"Concept" Boba Fett

Late 1977 - Early 1978
This costume has 2 sub-variants:
- "McQuarrie Concept" Boba Fett
- "McQuarrie/Johnston Concept" Boba Fett
The Ralph McQuarrie Concept Fett evolved the "supertrooper" character in early drafts of "The Empire Strikes Back" into the more unique character of Boba Fett. Ralph McQuarrie contributed several concept sketches (circa 1977) and paintings of Boba Fett (wearing a Western-style brown poncho) as well as his ship, Slave I (circa mid 1978). One variant of McQuarrie's version is a red triangle pointing down on the helmet above the visor, which you can often see in McQuarrie Fett collectibles. Joe Johnston also evolved the design of this look and the two sometimes share a credit for Fett's evolution in this stage.
This costume is similar but not the same as his "prototype" armor.
Upper Body
Helmet
![]() | In McQuarrie's version, all white with various different styles depending on the art piece |
![]() | In Johnston's version, all white with similar angles to the Prototype |
No dent |
Chest and Back Armor
![]() | All white, in different shapes than his Original Trilogy on-screen armor |
Blaster Rifle and Sidearm
Sidearm shown in some early sketches |
Jetpack
![]() | All white in Johnston's version |
Gauntlets
Different details on the left vs. right gauntlet |
Shoulder Armor
Short and sticking straight out, rather than falling with the shoulder curve |
Symbols
No shoulder symbol |
Flight Suit
All white |
Gloves
All white |
Cape
![]() | In McQuarrie's version, a brown poncho style cape |
Wookiee Braids
No Wookiee braids |

"McQuarrie Concept" Boba Fett
Late 1977 - Early 1978
The initial sketches begin October 1977 and continue until early 1978.