As a holiday treat, StarWars.com have posted a rare behind-the-scenes video of Boba Fett in development.
The 1978 black and white film shows Ben Burtt describing the features of a white prototype Boba Fett costume and is interspliced with a recent interview with the sound designer where he talks a little more about the origins of the character.
Many have seen the early Ralph McQuarrie sketches of Boba Fett sporting the all-white helmet and armor. What you haven’t seen is the original white Fett costume in action. A videotape was rolling to capture “proto Fett’s” reveal to Lucas and company at the filmmaker’s home on June 28, 1978. In the video, sound designer Ben Burtt “hosts” Fett’s reveal, describing the different weapons, functions, and characteristics of the costume (worn by Empire‘s assistant film editor Duwayne Dunham for the test).
Take the link below to watch this great piece of Fett history!