Celebration Chicago: Day 1 Highlights
Before the lines opened, EFX opened up pre-orders online for their 1:1 screen-accurate, wearable Boba Fett helmet. Sold exclusively in the U.S. through BAIT, and internationally through Amerang, the factory-made helmet is selling for $379. In person, the EFX booth had one on display. The production paint job was pretty impressive.
Close up of the new EFX #BobaFett, now available for pre-order: https://t.co/fOr8nAtVXn
This is the helmet they manufactured in bulk, not the demo prototype anymore on display; the factory paint is great for a production run
?: @jfett85 for BFFC pic.twitter.com/hO3PjhZ388
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 11, 2019
Many fans admired the big mural at the opening of the convention. It was nice to see Jango Fett and Boba Fett represented, although the “Empire Strikes Back” panel featured a “Return of the Jedi” Boba Fett:
#SWCC: The saga banner! Anyone else notice the ROTJ #BobaFett on the ESB panel?
Photos: @whitebobafett for BFFC pic.twitter.com/jTXfXFCHrQ
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 11, 2019
Stance also revealed their Ralph McQuarrie Boba Fett socks, available at the show in limited quantities but also easily available on their website. This was a welcome change, as usually their convention-timed Boba Fett socks are exclusives, but this one is not the case.
BRAND NEW: McQuarrie #BobaFett socks by @stance
Available now online: https://t.co/UYUURU7uNQ pic.twitter.com/khBHsC8Jio
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 11, 2019
Funko has their “Blue Chrome” Boba Fett, available through a lottery system, which fans either loved or hated. The gold version was also released at about 9pm Pacific on Box Lunch, the exclusive U.S. vendor, for just $15.
.@OriginalFunko's "Gold Chrome" #BobaFett is up now on @BoxLunchGifts!
Order now for $14.90: https://t.co/IGvZhNAnYq pic.twitter.com/lJ7092Z8yq
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 12, 2019
We caught up with cosplayer Bryan Curtis aka “ESB Fett” and got some fun photos and videos with him, including this GIF moment:
This happened today at #SWCC. pic.twitter.com/q78MNlsQ4l
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 12, 2019
Even though Fett isn’t expected in “The Mandalorian,” we like following the fellow Mando. The logo for the show was revealed along with its November 12th release date. It will air exclusively on the new Disney+ streaming service, which will cost $6/month.
Logo for #TheMandalorian revealed moments ago by Disney's @RobertIger, as part of the first look and flagship show for Disney+. pic.twitter.com/2m0rzFs9Rd
— Boba Fett Fan Club @ SWCC (@bobafettfanclub) April 11, 2019
For other collectibles at the show, see our guide covering the whole event.
About the Author, Aaron Proctor
Founder and editor of the Boba Fett Fan Club, established in 1996. Aaron curates all of the content for BFFC and also designs/develops the website. He works with a team of volunteers worldwide. When not volunteering here, he's a cinematographer and runs his own production company.
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