Costuming:BH Boba Fett-SE

Boba Fett, Return of the Jedi, Special Edition

Model Amy Clark Higgs BH-42297, Photo by Corinne Vincent TX-42808

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Description: Boba Fett, Return of the Jedi, Special Edition Prefix: BH Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild Context: Star Wars Episode VI In the creation of the Special Editions, Boba Fett was inserted into additional scenes in both A New Hope and Return of the Jedi. While the scene added for ANH was mostly the ROTJ Hero costume, the version used for the additional ROTJ scene costume did not match any of the previously established configurations, combining elements from PP2, ESB and ROTJ. This CRL is solely related to the ROTJ SE version. While there are technically two sub-versions of the ROTJ SE suit, on-screen vs. Promo, the on-screen suit was never worn in its entirety and was missing many key aspects. The complete SE suit was only ever worn in the promotional photo shoots taken circa 1997, to promote the Special Edition movies and thus is the only acceptable version for approval.

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. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.

Required Costume Components

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

General Construction Notes All base colors of the components closely match the Boba Fett: ROTJ SE 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 Special Edition promo-era 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 light olive green color. The mandibles, head band and key slot area are a dark red/burgundy color. The upper cheeks appear black in color. In the front of the helmet, above the head band, are two “turn signal” details painted to match Special Edition promo-era references. Helmet has a dark colored, full one piece "T" visor. Facial features are not visible through the visor. Helmet has 14 "kill stripes" on left side of helmet, painted yellow and transitioning from yellow to orange, as they progress towards the back of the helmet. A real or simulated crack that shows visible repairing is present on the upper left temple that snakes upward from the tip of the T-visor opening, through the kill stripes. The helmet back panels are primarily a darker green in color with the appearance of heavy scraping, exposing multiple layers. There are keyhole slots in the rear of helmet that 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 dome features a prominent dent in the left-front portion and a distinct "cat scratch" above the front right brow. Helmet has a rangefinder assembly on the right side. The rangefinder stalk is metallic looking and the topper is black with a translucent lower piece, a black framed window (viewfinder) and the appearance of 2 red "lights" on the top. The upper right ear encases the rangefinder attachment point and is an earthen/tan color with a white and black upside-down "U" shape on the top portion. Below the upper section is a split silver section with 9 small, weathered black stripes. The lower section is the same earthen/tan color as the upper ear and is consistent with Special Edition promo-era references. The lettering seen within the upside-down “U” in ESB is not present on the SE version of the helmet. The left ear is olive-green in color with an upside down white "U" shape symbol containing specific lettering, on the top portion of the ear with red and white weathering showing through, closely matching Special Edition promo-era references. 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 Special Edition era references, both in colors and specific weathering patterns that differentiate the ROTJ SE from the ESB Hero version.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): White smudges are visible in the kill stripes and on the head band, closely matching Special Edition promo-era references. Helmet has a real or simulated crack on upper right cheek, just in front of the lower right ear. Accurate glue residue stains are visibly present throughout the helmet. The helmet displays ESB's signature wavy-brow in the front. Kill stripe over-spray is present at the front and upper rear of the kill stripes. A visible horizontal blue streak is seen on the bottom of the back right panel. T-Visor is smoke gray. Rangefinder stalk is made of metal. Viewfinder window on RF is an actual Polaroid SX-70 lens or direct replica. Circuit board is from an actual Casio MQ-1 calculator or direct replica. Two red LEDs are visible on the top of the rangefinder, sunken in. Right ear has an accurate Honeywell-style Micro Switch.

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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 Special Edition promo-era references. Slots are backed by a translucent red piece of plastic/acrylic. The right chest plate has a specific emblem in the upper left corner when facing and matches Special Edition promo-era references. Center diamond between chest plates is the same color as the armor and has a rectangular piece of plastic, painted dull silver, inserted in the middle as shown in Special Edition promo-era 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. Armor finishing closely matches Special Edition promo-era references, distinguishable from ROTJ Hero.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Armor is attached to the vest via the accurate grommet method as shown in Special Edition promo-era references. The correct versions of the ROTJ SE armor pieces are represented. Remnants of the ESB left chest plate can be seen at the top of the SE left chest as well as under the horizontal slots. Jaster’s Feather chest emblem is a decal/sticker. The outer-right collar stud is silver, the inner-right and outer-left studs are both white (ESB), there is no inner-left stud present.

