Lets all be honest here the TIE Punisher is just a really oversized TIE bomber. I don't have much experience with the original TIE bomber but the punisher is massive and really has some cool upgrades. Like the y-wing the punisher is rather slow and hard to maneuver but the trade off is some decent shielding and epic weapons. I have personally found that the bombs are a little hard to use but if you manage to chuck one in the right place it can be very devastating. The model is, as always very detailed and beautifully crafted to scale. I wouldnt build an army full of punishers but I think I will be able to manage some pretty good destruction with the one.