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INTRODUCTION
Jabba The Hutt was born on the planet Nal Hutta. Jabba
took over total control of the Desilicjic Kajidic in the year 2BBY
when he killed of Jiliac’s offspring. When Jabba took over he was at
the ripe old age of 80 he set up his criminal empire on the planet
of Tatooine.
Jabba was known to even meddle in the affairs of the Jedi Order. The
first known encounter with the Jedi Order was when Ki-Adi Mundi’s
daughter and friend where enslaved by the Hutt. During Mundi’s trek
to free his daughter he did find that Jabba was helping the Trade
Federation arm for its attack on Naboo.
Two of the Saga’s most known characters came into contact between
the events above and the events of ANH. During the Clone Wars a
young boy would come into contact with Jabba upon reading his
father’s journal. That boy was none other than Boba Fett. Jabba took
Boba in because he owed Jango a favor for killing a rival several
years before. The other character that would come into contact with
Jabba would be that scruffy looking nerf herder Han Solo. Han would
so impress Jabba with his ability that he would be given the mission
of making it across the Kessel Run.
Jabba was able to capture his greatest prize during the events of
ROTJ. Thanks to Darth Vader and Boba Fett he got Han Solo captured
after many attempts to have him killed. However, the Rebellion
wanted Han back as badly as Jabba wanted him so they planned a way
to free Han. Leia would dress as the Bounty Hunter Boushh using
Chewie as bait to get in Jabba’s Palace. Leia would later free Han
but they would be caught and she would become his newest slave girl.
Luke would show up and to get everyone back threatening Jabba but he
would be surprised when he got dropped into a Rancor Pit. Jabba
though would come to his end at the Pit of Carkoon when Luke, Han,
and Lando would pull of a great escape. While all this was going on
Leia would choke Jabba to death with her chain.
As usual Sideshow has three different ways they name their items.
They have Exclusive, Inclusive, and Regular. This review will be for
the Inclusive Jabba and the Regular Throne (which was a domestic
exclusive).
PACKAGING - 6
The packaging design on Jabba and his throne are different from any
of the other figures from this line for two reasons. The first being
he and his throne are so freaking huge that they are in much bigger
boxes, and are not done with the normal multiple window boxes. The
design is also different with these boxes using the new Lucas
Mandated 30th Anniversary Design. However, both boxes have all the
same great information and upcoming products.
SCULPTING - 10
The amount of detail on Jabba and his Throne are simply insane. On
Jabba you can see literally every wrinkle, fat roll and suction cup
on his underside. The face area is especially well done and captures
the years of experience Jabba has gone through. The Throne is
exceptionally well done! The work on this piece truly looks like
stone for the main area and the grate in the center looks like
metal. Also on his Hookah the little detail work is so well done it
looks like someone really engraved the metal. The frog snack area
might just be the best kept little secret to those who just glance
at Jabba. Why? Sideshow went as far as to put one of the Frog Snacks
in there. Another very nice touch on this piece is the little heads
all around the base. They look like they are done in nicely casted
Bronze and even have metal rings in the mouth area.
The Sideshow Collectibles Team should get a well deserved hand on
their back for the work on Jabba and his Throne.
PAINT - 10
Jabba was a piece that could have presented issues for the
production pieces but I cannot find any. The blending of the
green’s, brown’s, other colors look simply fantastic. It truly gives
the look that this green slug could be real and appears to be Jabba
captured directly from your ROTJ DVD. They eyes are also just
beautifully well done. They are so life like because of the
wonderful mixes of Oranges and the wet life like look.
The Throne’s paint job is also very nicely done though a little
simpler. The stone work again because of the paint looks just like
stone. The railing gives off a bronze look because of the fantastic
paint work on it as do the small heads along the base.
ARTICULATION - 1
Jabba has very little articulation at all. His two arms are ball
jointed leaving only certain poses which is fine considering
everything else about Jabba. The Throne has no articulation.
ACCESSORIES - 7
The thing that separates the Inclusive Jabba from the regular is his
ceremonial cup which he uses on his sail barge during the Pit of
Carkoon Scene of ROTJ.
The accessories included with Jabba and his Throne are important to
this overall setup. The pillows, food, and Hookah, and his little
cup add a nice touch. The detail work on these items makes them
appear to be about as real as you can expect.
OUTFIT - N/A
Jabba doesn’t have to wear a thing when he looks this good.
VALUE - 10
Alright, I know someone is gonna go this guy is just plain nuts. How
can two items costing a total of $320 before shipping. When I saw
this at SDCC in July of last year I knew I had to have these items.
I looked at it and literally walked to the desk and ordered them.
They are HUGE (shipping weight of 49 lbs total) and I cannot
emphasize this enough to anyone who has not seen this item. These
two items will stand out in any collection no matter what it’s made
out of. The amazing detail, paint job, and size make these so worth
your purchase. If you don’t have them get them before it’s too late.
OVERALL - 10
This is the most perfect Jabba and Throne setup ever made and I
believe it will never be touched by another collectibles company.
The acclaim this piece is getting from collectors is some of the
most unanimous of any item I’ve ever seen. As a Star Wars fan this
item just might be the coolest in my collection
RATINGS RECAP
Packaging - 6
Sculpt - 10
Paint - 10
Articulation - 1
Accessories - 7
Outfit - N/A
Value - 10
Overall - 10
SPECIFICATIONS
Sideshow Collectibles
- Jabba the Hutt
Sideshow Collectibles
- Throne Environment Packaging
There is no edition size of
the Inclusive Jabba and the Throne has an Edition Size of 4200.
BOTH ITEMS ARE SOLD OUT!
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