When Hot Toys joined the Sideshow team it took over the Star Wars figure line and the prices increased dramatically.
Still, Sideshow Collectibles’ original Star Wars figure line is highly prized and sought after-especially the original Star Wars key figures such as Han, Luke, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2.
After Sideshow’s first wave of Star Wars figures it produced what is referred to as the ‘Black Box’ series.
It’s Heroes Of The Rebellion line included the Princess Leia As Boushh The Bounty Hunter figure as seen In The Return Of The Jedi.
Of the Black Box series this is probably my favorite.
The figure comes in an oversize rectangular black box with a magnetic latch, double-hinged front section.
The width of the box is approximately five inches wide that when opened two-thirds of the way contains the figure and the remaining one-third contains some of the figure accessories.
Large color photos of Leia with and without the Boushh helmet in several poses decorate all sides of the box.
On the back of the box is a series of horizontal photos of key scenes featuring Boushh.
Opening the box the entire assembly of flaps lay flat and feature short informative text pieces about the film and Boushh in particular.
The figure looks exactly like Carrie Fisher who played Leia.
The face sculpt is amazing in its details with subtle skin tone variations, and precise feature scultp-especially with its eyes, mouth and cheeks.
Leia’s hair is pulled back revealing both ears.
The head tilts and swivels on the articulated neck.
Fully articulated, the figure swivels and tilts at the waist, bends and slightly swivels at the knees and elbows, freely moves at its shoulders, hands and feet tilt and rotate from ankles and wrists all of which allow the figure to pose in various action and stationary positions.
Many poses can be accomplished without the use of the circular Star Wars black base and wire assist.
The figure comes dressed in brown and tans.
Around Leia’s shoulders and chest is a large protective piece of leather very much in the same style as Darth Vader’s
A soft, light tan tunic covers her chest, waist and upper arms.
Like a surgeon’s gown, it folds over itself to one side.
It is held in place by a wide gray belt with a right shoulder strap holding various weapons and electronic devices. A large functional gray belt buckle secures the belt and shoulder strap.
Under the belt is a dark brown wraparound waist support that is partially hidden by a tan weapons belt with dark brown pocket attachment.
Leia wears full-length leather pants with lower loose pleats that culminate in half calve boot chaps covering dark brown boots.
Her lower arms are covered by dark brown striated cloth gauntlets that extend over her hands in to fingerless gloves. Her fingers are bare.
She also wears a knee-length cape attached to her tunic.
Her Boushh helmet is included. The helmet fit can be interchanged with her head and includes the extended brow eye slits and silver breather mask as seen in the film.
Accessories include a Thermal Detonator and Electrostaff that fit tightly into her partial spiked gloved hands.
Several dull silver cylinders are also included that slide into place on her shoulder strap.
All weapons and accessories are scaled to fit the figure and look identical to their Silver Screen counterparts.
Details on the clothing and accessories are spot on and feature tight stitching, a secure fit on the figure with realistic folds and wrinkles, variations of fabrics, clear distinction between the various weapons and accessories, clean and precise color application and lots of dirtying up of cloth and accessories.
The figures clothing and accessories look used and slightly dirty. I especially like the overlapping folds of cloth and the details on the gloves and helmet.
It’s a totally realistic looking figure that is sure to be prized by any Star Wars fan.
Clear plastic sleeves protect the contents of the box and a separate piece of tissue paper prevents scuffing and scratches when the box is closed.
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