Boba Fett (Classic Gray)
sw0002 · Star Wars
Classic / Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back · 2000 (First debuted in 7144 Slave I)
Figure ID
sw0002
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2000 (First debuted in 7144 Slave I)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While it appeared in several early sets, its age and the extreme popularity of the character make high-quality examples increasingly scarce.
Head
Classic LEGO yellow head with the standard 'smiley' face. It is covered by a one-piece Sand Green helmet mold with integrated jetpack (part 30663).
Torso
Light Gray torso with Sand Green Mandalorian armor plating and a small red/yellow emblem print. It features Light Gray arms and Dark Gray hands, with no back printing.
Legs
Light Gray legs with a Brown hip piece (representing his utility belt). No printing on the legs or hips.
Accessories
Typically includes a black blaster (standard LEGO megaphone with a translucent neon-orange stud, or a basic rifle). This specific figure is shown with a green helmet/jetpack combo and a black display stand.
Color Scheme
A mix of Light Gray and Sand Green, accented by a Brown belt and Dark Gray hands, mimicking his look in The Empire Strikes Back.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso and helmet. The helmet features the iconic T-visor and rangefinder detailing in black and red. Overall detail is low compared to modern standards but high for the year 2000.
Variants
Known variants include the legendary 'Cloud City' version (sw0107) with arm and leg printing, and the sw0002a version with a different brown shade on the hips. Modern versions have changed to dark green and flesh-toned heads.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'torso cracks' under the arms and heel cracks on the legs. The sand green helmet and jetpack can develop stress marks or 'chew marks' on the top stud. The printing on the helmet is often off-center on early runs.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $25 - $45; New (from sealed set context): $60+. The 'Cloud City' variant of this design can exceed $2,000.
Price (New)
Appeared in sets ranging from $20 (7144 Slave I) to $100 (10123 Cloud City) between 2000 and 2003.
Compatible Sets
7144 Slave I (2000), 3341 Star Wars #2 Mini-Figures (2000), 4476 Jabba's Prize (2003), 10123 Cloud City (variant).
Character Background
The most famous bounty hunter in the galaxy, known for tracking Han Solo to Bespin. This figure represents his first-ever appearance in LEGO form.
Design Notes
Features the unique 'helmet-and-jetpack-in-one' mold which was the standard for Boba Fett and Jango Fett for over a decade before LEGO switched to separate pieces.
Similar Minifigures
Jango Fett (sw0053), Boba Fett (sw0107 arm/leg print), and later versions like sw0396 or sw0714 with more screen-accurate dark green.
Collectibility
High. As a 'First Appearance' figure of a cult-favorite character, it is a cornerstone of any Star Wars LEGO collection.
History
Launched in the second year of the Star Wars license. This figure defined the 'Mandalorian look' for LEGO until the redesigns in 2010.
Interesting Facts
The red mark on the helmet print represents the dent Boba Fett has in his armor from a duel with Cad Bane (lore added later). This was one of the first LEGO figures to use the 'Sand Green' color significantly.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed next to a Han Solo in Carbonite piece. Use UV-protected cases as the Light Gray and Sand Green are susceptible to discoloration.
Modification Potential
Commonly modified with custom cloth capes (pauldrons) or swapped with the arm-printed parts from the Rare Cloud City version to create a 'Super-Fett'.
Overall Assessment
The sw0002 is a nostalgic masterpiece. While technically simple by today's standards, its iconic silhouette and status as the original Boba Fett make it a must-have for serious collectors.