Bossk (Original Version)
sw0042 · Star Wars
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back · 2002 (Set 7144: Slave I)
Figure ID
sw0042
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002 (Set 7144: Slave I)
Rarity
Rare. This original variant was only available in two sets between 2002 and 2003 before the character was redesigned in 2010.
Head
The head is missing in this image. Specifically, sw0042 utilizes a unique Olive Green head mold (part 3626bp06) with black eyes and a reptilian grin.
Torso
Tan torso with life support suit printing, grey arms, and black hands. Printing features the Bounty Hunter's harness, breathing tubes, and chest modules.
Legs
Tan unprinted legs with a light grey hip piece. The torso-to-leg transition is a classic early Star Wars aesthetic.
Accessories
None shown. Originally came with a basic black rifle or megaphone-style blaster.
Color Scheme
A palette of Tan, Light Grey, and Olive Green (head missing). This reflected the limited color palette available to LEGO in the early 2000s.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso detail. Notice the thick black outlines and simplified mechanical details characteristic of early licensed LEGO Star Wars figures.
Variants
This is the classic yellow-skin era variant. Redesigned versions (sw0280) released in 2010 feature a more detailed, custom-molded lizard head with distinct scales and taller proportions.
Condition Notes
The figure in the image shows significant play wear. There is heavy yellowing on the tan plastic, severe paint chipping/rubbing on the torso printing, and visible 'chew marks' or plastic degradation on the feet. The neck post and hips show friction wear.
Estimated Value
In its current condition (missing head, heavily damaged), it is worth approximately $2.00–$5.00 for parts. A complete, mint condition sw0042 is valued around $25.00–$35.00.
Price (New)
Set 7144 Slave I originally retailed for $20.00 in 2002. Today, that set sealed is worth over $300.00.
Compatible Sets
7144 Slave I (2002) and 4476 Jabba's Prize (2003).
Character Background
Bossk is a Trandoshan bounty hunter known for being one of the six hunters Darth Vader hired to find the Millennium Falcon in The Empire Strikes Back.
Design Notes
This figure represents the 'first generation' of Bossk. Unlike modern figures that use custom-molded heads, this one used a standard minifigure head printed with alien features.
Similar Minifigures
sw0280 Bossk (2010 version), sw0042a (variation with different head print), and other classic hunters like sw0002 Boba Fett.
Collectibility
High for completionists wanting every version of the Bounty Hunters, though this specific unit is in poor 'filler' condition.
History
Bossk was one of the earliest expanded universe/supporting characters produced by LEGO, signaling the start of their deeper dive into the Star Wars roster beyond the main Trio.
Interesting Facts
Because the head used for this Bossk is a standard shape, fans in 2002 often swapped it onto different bodies to create custom Trandoshan species MOCs.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a vintage Star Wars collection lineup or a Bounty Hunter bridge scene. Due to current damage, it serves best as 'background' filler in a diorama.
Modification Potential
Given the damage, this is a prime candidate for custom painting or weathering to create a 'battle-damaged' bounty hunter MOC.
Overall Assessment
The torso and legs belong to the classic 2002 Bossk. Due to the missing head and extreme physical wear, this specimen holds very little financial value but remains a nostalgic piece of LEGO Star Wars history.