Costuming:BH Boba Fett-RotJ

Boba Fett, Return of the Jedi - Original Trilogy, Hero Version

Model Model BH 16972, Photo by Photographer BH 15574

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Description: Boba Fett, Return of the Jedi - Original Trilogy Prefix: BH Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild Context: Star Wars Episode VI (1983) Boba Fett, the unaltered clone of Jango Fett was one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy. He is most famous for delivering Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt and his known proclivity for disintegrations... Boba Fett's costume is one of the most complicated in the 501st. Please note that there are multiple variations of the suit and in order to be considered screen accurate, costumers are required to be consistent to ROTJ film era visual references and resources. For a wealth of Boba Fett information, please visit The Dented Helmet, a site largely dedicated to Boba and Jango Fett!

For 501st membership, only the requirements in black need to be met. The Bounty Hunters’ Guild defines an additional optional level of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2, referred to as “Infamous”, are listed in blue. These optional requirements are meant for those who strive to meet the highest level of screen accuracy. Please visit the BHG web site for a full description of these standards.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.   Please see the CRL Interpretation Guide for important information about working with the Costume Reference Library.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

General Construction Notes All components closely match the Boba Fett: ROTJ Color Palette. Armor is constructed from rigid materials such as plastic, fiberglass or metal . Foam armor is not permitted. Armor has the appearance of thickness and depth. Return edges should be no more than 3-4mm. All weathering closely matches film era visual references. Random damage is not acceptable. Collar/Back and Cod/Kidney studs may be functional connectors or decorative. If the studs are not the functioning connectors between the two pieces of armor, no other attachment method is visible.

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	Helmet The dome and lower cheeks are a medium/dark olive green color. The mandibles and head band are a dark red/burgundy color. The upper cheeks are a dark blue in color. In the front of the helmet, above the band, are two “turn signal” details, the painted to match film era visual references. Helmet has a dark colored, full one piece "T" visor. Facial features should not be visible through the visor. Helmet has 18 "kill stripes" on left side of helmet, painted a deep reddish orange. The helmet back panels are primarily a medium green in color, with the appearance of heavy scraping, exposing multiple layers. There is a keyhole slot area on the back of helmet that is silver grey. The keyhole slots in the rear of helmet have the visible appearance of a circuit board, identical to or closely resembling the correct MQ-1 calculator piece (or cast replica) mounted behind the openings. This detail may be cast into the helmet or mounted behind cut out openings in the slots. The bottom two keyhole slots each have a small weathered red cylinder type knob that is identical to or closely resembling the correct MicroMega dental drills, visibly protruding. The dome features a prominent dent in the left-front portion that is appears to expose a metallic base as well as other distinct damage and weathering, unique to ROTJ that closely matches film era visual references. Helmet has a rangefinder assembly on the right side. The rangefinder stalk is weathered metallic in appearance and the topper is black with a translucent lower piece and the appearance of 2 red "lights" on the top. Both ears are metallic silver as the base color, and are heavily weathered. The right cheek has a weathered silver “Diagnostic Port” that is a small circular detail piece with 3 holes, identical to or closely resembling the correct 3-hole Borden connector installed or molded into the helmet. The helmet is weathered and closely matches the film era visual references, both in colors and weathering patterns.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Accurate ROTJ film era physical damage is etched into the helmet. The helmet has a satin finish. T-Visor is smoke gray. Circuit board is from an actual Casio MQ-1 calculator or direct replica. The bottom two keyhole slots have the correct MicroMega dental drills or direct replicas. Rangefinder stalk is made of metal. Right ear has accurate Honeywell-style Micro Switch which can be functional or non-functional. RF Topper lights are fully tucked into the topper housing.

