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There have been a substantial number of large-scale characters produced this year, sometimes to the point of them becoming rather repetitive. 75455 Boba Fett definitely stands out from this crowded field though, potentially looking more authentic than any other LEGO statue!
The vibrant colours of Boba Fett's armour work brilliantly for a model of this scale and I like the pose too, which looks fairly realistic. We have seen droids represented accurately by this kind of statue, although I doubted whether a human character, even an armoured one, could ever look as impressive as Boba Fett does.
Minifigure
Though relatively subtle, there are small differences between Boba Fett as he appears in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. I was disappointed with the minifigure from 75396 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit in 2024, which failed to capture the differences, but this version looks far more accurate, with light bluish grey arms and legs instead of sand blue.
It is not flawless though, as Boba Fett's belt changes between the movies, so pouches should continue all the way across. This figure instead includes the torso developed for Fett's attire in Episode V, which is quite disappointing because the minifigure from 2017's 75174 Desert Skiff Escape featured the proper belt. Presumably, this was a cost-cutting measure.
However, this difference is subtle and the more significant changes, including Boba's dark red wrist armour from Episode VI, are represented here. Furthermore, the yellow shoulder armour looks excellent, decorated with the familiar Mythosaur emblem on one side, while dark tan is a fine colour choice for the gloves.
The jetpack, on the other hand, is completely the wrong colour. I am more forgiving of this than of the belt issue though, as the accurate blue jetpack would mean sculpting the neck bracket in blue as well, which would look very strange around the minifigure's neck. Ideally, the part would be dual-moulded to avoid this issue, but if a new torso was deemed too expensive, an updated jetpack mould was probably out of the question.
The Completed Model
You can display the minifigure on a stand beside the printed information plaque, similar to other brick-built characters produced recently. The blue image of Boba Fett matches the usual plaque design and all the information listed is correct, which is a bonus!
Boba Fett is exceptionally popular, so I am not surprised he was chosen for this kind of model, but I am surprised it has been executed so well. The bounty hunter's proportions are relatively realistic and the colours of his undersuit and armour are fantastic, inspired by his Return of the Jedi attire and corresponding with the minifigure.
Comparing this model with others in the series, Boba Fett measures 39cm in height, or 41cm including the rangefinder. The scale is therefore completely accurate alongside 75398 C-3PO, while 75371 Chewbacca is slightly too small, but certainly near enough for these characters to look impressive together. Building each character at a size that suits them is the priority, but I hope to see this scale maintained whenever possible.
Articulation is limited, as the head turns on a Technic pin, the shoulders can rotate forward and back, the elbows hinge to a ninety-degree angle and the wrists incorporate ball joints. Between them, these joints are enough to reposition Boba Fett's rifle for differing poses, but the arms are clearly designed for a neutral pose like that pictured below.
Sadly, you cannot achieve a pose as though Boba Fett is looking through the scope of his rifle, nor resting his left hand on top of the stock, which I consider his standard resting stance. Even so, subtle changes in how Boba carries his rifle can be effective and the relative lack of joints is understandable for a human figure, especially one without heavy armour.
The helmet is Fett's most recognisable feature, so it was paramount to recreate this accurately. Fortunately, the designer has done exactly that, as the shape and colours are very close to the source material, considering its size. Ideally, the sides would be angled slightly and there could be more battle damage, but I am satisfied with this design.
The combination of sand green, dark green and dark red colours, with light bluish grey tiles on either side, is appealing and the rangefinder is neatly integrated. This device is attached with a clip, so it can move up and down and the rangefinder lines up properly with the visor.
On the subject of the visor, the use of stickers for areas of dark red attracted criticism when the set was announced. I agree to some extent, as these are essential details and should probably be printed, although an advantage of stickers in this case is applying them against the edges of the 1x3 curved arch bricks to reduce any gaps.
The curved elements on top of the helmet are printed, however, capturing the famous dent and other patterns. The brick-built details on the back are quite accurate too. The vents should be a consistent width all the way down, but with 2x3 wedge plates on both sides, there is not enough room for a 1x2 grille tile at the bottom.