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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 Special Edition promo-era references. Unlike all other versions, the ROTJ Special Edition costume does not have the “Boba Thong”.

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Kidney Armor 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. Unlike all other versions, the ROTJ Special Edition costume does not have the “Boba Thong”.

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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.

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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 outline 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 Special Edition Mythosaur has tusks 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. Right knee is the ROTJ Hero knee and is golden yellow, weathered with orange. All silver damage is surrounded by a thin outline of pale yellow. 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 Special Edition promo-era references. The face of the cylindrical dart launcher’s forward most ring is black. The left knee is the PP2 knee, a lighter golden yellow and shows heavy layering and damage. The left knee has 2 cylindrical dart launchers on the outside. The launchers are void of any traditional ring coloring. Knee Armor appears to attach via a ¾ - 1" dirty white elastic strap, around the back of the knees and weathered according to Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The left knee displays the correct dents seen in the ROTJ SE/PP2 references. The strapping on the left knee is heavily misted with the same yellow as the knee armor. Dart launchers are made of metal.

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	Jetpack 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 towering missile/grappling hook with three fins. 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, lettering and noticeable added SE damage closely matches Special Edition promo-era references, distinguishing it easily from the ROTJ Hero jet pack.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There are two vertically aligned rivets on the right (facing) white section with the appearance of their respective surrounding grease and chipping details. Any lettering seen on the pack is hand painted. The left outside thruster greeblie is missing. Jet pack Collar, beacon and right outside thruster greeblie are made of metal. The stabilizer is an actual Michell turn table sweep arm base a direct metal replica. Jet pack is supported 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 metal D-rings that attach to the upper hooks of the jet pack, keeping the pack in place. Jet pack is secured to the harness via accurate metal hooks that attach to the body-facing side of the pack at the upper and lower sections. 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. The waist belt webbing dips down in the front, hiding the US Diver's buckle behind the ammo belt.

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	Left Gauntlet Gauntlets are deep burgundy in color, and weathered to expose a base silver as shown in Special Edition promo-era 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 Special Edition promo-era 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 Special Edition promo-era references. A heavily weathered vinyl reinforced hoses with a cross-hatch thread pattern is attached to the back of the rocket. 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 Special Edition promo-era references. Any padding used should not be visible. Gauntlet weathering and damage patterns match Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): If hinges are used, they are not visible. Rocket is made of metal. The corrugated hose is taped to the rocket using duct tape. A pneumatic quick-release coupling with a red release slide (same hose and coupling used for the PP2 flamethrower) can be seen at the base of the hose, partially covered by the tape. The top shell displays noticeably crisper angles. Flamethrower nozzles are metal. 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 to the point where the colored keys are barely visible. 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 Special Edition promo-era references. The right gauntlet closely resembles one of the two specific versions used for the Special Edition promo-era references. Four small silver darts are mounted at the top of the gauntlet. A light gray oval detail protrudes from a sunken gray 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 attached to the back of the plug block via black gaffer tape or duct tape, terminating under the shoulder armor and into the flak vest towards the back or up the short sleeve of the flight suit, behind the arm. A whipcord housing is mounted to the outside of the arm, matching Special Edition promo-era references, with a hole at the wrist end. A hose connector, matching Special Edition promo-era references, is attached to the back of the whipcord housing. A second hose connector, matching Special Edition promo-era references, is attached to a rod that is mounted directly under the whipcord housing. There are no hoses mounted to either of the side connectors. 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. Weathering, details and damage patterns match the PP2 version of the gauntlet, the same gauntlet seen in multiple promo shots and used in the ROTJ Special Edition Jabba’s Palace scene. The corrugated hose is taped to the plug block using duct tape. The hose terminates under the shoulder armor and into the flak vest towards the back. The correct Alco push-button style switches are present on the gauntlet. 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 that is rectangle in shape, not square, tattered and torn to match Special Edition promo-era references, hangs from the left shoulder at the collar. The cape should drape down past the back of the left knee armor, no further than 4-5” past the left knee armor strap, proportionate to the costumer.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The cape is made from an accurate US Army half shelter and displays the correct seams. The upper corner of the cape is tucked under the inside left of the collar armor towards the rear and hangs from there. “Boba Fett”, hand written, can be seen along the forward edge of the cape, slightly below the drape at the shoulder.

