Ethan Sacks helms issue #3 of Boba Fett’s “Black, White & Red” anthology, out this Wednesday, November 26th.

We asked the veteran Fett writer all about the latest issue of the four-part miniseries in advance:

BFFC: Tell us about your use of such deep cut characters like the B’omarr Monks and Djas Puhr.

Ethan Sacks: Once editor Mark Paniccia approached me with an offer for another chance to write Boba Fett, a character who I fell in love with during my run on Bounty Hunters a few years back, and in this cool black, white, and red (and lotsa gray, literally and figuratively) format, the B’omarr monks just popped into my mind. I mean they are black, white, and red. It’s right there! But those skittery exo-skeletons and long-lived brains have creeped me out since I first saw them on the movie screen in Return of the Jedi as a 10-year-old. What makes someone put their brain in a jar willingly to live forever? Plus I’ve always had a fascination with spiders and the idea of an infestation of those critters is an idea I’ve wanted to play with for a long time.

I got the single best note I’ve ever gotten from Lucasfilm when I included a reference photo of an infestation of Huntsman spiders: “New nightmare unlocked.” I will treasure that one forever.

As for Djas Phur, that is credit to editor Mikey Basso, who is an encyclopedia of Star Wars lore. But once he brought it up, I thought his species (Djas’s species, not Mikey’s human types) would make a formidable foe for Fett with those honed reflexes and fighting skills.

BFFC: What was it like writing for a different era of Boba Fett we usually don’t see?

To me, Boba Fett has been defined by the profound loss of his father at a young age. He spent much of his life trying to live up to a massive legacy. And he had to learn on the fly. It’s a cold galaxy for an orphan trying to make it in the bounty hunter trade. He eventually rose to eclipse even Jango, but it took a lot of hard knocks to get there. I relished the chance to tell a story set in BOTH of those eras: the dichotomy between the impulsive kid trying to cut his teeth, and the grown-up badass who breaks teeth.

BFFC: How does the more limited – but vivid – black/white/red color palette affect your storytelling?

I knew we had the pieces to tell a good story with that format, but having the great Juan Jose Ryp, an artist whose work I’ve admired for years, is what made it come together so well. His stunning art and color choices made this tale creepy as hell. There are parts that seem downright nightmarish. This has been a dream project all around!

BFFC: What inspired you to write this particular Boba Fett story?

I was intrigued by the idea of the bounty that got away. Exploring a failure that happened in Boba Fett’s past, before he was fully formed as the badass we know, that left an itch that he needs to scratch, a blemish on an otherwise near perfect record? Is there something more important to this legendary bounty hunter than the credits? I love trying to get inside the head under that helmet. Plus… did I mention how creeped out I get by those B’omarr monks?

The third issue comes out this Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Be sure to ask your local comic book retailer about any or all of the variant covers, too.

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“Boba Fett’s not a bounty hunter… he’s THE bounty hunter.”

I previously gave a glowing review of Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1. I’m pleased to report that the trend will continue with issue #2 of this solid, rewarding anthology series, each by different writers. These comics are 2 and 0 when it comes to portraying Boba Fett both well and faithfully, something I’m very grateful and hyped about because I’m hoping it can lead to a comeback for him.

The plot for this one is simple, straightforward, but fun and classic when it comes to Fett missions: Boba is pursuing a bounty. However, this particular bounty is an exceptional thief who has a master of evasion- not your typical target. Also, as revealed in our recent interview with the author, the story makes sure to show us things from the bounty’s point of view. In other words, what does it feel like to be hunted by Boba Fett? This comic shows us well that it’s essentially dread, adrenaline, and nonstop running.

The beginning starts in a way that highlights these very things and takes me back to the Expanded Universe itself. One of the first panels is a looming shot of the Slave I. The way it’s shown is just so overwhelming and awesome. It must feel so daunting to have it bearing down on you, looking for you.
Samu the Scurrier, who is Boba’s target, admits to feeling fear. But he’s a slippery quarry. For starters, he somehow manipulated the information on his bounty puck to show a picture of the wrong person. This even causes a delay for Boba, who had to be told by a droid that this had been the case. While Boba gets more information on Samu from the droid, Samu is trying to call in favors from literally anyone he can on this planet. I imagine he has operated here for a while, because it’s obvious he has some sort of history with the characters showcased. One particular one, an Imperial officer, has some lines that I really liked because it once again demonstrates what Boba Fett is supposed to be. When Samu is discussing the possibility of simply paying off Boba, the Imperial scoffs and says “You don’t understand who’s after you, huh? Boba Fett’s not a bounty hunter…he’s THE bounty hunter.”

