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#3850: September 23, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | MastodonMarvel Star Wars #42 started showing up in comic shops as early as this day in 1980
Often considered the first appearance of #BobaFett (although that may be incorrect – see https://daily.bobafett.com/278/), Dengar, Bossk, IG-88, and Zuckuss, as well as Slave I
Fun fact: cover dates (e.g. December 1980) used to be when they would star to pull it off the shelves, not the first in-store date – generally a few months beforehand
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#3805: August 9, 2024
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Jango Fett"Did you miss me?" – Jango Fett
Throwback to this 2002 TV spot for the original #StarWars: Bounty Hunter game by LucasArts, which we properly upscaled to 1080p back in 2016
ICYMI, a newly enhanced version just dropped – and we just interviewed the 2002 game's writer/director, Jon Knoles
More videos: https://bobafett.com/multimedia/video/
#JangoFett #BobaFettFanClub #StarWars #DailyFett
#3777: July 12, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Mastodon#JangoFett's stunt WESTAR-34 blaster from "Attack of the Clones"
This one sold for auction in 2018 for $5,580 at Heritage Auctions
#StarWars #DailyFett
#3766: July 1, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Mastodon#LEGO Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit (75396) is coming August 1 for $80 USD
The 558 piece set featured another arm-printed #BobaFett in his "Empire" colors (sans cape) even though this is a "Return of the Jedi" set
See all of the LEGOs with Fett so far: https://bobafett.com/bounty/toys/lego/
Photo source: Lucky Bricks
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#3735: May 31, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThe original Kenner mail-away #BobaFett had a May 31, 1979 deadline
But it was extended to March 31, 1980 and even in some markets to December 31, 1980
Initially advertised with a rocket-firing feature, for safety concerns the vintage figure wasn't ever released to the public like that
They also used a who's Boba Fett explainer sticker to cover up the "back pack"
Scans courtesy of Hake's Auctions
#StarWars #DailyFett
#3725: May 21, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterHappy birthday to #TheEmpireStrikesBack, released on this day 44 years ago in 1980!
Our clip here features the original voice of Boba Fett by Jason Wingreen, thanks to Harmy's Despecialized Edition
Boba Fett portrayed here by John "Bespin Boba" Morton, with all the other appearances by the late great Jeremy Bulloch
#BobaFett #StarWars #BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
George Lucas
#3684: April 10, 2024
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The Empire Strikes Back
Jeremy Bulloch"On April 10 [1979] ... Jeremy Bulloch had his first day on camera in scene 380, transporting Han Solo in carbonite and shooting at Luke Skywalker. 'I remember the director saying to me before we started, 'This character has to be a very cool customer. Imagine you’re walking down the street in a Western town. He's quick, but stealthy.'" – The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
More about the quintessential 2010 book can be found on our website: https://bobafett.club/fqpcy
Rare photo courtesy of Ben Solo Ageros
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#3666: March 23, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterFunko's 2024 re-release of their 18-inch "Empire Strikes Back" #BobaFett will have 300 randomly selected chase variants with his white Prototype armor
Up now for pre-ordering on Funko's U.S. website (https://bobafett.club/c5sqd), you have a 1 in 6 chance of getting the white Boba Fett – so their second run entails 1,800 total in either colorway
The "Empire" version was previously a GameStop exclusive
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#3661: March 18, 2024
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterLast week, Funko's latest Pop Comic Cover with #BobaFett was revealed and then up for pre-order on Amazon: https://bobafett.club/3uzwq
Coming May 27th, the figure's unique styling is based on the Marvel Star Wars #42 comic from 1980, shown in the background with #Dengar and #Bossk
#StarWars #Ad #DailyFett
#3575: December 23, 2023
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterBack in 1980, Fantastic Films #20 speculated that #BobaFett was really an elder Skywalker in disguise
What's your favorite Fett rumor or theory?
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#3414: July 15, 2023
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterAre you a fan of the vintage #BobaFett action figure?
Still frame (courtesy of Propstore) from the 1980 Palitoy television commercial, which you can watch on BFFC: https://daily.bobafett.com/717/
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#3252: February 3, 2023
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter"1980 vs. 2020" by David Cubero (aka SuppaDuppa)
See more from the toy photographer: https://www.instagram.com/suppaduppa666/
#BobaFett #HanSolo #DinDjarin #Grogu #FanArt #DailyFett
#3215: December 28, 2022
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Ralph McQuarrieBefore Ralph McQuarrie's famous bounty hunters painting, the concept artist did this less-detailed version
This and much more were published in the 800-page book called "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie" (2016)
More info on BFFC: https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/books/guidebooks/star-wars-art-ralph-mcquarrie/
#BobaFett #StarWars #BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
#3186: November 29, 2022
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterFor #GivingTuesday, we're continuing our tradition of donating 100% of the proceeds from our "BFFC" shirts to Jeremy Bulloch's favorite charity, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity!
Over $5,000 has now been donated since debuting different designs starting in 2016, giving fans something to enjoy offline while supporting a great cause
To celebrate, we're giving away a tee of your choice for free – just reply to this post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobafettfanclub/photos/a.10150541609422244/10160738580877244/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/bobafettfanclub/status/1597501583964590081), and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CliZZx4Oytp/) with your BFFC username by 11:59pm Pacific today for a chance to win
Learn more, including who's who in the photo and each design by illustrator Jason Goad: https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/about/shop/
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#3158: November 1, 2022
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterSome #BobaFett costume pics from BFFC fans this #Halloween season
In order of appearance: Jason Schubert (FB), eastcoastfett (IG), axlewhite15 (IG), Andrew82205809 (TW), ArranStatton (TW), Stewart McNiven (FB), sean_miller33_art (IG), rogue.fett (IG), 14stripes1dent (TW), alexaustinw (TW), sp00kyfett (IG), KabrNaast (TW), and Mikolaj_JK (TW)
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#3064: July 30, 2022
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterVeVe's official #BobaFett NFT (a 3D digital collectible) is available blind box style for $80 at 8am Pacific today via their app
3 styles from L to R: "Ready For Action" (common), "I Have You In My Sights" (ultra rare + animated) and "On Guard" (uncommon)
According to VeVe fans, after one sells out (which could be super fast), it goes to their in-app marketplace for users to resell the file, which otherwise works with your phone's camera (aka AR or augmented reality)
Often NFTs aren't environmentally friendly, but VeVe notes they're 100% carbon neutral, at least initially via carbon credits and grants according to a 2021 press release
If doing more than browsing, verification requires a government issued ID and proof of address
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#3043: July 9, 2022
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter"PP2" #BobaFett as seen on a vintage poster by Factors Inc. (1980)
One ad for this "Boba Fett: Bounty Hunter" poster read: "The heartless alien mercenary blasts away in this stunning full color wall poster! 20" x 28". $2.50"
Scan courtesy of Heritage Auctions
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#2954: April 11, 2022
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOn this day in 1995, Classic Star Wars The Early Adventures #9 was published.