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	Chest armor Consists of collar armor, left and right chest plates, a center diamond and an abdominal plate. Armor is medium/darker green base with weathering that appears to expose a silver base color with yellow edges around the silver. Left chest plate has two cut out horizontal slots, the lower one to be taller and positioned as shown in film era visual references. Slots are backed by a translucent red piece of plastic/acrylic. Chest light display slots have an illuminated digital red display, flashing and sequencing in a pattern consistent with film era visual references. The right chest plate has a specific emblem in the upper left corner when facing and matches film era visual references. Center diamond between chest plates is the same color as the armor and has a rectangular piece of plastic, painted silver, inserted in the middle as shown in film era visual references. Chest and abdominal armor attaches securely to the front of the vest. The collar armor appears to connect to the back plate in an overlapping fashion via 4 square studs that are silver in color.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Armor is attached to the vest via the accurate grommet method as shown in film era visual references. The armor has a satin finish. Jaster’s Feather chest emblem is a decal/sticker. Outside right collar stud is shorter than the other three studs and is dark grey in color. Functional or non-functional wiring, wrapped in silver duct tape is seen exiting from behind the left chest piece and terminating... Straight down under the left side of the abdominal armor around the back, above the ammo belt. Straight down under the left side of the abdominal armor, behind the girth, ammo belt and cod piece, into the left thigh pocket. From the outer edge of the left chest piece, down and into the left hip pouch.

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Codpiece The codpiece covers the groin area and wraps around the entire front of the body. Armor is medium/darker green base with weathering that appears to expose a silver base color with yellow edges around the damage. Codpiece overlaps and connects to the kidney plate on the sides via 2 square studs, identical in shape/size to the shoulder studs. The Codpiece has a large dent in the front, and two raised rectangular details in the front upper right, matching film era visual references. A ¾ - 1” weathered white nylon, elastic or canvas strap that runs from the bottom of the cod piece, up the back to the kidney plate, creating a form fitting “Boba thong” as seen in film era visual references.

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Kidney Plate Kidney Armor wraps around the entire back of the body at the waist. Armor is medium/darker green base with weathering that displays exposed silver base color with yellow edges around the damage. Kidney armor connects to the Codpiece on the sides via 2 square studs, identical in shape/size to the shoulder studs. A ¾ - 1” weathered white nylon, elastic or canvas strap that runs from the bottom of the cod piece, up the back to the kidney plate, creating a form fitting “Boba Thong” as seen in film era visual references.

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Back Armor Back Armor encompasses the mid and upper back areas, wrapping over the shoulders and around the sides. Armor is medium/darker green base with weathering that displays exposed silver base color with yellow edges around the silver. Back Armor has two rectangular slots over the shoulder blades to allow for the jet pack straps to feed through. Back Armor has curved cutout at the bottom to allow for jet pack harness/straps. Back armor shoulder tabs tuck underneath the collar armor and appear to be secured by 4 square studs that are silver in color.

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	Shoulder Armor Shoulders have six points to the armor and curve around the upper arm. Shoulders' base color is golden yellow in color and weathered with orange. All silver damage is surrounded by a thin "layer" of pale yellow. Shoulder Armor attaches securely to shoulders of the vest, covering the ribbing except at the very top. The left shoulder has a red “Mythosaur” skull symbol on a white background. The ROTJ skull has horns that are not attached to the skull.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Shoulders are attached to the vest via the accurate grommet method. Mythosaur emblem is a decal/sticker.

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	Knee Armor Inner section forms an upside down "F" pattern as shown in reference images. Knees are golden yellow and weathered with orange. All silver damage is surrounded by a thin "layer" of pale yellow. Knee Armor appears to attach via a ¾ - 1" dirty white elastic strap, around the back of the knees and weathered according to film era visual references. The left knee has 2 cylindrical dart launchers on the outside. These launchers match film era visual references. The right knee has 1 cylindrical dart launcher on the outside (bottom position) and a tapered metal detail in the top position. These details match film era visual references. On the left knee, the top dart has a red ring facing front. The left bottom dart and the bottom dart on the right knee have a black ring facing front and matches film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The right knee is slightly darker than the left knee. Knee dart launchers are made of metal.

