LEGO Star Wars Slave 1 (8097)

by LEGO

• Includes Han Solo, new Boba Fett and new Bossk minifigures
• Carbonite element holds Han Solo for transport
• Slave I features opening cockpit that rotates when starship is rotated
• Slave I measures 13" (33 cm) long and 13" (33 cm) wide
• Contains 573 LEGO pieces
• Secret compartment with flick-firing missile repeater and side compartments with flick-firing missiles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 2.8 x 14.9 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Origin: Made in USA or Imported
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003F7WP58
• Item model number: 4567493
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,085 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Frozen in carbonite in Cloud City on Darth Vader’s orders, Han Solo is transported by the famed bounty hunter Boba Fett in the Slave I to the gangster, Jabba the Hutt, where he meets with the fearsome Trandoshan hunter, Bossk. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with this iconic starship equipped with independently rotating cockpit, hidden flick-firing missiles and other hidden weapons. Includes cockpit that rotates independently of the starship, hidden repeater flick-firing missiles, Han Solo minifigure that can be locked into the carbonite element, and bounty hunters Boba Fett and Bossk minifigures.

Product Description

Transport the carbonite-frozen Han Solo(tm) with Boba Fett(tm) and Bossk(tm) in Slave I(tm)! Frozen in carbonite in Cloud City on Darth Vader's(tm) orders, Han Solo(tm) is transported by the famous bounty hunter Boba Fett(tm) in the Slave I(tm) to the gangster, Jabba the Hutt(tm), where he meets with the fearsome Trandoshan hunter, Bossk(tm). Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with this iconic starship equipped with independently rotating cockpit, hidden flick-firing missiles and other hidden weapons. Includes 3 LEGO minifigures: Han Solo, Boba Fett and Bossk Rotate cockpit independently from the ship! Features flick-fire missiles and other hidden weapons! Lock Han Solo into carbonite element! Slave I measures 13 (33cm) long and 13" (33cm) wide"

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 77 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Slave 1 Ver. IV IN-DEPTH REVIEW August 2, 2010

By Shademan12

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

EDIT: Please note that the Boba Fett figure is made of an inferior plastic compared to previous incarnations. The torso on mine has a hairline fracture running between the arms and the legs due to the legs simply being attached.

Slave 1. Death Star and Millennium Falcon side, Slave 1 is one of the more iconic sstarships of the Old Trilogy. This fearsome ship is shown only in Empire Strikes Back and only in two scenes; the Cloud City scene and when the Millennium Falcon passed the Star Destroyer in the Asteroid field. Even from these brief two scenes, Slave 1 quickly, like its owner, grew in popularity and there have been three versions of this fearsome ship made. Today the fourth and current redesign of the classic ship arrived on my doorstep. I'm so excited that this review might end up being my most thorough review yet.

BOX: The box is big. The 2006 Slave 1 was about $50 and the box was roughly the size of a 1/100 scale gundam box (i.e. about the size of a standard year book). This set is about $30 more and the box is more. It is easily comparable to a computer CPU. On the front of the box is the picture you see in the description. On the back the various functions of the set are shown (more on those later, and three pictures of the other new sets this year. Also on the sides, there are tabs so the box can be resealed 'Tab A-into-Slot B' style.

BOX CONTENTS: Open the box and three large, clear plastic bags topple out along with two instruction booklets. If you think there is a mistake, you are wrong. That is right; it takes two instruction booklets to make this model. On the first pace of booklet 1 it shows that each back is a step. Bag 1 makes the minifigs, holds their items, and makes the base disc with firing mechanism. Bag 2 has the wings and main body.... Finally, bag 3 holds the nose. Even though the windshield is pictured in bag 3's build, it is loose instead of in a bag. Also in the box you will find *gasp* stickers! It seems Lego has made the move to include stickers on their newer models. The stickers are not really needed but do add to the look.