This comic is a re-print of the original "Star Wars" newspaper strip, which here included Boba Fett's first comic appearance in June 19, 1980, a storyline called "The Frozen World of Ota."
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#2843: December 21, 2021
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BringHomeTheBounty: Gentle Giant's two new #BobaFett busts are available to pre-order
Left: https://bobafett.club/u0pyd
Right: https://bobafett.club/69b80
#TheBookOfBobaFett #StarWars #DailyFett
#2797: November 5, 2021
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Slave IWhile we shared that "Firespray" is the new variant name for Slave I merch – joining "Starship" and "Starfighter" – "Slave I" is still on recent official t-shirts like these currently at Target and Hot Topic
Links to pick up both before they're gone: https://bobafett.club/a6o19
Prior to the new Her Universe / Hot Topic "Firespray" apparel, the class name for his ship (which goes back to at least 1980) was only used in one press release for a recent Marvel comic
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#2691: July 22, 2021
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterWe're proud to officially announce that the "#WarOfTheBountyHunters #3" variant cover by Erik M. Gist will be exclusively available from IGComicStore on Friday, July 30 at 10am Central: https://bobafett.club/mj531
According to the comic store, there will only be this textless ("virgin") format and it's limited to only 800 hand selected copies
#BobaFett #DarthVader #StarWars #BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
#2689: July 20, 2021
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Fennec ShandThe "#BobaFett & #FennecShand on Throne Deluxe" 1:10 Scale Statue by Iron Studio is up for pre-order at Sideshow Collectibles: https://bobafett.club/wje80
They also have a version with just Boba on the throne: https://bobafett.club/p2vci
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#2682: July 13, 2021
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BobaFett, #HanSolo, and others all appeared in the original Star Wars newspaper comic strip, in a story later called "The Frozen World of Ota"
Fett appeared in panels from June 19 to August 10, 1980, including this weekend color edition on this day (left) and part of the finale (right)
More info on BFFC: https://bobafett.club/frozenworld
Left scan by fantasyrlm (eBay) and right by Heritage Auctions
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#2630: May 22, 2021
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Paolo VillanelliEven more variant covers now for #WarOfTheBountyHunters #1 (not Alpha #1): https://bobafett.club/wotbh1variants
The one in the middle by Tyler Kirkham is up for pre-order starting today at 11am Pacific; the one on the far left Carlo Pagulayan has a textless ("virgin") version limited to just 501 copies; second from the left is by Matthew DiMasi aka Shattered Comics, an homage to the vintage Star Wars #42 cover; right of center is by John McCrea and has a limited edition of 1980; and far right is by Paolo Villanelli, who is the artist behind Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
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#2583: April 5, 2021
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOn this day in 1979, Jeremy Bulloch had his first day on film as #BobaFett in "The Empire Strikes Back" as they shot Scene 380 with Mark Hamill as #LukeSkywalker on Stage 2 from April 5 until April 12
Prior to this, "The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (2010) by J. W. Rinzler notes that Jeremy had his fitting of the suit between March 22 and 25
For more info, including how to track down the guidebook, see https://bobafett.club/fqpcy on BFFC
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#2529: February 10, 2021
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BobaFett's "The Empire Strikes Back" helmet, as seen in the 1980 film
#JeremyBulloch #JohnMorton #StarWars #DailyFett
#2417: October 21, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BobaFett was taking a lubrication bath in an asteroid belt when a probot floated by ...
On this day in 1980, "The Empire Strikes Back: Mix or Match Storybook" was published by Random House
Illustrations by Wayne Douglas Barlowe
Interior image courtesy of our friend vintagestarwarsaday (Instagram)
#StarWars #ThisDayInHistory #DailyFett
#2398: October 2, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterMarvel's #StarWars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed Volume 1 was published on this day in 2018
Touched up a little digitally, it shares the same cover by Ramon F. Bachs originally done for Star Wars: #JangoFett Open Seasons #1, published by Dark Horse Comics in 2002
For more info on the massive 480-page trade paperback, it's on BFFC: https://bobafett.club/37qk1
#BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
#2395: September 29, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterAll of our "BFFC" designs are on sale today: https://bobafett.club/bffcshop
Our illustrations (available on stickers, t-shirts, and more) raise money for a great cause while giving BFFC fans something to enjoy offline
100% of our proceeds – over $2,800 so far – have been donated to Jeremy Bulloch's favorite organization, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
#BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
#2301: June 27, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BobaFett appeared prominently for 42 days of "The Frozen World of Ota," the official Star Wars newspaper strip, including this panel that was originally B&W on June 27, 1980.
On the left is the 1995 version done by Dark Horse Comics for "Classic #StarWars: The Early Adventures #9" (1995), which was the basis for the re-prints in "Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures Volume 4" (2012) and "Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Volume 1" (2017).