This is who Boba Fett is, at his best. The best bounty hunter in the galaxy, with no equal. A dedicated master who completes any job he takes on, even missions others consider “impossible.” In other words, that one line from the Imperial implies both his effectiveness and his reputation for not yielding for whatever reason, be it bribery or opposition. It is fitting that this line is said with an awesome shot of Boba hovering with his jetpack, looking down like a bird of prey seeking to swoop down on it’s target. Excellent. Kudos to both author Saladin Ahmed and illustrator Ramon Rosanas.

Another trick buys Samu more time- a homemade bomb of sorts, releasing a powder that scrambles the sensors used by Boba’s helmet. But Samu’s sister, who was also looking for Samu, helps point Boba in the right direction. She wants him to be captured alive by Boba, because he is apparently pursued by people who want him dead. We find out who a couple of pages later: a trio of Houk. Houk are a species of large…how do I explain this? Skadge from the Old Republic game. They’re his species. Imagine if something like a bearded dragon was transformed into a large, thick humanoid, large enough to compete with Wookiees. That’s what these Houk guys are.

I don’t know if this counts as a spoiler, but they are no match for Boba. One of the reasons Boba is the best is because of the devastating, versatile arsenal he uses in the Mandalorian Armor he inherited from Jango Fett. He puts this arsenal to good use, absolutely wiping the floor with all three of these guys easily. It was like making three Gungans fight an Acklay: just an absolutely vicious, thorough, and amusing obliteration. Boba 1, Houk 0. The flamethrower, in particular, shined here.

I don’t want to give away too much of the ending, because I think this comic is worthy and I want to encourage readers to check it out. But I will say this: Boba has, at minimum, a shred of honor despite his ruthlessness. This means a lot in a world like bounty hunting, where treachery is as abundant as oxygen in the air and no one can truly be trusted. Boba got this honor from Jango Fett, and I think his relationship with Boba played a role in what went down in this last encounter, not just Boba’s commitment to finishing his bounties. Just as Jango was Boba’s idol, Samu also plays that role for his child as well. It’s a touching way to send off a simple but excellent comic.

It’s hard to praise this comic in a way differently from the last issue, because it excels in a very similar way. I absolutely loved this issue because it’s like having the original Boba Fett back. The one from the Original Trilogy and the Expanded Universe, who was always on top of his game and presented a very real and overwhelming threat to his quarry. With this Boba, less is more. He doesn’t talk much, or move needlessly. But when he does, it absolutely counts. The hint of honor goes a long way for me too. He already had somewhat of a code from the very beginning, even before the Prequel Trilogy was released. But with Jango Fett added to his backstory, the honor was an overlapping way of reconciling the past novels with the ones released during the Prequel era. This idea isn’t flat out stated, but definitely implied in the ending.

Overall, this is proving to be one of my favorite Boba Fett comic series of all time. I would rather have shorter projects that are faithful in their characterization of Boba, than long projects that aren’t. Although I favor live-action and video games over comic books, the comics are still part of Canon and also a worthy medium of entertainment in their own right. These comics are worthy successors to the likes of Twin Engines of Destruction and Blood Ties. The plots of Black, White and Red might not be as deep, but they are nonetheless just as faithful in their handling of Boba Fett.

I highly recommend these comics to any seasoned Fett fans who want to relive “the good old days,” or to new fans who want to see Boba at his best, in a unique art style with minimal colors that suits him well. I hope issues 3 and 4 continue this trend. Imagine going 4 and 0? What a run that would be…fingers crossed.

The Pros

• Another faithful portrayal of Boba Fett
• Interesting point of view from the quarry, a likeable character in his own right
• Flamethrower turning a Houk into fried chicken
• Although short, comic tells a solid story from beginning to end

The Cons

• Enemies are typical cannon fodder – still no heavy hitters; I want Boba Fett vs Durge but maybe I’m asking too much

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Saladin Ahmed continues Boba Fett’s “Black, White & Red” anthology with issue #2, out October 29th.

