Star Wars is the most iconic, American outer space movie series in the world. Created by George Lucas, the epic Star Wars trilogies tell a story of our most beloved characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Yoda, and R2D2 that reside “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.”
Going back to the original series, AKA episodes IV, V and VI, we are introduced to a mysteriously cool bounty hunter names Boba Fett. He is a galactic bounty hunter that earned a reputation as the deadliest bounty hunter of all time. Later in the series, we find out that Boba Fett is a clone of another bounty hunter named Jango Fett.
The most important bounty that Boba Fett collected in his illustrious career was capturing Han Solo for Jabba the Hutt. Darth Vader ultimately had a plan to trick Luke Skywalker by coming to rescue Han Solo. Eventually Boba Fett and his flawless record took Han Solo back to Tatooine, and Jabba the Hutt who turned Han Solo over to the dark side.
When it comes to classic, Star Wars characters, who doesn’t like Boba Fett? A Boba Fett tattoo is a timeless piece of art for any Star Wars lover. You don’t have to be a die-hard Star Wars lover to get a Boba Fett tattoo. This is a great tattoo for even a novice fan of Star Wars, or anyone who is in love with interstellar movies.
Boba Fett is a great choice for a classic Star Wars tattoo because he is hands down one of the most badass looking characters in the movie series, let alone any movie out there today. His iconic look and recognizable suit make him a brilliant tattoo choice.
There are countless styles of Boba Fett tattoos that you can choose from. You can get just the famed Boba Fett helmet. This is a good option if you want to keep the image clear, while showing your love for Boba Fett. This is also a good option if you want to do a smaller tattoo so that you can include more detail in your tattoo. Another option is to get your Boba Fett tattoo as a full-length figure.
You can either get him standing by himself, or with a Star Wars themed scene surrounding him. If you decide to get your Boba Fett tattoo incorporated in a scene, be sure to find a place that will have enough room to show him and the detailed background. This tattoo can also be done in a cartoon format or hyper realistic. This is completely up to you and when you are considering what to do just make sure that it fits your style.
Do some research and you will find many options for realistic and cartoon style Boba Fett tattoos standing at a plethora of different angles. You will also find that there are just as many head shots of Boba Fett as a tattoo as there are full length figures.
To color or not to color. That is the questions when it comes to what you want your Boba Fett tattoo to look like. Typically, Boba Fett tattoos are done in color. When it comes to tattoos, there are suggestions that either color or black and gray will look great for the tattoo. In this instance, color is probably the best and only option you should consider.
Not only do the colors of Boba Fett’s armor stand out and help represent who he is, but color also aids in showing the background and other elements more detailed in your piece. It is highly recommended to consider color when getting a Boba Fett tattoo even if color wasn’t your first choice. This isn’t saying that you have to get color to get a Boba Fett tattoo, it is just highly recommended and will look more vivid if you do.
The great thing about being a bounty hunter in space is that you can be all places and still look good. When considering placement of your Boba Fett tattoo, practically anywhere will look good. The thing to remember is that this tattoo, whether done in cartoon or realism, it will have a lot of detail. A good artist will always suggest larger pieces if they have more detail so that you are not cramming all those lines and dots into a space the size of your palm.
So, when you finally get the courage to go and get your Boba Fett tattoo, think about the placement of where you would like your tattoo to go. Also, think about how big it must be to include all that detail. If you want to keep the tattoo on the smaller side, it is recommended that you go for a head shot of Boba Fett.
This will allow you to portray his character, while still be able to show the high-quality detail in this helmet. If you want to portray the awesome jetpack and laser gun that Boba Fett has, then go with the full-length body of Boba Fett for your tattoo. Just keep in mind, that you will need a larger amount of space to include all the detail a proper Boba Fett tattoo should have.
If you decide to get that awesome Star Wars tattoo you have always wanted, then consider Boba Fett for that tattoo. known as the badass “from a galaxy far, far away”, you will not be disappointed in your choice. Boba Fett is the most infamous bounty hunter in the Star Wars series. He would be an impressive tattoo choice as he has the coolest armor in the series as well. If you love his character, then this would also be a great reason why you would choose to get the tattoo.
Some people will choose to get a Boba Fett tattoo to represent the classic Star Wars era and epic movie series. Have fun with this tattoo and when considering the styles, as well as options this tattoo has to offer, “may the force be with you.”