See BFFC for more: https://bobafett.com/bounty/books/comics/the-frozen-world-of-ota/
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#2293: June 19, 2020
Today is the anniversary of #BobaFett's first appearance in a newspaper comic, back in 1980 within the official Star Wars comic strip that ran from 1979 until 1984
Re-published multiple times since then, "Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Volume 1" (2017), which is currently almost 20% off on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37IEmsx
Helmet nod to Christopher DeLong for helping track down the quality scan
#StarWars #DailyFett
#2288: June 14, 2020
View on InstagramHasbro's wearable Black Series #BobaFett helmet is now just $99.99 at both Amazon (https://bobafett.club/tb80m) and GameStop (https://bobafett.club/sz1c8)
Normally $119.99, the toy helmet features interior detailing, flip-down rangefinder with LED lights and illuminated heads up display
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#2175: February 22, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterGentle Giant's "Animated" #BobaFett from 2006 featured a cool look, despite not being part of any such cartoon at the time
With an edition size of 7,000, the maquette originally retailed for just $80, but it's now much pricier to capture, especially in decent condition
Prop Store, who photographed this one, currently has one up for auction: https://bobafett.club/56cyl
#StarWars #DailyFett
#2172: February 19, 2020
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThis vintage photo of Kenner IG-88 and #BobaFett action figures circa 1980 is up for auction right now
View or bid at Hakes: https://bobafett.club/2zht0
Note: photo flipped horizontally to appear as intended
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#2135: January 13, 2020
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Ailyn Vel#StarWars Insider art by Joe Corroney
Part of the "History of the Mandalorians" article by Abel G. Pena for their 80th issue back in January 2005
#BobaFett #JangoFett #AilynVel #DailyFett
#2110: December 19, 2019
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThe 2016 #BobaFett by Mike Mitchell sold out fast, but the new "Proto" Fett art is available for order from Mondo for $80 starting today at 12pm Central: http://bit.ly/2PWRcep
Sales end on 12/22 at 11:59pm Central and ships March 2020
#StarWars #DailyFett
#2041: October 11, 2019
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter"This one, it's necessary to be wary. #BobaFett."
Rough French translation of "Celui-la, il Faut s'en Mefier" from a 1980 GDE Fett Miro-Meccano ad.
Photo and caption info from Boba Fett collector Sulaiman Latiff aka phu_77.
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#2004: September 4, 2019
The evolution of #BobaFett's shoulder symbol
Expertly rendered by RafalFett aka Rafal Works (https://bobafett.club/rafalworks)
From left to right: Pre-Pro #1 (1978), Pre-Pro #2 (1978), Empire (1980) and Jedi (1983)
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#1898: May 21, 2019
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOn this day in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back was released in North America and the U.K.
#BobaFett #ThisDayInHistory #StarWars #DailyFett
#1893: May 16, 2019
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: "Darth Vader's new ally"
#BobaFett made the cover of British sci-fi magazine Starburst in 1980
Gotta love these vintage photos from the set, not just a screenshot
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#1824: March 8, 2019
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterFunko Pop #280: Boba Gets His Bounty
You can find the Smuggler's Bounty box from October for not much markup right now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Hlli8v
#BobaFett #HanSolo #FettFriday #StarWars #DailyFett
#1724: November 28, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterMedicom "First Appearance" #BobaFett 1000% (left) and 400% (right), coming January 2019
Left one is 27" tall (700mm) and will likely be around $420 (48,000 Yen)
Right one is 11" tall (280mm) and should retail around $83 (9,500 Yen)
Confirmed on their website, but helmet nod to Yakface.com for the signal boost
Note: side-by-side photos not to scale
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#1653: September 18, 2018
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Droids#BobaFett only appeared in one "Droids" animated series episode (plus the opening titles), but Kenner gave him the royal re-pack treatment in 1985
This carded figure, which repurposes pretty much the same older action figure, is expected to go for 1,400 GBP (approx. $1,840) - 1,800 GBP (approx. $2,365) today in "The Devon Star Wars Toy Collection Auction," courtesy of Aston's Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1646: September 11, 2018
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Nilo Rodis-Jamero#ThisMonthInHistory: U.S. patent application for #BobaFett's Slave I from Kenner was submitted on September 29, 1980
Nilo Rodis-Jamero is named as the inventor and the patent, assigned to Lucasfilm Ltd., was granted on April 26, 1983
You can get a PDF copy online: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD268773
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1642: September 7, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FettFriday: "#StarWars 80s High School" by Denis Medri
See more from the artist on DeviantArt: https://bobafett.club/j4k7h
#BobaFett #StarWars #FanArt #DailyFett
#1621: August 17, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThis official 54" x 40" #StarWars rug from Gertmenian features #BobaFett, #DarthVader, #Chewbacca, #R2D2, #Yoda, and a #Stormtrooper
29% off right now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ph80vf
Larger size available too
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#1611: August 7, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#TriviaTuesday: The Kenner #BobaFett "Large Size" (13") action figure originally came out in 1979 with #StarWars packaging, ahead of his theatrical debut in 1980
See BFFC Bounty for more info: https://bobafett.com/bounty/toys/anh/anh_12/
Photo: Hake's Americana & Collectibles
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#1562: June 19, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThisDayInHistory: On this day in 1980, #BobaFett had his first newspaper comic strip appearance with Solo, Skywalker and others in "The Frozen World of Ota"
Re-prints of this 1997 re-touched edition are available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wvZwe8
Words and art by Russ Manning with re-touching by Rick Hoberg and Brian Snoddy
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1548: June 5, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterGentle Giant's newly announced "Jumbo" #BobaFett features his vintage Kenner "Return of the Jedi" cardback art
The 12" figure retails for $80. Platinum and Gold members of their Premiere Guild Collectors Club can try for a limited quantity today and tomorrow starting at noon Pacific on their site. The majority will be sold at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con this coming July 18-22.
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1542: May 30, 2018
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterAdidas Originals ZX 800 "#BobaFett" shoes from 2010: have, want, or like?