We got to chat with the Eisner Award winning writer about it in advance:

BFFC: Welcome back to the Star Wars universe! You previously wrote short stories for the Canto Bight and From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi anthologies. What was it like writing for Boba Fett this time around?

Saladin Ahmed: Well despite my deep love for rancor keeping, tackling Boba Fett certainly feels like a level up of sorts within the universe. Whether you agree with the conventional wisdom or not, he’s been considered the coolest character in Star Wars for decades — how could I not jump at the chance to write him?

BFFC: What did your writing process for Star Wars: Boba Fett — Black, White & Red #2 look like?

My writing process looks pretty unromantic — doing it for a living means treating it like a job. Wake up, get the kids to school, make coffee, sit down in front of a computer for most of the day.

But I’ve had some terrible jobs, and the big difference with this one is that alongside the hard work there’s fun. You always find a key thing in the story that you latch onto that generates the excitement that keeps you working. For this story it was thinking about bounty hunting in reverse — what would it be like to be hunted by Boba Fett? And what sort of slippery eel could make him work for his pay? The story flowed from there.

BFFC: Is there a specific Boba Fett moment that inspired the story you wrote?

Less a specific moment and more his broad reputation. Boba Fett is the guy who always catches his quarry. That’s what’s cool about him. So I thought it would be fun to put him against someone who isn’t tough or powerful but who can run like hell.

BFFC: You also wrote an issue of Wolverine: Black, White & Blood. How does the more limited, but vivid, color palette affect your storytelling? And are there differences between how you use it for Fett vs. Wolverine?

What’s wild is I also did a Harley Quinn story in the same mode! I think it’s an awesome palette to work with — for me it’s about thinking through what’s most alive in that character’s world. For Logan it was a whole lot of blood. For Boba Fett it’s a rocket pack and blaster bolts.

The second issue comes out a week from Wednesday on October 29, 2025. Ask your local comic book retailer about any or all of the variant covers, too.

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BFFC’s Chelsey B. Coombs spoke with Chris and Brandon on the Hasbro Star Wars team after a surprise reveal of a new Black Series “Book of Boba Fett” Boba Fett in their panel today! We got to speak with them about the details of the new figure, right in front of us and outside the display case. Brandon mentioned if you stay loud about things (e.g. throne for Fett, etc.), it can make a difference – they’re listening. We also chat about the HasLab success, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” on the horizon, and more.

Boba Fett really gets to shine in comics — especially this one, which begins a 4 part anthology style miniseries with different writers for each issue.

As stated from its title, “Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1” consists only of using the colors black, white, and red. We need to state the obvious because this style is instrumental in creating a certain vibe for this comic. It makes it seem “retro,” more dated than it actually is. The style might not be for everyone, but I did enjoy it. It reminds me of certain movies like “Sin City,” that were largely in black and white with minimal color elements. It gives an artistic and atmospheric gravitas to the whole thing. I’m no comic aficionado, so I don’t know how common this style is. But for this particular miniseries, especially one about Boba Fett, I think it works.

But the most important part of anything in pop culture is the story itself. So how does it hold up? We’ll briefly go through it and I’ll give my verdict on that.

This issue is called “The Impossible Job,” written by Benjamin Percy with art by Chris Allen. That’s actually an important factor concerning Boba that we’ll dive into later. For now, the story starts on Sterna IV, which is apparently an Imperial prison station. Boba is slaughtering Imperials left and right while dragging some prisoner. Everyone involved thinks Boba is crazy to be doing this – that the Empire will destroy him. The comic makes sure to note to us that this is the sort of mission that most would consider impossible. However, as one early panel says, “Boba Fett always found a way when others didn’t.”

Let’s pause a moment, because that particular quote hit heavy with me. At his absolute best, Boba Fett is the definition of relentlessness and efficiency. It’s a faithful continuation of his original portrayal in “The Empire Strikes Back” and is especially a great tribute to who he was in the Expanded Universe / Legends. This idea of finding a way when others would have given up or not even tried – that was one of the core ideas of what Boba once represented, and what inspired me following his missions as a kid. When I read this quote, I knew that this author gets it. Benjamin Percy gets Boba.

