August 2006
Story and Photos David Syczylo (Boba Binks)

 

"PAY UP OR SHUT UP"
Standing at 12 1/2-inches tall, this limited edition replica statue brings the authenticity of the Bounty Hunter from Star Wars home. Boba Fett is represented holding his sawed-off rifle and trademark costume, based on his appearance in the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Boba Fett is one of the most popular fictional characters in the Star Wars universe, despite having relatively little screen time in the films. Boba Fett is a bounty hunter hired by the Empire to track down and capture Luke Skywalker and by Jabba the Hutt to capture Han Solo.

A clone of Jango Fett, Boba Fett was created on Kamino and raised as Jango's natural son. Jango trained the boy in the ways of the Mandalorians. Boba Fett grew up to be a bounty hunter feared and dreaded throughout the galaxy, known for his subtle and cunning moves tracking down his prey. Boba Fett commonly worked for the gangster Jabba the Hutt, and held associations with Darth Vader.

The overall sculpting of this statue is outstanding. You would think that Gentle Giants borrowed the Boba Fett costume from Return of the Jedi and Hyper-Scanned it into the computer to create this fine statue. Boba Fett is not only meticulously detailed in everyway but this statue seems to come alive as Boba Fett stares at you tempting you to make a move.

The painting application of this statue is layered and given that “used” look that George Lucas originally envisioned for the Star Wars Universe.

The chosen pose for Boba Fett is not what one would think. Most would think of giving Boba Fett an action pose. But alas Gentle Giants did not. They pose they chose for Boba Fett seems to be taunting you to make that move. He is reaching his left hand out waving his fingers at you to come here. If you don’t maybe he will shoot you down with his rifle. You know Boba Fett is a cold and calculating individual. He always gets his prey.

Gentle Giants has outdone themselves this time around with their line of 1/6 scale statues. Out of all the Gentle Giant Statues that have been released so far I must say this particular one if the best by far in a galaxy so near.

SPECIFICATIONS
Gentle Giant Boba Fett Statue (Return of the Jedi)
Limited Edition: 6500
In Stores: Summer 2006
Price: $185.00
Designed in 1/6 scale - Stands 12.5 inches tall

PHOTOS
Click on the thumbnails below to see a larger image.