Boba Fett's 2013 Year In Review

It’s been a busy year for Boba Fett collectors. Two-thousand thirteen was swamped with comic book cameos, convention exclusives, mobile game and roleplaying expansions – amongst other news items ranging from spin-off rumors and the launch of the #BringBackBoba Campaign.

Some of the major happenings were the wrap-up of Agent of the Empire, Boba’s 6-inch figure in the Black Series toy line, his update in Angry Birds Star Wars and controversy over the canceled 1313 video game.

If we missed anything you feel should be on the list, or would like to talk about your favorite Boba Fett product or project, jump over and discuss it at our #BringBackBoba Campaign page on Facebook.

January:

• Boba Fett appeared in Agent of the Empire: Hard Targets #4
• Street artist Brian Donelly released exclusive Boba Fett vinyl figure in Tokyo
• Dark Horse Comics released Blood Ties: Boba Fett is Dead in trade paperback
• Target carried officially licensed Boba Fett water bottles, puzzles and play packs

February:

• Mars re-released M&M Boba Fett candy products for Valentine’s Day
• Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: In the Shadow of Yavin #2
• Jeremy Bulloch named Boba Fett in his favorite five film rogues in Star Wars Insider #140
• Zen Studios released Star Wars Pinball for mobile devices, which included a Boba Fett table
• Boba Fett appeared on the cover of Wired Magazine
• Rumors started about a possible Boba Fett spin-off film
• Hasbro announced Boba Fett in second wave of Angry Birds Star Wars at NYC Toy Fair
• Boba Fett appeared in Agent of the Empire: Hard Targets #5
• Fighter Pods Series 4 included new Boba Fett figurines and Slave I
• Ted dressed like Boba Fett in an episode of How I Met Your Mother.
• Boba Fett included in expansion of Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars Roleplaying Game
• Fantasy Flight Games expanded X-Wing Miniature Game with Slave I ship

March:

• Kotobukiya released its Boba Fett silicon ice cube tray
• Boba Fett makes semi-finals for StarWars.com’s March Madness tournament
• Boba Fett levels added to Angry Birds Star Wars mobile app
• Inside sources reported there was an unaired Boba Fett story arc planned for The Clone Wars Season 6
• Gentle Giant offered 12-inch Jumbo Boba Fett as gift option for premier gold members

April:

• Boba Fett appeared on stage during Walt Disney World announcement about Star Wars Day
• Patton Oswalt (Parks and Recreation) filmed recommending that Episode 7 open with Boba Fett
• LucasArts sources report video game 1313 was centered on Boba Fett
• Boba Fett appeared in children’s book Vader’s Little Princess
• UK-based company Direct Blinds released blueprint Slave I window covers

May:

• Magician Chris Cross challenged Jeremy Bulloch in escape act at Star Wars Day event
• Boba Fett appeared in The Assassination of Darth Vader released on Free Comic Book Day
• Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: In the Shadow of Yavin #5
• We launched the #BringBackBoba Campaign
• Winning T-Shirt for the Dark Side Design Contest featured Boba Fett
• FanWraps released Boba Fett car wraps for Star Wars Day
• Her Universe released Boba Fett tank top for Star Wars Day
• Boba Fett found in Series 2 of Angry Birds Star Wars blind bag figurines
• Hollywood Studios released exclusive print featuring Boba Fett for Star Wars Weekends
• Disney released “Sarlacc Attack” toy set exclusively for Disney Park gift shops
• StarWars.com offered printable Boba Fett mask for Cinco de Mayo

June:

• Medicom released new designs for Boba Fett Be@rbricks Collection
• Rovio released Boba’s Delivery cartoon for Angry Birds Toons
• X-Raided offered limited edition Boba Fett challenge coin
• Jeremy Bulloch began giving exclusive Boba Fett patches with copies of Flying Solo
• Comic Images released Boba Fett rag doll
• Sideshow Collectibles announces its Sixth Scale Prototype Boba Fett

July:

• Artist Joe Corroney released The Slave Princess featuring Boba Fett for Celebration Europe II
• Artist Brian Rood released Homecoming featuring Boba Fett for Celebration Europe II
• Limited edition giclee Boba Fett paintings released by artist Christian Waggoner
• Giclee painting featuring Boba Fett released by artist Raymond Swanland
• Bounty hunter card set including Boba Fett offered as exclusive for Celebration Europe II
• Gentle Giant offered Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust at San Diego Comic Con
• Exclusive 6-inch Black Series Boba Fett with Han Solo in Carbonite offered at SDCC and Celebration Europe II
• Retro Outlaw Boba Fett figure offered as San Diego Comic Con exclusive
• Four Boba Fett actors reunite on stage at Celebration Europe II
• Funko released Holiday Special Boba Fett Pop! Vinyl exclusive
• Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: In the Shadow of Yavin #7
• Dark Horse Comics released Agent of the Empire: Hard Targets on trade paperback

August:

• Bioworld Merchandising released Boba Fett backpack
• Amazon.com shipped its exclusive Vintage Collection Slave I
• Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: In the Shadow of Yavin #8
• LEGO released Boba Fett LED Keychain
• Gentle Giant announced its Boba Fett Holiday Special Animated Maquette
• UD Replicas announces its Boba Fett leather motorcycle jacket
• Boba Fett featured in Topps’ Star Wars Galactic Files II
• Boba Fett throws first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game

September:

• Petco includes Boba Fett dog toys in their Star Wars Pet Fans Collection
• Tribe released new line of Star Wars USB flash drives including Boba Fett
• Retailers stock officially licensed inflatable Boba Fett jetpack
• Hasbro announced Boba Fett’s Class II Slave I to hit stores in fall
• Her Universe announces new Boba Fett dresses coming soon
• Konami launches Star Wars: Force Collection for mobile devices featuring Boba Fett
• Boba and Jango Fett featured in Angry Birds Star Wars II

October:

• Boba Fett featured in Topps’ Star Wars Jedi Legacy card series
• Boba Fett featured on Angry Birds Star Wars Happy Meal pails
• Artist Brian Rood released Boba Fett is on the Hunt for limited time
• Dark Horse released limited edition of Star Wars #2 canvas prints
• Funko featured Boba Fett in its Star Wars Papercraft Playset
• Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: In the Shadow of Yavin #10
• Release of The Bounty Hunters Code: From the Files of Boba Fett

November:

• Artist William Silvers featured Boba Fett in his painting A Good Day to Die
• Boba Fett celebrated the 35th anniversary of his animated debut in the Star Wars Holiday Special
• Boba Fett merchandise given away in contests for Entertainment Earth, Think Geek and Mint in Box
• Retailers stocked Boba Fett stationary sets and hot chocolate for holiday specials
• Hasbro released Boba Fett in Wave 2 of the Black Series 6-inch line
• Boba Fett featured in mobile application Tiny Death Star
• Boba Fett wins majority vote in IGN.com’s Episode VII poll
• Star Wars drinkware featuring Boba Fett showed up at Target
• LEGO Advent Calendar features Boba Fett, Jango Fett and Slave I
• More than 20 Black Friday sales related to Boba Fett products

December:

• Boba Fett sketch by Joe Johnston raises money for Shine On Sierra Leone
• Boba Fett featured on cover of Star Wars Insider with inside spread
• Tiny Death Star adds Holiday Special Boba Fett to in-game characters