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(original photographic images provided by Medicom - Japan)
Everyones's favourite Mandalorian returns to join the hitlist of Medicom's Real Action Heroes range. Boba Fett is among the newest additions to the already mythical RAH line up & is another triumph of skilled design.
Standing 30cm tall, this is an authentic, 1/6 scale reproduction of the rogue bounty hunter as he appeared in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Craftsmanship is superb & evident in every aspect of production right down to the 'gatefold' window box presentation. The highly articulated RAH body is well proportioned & sits under a fabric jumpsuit with Mandalorian plate armour, gauntlets & helmet as pictured.
The sculpting & paint are film accurate with good attention to the 'battle worn' effect on the armour.
The jumpsuit detail includes velcro fastening utility pockets, 3 strands of what might be braided Wookie hair (?) & waist length cape. Leg utility pockets house removeable accesories which include a knife & various tools. Other accesories include Boba Fett's pistol, carbine blaster rifle, rocket pack, 4 interchangeable hands (in the Microman tradition!) & display stand.
This is clearly a strong entry among other offerings on the market & as such carries a price tag to match. Like most RAH figures its likely that only a limited number will reach UK shores.
The RAH hall of fame includes an ever expanding range of cult film properties spanning many genres.
Other Star Wars characters include Jango Fett, Imperial Sand Trooper, Clone Trooper, Darth Vader & Darth Maul.
The broader spectrum incorporates Horror icons such as Hannibal Lecter alongside Marvel favourites Blade, Ghost Rider, Spider Man (black + normal suits!), Venom, Magneto, Wolverine & The Punisher.
Punk history even gets a look in with startling reproductions of Johnny Rottten, Sid Viscious & Balzac's notorious Paper Bag Man!
