Bossk - Sand Green Head
sw0280 · Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back / Episode V · 2010. Debuted in Set 8097 Slave I (3rd edition) during a peak era of Star Wars LEGO redesigns where characters began receiving highly detailed, unique molded heads.
Figure ID
sw0280
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2010. Debuted in Set 8097 Slave I (3rd edition) during a peak era of Star Wars LEGO redesigns where characters began receiving highly detailed, unique molded heads.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While not a limited convention exclusive, it was only included in two sets between 2010 and 2011, making it a desirable find for bounty hunter enthusiasts.
Head
Unique molded Sand Green Trandoshan head. Features realistic reptilian texture, orange eyes with black pupils, and a visible snout. No hair or headgear; the mold itself includes all character features.
Torso
Yellow torso with white flight vest and life support box printing. Features intricate details of the pressure suit used by X-wing pilots/bounty hunters, including a red collar and grey straps on the front and back.
Legs
Yellow legs with light bluish gray hip piece. Simple, unprinted legs consistent with early 2010s design standards for this specific character variant.
Accessories
Typically comes with a black sniper rifle (often a long blaster with a technic pin or a standard long blaster). The figure in the image is missing its weapon.
Color Scheme
Bright Yellow flight suit with Sand Green head. Accents include white, grey, and red in the torso printing and light bluish grey hands.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back. The head features precise eye placement. Note that the legs are plain, which was common before leg printing became standard for every figure.
Variants
The primary variant is sw0848 (2017), which features olive green skin and significantly more detailed printing on the torso and legs. This sw0280 is the second iteration of the character (the first being sw0062 from 2006).
Condition Notes
Common wear includes 'arm cracks' (small stress fractures at the armpits) and torso cracks. The sand green head can sometimes show paint rub on the eyes. The yellow plastic is susceptible to UV yellowing if displayed in sunlight.
Estimated Value
Used: $25.00 - $35.00 USD; New/Mint: $45.00 - $55.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the volume of bounty hunter figures in current LEGO circulation.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). Came in sets priced at $49.99 (8097 Slave I) and $79.99 (10221 Super Star Destroyer).
Compatible Sets
8097 Slave I (2010) and 10221 Super Star Destroyer (2011).
Character Background
Bossk is a Trandoshan bounty hunter and rival to Boba Fett. He was one of the six hunters hired by Darth Vader to find the Millennium Falcon in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
Design Notes
This version was a massive leap from the 2006 original, utilizing a custom head mold for the first time rather than a standard minifigure head. It perfectly captures the bulky, menacing look of the character.
Similar Minifigures
sw0062 Bossk (Classic), sw0848 Bossk (Modern), sw1163 4-LOM, sw1162 IG-88, and sw0822 Boba Fett.
Collectibility
High. The 'Bounty Hunter' sub-collection is one of the most popular niches in Star Wars LEGO collecting. This specific version is highly sought after for its unique sand green color.
History
Follows the 2006 'Classic' version and precedes the 2017 high-detail version. It represents the 'Goldilocks' era of LEGO—detailed enough to look modern, but simple enough to retain the classic LEGO feel.
Interesting Facts
The flight suit Bossk wears is actually the same costume used for X-wing pilots and Windak in the original Star Wars films to save on wardrobe costs; LEGO represents this accurately with the yellow torso design.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Episode V bounty hunters on a custom stand. Looks best in a 'Vader's Bounty Hunter Bridge' scene using grey tiles and metallic accents.
Modification Potential
Easily upgraded by adding the legs from the 2017 sw0848 version for a 'Best of Both Worlds' custom Bossk, or adding a brown tattered cape for a comic-book look.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic mid-era minifigure. It is a 4/5 for any collector. Its unique head mold and vibrant colors make it a standout piece in any Star Wars collection.