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Hot Toys’ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Boba Fett collectible figure unveiled

May 4, 2020 by Gary Collinson

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Back, Hot Toys has unveiled its 1:6 scale vintage colour version Boba Fett collectible figure; check out the official promotional images here…

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™, an iconic film that has captivated audiences worldwide for decades with its story and characters. In 1979, before the landmark film had even hit theaters, references to the mysterious character Boba Fett™ based on early costume tests and coloration were revealed. So began the legendary status among the fandom surrounding the legendary bounty hunter who instantly became a favorite of many after witnessing him in the groundbreaking film!

Hot Toys is celebrating Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary with a throwback visual approach for this exciting collection. To kick off this collection, we’re pleased to introduce the 1/6th scale Boba Fett (Vintage Color Version) Collectible Figure featuring vibrant colors inspired by classic interpretations and retro style packaging as a special extra only available in select markets!

The highly accurate 1/6th scale figure is specially crafted based on Boba Fett’s early costume tests and vintage design. It features meticulous paint applications on the detailed Mandalorian helmet and armor, finely tailored under-suit, blaster rifle and pistol, Boba Fett’s iconic jetpack, and a figure base.

Originally published May 4, 2020. Updated December 6, 2022.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Hot Toys, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer who is the Editor-in-Chief of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature 'The Baby in the Basket' and suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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