MINIFIGS: Ah, one of the reasons this set is so expensive...
-BOBA FETT: What more is there to say about him? He is the greatest bounty hunter of all time. So to celebrate his 30th 'birthday,' lego has revamped the hunter's look. Previously to make Boba Fett you needed four basic pieces: Helmet/Jetpack, Black head, torso, legs. Now you need seven! Helmet, movable range-finder (antennae piece), Head, jetpack (SEPERATE FROM HELMET), Cape (kept in a white hard paper pocket to protect from bending during transportation), Torso with new print, and legs. Unfortunately, Boba Fett's limbs are void of decals once again (curse you Cloud City Boba Fett!)
The color for new-Boba Fett is a sandy green instead of the deep green normally seen (however, the chest decal is a darker green than the helmet and jetpack and also has a belt and wookie braid decal on).
My only beef with this new minifig is Boba Fett's face: Even though he doesn't look like the clones (thankfully), he is smiling... Granted he does have cuts on his face and a lovely five-o'clock shadow, Boba Fett is smiling... He doesn't smile ever. That aside, this minifig is a great redo and is more detailed than some 6" action figures!

-BOSSK: The Bounty hunter whose hatred of Boba Fett is as great as his strength, this Trandoshan bounty hunter makes his 'first' appearance in lego form. He was int he Lego star wars games, but he had a yellow variant of an x-wing pilots body. Now Bossk sports a unique look and lovely head-mold. Bossk's head is a true work of art. From the smooth horns on his head to his perfectly painted teeth, this figure really captures everything about the Lizard-like bounty hunter. The decal on the torso is also very detailed, front AND back. The front is printed, sure that makes sense, but the back? Yes and it is movie-accurate. Way to go, lego!

-HAN SOLO: Rounding out the trio is Boba Fett's prey, Han Solo. Not much is truly remarkable about Han except for the new torso. This is a rather wrinkly shirt design and shows his chest... including man-cleavage to hint at his buff physique. However, the real kicker is the HANSICLE. In the past sets with Han in Carbonite, affectionately called the 'Hansicle,' it was presented as a simple pillar-like black brick with a silver Han printed on the front (FYI that printing made Han a bit too tall Minifig-wise). Now it is a fully detailed piece. It is 3D and Minifig-scale! There are handle bars on the ends of the Hansicle and the sides have printings to resemble various buttons and graphs. The greatest feature? It gives Han something to do! On the underside there are two small bars sticking out. You can attach Captain Solo underneath the Hansicle so it is like he is actually frozen! Yay!

MISC: This kit comes with weapons (duh), but more than you would expect. It comes with two blasters: The long version and short version. However, it also comes with the items found in the Clone Walker battle pack: The waist kama (skirt), the plastic shoulder paudron (sp?), two blaster pistols, two missile things for a helmet, and the visor piece from the clone battle pack. All of these are in a gray color like Boba Fett's Range-finder.

BUILD: This is where the set disappoints a little bit. It is very reminiscent of the 2006 version. Some new builds such as the boarding ramp, wings, and guns. But overall the build is uninteresting if you have built the 2006 model. The colors though are really bright and match Boba Fett's chest decal color.

