was the last TIE fighter to be done with blue as the accent color as later in 2008 they would switch to gray with the Vader's TIE fighter in the Death Star and it was gray from there on out.'
Printed windscreen cockpit piece
Nostalgic old-school printed TIE Fighter cockpit design
Printed hatch piece
Top cockpit hatch with printed design detail
Dual shade blue pieces
Two different shades of blue color pieces present in set; darker blue shade cracking issue noted

What Owners Say · summarized from 38 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Shadow Trooper minifigures and the creative ground-based TIE concept, but widespread complaints about structural fragility—especially loose wheel connections and side panels that fall apart during play—significantly undermine the set's appeal.

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