Boba Fett's Wrist Gauntlet Rocket Original Prop from The Empire Strikes Back Lucasfilm, USA about 1979If you don't recognize this item, look closely at Boba Fett's wrist gauntlets. This prop gauntlet rocket was made for The Empire Strikes Back.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Underoos "Boba Fett" Underwear Union Underwear, USA 1979Most Underoos featured a picture of the character on the top, but four sets resembled character costumes: Luke's pilot uniform and Boba Fett for boys, and Princess Leia's Hoth outfit and C-3PO for girls. The photo of Fett on the package is of an early prototype outfit.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Boba Fett/Darth Vader Reversible Collector Pillow Case Bibb, USA 1980From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
"Boba Fett" Costume & Mask—The Empire Strikes Back Version Ben Cooper, USA 1980For Halloween 1979, Ben Cooper released a Boba Fett costume based on Kenner's kit-bashed action figure. For 1980, the costume was revised to depict Fett as he appeared in The Empire Strikes Back.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
The Empire Strikes Back "Darth Vader" Glass Burger King, USA 1980Fast-food chain Burger King ran a month-long promotion in 1980 offering a different glass each week. Though promotional materials refer to the first week's glass only as "Darth Vader," Boba Fett is just as prominent.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Boba Fett Birthday Card Drawing Board, USA 1980; Artist: Mary GraceFrom the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Classic Collectors Series "Boba Fett" Figure Applause, USA 19961995 was a big year for Star Wars collectors. After a long, dark age when very few Star Wars items were made, Hasbro kicked off The Power of the Force action figure line just as Applause launched multiple toy lines. Boba Fett appeared in their line of large vinyl figures the following year.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Marmit "Boba Fett" Action Figure Kit TOMY, Japan 2001In 1999, Japanese toy maker TOMY—who also sold Hasbro's action figures in Japan—introduced a line of detailed "action figure kits" that were highly coveted by Star Wars fans around the world. Boba Fett was one of only six characters produced in the series.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
The Power of the Force "Boba Fett's Armor" Roleplay Set Hasbro, USA 1997Roleplay toys for kids have usually been a mainstay for Star Wars. When Hasbro launched the Power of the Force toy line in 1995, electronic lightsabers were among the first releases. This Boba Fett roleplay set arrived two years later.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Shadows of the Empire "Boba Fett vs. IG-88" Action Figure Two-Pack Hasbro, USA 1996This Shadows of the Empire toy marked the first time a Boba Fett action figure was based on the version of his costume seen in The Empire Strikes Back. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Shadows of the Empire "Boba Fett vs. IG-88" Action Figure Painted Hardcopy Prototype Hasbro, USA about 1996This Shadows of the Empire toy marked the first time a Boba Fett action figure was based on the version of his costume seen in The Empire Strikes Back. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Power of the Jedi "Boba Fett 300th Figure" Action Figure (.0100 Version) Hasbro, USA 2000Hasbro commemorated their 300th Star Wars action figure with this "Special Edition" Boba Fett—the first to be sold with a working rocket-firing feature. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Power of the Jedi "Boba Fett 300th Figure" Action Figure Painted Hardcopy Prototype Hasbro, USA about 2000Hasbro commemorated their 300th Star Wars action figure with this "Special Edition" Boba Fett—the first to be sold with a working rocket-firing feature. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
"Tales from the Empire" Anthology Original Cover Art Bantam Spectra, USA 1997; Artist: Matt BuschThis painting was created for the cover of a short story anthology. Oddly, the stories in the collection are all about the Empire; Boba Fett is mentioned only in passing.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
The Vintage Collection The Empire Strikes Back VC09 "Boba Fett" Action Figure (Foil Chase Version) Hasbro, 2010 USAIn 2010, Hasbro released two Vintage Collection versions of Boba Fett in his Empire outfit—one on a standard cardback, and this foil chase version. A year later, they completely revised the figure to show his Jedi outfit, which they packaged with both Return and Revenge logos.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
