Star
Wars Action Figure Collection:
Characters > Princess
Leia Organa :
Princess Leia
(Boushh Disguise)
Hasbro
1996
 Hasbro
was roundly hooted by Star Wars toy collectors for its first
take on Princess Leia. Not only was she ugly -- she was in short
supply in stores, too. Perhaps fans were pleased to fun that
the Shadows of the Empire line, which in 1995/96 was running
concurrently with the new Star Wars action figure line, included
a Leia Boushh disguise figure that was much more in keeping
with the character.
This
Leia Boushh is more streamlined and therefore more accurate.
Her armour and disguise is greatly detailed, as is the removable
helmet. Like the Kenner Leia Boushh before it, this Leia action
figure managed to remain true to Leia's face without compromising
the scale or fit of the helmet. This time Leia comes complete
with a thermal detonator (a permanent but welcome fixture in
her left hand) and a large blaster rifle.
Note:
This figure was also released on a green card as part of the
regular line by Hasbro. Hasbro got this one right, and neither
Jabba the Hutt nor Star Wars toy collectors would dare quibble
with this Princess Leia action figure!
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