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	Jet Pack Jet pack has the following main components: one center tank and two side fuel tanks "piano keys" stretching horizontally at the top of the main body on each side of the raised center strip one center missile/grappling hook two side mounted directional thrusters one beacon and one stabilizer, identical to or closely resembling the correct Michell turntable piece (Silver in color). The colors for the jet pack are: royal blue, burgundy, golden yellow, white and silver. Jet pack sits snugly against the back armor hanging from two rectangular rings attached to weathered, white nylon/canvas shoulder straps that exit the back armor through the two slots in the back plate located near the shoulder blades. Details, greeblies, symbols and lettering closely match filming era references for ROTJ.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): ROTJ Special Edition era damage is not present on the ROTJ Hero jet pack. There are two vertically aligned rivets on the right (facing) white section. Any black lettering seen on the pack is hand painted. Jet pack Collar, beacon and outside thruster greeblies are made of metal. Beacon is painted based on the version of the ROTJ era jet pack being represented. The stabilizer is an actual Michell turn table sweep arm base a direct metal replica. Based on the version being represented, the jet pack has accurate Micro Mega Dental File or direct replica that is blue in color, in front of stabilizer as seen in film era visual references. Based on the version being represented, all weathering, details and accurate connectors on the back at the base of the jet pack should be consistent with ROTJ film era visual references. Jet pack is supported via accurate metal hooks that exit the rear of the upper and lower jet pack sections. Jet pack is secured via an accurate scuba tank frame/harness (or replica). The jet pack attaches to the harness via a lower horizontal bar that the lower hooks on the jet pack rest on. Attached to the harness’s shoulder strapping should be weathered 1.5” white nylon/canvas straps with rectangular rings that attach to the upper hooks of the jet pack, keeping the pack in place. The harness’ shoulder and waist straps are made of accurate black seat belt style webbing and is secured in the front by an accurate US Divers buckle (or direct metal replica).

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	Left Gauntlet Gauntlets are deep burgundy in color, and weathered to expose a base silver as shown in film era visual references. A calculator keypad that is silver in color, identical to or closely resembling the correct MQ-1 calculator piece appears at the wrist and is weathered to match film era visual references. A greeblie detail, identical to or closely resembling the correct Glenross Dental Expander is mounted above the keypad that is painted the same color as the gauntlet. A rocket is mounted to the top of the arm. The rocket is heavily weathered and matches film era visual references. A rectangular flame thrower housing is mounted on the outside of the arm, extending past the keypad. The flamethrower has 2 knurled nozzles exposed at the wrist end. 2 black momentary style push-button switches are mounted to the top of the housing. A short and round, flat red LED is present on the top back corner of the upper shell, next to the rocket. A small tower type detail protrudes outward from the rectangular “Battery” cover greeblie on the inside of the upper shell, just beneath the rocket. The lower shell of the gauntlet is rounded, with rectangular indents matching film era visual references. Any padding used should not be visible.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): If hinges are used, they are not visible. The top shell displays noticeably crisper angles. Gauntlet weathering and damage patterns match the only version of the ROTJ left gauntlet seen in the film-era references. There is a slight but noticeable lip around the forward opening of the flamethrower housing. Flamethrower nozzles are metal. The tower detail is cylindrical. Keypad is an actual Casio MQ-1 calculator keyboard or a direct replica. Inside two rows of keypad are painted red and the middle two rows are painted blue leaving the outside row silver. Keypad is heavily weathered. Rocket is made of metal. Greeblie detail above the keypad is an actual Glenross Dental Expander or a direct replica.