I imagine this takes place during the Galactic Civil because both the Rebels and Empire are mentioned. Boba, of course, escapes with the prisoner and delivers him to the client, a rhino-like crime lord appropriately named Tusk. However, bounty hunting is a complicated profession. One of the reasons it’s complicated is because treachery in this business is as common as oxygen molecules in the air. For whatever reason, Tusk had sold him out to the Imperials and Boba is surrounded by Stormtroopers. This particular moment was interesting and tense. There were about nine Stormies surrounding him. Realistically, it’s essentially impossible to win a 1 vs. 9 at close quarters. But remember, this is the legend Boba Fett that we’re talking about. Conversely, Stormtroopers are absolute cannon fodder and a competent operator can likely take out several on their own. However, Boba plays along and lets himself get captured.

Long story short, he’s captured alive because the Imperial officer involved in this operation wants a certain thief named Bantan Jabar captured, along with a data disk of stolen Imperial data. If Boba can do this bounty for the Empire, his previous transgression in the prison break is forgiven. A quick side note: that initial prison break kind of reminds me of something similar Jango Fett did in the game “Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.” However, Jango’s mission was far crazier and harder than what we just saw Boba pull. I guess completing impossible missions runs in the Fett family.

This Bantan Jabar is hidden on a volcanic system, protected by the Rebel Alliance. Boba and the Slave I are immediately surrounded by Rebel vessels, but they just “want to talk,” notes one panel. Their leader is a rough Rebel called Rooker. They do the dirty work for the Rebel Alliance. They know Boba is after the disk that the thief gave them. However, they want to strike a deal with Fett. They offer to pay him off, double the bounty, to not continue the bounty. Boba agrees…

However, Boba always completes a mission once he accepts it. Deducing that the heat of this system would force Rooker to have a base on a cooler location, Boba finds a nearby moon and heads there. Of course, the base is there. It seems to be very well built and impervious to outside attack. However, a critical error presented an opportunity: the oxygen recycler was located partially outside the base. Boba’s jetpack missile makes short work of this and the base starts filling with smoke. The thief, Jabar, seems to be a member of the same race as Pong Krell; he tries to use 4 blasters to blast his way out of this mess. It doesn’t matter, as Boba easily subdues him with the good old whipcord.

The next and final sequence of the comic is what Boba Fett is all about and wraps up the story in the same cunning way Boba used to triumph in the “good old days.” We see Boba negotiating with both the Rebels and Empire. With the Empire, he gives the coordinates for them to meet him and trade the bounty for the data disk. With the Rebels, he will give them the physical data disk back in exchange for the money they promised him. It’s more or less the same deal…

The Imperials arrive to Fett’s coordinates to find the thief with a thermal detonator in his mouth, and a hologram of Fett. He requests the deal to be completed, and it is. You see, the Imperials were planning to kill Fett after they got the data disk, and he knew it. This is the signature trait of the way Boba Fett operated in the Expanded Universe / Legends: he was always one step ahead of his opponents. In anticipation of this ambush, he doesn’t show up physically and leaves an incentive – the thermal detonator – for them to cooperate.

But it gets even better. Boba had also given the same coordinates to Rooker’s Rebels. They were also planning to double cross Fett and he also got the drop on them in the exact same way. He outsmarted both parties, turned their machinations in on themselves and even pitted them physically against each other. In conclusion, everyone in this comic loses but Boba – and that’s what I like to see. It’s a testament to why he became the best bounty hunter in the galaxy.

Overall, this comic was simple and straightforward, but great. It’s an excellent nod to the Boba of old and I hope this trend continues. Hopefully it can help Boba regain momentum, starting with issue #2 which drops October 29. He has unfortunately had something of a drought after “The Book of Boba Fett.” He made an awesome cameo in “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” and a forgettable one in “Star Wars Outlaws.” The stories like the one in “Black, White & Red,” why can’t we get more of that in other mediums? Fingers crossed for now. I think this comic is a worthwhile read and a faithful addition to Boba’s career.