Boba Fett's chest armour must have been difficult to recreate accurately, given the small gaps between sections. On that basis, I think the shape of each armour piece looks reasonable and the overall coverage is appropriate. The only issue that really bothers me is the curved piece of armour in the middle of Fett's chest, which should be distinctly hexagonal.
Three stickers are applied on the chest armour and another on the left shoulder. Printed parts would be good and the Mythosaur design should be bigger, but that would require dividing the symbol over three stickers, so I think a smaller emblem was the correct choice. Moreover, I am pleased with the use of a blade piece for the Wookiee braid hanging over the right shoulder.
I earlier mentioned the few potential poses with Boba Fett carrying his rifle, but he can also be positioned as though about to launch his wrist rocket. However, the actual rocket features very little detail, the whipcord launcher is completely missing and the armour on the other forearm is similar. The hose supplying the flamethrower is fine, but the flamethrower itself is not included.
Those omissions are relatively minor details though, so the forearms look good enough as part of the entire figure. Moreover, the classic EE-3 blaster rifle looks excellent, using Technic gears for the distinctive heat sinks around the barrel. I have no real preference for Boba Fett's armour sets from The Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi, but his Episode VI blaster is definitely my favourite, so I am glad it was chosen for this model.
Having said that, its design is not as accurate as I expected. The barrel and scope look superb, but the stock is in totally the wrong place because it should be behind the handgrip, rather than directly behind the barrel. While I imagine it was moved to avoid obstructing wrist motion, which is laudable, I think capturing the EE-3 carbine's shape should have been the priority.
While the rifle leaves a little to be desired, Boba Fett's jetpack is close to perfection. The colour scheme does not match Boba's armour at all, but that is part of its appeal because Fett is more concerned about practicality than appearance. These vivid colours are presumably stock for the Z-6 jetpack, as Jango Fett wears an identical jetpack on Kamino.
The areas of dark blue, orange and grey all match the jetpack featured onscreen, although the different shades of orange and yellow should be a consistent colour. The details look excellent though, including adjustable thrusters on each side, the rocket on top and mechanical features situated beside the rocket.
The main problem is actually the jetpack's proportions because it should be taller, extending to cover the whole of the grey undersuit and even part of Boba Fett's belt. The fabric cape seems to be the right length though and I like the deliberate wear, but this piece of fabric comes folded in a cardboard sleeve, which creates some unsightly creases.
Strangely, the armour is missing from Fett's back. That is not terribly important with the jetpack attached because it would be hidden anyway, but I still find its omission surprising. Regardless, the back of the figure looks quite neat and does include the armour on the lower back, which is visible even when wearing the jetpack.
The belt is one of my favourite features, comprising several curved slopes connected to a 2L flexible tube. There should be many more pouches, but I think capturing the shape was more important and the designer has undoubtedly succeeded there.
Furthermore, the flame yellowish orange knee pads are outstanding, shaped properly and with dart launchers on the sides. The straps around the back of the knees look great too, especially given their different poses and how the straps are sculpted to match. The pockets on the thighs and shins are equally accurate to the movie, including some tools in those shin pockets.
I think a neutral pose similar to 76344 Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors' Edition would be suitable for Boba Fett, but this stance offers a little more activity and personality. Both feet blend beautifully into the sandy base, which is especially clever beneath the right foot. The texture on the base is nice too, reminiscent of 75398 C-3PO.
Pearl silver 1x1 tooth pieces form the spikes on Boba Fett's boots and their sand green colour, with brown stripes, is accurate. The dark tan accents look splendid too, not least because they make the boots look heavier, which I think suits Boba Fett. Otherwise, his boots can sometimes seem a bit lightweight to me.
Overall
I have discussed quite a few issues in this review and indeed, 75455 Boba Fett is certainly not faultless. However, despite certain inaccuracies and missing details, I am quite impressed with this model's realistic proportions and natural pose. The helmet and legs look particularly faithful to the onscreen suit, while the torso and arms are good, but could probably be better.
Silly though it sounds, my greatest issue is with the rifle because positioning the stock correctly is vital for the EE-3. Moreover, I wish the upper arms could move inward, though missing some points of articulation was perhaps necessary to capture the character's proportions so well. For its price of £149.99, $169.99 or €169.99, I think certain issues could have been refined, but this remains a superb model, comparable to 75398 C-3PO and 75434 K-2SO.
