Boba Fett (Cloud City Variant)
sw0107 · Star Wars
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back · 2003 (In set 10123 Cloud City)
Figure ID
sw0107
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2003 (In set 10123 Cloud City)
Rarity
Ultra-Rare; Widely considered one of the 'Holy Grail' LEGO minifigures due to its arm and leg printing which was revolutionary for the time and exclusive to a single, expensive set.
Head
Standard yellow head (pre-flesh tone era) with a black 'balaclava' head-wrap print to hide the face under the helmet.
Torso
Sand green chest plate printing over a light gry base, featuring a Wookiee braid on the right shoulder and a utility belt. Includes unique pad-printed armor details on both arms.
Legs
Sand green hips and light gray legs with exclusive printing on the front and sides representing armor plates and pockets.
Accessories
Classic sand green Mandalorian helmet with rangefinder (antenna), dark gray jetpack, and a black blaster (not pictured but original to set). Does not include a cloth cape in this version.
Color Scheme
Light Gray, Sand Green, and Dark Brown accents with black and red helmet details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, and most notably, detailed printing on the outer sides of the arms and legs, which was extremely uncommon in 2003.
Variants
This is the sw0107 version. Other versions (sw0002) lack the arm/leg printing. Modern versions (sw0610, sw1158) use flesh tones and updated molds.
Condition Notes
High susceptibility to 'arm cracks' and torso side-cracking. Check for silver paint wear on the helmet. The printing on the arms is very prone to rubbing off if played with.
Estimated Value
Used: $1,500 - $2,500; New/Mint: $3,000+ depending on authentication and condition. Value is highly volatile based on market demand.
Price (New)
Original set 10123 retailed for $99.99 in 2003.
Compatible Sets
10123: Cloud City (2003)
Character Background
Boba Fett is the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter. This specific design is based on his appearance in The Empire Strikes Back during the Carbonite freezing scene.
Design Notes
This figure marked the transition into high-detail collectibles. It was the first time LEGO attempted such complex limb printing, which wouldn't become standard for over a decade.
Similar Minifigures
Cloud City Lando Calrissian (sw0105), Boba Fett Classic (sw0002), and the 20th Anniversary Boba Fett (sw1029).
Collectibility
Extremely high. It is the center-piece of many Star Wars collections and consistently appreciates in value.
History
Released during the final year of the classic 'yellow-skin' Star Wars license period before the 2004 transition to realistic flesh tones.
Interesting Facts
Because the arm printing process was so expensive and difficult in 2003, LEGO almost cancelled the detailed prints, making the final production run relatively small.
Display Suggestions
Should be kept in a UV-protected acrylic case. Avoid high-clutch baseplates that stresses the heel plastic. Display alongside other 10123 figures.
Modification Potential
None recommended; any modification or part swapping with non-original components significantly destroys the high resale value.
Overall Assessment
The sw0107 Boba Fett is a masterpiece of early LEGO design and remains the most sought-after non-promotional Star Wars minifigure in history.