Share in the comments or add it to your "My Bounty" checklist: https://bobafett.com/bounty/my/
#StarWars #BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett
#1438: February 15, 2018
View on Instagram"#BobaFett's Wrist Rockets" by Joel Hustak
Official artwork made for the #StarWarsDestiny game by Fantasy Flight Games
Guest pick by fett_1980 (Instagram)
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#1433: February 10, 2018
View on Instagram#BobaFett and #HanSolo by Adam Rabalais
Officially licensed #StarWars art for Le Cafe Pixel's "Star Wars: An Art Odyssey" show
For more from the artist, check out http://adamrabalais.com/
Guest pick by fett_1980 (Instagram)
#DailyFett
#1427: February 4, 2018
View on Instagram#SupertrooperSunday: LEGO Prototype #BobaFett BrickHeadz rendering by Boba-1980 (Flickr)
This particular look emulates the recent NYCC 2017 exclusive Fett, which sported his Empire armor and a Solo in carbonite
See the artist's other LEGO MOCs: http://flickr.com/boba-1980
#StarWars #FanArt #DailyFett
#1396: January 4, 2018
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Star Wars 1313#ThrowbackThursday: Concept art for #StarWars1313, the cancelled #StarWars video game that would have starred #BobaFett back in 2012
Guest #DailyFett pick by fett_1980 (Instagram)
#1394: January 2, 2018
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Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Chewbacca#TriviaTuesday: #BobaFett, #HanSolo, #LukeSkywalker and #Chewbacca all met before in the "legend" called "The Frozen World of Ota," originally published as a serial newspaper comic strip in the 80s!
The 1997 re-print is easy to track down on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wvZwe8
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1382: December 21, 2017
View on InstagramJango and Boba Christmas by Boba-1980 (Flickr)
For more fan-made LEGO scenes, see the artist's page on Flickr at https://bobafett.club/3p9h1
#JangoFett #BobaFett #StarWars #FanArt #DailyFett
#1381: December 20, 2017
View on Instagram"Special Delivery" by Robert Hendrickson
"This depicting the never shown scene of #BobaFett delivering #HanSolo to Jabba the Hutt," noted the artist on a 2014 Tumblr post. For more, check out http://hendricksonart.tumblr.com.
Guest #DailyFett pick by fett_1980 (Instagram)
#1349: November 18, 2017
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Jabba the Hutt"The Trophy" by Benjamin Carre featuring #BobaFett at Jabba's Palace
See more from the artist at http://ornicar.deviantart.com
Guest #DailyFett pick by fett_1980 (Instagram)
#StarWars #FanArt
#1342: November 11, 2017
View on Instagram | Twitter"Empire" 30th Anniversary Sketch Card by Mark McHaley
See more on his StoreEnvy: https://bobafett.club/758ol
Guest post by fett_1980
#BobaFett #StarWars #DailyFett
#1334: November 3, 2017
View on Instagram#FettFriday: "#BobaFett delivers a captured Rancor to Jabba the Hutt for his fortress dungeon."
Art and caption by Ryan Ingram, made for the 2016 ILM Art Department Challenge.
Guest post by fett_1980.
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1326: October 26, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: Boba Fett visited the Kenner headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio circa 1978/9.
It's believed the photos were taken by Roy Frankenfield, with the flame and space illustration effect added later.
One of the shots was used first for the 1979 Toy Fair Boba Fett carded sample and then later the regular "Empire" Boba Fett release.
Helmet nod to fett_1980 for contributing to this post. Photos via The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker and Star Wars Collectors Archive (SWCA).
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1313: October 13, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FettFriday: To promote "The Empire Strikes Back" coming out in 1980, they had three #BobaFett costumes available for fan events and promotional photo shoots.
Guest post for BFFC by fett_1980 (Instagram). Scan via The Dented Helmet, originally seen in Star Wars Insider #99.
#FlashbackFriday #StarWars #DailyFett
#1310: October 10, 2017
View on Instagram#BobaFett in the Kenner 1980 Retailer's Toy Catalog
This was part of an auction by Hake's Americana & Collectibles of some vintage catalogs that sold for $265.50 earlier this year
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1309: October 9, 2017
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Jason Wingreen#MandalorianMonday: #BobaFett's original voice by Jason Wingreen
Jason was born on this day in 1920. He voiced Fett for the 1980 film. According to one interview, he spent a total of seven minutes to do some different takes before it was all said and done.
In 2015, he passed away. At that time, we put together a longer tribute video to him: https://youtu.be/I4UYzn0KGM0
#ThisDayInHistory #StarWars #DailyFett
#1291: September 21, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: One of the original sketches by Ralph McQuarrie of the Bespin Dining Room scene
#BobaFett was originally envisioned wearing a poncho, inspired by Clint Eastwood Westerns in the 60s and 70s
This panel comes from page 140 of "The Art of The Empire Strikes Back," first published in 1980 and later in 1994
Learn more about the book: https://bobafett.com/bounty/books/guidebooks/the-art-of-the-empire-strikes-back/
#StarWars #DailyFett #BobaFettFanClub
#1245: August 6, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#SupercommandoSunday: The instructions from Kenner's "#StarWars: Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game" (1980) featured #BobaFett in what appears to be a white set of armor.
While the board game ultimately portrays him in Pre-Production #2 inspired armor, Fett's prominent inclusion in the game potentially served as a nod to the character's Hoth-based origins.
More info: https://bobafett.com/bounty/toys/board/star-wars-hoth-ice-planet-adventure-game/
#DailyFett #BobaFettFanClub
#1242: August 3, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: #BobaFett met with #StarWars fans in November 1979.
Sam Howzit, shown here as a child at Gold Circle in Columbus, Ohio, got the bounty hunter's autograph as part of a promotional tour in advance of the 1980 film. The character would sign autographs as "Boba Fett."
Photos copyright Sam Howzit, via the public BFFC group on Flickr.
#DailyFett
#1168: May 21, 2017
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Dengar
IG-88
Bossk#ThisDayInHistory: "The Empire Strikes Back" came out May 21, 1980, where some of us got to see Boba Fett on the big silver screen.
When and where did you see "Empire" for the very first time?
(High res frame courtesy of Damien Slattery.)
#Dengar #IG88 #BobaFett #Bossk #StarWars #DailyFett #BobaFettFanClub #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyFett #Photo1168 #Day1168
#1148: May 1, 2017
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Harrison EllenshawSlave I model photographed by Terry Chostner and retouched by Harrison Ellenshaw, as seen in "The Art of The Empire Strikes Back."
