Boba Fett - Classic Grays (Misprinted Helmet)
sw0002 · Star Wars
Classic / Episode V - VI · 2000 (Initial release of the standard sw0002)
Figure ID
sw0002
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2000 (Initial release of the standard sw0002)
Rarity
Ultra-Rare / One-of-a-Kind. While the base Boba Fett was common in the early 2000s, 'helmet shift' misprints are highly sought-after internal errors that occur once in thousands of units.
Head
Standard 2000s black solid-head (no printing) used to create the illusion of a visor through the helmet slit.
Torso
Light Gray with Boba Fett green/red armor and yellow sigil printing; simple line work characteristic of late 90s/early 2000s design. Back is unprinted.
Legs
Light Gray legs with a Brown hip piece (unprinted).
Accessories
Standard Boba Fett Mandalorian Helmet (Sand Green), Brown Cape (missing in image), Jetpack (missing in image), and Blaster (missing in image).
Color Scheme
Light Gray base with Sand Green and Dark Brown accents. Features the classic yellow 'mythosaur' chest emblem.
Printing Details
Pad printing on torso and helmet. The standout feature is the significant vertical and horizontal shift of the visor print on the helmet, leaving unprinted green plastic where the visor should be.
Variants
The sw0002 has minor plastic shade variations; however, this specific specimen is a 'shift misprint' variant, which is unintended by LEGO.
Condition Notes
The torso appears to have minor surface scratches. Typically, the brown capes on these figures fray easily and the torso is prone to side-cracking.
Estimated Value
Standard used sw0002: $25-$40. Misprint value: Due to the severity of the helmet shift, this could fetch $150-$400+ from a dedicated LEGO error collector.
Price (New)
Released in sets ranging from $6.00 (Slave I Mini) to $100.00 (Cloud City) in the early 2000s.
Compatible Sets
7144 Slave I (2000), 3341 Star Wars #2 Minifig Pack (2000), 4476 Jabba's Prize (2003), 10123 Cloud City (this specific gray version, not the arm-printed variant).
Character Background
Boba Fett, the legendary bounty hunter from the Original Trilogy. This represents his first-ever LEGO appearance design.
Design Notes
This version uses a standard torso print without leg printing, showcasing the simplistic aesthetic LEGO Star Wars utilized before the 2004 transition to natural skin tones and higher detail.
Similar Minifigures
sw0002a (Tan version), sw0107 (Cloud City arm-printed version), sw0396 (Modern detailed version).
Collectibility
High. Vintage Star Wars figures are always in demand, but 'Error' and 'Misprint' collectors create a niche market that pays significant premiums for visible defects like this.
History
Boba Fett was one of the first 'highly detailed' figures for LEGO Star Wars. This helmet mold was used from 2000 until the 2010 redesign.
Interesting Facts
Misprints like this are usually caught by quality control or discarded. This specific 'double-down' shift (up and to the right) is exceptionally rare for the sw0002 helmet.
Display Suggestions
Display in a UV-protected acrylic case. For collectors of errors, a side-by-side comparison with a correctly printed helmet highlights the severity of the mistake.
Modification Potential
Low. As a rare misprint, any modification or 'restoration' would significantly decrease its collector value.
Overall Assessment
A fascinating 'Holy Grail' piece for error collectors. The sw0002 is a classic, but this manufacturing defect turns an affordable childhood figure into a high-end collector's item.
Notes
Misprinted helmet