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	Right Gauntlet Gauntlets are deep burgundy in color and are weathered to expose a base silver color as shown in film era visual references. Four small silver darts are mounted at the top of the gauntlet. A light grey ovular detail protrudes from a grey rectangular section above the darts. A black rectangular detail is present towards the top-rear of the gauntlet, in front of the plug block. A heavily weathered vinyl reinforced hoses with a cross-hatch thread pattern is cleanly attached to the back of the plug block and extends up into the short sleeve, behind the shoulder. A whipcord housing is mounted to the outside of the arm, matching film era visual references, with a hole at the wrist end. One hose connector, matching film era visual references, is attached to the back of this whipcord housing. A second hose connector, matching film era visual references, is attached to a rod that is mounted directly under the whipcord housing. Heavily weathered vinyl reinforced hoses with a cross-hatch thread pattern are cleanly attached to each of the hose connectors and run up and under the short sleeve of the flight suit as seen in film era visual references. Any padding used should not be visible. If switches are used, they are push-button style, not toggle switches.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): If hinges are used, they are not visible. Gauntlet weathering and damage patterns match one of the known hero gauntlet, film-era references. If push-button switches are present, they are the correct Alco push-button style switches and the gauntlet weathering and damage patterns match the only version where switches are seen (Whipcord/Luke). Any other version of weathering/damage should not have switches present. Darts are the actual Michell sweep arm parts or direct metal replicas. Starting from the outside, the darts alternate from faded black then faded red, faded black then faded red.

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	Cape An olive green canvas style cape hung from the corner at the outer stud on the left shoulder. The cape should drape down past the back of the left knee armor but no further than 4-5” past the left knee armor strap, proportionate to the costumer. Cape is rectangle in shape, not square, tattered and torn to match film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Cape is made from accurate US Army half shelter and displays the correct seams. Two screws and washers can be seen in close proximity to where the cape attaches to the collar stud, bolted to a piece of rigid plastic on the under side corner of the cape.

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	Wookiee Braids A Black and black/white, blonde and dark reddish brown braided loops of hair wrap around the right shoulder between the shoulder armor and the collar and tie off under the armpit with braided lengths extending downward. A silver braid attaches to the black braid at the top of the shoulder, and drapes around towards the back, connecting to the black and black/silver under the armpit. All braids are tied off and have loose lengths of hair that extend past the ties. Color and ornaments on the braids are consistent with film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Braids are made from actual horse hair. All wraps are thread. Blonde tail has an orangeish tip. Knots on the black tails are Pineapple Knots.

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	Flak Vest The Flak Vest has appearance of satin cotton/polyester material and is off-white/light grey in color and displays minimal weathering. The Flak Vest closes down the middle of the back. The Flak Vest has short shoulder tabs to mount the shoulder armor. These tabs are quilted, running from the end of the tab up to the shoulder. The vest has slits that are cut into the upper back below the shoulders for the jet pack harness straps to feed through. The Vest allows for the attachment of chest, back, abdomen, shoulder and collar armor. The length of the Vest is short enough to stop before reaching the girth belt. It is no longer than necessary to mount the armor (approximately 1/2" of vest shows below the abdominal armor).
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Vest is made of a satin cotton/polyester looking material, the same that is used to make the neck-seal and the glove padding.

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	Neck Seal A quilted neck seal made from the same fabric as the vest. Five horizontal ribs run along the seal. The neck seal closes in the front, left over right, via hooks or Velcro or a combination of the two.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Neck seal closes via two sets of hook and eye style latches, evenly spaced starting at the bottom of the neck seal with one white Velcro strip at the top inside, matching film era reference. Neck Seal is made of a satin cotton/polyester looking material, the same that is used to make the vest and the glove padding.

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	Flight Suit The flight suit is a light gray, and is snugly fitted to the costumer. The suit has long sleeves, with short sleeves on top of them. Shorter sleeves have 4 rows of stitching along the cuff and a vertical seam at the front of the arm. Each leg has an attached pocket at the thigh with angled flaps, angling in opposite directions Pouches should not appear to be empty. Each leg has two small tool pockets that are open at the top, differing in width, located at the shin. 5 rows of stitching are present at the cuff of the legs around the ankle. Ties are sewn into the legs at the cuff, behind the ankle and wrap around, closing via Velcro. The suit is weathered, particularly at the short sleeves, lower legs and thighs/pockets, matching film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Neck seal is attached to flight suit. Flight suit has a bluish hue to it, specifically towards the shoulder, under the short sleeves and under the thigh pouch flaps. Flight suit is one piece.