While the original 1980 hardcover is quite rare, the paperback release from 1994 is easy to get on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2qnEBDh
#BobaFett #StarWars #DailyFett #PhotoOfTheDay #PicOfTheDay
#1111: March 25, 2017
View on InstagramEven though these Return of the Jedi weeklies were magazine-style collections of #Marvel #StarWars comics released in the U.K. in the 80s, they sometimes went for photographic covers rather than your typical illustrations.
You knew you were in for an extra good time if they flipped Fett... or if hula hoops and BMX bikes are your thing.
For more up close, visit https://bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/search/?q=weekly&cat_id=7
#BobaFettFanClub #DailyFett #PicOfTheDay #PhotoOfTheDay
#1048: January 21, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThis Amazon exclusive "Empire" Slave I from 2013 originally retailed for $70 and dipped as low as $35 that holiday season. It's now common to find for 3x or more retail price in mint condition.
The ship was a re-paint of an earlier "The Clone Wars" Slave I from 2010 and the Han Solo in Carbonite was a re-paint of the "The Saga Collection" version from 2006. A #BobaFett figure was not included in the box. "The Vintage Collection" intentionally had packaging to resemble the original look from 1980 with some slight changes.
More: http://bobafett.com/bounty/toys/vintage/vintage-collection-slave-1-amazon-exclusive/
#BobaFettFanClub #StarWars #DailyFett
#1044: January 17, 2017
View on Instagram | FacebookGentle Giant's new #JangoFett Classic Mini Bust is coming Q2 2017. The 1:6 scale bust will retail for $80. You can pre-order on their site: http://bit.ly/2jpoMeJ
We are curious, thou, why he has an Imperial insignia on the base. We think it should be a Mando skull, feather, or separatists sigil...
#StarWars #DailyFett
#1032: January 5, 2017
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: #BobaFett bucket as seen on an ILM tour for Walter Cronkite's television show "Universe" on CBS (July 26, 1980). "News legend Walter Cronkite [took] a look at the various models and props of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back."
Photos and quote courtesy of the official #StarWars website and mobile app.
#973: November 7, 2016
View on Instagram#MandalorianMonday: On this day in history in 2012, some of us caught Stan on #SouthPark yell, "dude, it's #BobaFett's ship!" Then things got a little weird with Mickey Mouse exiting Slave I.
This parody is from Season 16 Episode 14, right around the time #Disney bought #Lucasfilm.
You can officially watch the whole episode on Hulu for free or YouTube (https://youtu.be/Xa1VmCso7RU) or Amazon (http://amzn.to/2eE80FD) for a couple bucks.
#ThisDayInHistory #StarWars #ComedyCentral
#926: September 21, 2016
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOn this day in 2004, the original #StarWars trilogy was released on DVD. But this release officially retconned the voice of #BobaFett, making it match Boba Fett's father, #JangoFett (Temuera Morrison), and ditching the 1980 version (Jason Wingreen).
For the original voice, listen to https://www.facebook.com/bobafettfanclub/videos/10153877118647244/ or https://youtu.be/I4UYzn0KGM0.
For more about the DVD release, see http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/media/movies/trilogy_dvd/.
#BobaFettFanClub #ThisDayInHistory
#896: August 22, 2016
View on Instagram#MandalorianMonday: This 1980 "Empire" #BobaFett trading card was unique in listing his age as 43 years old. (His canonical age has since been revised.)
This page comes from the 548-page book, "#StarWars: The Empire Strikes Back: The Original Topps Trading Card Series," released earlier this year.
#PicOfTheDay #PhotoOfTheDay #Day896 #DailyFett
#894: August 20, 2016
View on InstagramThe "The Empire Strikes Back" and "#StarWars Saga - I.Q. Test" paper cups by Dixie featured #BobaFett and his ship, Slave I, back in 1981 and 1982 respectively. Boba Fett also appeared on some of the packaging, as well as on the "Bounty Hunters" cup in the "Return of the Jedi" set.
Photos by Erica aka wookiee_cookiee, shared with us on our public photo group on Flickr.
In the 80's, Dixie was a product of the American Can Company. The brand is now owned by Georgia-Pacific.
#starwars #picoftheday #photooftheday #day894 #dailyfett #dailyboba
#892: August 18, 2016
View on Instagram#ThrowbackThursday: Usually action figures and vehicles are sold separately, but this rare Canadian special offer Slave I included a carded #BobaFett back in 1980.
Photo courtesy of Collectible Investment Brokerage (CIB) / Tom Derby via 9 Holy Grails in a Row.
#starwars #picoftheday #photooftheday
#870: July 27, 2016
View on InstagramWho's a proud member of the #BobaFett sock owners club?
Shown here is a pair for kids released in 1980!
Photo by thundercatz2244 (eBay).
#WearItWednesday #StarWars
#833: June 20, 2016
View on Instagram#MandalorianMonday: Yesterday marked the newspaper comic strip debut of #BobaFett! On June 19, 1980, he appeared in the original #StarWars newspaper comic alongside #HanSolo, #LukeSkywalker, and others.
The easiest way to get the comic for yourself is the 1997 trade paperback, available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/28ImBNT
The comic was written by Russ Manning with artwork by Al Williamson. The reinvigorated color and updated format was done by Rick Hoberg.
#804: May 22, 2016
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SabinePromo art featuring #BobaFett vs. #SabineWren in Disney Infinity 3.0's #StarWars "Rise Against the Empire" expansion. May that game rest in peace.
Rendering for Disney by Brian Smuin.
#DailyFett #BobaFettFanClub #PhotoOfTheDay #Photo804 #Day804
#803: May 21, 2016
View on Instagram#ThisDayInHistory: "The Empire Strikes Back" was released on May 21 in 1980 and #BobaFett had his theatrical debut.
For more, see http://bobafett.com/fettpedia/The_Empire_Strikes_Back
#StarWars #DailyFett #BobaFettFanClub #PhotoOfTheDay #Photo803 #Day803
#801: May 19, 2016
View on Instagram#ThrowbackThursday: Prior to last year's "Battlefront," you could blast Rebels with both #BobaFett and Slave I in "#StarWars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron" (2007).