The Vintage Collection Revenge of the Jedi VC09 "Boba Fett" Action Figure (Chase Version) Hasbro, 2011 USAIn 2010, Hasbro released two Vintage Collection versions of Boba Fett in his Empire outfit—one on a standard cardback, and this foil chase version. A year later, they completely revised the figure to show his Jedi outfit, which they packaged with both Return and Revenge logos.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
"Boba Fett" 18 Inch Action Figure (The Force Awakens Packaging Version) JAKKS Pacific, USA 2015In addition to this 18-inch figure of Boba Fett as seen in The Empire Strikes Back, JAKKS Pacific also released a "First Reveal" exclusive showcasing Fett's prototype costume. A "Giant Size" 31-inch Boba Fett was announced, but never materialized.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Boba Fett's Jetpack Original Prop (Stunt Version) from Return of the Jedi Lucasfilm, USA around 1982This prop was worn by stuntman Dickey Beer portraying Boba Fett as he meets his apparent end in the Sarlaac pit. In order to avoid injury to the performer, this version is made mainly of rubber.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Return of the Jedi "Boba Fett" Action Figure Cardback Cromalin Proof Kenner, USA 1983Partway through 1983, Kenner swapped out the photo on their Boba Fett action figures, replacing the shot taken in their offices in 1978 with a photo from Return of the Jedi. The figure itself, though, kept the same prototype paint scheme. This is a preproduction proof for that packaging change.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Return of the Jedi Boba Fett porcelain figurine Sigma, USA 1983Sigma offered a large line of Star Wars products made primarily from porcelain. While this figure was purely decorative, more useful items included a landspeeder soap dish and a somewhat infamous C-3PO tape dispenser.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
"Boba Fett Cake Pan" Wilton Enterprises, USA 1983In 1983, Boba Fett was both popular and distinctive enough that Wilton added him as the fourth and final character in their line of cake pans that also included Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Bend-Ems "Boba Fett" Figure JusToys, USA 1994In 1993, JusToys' Bend-Ems line offered the first Star Wars figures made since Kenner discontinued the vintage toy line in 1986. In retrospect, the seven-year gap doesn't seem like all that long, but it was enough that many starved collectors went all-in on these rubbery toys.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
The Power of the Force "Boba Fett" Action Figure (Orange Card Version) Hasbro, USA 1995Kenner's vintage Boba Fett was based on a prototype costume. The first action figure depicting him as he appeared in Return of the Jedi was this 1995 release. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
The Power of the Force "Boba Fett" Action Figure Painted Hardcopy Prototype Hasbro, USA about 1995Kenner's vintage Boba Fett was based on a prototype costume. The first action figure depicting him as he appeared in Return of the Jedi was this 1995 release. The unpackaged version is a hand-painted prototype.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
The Tin Age Collection "Boba Fett" Wind Up Tin Toy Osaka Tin Toy Institute, Japan 1998Inexpensive tin toys were extremely popular in the early 20th century, with wind-up robots coming to the fore in the late 1950s. This 1998 wind-up Boba Fett from Japan pays homage to the genre.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
The Tin Age Collection "Boba Fett" Wind Up Tin Toy Printer Proof Osaka Tin Toy Institute, Japan 1998Inexpensive tin toys were extremely popular in the early 20th century, with wind-up robots coming to the fore in the late 1950s. This 1998 wind-up Boba Fett from Japan pays homage to the genre.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
"Boba Fett (Deluxe Version)" 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure Hot Toys, Hong Kong 2016The dynamic pose of this Japanese figure shows Boba Fett flying out of the Sarlaac... or perhaps being pulled back in. The attention to detail given to his Return of the Jedi costume is phenomenal.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Pop! 08 "Boba Fett" Vinyl Bobble-Head Funko, USA 2011From the collection of Steve Sansweet
"Plush Sarlacc with Mini Boba Fett" (Celebration Orlando 2017 Exclusive) ReedPop, USA 2017From the collection of Steve Sansweet
"Consumed by the Sarlacc" Original Art Origin UnknownFrom the collection of Steve Sansweet
Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition Widevision 31 "Boba Fett" Trading Card Topps, USA 1997Very few collectibles feature Boba Fett as he appears in the scene added to A New Hope for The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition. Exceptions include this Topps card and cards from Decipher's Star Wars CCG and Wizards of the Coast's TCG—and all of them use the same photograph.