"Empire" Boba Fett
1980
Compared to "Jedi," the more clean version of the armor plus different blasters and an additional sidearm.
The "hero" helmet is in Lucasfilm Archives.
Dented helmet
Dome and lower cheeks are olive green, e.g. Pantone 624 UP
Source: 501st CRL14 kill stripes, painted in a gradient from yellow to orange, e.g. PMS 116 U to PMS 152 CP
Source: 501st CRLThe right ear has an upside down "U" symbol; 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 visual references
Source: 501st CRLLeft ear is olive-green in color, e.g. PMS 5753 UP, 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 visual references
Source: 501st CRLUpper cheeks of helmet are black
Mandibles, head band and key slot area are a dark red/burgundy color, e.g. PMS 484 C
Source: 501st CRLHelmet back panels are primarily a darker green in color, e.g. PMS 553CP
Source: 501st CRLUpper right ear encases the rangefinder attachment point and is an earthen/tan color, e.g. PMS 458 U, with a white and black upside-down "U" shape on the top portion that encompasses ESB specific lettering details
Source: 501st CRLThe ESB hero helmet was used in the ROTJ:SE scenes and also tours from time to time. (See Calendar > Costume and Props.)
Armor is medium/darker green base, e.g. PMS 175-15 C, with weathering that appears to expose a silver base color
Source: 501st CRLNo dents on the back armor
Source: BobamakerDifferent dents in the chest armor vs. ROTJ
Left chest and ab plate have damage displaying yellow, e.g. PMS 116 U, edges around the silver and has two horizontal slots with a digital red display
Source: 501st CRLRight chest piece, center diamond and collar do not have damage and is slightly darker with the Mandalorian emblem
Source: 501st CRLCenter diamond between chest plates is a noticeably deeper green in color than the rest of the armor and has a silver rectangular center that is either painted or is a piece of plastic, painted silver, inserted in the middle
Source: 501st CRLCollar armor shows medium-grey edges around the silver damage and appears to connect to the back plate via 4 square studs
Source: 501st CRLStuds are all white with one painted with a red top
Source: 501st CRL
Shoulder icon has connected "tusks"
Unique chest symbol with chipped detailing
Left shoulder armor is "golden yellow and weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage," which has the Mandalorian skull symbol
Source: 501st CRLRight shoulder armor is "orange-yellow in color" with no symbol
Two-tone brown cape off his left shoulder
One silver/grey, two blonde, and one dark brown/black looped braid (same as PP3)
Source: 501st CRL
Jetpack is "medium/dark green base color with maroon and yellow accent colors with weathering that appears to expose a silver base"
Source: 501st CRLJetpack beacon light is illuminated
Gauntlets are dark green
Left gauntlet has a keypad (made from a 1977 Casio MQ-1 calculator) and the rocket
Gauntlet hose goes into the arm cuffs over the bicep
Dark grey and white gloves
Light blue / gray flight suit
Pouches are attached to the flight suit, not to the ammo belt
Ammo belt has "7 ammo pouches on the front (4 on Fett's left, 3 on Fett's right)," two of which have snap closures
Source: 501st CRLDark maroon girth belt
Yes, same as "Return of the Jedi"
Orange-yellow knee armor with two dart launchers on the left knee and one on the right
Slight differences in color between the two
Same or very similar as the PP1 knees
Four shin tools (Sonic Beam Weapon, Anti-Security Blade, Survival Knife, and Jet Pack Adjustment Tool)
Same boots but no spats like ROTJ
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