Jabba's Bounty Hunter (Boushh / Princess Leia)
sw0407 · Star Wars
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi · 2012 (Debuted in the Desert Skiff set #9496)
Figure ID
sw0407
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2012 (Debuted in the Desert Skiff set #9496)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the set was widely available, this specific Boushh-disguise Leia represents a highly sought-after iteration of the character and is discontinued.
Head
Double-sided head; one side features a smirk with eyelashes and subtle lipstick (yellow skin tone), the other side features a worried expression. The accessory shown is a white standard motorcycle helmet with a visor, which is historically inaccurate; the official figure comes with a unique tan/brown molded Boushh helmet.
Torso
Dark Brown base with Nougat arms and Dark Bluish Gray hands. The print features the thermal detonator bandolier, utility belt, and bounty hunter armor details specific to the Boushh disguise. Back printing includes the oxygen tank strap details.
Legs
Dark Brown legs with printed hip joint. The printing depicts the lower portions of the bounty hunter tunic and belt line. Plain dark brown legs are used for the base.
Accessories
The figure is pictured with a black blaster rifle (standard short blaster) and a custom/incorrect dark brown cape and white motorcycle helmet. The official sw0407 version includes a unique molded tan helmet, a thermal detonator (round 1x1 tile), and a brown spear (Electrostaff).
Color Scheme
The primary colors are Dark Brown and Dark Orange/Nougat, designed to mimic the desert camouflage of an Ubese bounty hunter. The white helmet and brown cape in the photo are non-standard additions.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of the 2012 era. Features detailed belt equipment on both front and back. The torso printing lines up precisely with the waistline on the legs.
Variants
There are three main versions of Leia in Boushh disguise: the 2003 yellow-skin version (sw0095), this 2012 flesh-tone version (sw0407), and the 2023 version with updated leg printing (sw1266). Note: The head in the image appears to be a yellow-skinned variant commonly found on female City figures, rather than the flesh-toned sw0407 head.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck post (cracking from cape pressure) and torso side cracks. The dark brown plastic used in the 2010s is notoriously brittle and prone to shattering if handled roughly.
Estimated Value
The official sw0407 figure is valued at $25 - $35 USD used. However, the figure in the image is a 'mismatch' or 'franken-figure' containing non-original parts (incorrect head, helmet, and cape), reducing its collector value to approximately $8 - $12 USD.
Price (New)
The set this figure appeared in, 9496 Desert Skiff, originally retailed for $24.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9496 Desert Skiff (2012), 10236 Ewok Village (2013).
Character Background
Princess Leia Organa infiltrated Jabba the Hutt's palace disguised as the Ubese bounty hunter Boushh to rescue Han Solo from carbonite. She carried a thermal detonator to threaten Jabba and gain entry.
Design Notes
This torso was a significant upgrade from the 2003 version, introducing more accurate chest-plate detailing and back printing that wasn't possible during the early years of the Star Wars line.
Similar Minifigures
Princess Leia - Endor outfit (sw0504), Bib Fortuna (sw0408), Kithaba (sw0413), and Lando Calrissian - Skiff Guard (sw0406).
Collectibility
High collector demand for the authentic sw0407. The character is iconic, and Boushh-disguise figures are staples of Jabba's Palace dioramas.
History
LEGO first released a Boushh figure in 2003. It took 9 years for this update to arrive, which moved the character from the 'classic' yellow style to the modern 'flesh' style with much higher graphic fidelity.
Interesting Facts
The Boushh character was actually a real person in the Star Wars universe whom Leia killed (or who died) before she took his armor to use as a disguise.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a 2012 Desert Skiff MOC or inside a Jabba's Palace (9516) display case. Ensure the figure is away from direct sunlight to prevent the Nougat/Brown colors from fading.
Modification Potential
The figure in the photo is already a modification. To restore it, a collector would need to source head piece 3626cpb0754 and the specific Boushh helmet mold 98121.
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a genuine LEGO sw0407 torso and legs paired with incorrect 'purist' custom parts (head, helmet, cape). While the core parts are high quality, it lacks the unique helmet that drives the value of this specific minifigure.