#JangoFett and his blue Slave I were also available in the game, too.
For more video games with Fett, see http://bobafett.com/bounty/media/games/
#BobaFettFanClub #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyFett #Photo801 #Day801
#800: May 18, 2016
View on InstagramFan Spotlight: SugarBot Cosplay as Mythos #BobaFett
See more in our exclusive interview with her: http://j.mp/SugarBotMythos
Photos: Christos Sagiorgis (cvltstvdio)
#WearItWednesday #StarWars #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyFett #Photo800 #Day800
#717: February 25, 2016
View on Instagram | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: This vintage ad for the Palitoy #BobaFett figure in 1980 is both badass and cheesy.
According to the Palitoy Advert Archive, which was authored by David Tree ("All The Cool Stuff") who tracked down all the original commercials and paid PRS licensing fees before selling DVDs, this ad ran on April 7, 1980.
Helmet nod to Clark Kent and Mike R for sharing versions of this classic on YouTube.
#681: January 20, 2016
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterRemember this commercial for "Star Wars: Bounty Hunter" from 2002?
The game featuring #JangoFett has been touched up since it was first released for PlayStation 2 and GameCube. As of January 15, it's playable on PlayStation 4. You can find it in the menu for the PlayStation Store and grab it for $10. More about the release on Sony's website: http://j.mp/1RSsMzy
We've re-engineered and color-graded the original to author this 1920x1080 file. The original was born online at 480x360, first shared on the now-defunct LucasArts website and also hosted since day one on BFFC.
#StarWars #BobaFettFanClub
#676: January 15, 2016
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FettFriday: #BobaFett in "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial"
Elliot names all of his #StarWars action figures for his friend from outer space. At 28 minutes and 53 minutes into the film, Fett is mentioned by name. Since the film premiered in 1982, this marked the first time on the theatrical screen we heard the name "Boba Fett." He wasn't mentioned by name in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), but he was in Return of the Jedi (1983). Thanks to killerofheroes who shared our Fettpedia page on E.T. at http://j.mp/1Q200Zz on Reddit's "Today I Learned", which climbed the charts last week and introduced just about 10,000 Redditors to BFFC.
#BobaFettFanClub
#663: January 2, 2016
View on Instagram | TwitterJason Wingreen was the original voice of #BobaFett. We just learned he passed away on December 25, 2015. This is our tribute to him.
Anyone who saw "The Empire Strikes Back" in theaters or on VHS/laserdisc between 1980 and 2003 would have heard his lines. After 2004, DVD and Blu-ray releases were re-dubbed to conform to the prequels and used Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett.
Jason was born October 9, 1920. He was interviewed for Star Wars Insider #49 (May/June 2000) in which he shared this story of the role: "My agent called me and said to go over to the recording studio, where I met Gary Kurtz and Irvin Kershner. Normally, you see the face of an actor you're dubbing, so you have to lip-synch. But that was no problem here -- I could say the lines at any time. I got in position, they ran the film a few times, and I said the lines. Kershner came out and made a suggestion or two and went back in the control room, I did it again, and I was finished."
#BobaFettFanClub #StarWars
#658: December 28, 2015
View on Instagram | TwitterSPOTTED: New #BobaFett art piece on the market by A Hidden Lab. Pre-order at http://j.mp/1Si4ZHW from MilkCrate, which has an early bird special on this.
It's 15" tall and priced at $780, with a limited edition of 1,500 -- each individually numbered with certificate.
For more Fett statues and prop replicas, see our database at http://bobafett.com/bounty/unique/statues/
#BobaFettFanClub #StarWars
#655: December 25, 2015
View on Instagram | FacebookCelebrate time with the family with "Holiday at the Fetts'" at https://youtu.be/CIkIhtngzyo.
Thank you to the official Star Wars website who, back in 2001, produced this great #BobaFett and #JangoFett "holiday special." The cartoon is no longer officially hosted there, but we've hosted an archival Flash copy for years at http://bobafett.com/humor/cartoons/. We now converted it to 1080p, while preserving its unique aspect ratio so more people can enjoy this classic.
#StarWars #BobaFettFanClub
#642: December 12, 2015
View on InstagramBandai Tamashii Nations "Movie Realization" Ronin #JangoFett is coming soon. This photo by To Ho was taken last week at the Akiba Showroom event. From the looks of it, the Jango is a re-paint of their recent 7" #BobaFett release, which came out late last month for around $80-90. The release date for Jango is not yet known.
#641: December 11, 2015
View on Instagram#FettFriday: Multiple "holy grail" #BobaFett collectibles are going up for a Sotheby's auction today, which started at 10am EST: http://j.mp/1TEqIYR
* Star Wars 21C Boba Fett (1979)
* Star Wars 21A Boba Fett (1979)
* Star Wars (Canadian) 20-back Boba Fett (1979)
* Empire 31A Boba Fett (1980)
* Empire Slave I (1980)
* Revenge of the Jedi Boba Fett proof card (1982)
* Jedi 77A Boba Fett (1983)
* Jedi 65-back Boba Fett (1983)
* Jedi (Palitoy) 65-back Boba Fett (1983)
* Jedi 77A Boba Fett (1983)
* Jedi "Transition" (Canadian) Boba Fett (1983)
* POTF2 Boba Fett prototype (1996)
* And more...
Which #StarWars collectible is your favorite?
#584: October 15, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: Extra scene with #BobaFett & #DarthVader in "Classic #StarWars #20" # * Vader: "A particular Rebel interests me, Boba Fett... Luke Skywalker!"
* Fett: "A companion of the man I'm after... Han Solo! One might lure the other, Lord Vader! Should my fellow bounty hunters succeed... Solo could serve that function before we give him to Jabba!"
* Vader: "You're enterprising, Fett! Perhaps we will meet again... when your enterprise bears fruit!"
