8097 Slave I 8097 Slave I is a Classic Star Wars set released in July of 2010 . It was released early in the United Kingdom and in the United States on July 14 in most Toys ' R ' Us Stores , and in August in most other stores . The set consists of 573 pieces , and includes Boba Fett ( New Design ) , Bossk , Han Solo ( New Design ) and Han Solo ( Carbonite , New Design ) minifigure s . This set is one of several released in 2010 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back . This sets is also the fifth version of this vehicle designed by LEGO . " ( See : Other sets containing Slave I ) " Description . Although this is another complete redesign of the " Slave I " , the model carries over many of the features from the most recent previous release of the set , the 2006 6209 Slave I . One of the most notable features of the " Slave I " is the fact that the wings rotate with gravity . When the ship is picked up , or placed in a sort of " flight mode " , the wings rotate to keep level with the ground as much as possible . Along the lines of the rotating wings is the interesting design of the ship , giving it the ability to land flat on the bottom , but take off and fly at a 90 degree angle with the base pointing outwards . There is a large , removable windshield which consumes most of the front of the ship . A small sticker is placed on the back of the top left of the windshield , as per the instructions , featuring a small Mandalorian symbol . Underneath the windshield is the cockpit , which features a pilot ' s seat and controls for piloting the ship . Behind the pilot ' s seat it the set ' s main defence system , a mechanism for launching four flick - fire missiles , without the need to flick them . These are released through an opening hatch at the top of the ship directly behind the cockpit , which has no floor . Towards the back upper half of the ship are two more opening doors on either side , both of which can open to reveal one more flick - fire missile , though these ones must be manually " flicked " . These can be pulled out of the compartment , while still being attached , and feature a single , rotatable missile . Directly behind the back doors are the main blasters , which also rotate independently from each other . On both sides , slightly in front of the rear cargo hold are two small supply cabinets , similar to the ones found above the troop bay in the 2008 Republic Attack Gunship . At the very back of the ship , at the bottom under the top structure , is an opening door which allows access to the cargo hold . Because the ship is built in System scale , the cargo hold is only large enough to fit the new Carbonite Han Solo . The door can then be closed , covering the compartment . Unlike many other sets released in recent years , three of the four minifigure s included in this set are exclusive to this version . Boba Fett features a completely redesigned helmet with detailed print and more accurate form factor . His helmet ' s mould is used by the Mandalorian s from the 2011 set ; 7914 Mandalorian Battle Pack . Included in the set is a bag of grey ARC gear , giving Boba the grey antenna for his helmet . He also has a standard blaster with a small grey pin attached to the end of it , a new cape , and the jetpack from the Clones in 7748 . The cape is designed to look like it has been worn and ripped , and the jetpack is recoloured in sand green to match the rest of Boba Fett ' s armour . His torso has also been redesigned . Boba actually in this set , features an actual head , instead of his previous head , which was black to make the black markings on his helmet . His new head features the style of a Clone Trooper , but with a small beard and different mouth expression . Bossk features a completely new mould , also coloured in the sand green of Boba ' s armour , in a soft rubber , similar to Yoda ' s " Clone Wars " head from the set 8018 . Han Solo is seen with a new torso , redesigned to look more accurate to when Han was released from his Carbonite trap . Also included is a new Han Solo in Carbonite mould . The older version of this " minifgure " was simply a design printed on a large brick . The new design features an entirely new mould with the shape of a minifigure frozen into it , just as in the movie . The minifigure design on the Carbonite mould also features the same print as the new Han Solo . Arguably the most interesting new feature of the new Carbonite mould is the ability to store the Han Solo minifigure in the back of it , by having him hold onto the protruding spokes . Background . The " Slave I " was a prototype of the " Firespray - 31 - class Patrol and Attack Craft " , heavily modified by Boba Fett and his father Jango Fett . Both of the Fetts customised it with strong and advanced weapons systems . Soon after the ship was acquired by Boba , he took it to Kuat Drive Yards to have it modified again to fit his personal styles and needs . He added an ion cannon , concussion missile launcher , tractor beam projector , sensor mask , and jamming array . Boba Fett used the ship to track Han Solo to Bespin to capture him and return him to Jabba the Hutt to collect his bounty . The ship had also been active under Boba ' s control during the " Clone Wars " , notably since his father was killed at the beginning of the war .