The Pros

• Faithful portrayal of Boba Fett

The Cons

• Enemies are typical cannon fodder – no heavy hitters

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We just learned that Vance Lorenzini passed away at the age of 74 on June 4, 2025.

Co-owner of Daydream Productions with Sandy Dhuyvetter, back in 1978, Vance collaborated on three of the costumes for “The Empire Strikes Back” and one helmet used in “Return of the Jedi.” (Some in the cosplay community swap out the “Empire” ones to say the Pre-Pro 2 costume and helmet plus the Promo 1 and Promo 2 costumes, but there’s consensus on the “Jedi” helmet, which was part of the Promo 1 set.) Everything arrived to their Los Gatos, California based shop from England in the all-white “prototype” form, all featuring the iconic dent.

We reached out to Sandy to share the news and she had this to share with us:

Vance and I met over 50 years ago as Art Teachers in El Rancho School District in Pico Rivera, California. We were passionate artists and quickly fell head over heels for each other. We planned our escape from teaching and together we transformed into professionals as we forged our way to the Bay Area. We called our newly hatched and our first business, Daydream Productions. Our portfolio was rich in that we were both active artists, even while teaching.

Our energy complimented each other as we schlepped our work and found the entertainment sector was alive and active in the Bay Area. We started working almost immediately. The first year, we painted almost a hundred windows during the Christmas season. We silk screened T-shirts and sold them out of our car at festivals. We were hungry and loved creating.

Our first project for Lucasfilm was More American Graffiti working on set props, poster, race car logos and whatever other visual that might be needed. Our second job was creating the final 3 costumes for the original Boba Fett in 1978.

By the end of the project, we both understood our paths might not cross but they were blossoming.

Vance’s career launched as he went on the road with film crews to offer creating and artistic direction. He ended back in Los Angeles area where he continued his career. I went on to discover that the multi-media aspect to film was exploding and started a Bay Area firm called The Electronic Pen.

Vance was quick to laugh and always creative in thought. He was a shining light that always made laugh and made me realize life was good. I know he inspired many.

I am so sorry to hear of his death. My deepest condolences to his family.

— Sandy Dhuyvetter

Sandy Dhuyvetter with 3 Boba Fett Helmets

Known more so for his production designer credits across five decades, Vance was “a creative force behind the scenes, [producing] and [designing] more than 5,000 television commercials and 2,800 music videos, along with several feature films and television projects. His exceptional artistry and innovation earned him numerous awards and widespread recognition throughout the industry,” notes the Vance Lorenzini Memorial Fund on GoFundMe, spearheaded by Vance’s son, Christian Lorenzini.

Some of his non-Star Wars work included working with filmmakers like David Fincher and Michael Bay; brands like Porsche and Nike; and musicians like Katy Perry and Mariah Carey. See his Wikipedia and IMDb pages for more. Don’t miss his Instagram page too for more visuals through 2021.

Marcus Nispel, a colleague shared this on Facebook: “[He] introduced me to the concept of quality. Vance used that word all the time. He taught me that quality is not just important in what we put in front of the camera… but that it matters in all aspects of life: In what we eat, how we live, friends, music, health… in everything. … Vance Lorenzini was and always will be the epitome of excellence… he has left us with a body of work and a work-ethic that one can only hope to aspire to.”

Sandy Dhuyvetter with Vance Lorenzini, circa 1977. Photo courtesy of Sandy for our post here.

Helmet nod to Rachel G. for emailing us to let the larger community know.

Benjamin Percy kicks off the debut issue of Boba Fett – Black, White & Red, the four issue anthology starting September 17th.

We had the opportunity to ask the acclaimed writer about the upcoming issue:

BFFC: What did your writing process look like for Star Wars: Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1?

Benjamin Percy: When you’re working with Marvel on any property, there’s an approval process. Typically you put together a pitch – and once that gets noted and approved, you provide a beat-by-beat breakdown of the issue—and once that gets noted and approved, you go to script. And then your collaboration has just begun with the artist and colorist and letterer, so things continue to get massaged. Many steps, each one intended to make the story stronger.

But Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1 isn’t just a Marvel story—it’s also a Star Wars story. So there’s another force (so to speak) at work. Lucasfilm is kind of like Yoda: wise and encouraging, but also tough and all-knowing. They have the absolutely insane challenge of taking all their stories (and there are many of them—from the movies to the shows to the novels to the comics)—and making them fit within their established continuity. They are carrying around encyclopedias worth of knowledge in their heads.

So all of us are working together to give fans the very best a galaxy far, far away has to offer. I pitched a story—called “The Impossible Job”—that puts Fett in a tight spot. He’s chasing a bounty—on the greatest thief in the galaxy—but he’s getting pinched by both the Empire and a rogue unit of rebels. They approved the germ of the story, and we started building from there.

It’s been a total blast. But the most fun part? Seeing the art. Every time I got an email alert, I rushed to open the latest pages and panels and designs. Christopher Allen is an artist I’ve worked with before (on Predator Vs. Black Panther), and does a brilliant job with Fett—and with the Star Wars universe. The layouts are so dynamic and the backgrounds and sets are lushly detailed. You can tell he loves drawing in this world.

BFFC: Is there a specific Boba Fett moment that inspired the story you wrote?

Not really. It’s more of a vibe. Fett is so cool, so unflappable, so capable. I wanted to put him in a situation that had serious heat and pressure to see how he’d respond.

BFFC: How does writing someone like Boba Fett compare to writing Wolverine or The Predator?

Well, both of those characters you mention are especially primal and raw. Fett might be a hunter, like the Predator, and he might be a loner, like Wolverine—but there’s so much self-control as he calculates his next move and how he’s gonna get paid.

But regardless of their differences, here’s what’s the same: they’re both big franchise characters that people love. So you want to honor their legacy while also putting your own unique stamp on them.

BFFC: How does the more limited, but vivid, color palette affect your storytelling?

If I’m writing a Black, White, and Red book, my brain is immediately focusing on that red—and how we can take advantage of it. I already mentioned how Fett finds himself pinched between two opposing forces—the Empire and a rogue rebel faction—as he pursues the greatest thief in the galaxy… but I didn’t tell you how I raised the stakes even further with the setting. This guy has hidden himself in a lava system. So the reds vividly burn their way onto the page.

The debut issue comes out September 17, 2025. Ask your local comic book retailer about any or all of the variant covers, too.

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We spoke with Anthony Adams, the owner of Premium Collectibles Studio, who showed off their relatively new Star Wars line at SDCC this year with Darth Maul and Darth Vader.

Before this interview, we had just coordinated with PCS via Gabe Estrada (aka gabesempire) to show off the design of their forthcoming Boba Fett fine art piece on our social channels, after it was revealed during the Lucasfilm: High-End Star Wars Collectibles panel on Friday. Some feedback came up on our post, which Anthony addresses – a cool, rare reaction to get things more accurate, especially at this price point. (Shout out to BFFC fan and The Dented Helmet expert Budafett.)

Anthony also mentions when pre-orders should open up and how there will be a variant without the back artwork, which features Boba on his rancor from “The Book of Boba Fett.”

We got another opportunity at SDCC for an exclusive interview with the Hasbro Star Wars team, starting with product designer Eric Franer who worked on the new Black Series Jango Fett. We also got the lowdown from Hasbro Star Wars brand manager Jing Houle and design manager Chris Reiff on the newer vignette pieces and the new Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship HasLab, plus asked about their own personal favorite releases and the latest on their soft goods on figures.

Questions by BFFC’s Chelsey B. Coombs and video by BFFC’s Aaron Proctor.

From Thursday to Sunday, see our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the most up-to-date imagery and info from the convention floor.

Thanks for checking out our 11th annual guide for Fett fans to SDCC! We’ll be attending San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) again as press!

Here’s our checklist to all the Boba Fett stuff we know about in advance and/or as we see it, plus related findings like general Star Wars exclusives. Updated often, especially during the convention itself.

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Panels

We browsed the official panels list and found a few for Star Wars fans:

Thursday, July 24

Nothing of note.