* A pleased Boba Fett watches Darth Vader's departure from Ord Mantell... visions of a double reward in his mind
Learn more about this 1996 comic book, which is an update of the 1980s newspaper strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson: http://j.mp/1hFtOOQ
#BobaFettFanClub
#529: August 21, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FlashbackFriday: "#BobaFett's on my trail!" In this board game from 1980 called "Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game," did you know it took 7 or 8 "Force" cards to battle Boba Fett? The bounty hunter also appeared in illustrated form on the instruction manual for the game.
Helmet nod to #TheDentedHelmet who shared an image from this treasure yesterday.
#StarWars #Kenner #Vintage #BobaFettFanClub
#527: August 19, 2015
View on Instagram#WearItWednesday: Retro #BobaFett art on this new t-shirt from Mighty Fine.
73% off on Amazon makes it just $5: http://j.mp/1Pl9OMF
Fun fact: this same artwork once appeared on an "Empire Strikes Back" corkboard from Manton back in 1980!
#513: August 5, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#WearItWednesday: If you're a #BobaFett fan, what's a "man cave" called? Mandalorian Cave, complete with a #HanSolo in Carbonite coffee table.
This officially licensed t-shirt is up on 80sTees and also eBay (store, not auction): http://j.mp/1UmEf8S
#StarWars #Mandalorian #Mandalorians
#466: June 19, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FettFriday: #BobaFett first appeared in a newspaper comic on June 19, 1980 called "The Frozen World of Ota," which brought together Skywalker, Solo, and others alongside Fett.
More info and archival scans: http://j.mp/1SuiTp6
Boba was included in the regular comic strip until August 10, 1980. It was written by Russ Manning with artwork by Al Williamson.
#ThisDayInHistory #StarWars #BobaFettFanClub
#397: April 11, 2015
View on Instagram#BobaFett front-and-center on this vintage "Empire" party invitation from 1980.
Track down more bounty at http://bobafett.com/bounty/print/stationary/empire-party-invitation/
#starwars #vintage #bobafettfanclub
#360: March 5, 2015
View on Instagram#ThrowbackThursday: Now one of the longest running sci-fi magazines, Starburst featured #BobaFett on the cover of this 1980 issue, introducing him as Darth Vader's "ally." Within the 'zine contained a 10 page review on #StarWars "The Empire Strikes Back," including an interview with John Mollo about his costumes.
Mollo is credited with designing the white "Supertrooper" costumes, which were adapted by Joe Johnston into what we now know as Boba Fett.
#magazine #scifi #bobafettfanclub
#359: March 4, 2015
View on InstagramAdidas Originals ZX 800 "#BobaFett" Shoes (2010). These were part of a series that included Chewbacca, Han Solo, and even Jabba the Hutt inspired shoewear. You can track these shoes down, but with or without the original action figure-style blister pack, they're gonna cost 'ya: http://j.mp/1aKW9k7
#starwars #adidas #shoes #bobafettfanclub
#349: February 22, 2015
View on InstagramArtwork of #BobaFett by Joe Corroney. This piece was done for a 10-page article entitled "The History of the Mandalorians" by Abel G. Pena in #StarWars Insider #80 (2005). For more featured Fett and Mando artwork by Joe Corroney, check out http://bobafett.com/multimedia/galleries/thumbnails.php?album=72
Also, as legend has it, this article was inspiration for the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club deciding upon its name.
#333: February 6, 2015
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Joe Johnston#FettFriday: #BobaFett riding a Speeder Bike on Endor, as seen in "From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga." Pictured here (bottom center) is Dennis Muren and Joe Johnston testing out the visual effects shots for the speeder bike scene in "Return of the Jedi." The documentary, released in late 1983, showed how the large Kenner Boba Fett action figure from 1980 was used a stand-in for testing out the miniature effect.
Check out the scenes play out starting 4 minutes into this YouTube upload: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym7vAL_Gvqk
Helmet nod to Tim Veekhoven for the reminder of this classic moment in Boba Fett history.
#joejohnston #starwars #bobafettfanclub
#326: January 30, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#FettFriday: Joe Johnston's Sketches in the "Empire Strikes Back Sketchbook" (1980)
Excerpt: "While most of the film's costume design originated in England, Ralph McQuarrie and [Joe] Johnston designed the Boba Fett outfit at Industrial Light and Magic in California. The costume was built at EMI in London, and then shipped back to Johnston to be painted. Originally the Boba Fett costume was intended to be worn by a squad of supercommandos, troops from the Mandalore system armed with weapons built into their suits. But the costume was adapted for the Boba Fett character by aging, denting, and adding a colorful paint job to one of these suits, while keeping the wrist lasers, flying backpack, and rocket darts originally intended for the supercommandos." #
Track down the rest of the legendary 95-page book with more sketches by Joe Johnston and Nilo Jamero-Rodis via http://bobafett.com/bounty/books/guidebooks/the-empire-strikes-back-sketchbook/
#vintage #joejohnston #bobafett #bobafettfanclub
#319: January 23, 2015
View on Instagram | Twitter#FettFriday: Print Ad for the 2004 #Hasbro "Vintage" Reproduction "That classic bad-boy appeal. Some things really do get better with age. Like Star Wars. Introducing all-new figure sculpts of your favorite characters from the original trilogy, in reproduction "vintage" packaging rom the '70s and 80s." For more #BobaFett toys new and old, see http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/toys/
#306: January 10, 2015
View on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThis #DarthVader / #BobaFett glass from 1980 was part of a #CocaCola promotion at #BurgerKing. There was also a Canadian release of this, which typically sported a darker paint job and then a local copyright/trademark.
For more about this vintage #StarWars collectible, see http://bobafett.com/bounty/unique/kitchen/esb_glass/ (Helmet nod to Jimmy Tyler for the photo via our Flickr group!)
#278: December 13, 2014
View on Instagram | Twitter#ThisMonthInHistory: Marvel Star Wars #42 was published September 23 yet had a December 1980 date on the top left.
