Issue number 8 of Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection represents the eighth installment of the bi-weekly magazine published by De Agostini. Mirroring previous releases, this issue comes with a die-cast collectible model and serves as a formally authorized repository of Star Wars knowledge, operating under the auspices of Lucas Licensing and the LucasBooks brand.
- Model vehicle: TIE Advanced x1 piloted by Darth Vader
 
- Legendary Craft : An exploration of the TIE Advanced x1.
 - Action Stations : The defense of the Death Star explained.
 - Welcome On Board : A profile of Darth Vader, the destroyer of the Jedi.
 - Starship & Vehicle Directory : A look at the Mist Hunter, the starship of Zuckuss.
 - In Command : Focusing on the TIE Advanced x1's operation.
 - Droids, Aliens & Creatures : Examining Zuckuss, an insectoid bounty hunter.
 - In A Galaxy Far, Far Away : Detailing the thermal exhaust port on the Death Star.
 - A Revolution In Film : Covering the trench battle scene and the methods for creating a believable model.
 - Movie Magic : The TIE Advanced x1's creation process, shown in stages.
 - Did You Know?
 - Star Wars A–Z (C—Callista, Can-cell, Cato Neimoidia, Joruus C'baoth, Chameleon droid)