SHIP: Wonderful. The ship is aesthetically pleasing even if the build is too similar to the 2006 model (seriously, it's about the same size -_-). The guns are more movie-accurate (But should still be smaller), the boarding ramp looks better. The cargo hold on this model is UNDER the barding ramp instead of it BEING the boarding ramp as it was in 2006. The barding ramp in 2006 was short and thin and lifted up to hold the one-block Hansicle. But 2010 Hansicle is unique and gets a bigger space: the boarding ramp lifts up revealing a large space for it to neatly slide in and stay in place snuggly.
The cockpit is still the most uninteresting place on the ship. It is a 2x3 piece with one printed bar brick for controls. The Jango Slave 1 still has the best control scheme.
The color scheme on the ship screams 'Boba Fett.' It is random and shotty in a way, just like the movie. There are still the two large lockers just above the twin laser cannons on the nose for stuff but in it is a small trashcan thing that takes up all the room but doesn't fit any weapon. It is better to omit the can altogether.
In 2006 there were two big white missiles stored just above these two lockers that pointed down when deployed. Even though they looked funny pointing down, they were big. 2010 has brought to us the flick-fire missile system which replaces these two large missiles with two small pew-pews. A very cool-looking panel opens to reveal a complex arm mechanism that holds a flick fire missile (one on each side). The tips are trans-blue but are rather wimpy once the coolness of the arm is gone. It's great for a couple of flicks, but after that, you might want to make it into another holding cell for a bounty.
Also there are two smaller lockers below the nose again. 2006's small lockers were wide and blended withe the ship's outside. 2010 has ones that look small but are deep. Their doors also stick out from the ship just enough to give it a really cool personalized feel.
Of course this set comes with a complex firing mechanism just as the 2006 model. 2006 had the large cannon-like missile used in technic. 2010 delivers a complex flick fire system. This takes up the same area of the ship as the technic door-buster, but delivers four small, fast shots instead of one big one. Built like a small magazine, you push the back, middle thruster and out comes one missile. With that missile gone, the magazine shifts down one hole to the next missile instantly. Rather ingenious. However, I also took that play-feature out and made a mini bedroom for our homeless bounty hunter instead. As for the four missiles, i put two of them on the wing arms where there are holes that work perfectly fine as flick fire holders without looking ridiculous and put the other two on an empty hinge on the nose so they look like lights.
The underside of the dish (base) is still not detailed too much and is only movie-accurate if looking at the number of thrusters, but has more detail than 2006 and definitely more detailed than 2000's version.

PROS:
Better color scheme
New gun style
NEW BOBA FETT!
Hansicle (btw any standard minifig can be in the Hansicle)
Bossk (not a big fan of the guy, but lego definitely did him justice)
Many items for minifig (Boba Fett could deal weapons part time with the stash)
Better cargo hold
Revamped guns
Flick fire missile arms are nifty
Better locker space.
Underside looks bit better
Looks fantastic

CONS:
Stickers can be a pain (The only good one is the Mandalorian Mythosaur sticker. The skull Boba Fett has on his shoulder pads)
Not an original build
Firing mechanism doesn't shoot too far and takes up space
Range-finder piece is a little too long for my taste
Same size as 2006
Flick Fire missiles
unimaginative cockpit

NEUTRAL:
Han Solo. New body, but a 'meh' figure. Great to have though
Free trashcan. It is supposed to be in the big nose-locker, but it can be removed

If you look at all the cons and say "Woah, that's a lot," it's okay. Of those cons 4 of them can be remedied with just some imagination and bricks. There are so many reasons to get this kit. It looks great on display, it is sturdier than the 2006, Boba Fett is AMAZING, great minifig items, exclusive Bossk figure, and the Hansicle... Did I mention Boba Fett? If you already have the 2006 as aren't realy a Star Wars fan, you don't have to get it but here are a list of reasons to get this set:

1. Minifigs (Boba Fett mostly
2. Boba Fett only (if you really want the new mold)
3. Collecting Slave 1's
4. Never had Slave 1 (Easily the Best version for the money)
5. New bricks (outside of the minifigs)
6. You want it badly
7. Hansicle
8. Looks great on the shelf
There you have it; this is a great kit for a friend and fan of lego, Fan of star wars, fan of Boba Fett, Kids, or collectors. Unlike some Lego sets, this Slave 1 is great for displaying and is as smooth as it is beautiful. A true 10/10 and a must-have!

