Bossk (Star Wars 12")

The world needs more bounty hunters – especially of the 12" Star Wars variety. The Bounty Hunter series is a welcome addition after the glut of Episode 1 figures. Bossk is a typical example of bounty

hunter scum and an excellent example of Hasbro’s attention to detail with the 12" figures.

If you don’t know who Bossk is, I suggest you watch The Empire Strikes Back. He’s one of the bounty hunters, the big lizard one that drools, receiving instructions on the capture of Han Solo. He’s one tough looking character and his 12" action figure

likeness captures this perfectly – right down to his scaly feet and elongated forearms. His head is very well sculpted, which should be expected considering the size of the figure. Bossk’s lumpy, scaly head highlights his eyes, which bulge slightly, and his pug nose. His mouth is formed in a

semi-smile (indicating he’s either happy or homicidal), exposing a few jagged teeth. What’s most important is that he has the "wet" look, like he’s sweating, glistening the way he did in Empire. His three-

clawed hands and feet pose the obvious question: How does this guy dress himself?

Bossk’s flight suit is very similar to those worn by Rebel Alliance pilots. He probably stole the suit from a Rebel target – or he was part of the Alliance at some point and he just can’t get the damn thing off. The clothes are very well fabricated. The plastic hoses and harness match their "real world" counter parts. The gun ammo clipped around his shins is a good touch. Everything is snug, yet loose enough to facilitate ease of movement. Taking some of the clothes off is an option but getting them back on can be frustrating, so it’s not recommended.

Bossk was made to be played with! The shin-clipped gun ammo may be lost but other than that there’s no reason not to play with this figure. His gun slides easily into his right hand – one of the claws is slightly bent to fit the handle. When the gun’s not in use it can be slung over his shoulder. He fits in with other 12" figures and can double as Godzilla against G.I. Joes or any MUSCLE figures you’ve got lying around. Articulation is very good so putting him in a variety of poses is no problem. Standing him is also easy, which is surprising considering how small his feet are. Playing or displaying, Bossk is up for the task.

- Omni