But this first comic book appearance of #BobaFett mirrored the same content in Marvel Comics Super Special #16 (bottom left; dated May 1, 1980), Marvel Illustrated Books: The Empire Strikes Back (top right; dated May 1, 1980), and Marvel Special Edition 2: The Empire Strikes Back (bottom right; dated Spring 1980). To add to the mix, you could include the U.K.'s The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #129 released August 14, 1980.
Oddly enough, despite those copyright dates, those variants contained issues #39-44, which makes us wonder which one really came first after all.
For all Boba Fett comics, see http://bobafett.com/bounty/books/comics/
(Caption updated for further clarity. Vintage comic dates on the top left were often considered back then months to pull the issue off newsstands.)
#251: November 16, 2014
View on Instagram | TwitterOne of the humorous moments between Han Solo and Boba Fett in the classic serial "#StarWars Comic Strip."
This storyline first introduced #BobaFett to newspaper print on June 19, 1980. Much later, it was re-touched and re-printed by #DarkHorseComics for "Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 9" as well as "Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures Volume 4."
Check out some of the original newspaper clippings at http://bobafett.com/bounty/books/comics/the-frozen-world-of-ota/
#234: October 30, 2014
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#ThrowbackThursday: The #BobaFett/#DarthVader pillow case ... cool back in 1980 and cool ever since.
This Bounty database photo comes via "jabbathejunk," who's selling this on eBay right now: http://j.mp/1rScO6Y
To see more bed/bath collectibles, see what we've logged at http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/unique/bedbath/
#209: October 5, 2014
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter#BobaFett's "Empire" jet backpack (left) and "Jedi" variant (right). The photo featuring the green jet pack was taken on the set circa 1980 and the photo of the teal/yellow/red/white jet pack was published in the Star Wars Visual Dictionary (1998), which also highlighted several of its features: a missile, missile boost charge, missile launcher, missile targeting rangefinder, stabilizing gyro, fuel tank, directional servo, activation button, and directional exhaust nozzles.
#199: September 25, 2014
View on Instagram#ThrowbackThursday: This 13-1/2" tall #BobaFett figure was released in 1980. It featured a swing-up "range finder," green cape, rifle, backpack with string and "rocket," two "Wookiee-scalps," and belt. The "Empire" box is a re-release of the same figure in 1979, which came in a "Star Wars" box.
For tracking down toys new and old, set your browser for http://bobafett.com/bounty/toys/.
#171: August 28, 2014
View on Instagram#ThrowbackThursday: #DarkHorseComics upgraded the original #StarWars newspaper comic strip by Russ Manning / Al Williamson. This trade paperback release includes #BobaFett's first newspaper comic appearance. The storyline was called "The Frozen World of Ota" and was first published on June 19, 1980. (In case you're curious, Boba Fett's actual debut comic book appearance came a month earlier in May.) For more Boba Fett comics new and old, see http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/books/comics/.
#170: August 27, 2014
View on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter"I'm Boba Fett. You'll be seeing me soon in the new Star Wars film 'The Empire Strikes Back.'" This Palitoy (U.K. licensee akin to Kenner) ad for the original "Empire" #BobaFett figure was featured in Doctor Who Weekly in 1980.
For more toy-related Boba Fett photos, visit http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/multimedia/galleries/thumbnails.php?album=20.
#168: August 25, 2014
View on Instagram#MandalorianMonday: The latest Bearbrick 400% is #JangoFett, coming out this coming August 30th. It's a limited edition of one thousand, stands 280mm (11") tall, and will cost 7,800 yen ($75). This follows up the #BobaFett 400% released last year.
For our exclusive database of all other Fett Bearbricks from Medicom, visit http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/unique/sideshow-medicom/.
#132: July 20, 2014
View on InstagramThe original soundtrack for "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980 included the dedicated track for #BobaFett called "Departure of Boba Fett," seen here on the LP record release. Future releases of the John Williams soundtrack bundle this ode to the bounty hunter along with other adjacent tracks.
For all of Boba Fett's music and radio dramas, we've tracked them down at http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/media/music/
#123: July 11, 2014
View on Instagram#FettFriday: The very first comic book appearance of #BobaFett is a bit of a mystery: the issue of Marvel #StarWars #42 hit newsstands in September 23, 1980 with a December 1980 date on the cover. But irregularly sized "Marvel Special Edition 2: The Empire Strikes Back" and "Marvel Comics Super Special Volume 1 #16" have the same comic within, each with Spring 1980 copyright dates. That's not all: "The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of The Empire Strikes Back" had a release of May 1. Long story short, this cover from the comic book release is most impressive.
For more about all of Boba Fett's comic book appearances, please visit http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/books/comics/
#95: June 13, 2014
View on InstagramThis carefully lit photograph features Jonathan De Moscovaki, Canadian member of the #Mandalorian Mercs, in a shot by Craig Bannerman.
See the full crop via http://bobafettfanclub.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Move-434080227
#75: May 24, 2014
View on Instagram"#BobaFett and the Bounty Hunters" by Andrew Skilleter. This #StarWars artwork -- which also features #Bossk, #IG88, and #Dengar -- was used for the Topps Star Wars Galaxy 2 #293 trading card. It was also used for "Bounty Hunters Place-Mats" in 1980.
For more Fett artwork that has appeared in officially licensed and printed form, visit
http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/multimedia/galleries/thumbnails.php?album=19
#70: May 19, 2014
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Star Wars Holiday SpecialBefore #BobaFett appeared as a #Kenner toy (1979) or as a supporting character in #TheEmpireStrikesBack (1980), this is how he looked in the #StarWars Holiday Special's animated short in 1978.
For more about his role, including his many spoken lines, visit http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/fettpedia/Star_Wars_Holiday_Special
#19: March 29, 2014
View on Instagram | FacebookThe original, weekly "#StarWars Comic Strip" included a storyline called "The Frozen World of Ota," which first introduced #BobaFett to print on June 19, 1980. Almost every day later, he appeared again until the end of the run on August 10, 1980. The #comic from writer Russ Manning and artist Al Williamson was mostly black-and-white with weekends printed in color within the newspaper. The story was later re-published in full color by #DarkHorseComics in "Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 9." http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/books/comics/classic_9/