EDIT: Please note that the Boba Fett figure is made of an inferior plastic compared to previous incarnations. The torso on mine has a hairline fracture running between the arms and the legs due to the legs simply being attached. Read more ›

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lego Star Wars Slave 1 August 9, 2010

By Brighton

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This is a great set I love it! So I'm gonna get right down to the pros and cons. Overall I'd rate it a 5 star lego set.
Pros
-New Boba Fett minifigure with new blaster rifle!
-New Bossk
-It has 4 push-the-button fire missles, a secert compartment that holds two blue flick-fire missles.
-New Han Solo in carbonite, where you put the minifigure inside it!
-The set has a awesome design
-The underside looks awesome
-Just overall the set is fantastic!!!
Cons
-When I first got it the push the button missles wouldn't fire
-Some pieces kept falling off
-Also the cockpit is a little dull not like it appears in the movie.
-The push-the-button missles don't go that far
Yep so those are the pros and cons, but if you saying no to it because you think it costs too much then you should know that it pays for itself with fun in a matter of days.
Neutral
-Honestly I don't why they put the Bossk in, maybe it was to complete the bounty hunter scene in episode 5 where all the bounty hunters are lined up.
-Also I still don't like how the wings swing to the angle you hold it. I think you should be able to adjust it yourself.
I say its a 10 out of 10. Well another great review
Thank you for reading
FETT8910

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Slave 1 Review April 1, 2011

By Christopher Bauer

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This is a great kit to build and play with. Very durable for the kids. Boba Fett is just plain cool! Make sure you look around for the best price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Slave 1 For My 6yo December 31, 2010

By OrangeCicle

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My 6yo son got the Lego Slave 1 for Christmas. He absolutely loves it! It wasn't too difficult to put together and the "extras" are really interesting and fun. For example:

- Boba F. rotates w/ the ship.
- The cockpit opens easily.
- The ship's cargo door works perfectly with Han S. in carbonite.
- Several doors containing hidden guns/missles/treasure box/gun storage.

As with all other Legos, you do have to be somewhat careful with it. The wings and missle door have a tendancy to break off (but are easy to reattach....). Overall, it's a great model...especially for a Star Wars fan (Boba F. is way too cool...). My son says it is "awesome" and "fun" too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this lego! December 28, 2010

A Kid's Review

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

At first when I started building it on the carpet, it fell apart. Be sure to build it on a table. Some of my favorite things about this toy are: the button on the back that you can push to shoot missles, all the hidden cargo spaces, when its flying, the wings stay even (as well as the seat), and the Han Solo frozen in carbonite.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive with Minor Flaws July 23, 2011

By Paul Ellison

My son loves this set and so do I. It has many strengths:
- Excellent mini-figures (Boba Fett and Bossk); Bossk;s head has great detail and its sturdy material is an improvement over some of the softer materials for complex Star Wars alien heads
- Extra equipment (e.g., guns, antenna, helmet augmentations, cape, armor pieces, etc.)
- Unusual pieces
- Carbonite slab that allows the storage of Han Solo underneath
- Good color and piece placement; I like the crimson pieces and the elaborate engine design on the "bottom" of the ship
- Many moving parts (guns, missiles and missiles bay door, concealed pivoting missiles, wings and three storage areas with doors)
- Large size (it would have to be, but its size is still impressive)
- General Lego quality and playability

Its weaknesses include (the majority can be remedied with some extra thought and a handful of pieces):
- The upper wing struts are rather fragile
- The loading dock door should be reinforced as it is rather fragile on the edge
- Some of the doors/hinges are not sturdy enough for young hands to play with and may become detached, leading to complaints and (sometimes) repetitive requests for assistance
- The cockpit controls and seat lack imagination or meaningful design effort beyond the control plate
- The canopy is not hinged -- it merely snaps into place (this is accurate for the ship, but still a minor disappointment)

Other items that are not exceptional, but should not be considered true weaknesses -- they are common to most Lego sets and understandable -- are the flick missiles and instructions that do not point to the location of all piece placements. This toy is a tough build for most children under 8, which justifies the 9-14 age recommendation.... However, my 6 year-old loved building it with a few corrections and a little help from me. Read more ›