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	Girth Belt The girth belt is a darker red, multi-strand rope belt, wrapping around the front of the body. In the back there is a gap of approximately 3-4 inches. The girth belt has 4 silver/brass buckles on the rear, connected via black straps.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Girth Belt is made from proper horse girth belt. Girth Belt is secured using the accurate strapping method seen in film era visual references.

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	Ammo Belt A medium brown leather or leather-like vinyl belt that secures via Velcro in the rear. The belt has 8 ammo pouches on the front with little to no gaps between them. Ammo belt has 6 decorative grommets on the back.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of vinyl. Belt and pouches closely match flap size, weathering and overall condition seen in film era visual references.

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	Hip Pouches A pouch rests on the outside of each hip. The right pouch is beige in color and the left is off white. Pouches have angled flaps at the top. The pouches angle in opposite directions, matching film era visual references. Pouches should not appear to be empty. Pouches are mounted via fabric loops the full width of the pouches, over the ammo belt.

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	Gloves Faded medium grey gloves with white cuffs that close on the inside wrist and white quilted patches on the tops of the fingers and back of hands, matching film era visual references. Padding on the back of the right glove is longer than the left. Gloves are weathered to match film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are Military Dress Gloves (or replicas) with the button on the inner wrist. Padding on gloves is made of a satin cotton/polyester looking material, the same that is used to make the neck-seal and flak vest, properly quilted onto the gloves.

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	Shin Tool: Sonic Beam Weapon May be made to look as shown in the Star Wars Visual Dictionary or from original found part. Weapon is white/light grey base color, weathered, with orange stripe and black rectangular details matching film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Tool is made from an actual Paterson squeegee.

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	Shin Tool: Anti-Security Blade May be made to look as shown in the Star Wars Visual Dictionary or from original found part. The Anti-Security Blade is white/light grey base color, weathered, and attached to a piece of ABS, painted black with rounded corners. Attached to the squeegee part is 2 silver rods that are knurled at the top, attached to the base of the weapon with a black tape. A red stripe is visible above the black tape.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Rods are actual Michell stylus brushes or direct metal replicas. White/gray piece is made from lower section of an actual Paterson squeegee.

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	Spats The top of the boot is covered by an off white/light grey fabric spat that Velcro’s behind the top of the ankle, lightly weathered to match film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Spats have a bluish hue.

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	Boots Canvas/fabric boots with black leather or leather-like piping running in 2 lines from toe to ankle. Base color of the boot should be gray with the center section of the boot painted black or dark gray to match film era visual references. Elastic U-shaped cutouts that span from the sole up to the top of the boot are present on both sides. The boot has heavily weathered white, flat soles. 2 forward pointing spikes attach to each boot via a mounting plate that contours to the front-side sole of the boot in the front. Spikes and plates should appear to be metal. Boots and spikes/plate are weathered as shown in film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Spikes are actual Michell sweep arm parts or direct metal replicas.

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Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.

	ROTJ EE-3 Made from a Webley MK VI Flare gun (or replica) or made to resemble the prop. An ASI/Hunter or similar, vintage 4x20 scope mounted to the top of the breach and barrel. Barrel modified for ROTJ with T tracks installed to match film era visual references. The entire blaster, including the stock, is dark grey color and heavily weathered. Detail pieces installed on the sides of gun and stock to closely match film era visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): EE3 base is an all resin replica, including the stock, of an actual Webley flare gun. Scope mounts are the correct vintage part with short feet or cast replicas as seen in film era visual references.

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