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	Wookiee Braids The Special Edition braids are the disheveled remnants of the screen-used ESB braids, consisting of one long silver/gray braid, one blonde braid with two sections that differ in width and length, a dark brown and a black braid of similar length, all with loose lengths of hair that extend past their ties. All but one section of the blonde braid wraps completely around the shoulder and tie off under the arm allowing the loose lengths of hair to hang freely. Red, blue and brown wrapping colors and position on the braids is consistent with Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Braids are visibly tattered and matted, appearing to be somewhat falling apart. All colored wraps are thread. The thicker, shorter blonde braid is not tied off like the rest and hangs freely, able to drape to the front or the back.

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	Flak Vest The Flak Vest has appearance of satin cotton/polyester material and is off-white/light gray 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" of vest shows below the abdominal armor).
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Vest has a slight bluish hue throughout certain areas, consistent with the Special Edition promo-era references. 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 dull gray and fitted snugly 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 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 lightly weathered, matching Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Neck seal is attached to flight suit. Flight suit is a lilac gray in color. 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. The girth belt has 4 silver/brass buckles on the rear, two per side, connected via black straps. There is a gap of approximately 4-5 inches, separating the buckles on each side.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Girth Belt is made from proper horse girth belt. Girth strapping is covered by the ammo belt enclosure.

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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 ammo pouches with little to no gaps between them encircling the front, spanning the entire waist from rear hip to rear hip. The third pouch on the right (facing) has a brown button on the enclosure flap. The first pouch on the left (facing) is noticeably damaged, exposing the original white color of the pouch. 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 Special Edition promo-era references. Two rear hip pouches on the right (facing) have a button on the enclosure flap. The rear section of the belt shows heavy paint chipping, exposing the base white material.

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	Hip Pouches A pouch rests on the outside of each hip. The right pouch is faded beige in color and the left is off white. Pouches have angled flaps at the top that angle downward towards the rear. Pouches should not appear to be empty. Pouches hang by flaps the full width of the pouches that are mounted via Velcro (or similar material) to the inside of the ammo belt.

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	Gloves Heavily faded medium gray gloves with white cuffs that close on the inside wrist with white quilted patches on the tops of the fingers and back of hands, matching Special Edition promo-era references. Padding on the back of the right glove is longer than the left. Gloves are weathered to match Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are Military Dress Gloves (or replicas) with a 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 Is made according to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary or from the standard found part.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The weapon is the same version used in the Star Wars Visual Dictionary, not the Patterson print squeegee.

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	Shin Tool: Anti-Security Blade The Anti-Security Blade is white/light gray 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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	Shin Tool: Survival Knife Is made according to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary or from original found part. The survival knife is painted the same earthen/tan color as the right ear of the helmet.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Survival knife is made from an actual Paterson stirrer.

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	Shin Tool: Jetpack Adjustment Tool Is made according to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary, a silver metal pipe or similar piece that is metallic in color and matches Special Edition promo-era references.

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	Spats The top of the boot is covered by an off white/light gray fabric spat that Velcro’s behind the top of the ankle, lightly weathered to match Special Edition promo-era references.

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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, significantly weathered, with the center section of the boot painted black or dark gray to match Special Edition promo-era 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 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 Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Piping on the boots towards the toes show chipping and scraping that appears to expose the their original white color. 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 SE EE-3 Made from a Webley MK VI Flare gun (or replica) or made to resemble the prop. A 4x20 style scope has been cut in half, reversed and mounted to the top of the barrel. Barrel is modified for ROTJ with T tracks installed and match Special Edition promo-era references. The entire blaster, including the stock, is dark gray color and heavily weathered. Detail pieces installed on the sides of gun and stock closely match Special Edition promo-era references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): EE3 base is an all resin replica, including the stock, of an actual Webley flare gun. Scope mount is the correct vintage part with short feet or a cast replica.

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