Friday, July 25

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… @ Room 7AB
  “From the days of the High Republic to the Rise of the First Order, storytellers from across the Star Wars galaxy offer behind-the-scenes stories. Featuring authors Tessa Gratton, Cavan Scott, George Mann, and Charles Soule. Be the first to see sneak peeks and hear exciting reveals from upcoming creative projects. Moderated by Michael Siglain.”
• 11:00am – 12:00pm: Lucasfilm: High-End Star Wars Collectibles @ Room 7AB
  “Lucasfilm’s Brian Merten invites you to hear what’s happening in the galaxy of Star Wars high-end collectibles. You’ll get a look at some exciting new items as well as learn what drives the people who strive to make the items that provide an authentic connection to the stories we all love.” One fan, Gabriel Estrada (aka @gabesempire on IG), plans to stream it all here:
  
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Doug Chiang will be signing at the AA25 – Sails Pavilion
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Star Wars Books from Random House Worlds @ Room 7AB
  “The Force is strong with these books! Tom Hoeler (editorial director at Random House Worlds), Gabby Munoz (editor at Random House Worlds), New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule (Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi), and audiobook narrator Marc Thompson discuss the epic conclusion of Star Wars: The High Republic and take a deep dive into upcoming books set in a galaxy far, far away from Random House Worlds.”
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Hasbro Star Wars Panel @ Room 7AB
  “Members of the Hasbro marketing and design teams discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the HoloNet is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you!”
• 5:00pm – 6:00pm: The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia @ Room 7AB
  “Collectors Steve Sansweet (founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm), Gus Lopez, and Duncan Jenkins, and board members Anne Neumann, Michael Wistock, and Rich Smolen discuss the history and background of four of the world’s foremost Star Wars memorabilia collections and their plans to open a public, world-class museum to exhibit and preserve these objects. Preview items to be auctioned at Comic-Con Museum on Sunday to support this effort. Q&A to follow.”
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm: The 501st Legion: Star Wars Villainous Costuming @ Room 7AB
  “Legion members Dean Amstutz, Kevin Weir, David Neth, David Ancheta, Sara Wetmore, Milan Nguyen, and Todd Mullin from the Imperial Sands and Southern California Garrisons provide an overview of the creative process that bring Stormtroopers, Tusken Raiders, Boba Fett, or Kylo Ren from the silver screen into reality. They will speak about the process for working with armor parts, small prop and soft costume construction, and 3D modeling and printing. They will also discuss membership, from initial interest through final approval.”
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm: This Is Our Way: Mandalorians, Inclusion, and Adaptive Costuming @ Room 7AB
  “Members of the Mando Mercs Costume Club explore how the Mandalorian way embraces disabilities, both in the Star Wars universe and in our own, through inclusive storytelling and costume adaptations that make armor accessible to all.”

Saturday, July 26

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Jazwares 2025 Sneak Peek @ Room 6A
  “This year Jazwares goes bigger, bolder, and brighter! Collectibles connoisseur Jeremy Padawer presents exclusive reveals, including new collectibles from the Jazwares Vault, Pokémon, Squishmallows, Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron, Total Anime, AEW, BLDR, Hello Kitty and Friends, and more. Expect the unexpected with epic brand updates from Jazwares panelists Paul Viggiano (Pokémon brand and design), Tim Bungeroth (Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron & BLDR), Daniel Jung (AEW Brand), Selah Estrada (Total Anime Brand), Aaron Margolin (sci-fi and horror brand and design), and Elena Wilson (Hello Kitty and Friends design).”
• 10:30am – 11:30am: Doug Chiang: A Conversation About Star Wars and Beyond @ Room 29CD
  “Doug Chiang (senior vice president & executive design director at Lucasfilm) will hold a fireside chat to discuss his career as a film designer and share insights on working on Star Wars. Chiang speaks candidly about his evolution to becoming a better artist and gives a special preview of his upcoming two-volume, 800-page, deluxe slipcased book, Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) and The Star Wars Legacy (Volume II), on sale Dec 2025 from Abrams Books. The book features over 2,300 drawings and paintings—many of which have never been seen before. John Romulo (digital asset coordinator at Lucasfilm) will moderate the conversation.”
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Doug Chiang will be signing at Abrams (Booth 1216)

Sunday, July 27

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Yours, Mine, and Ours @ Room 24ABC
  These authors tell new stories within and beyond the worlds we know. Jeffrey Brown (Hulk Teach, X-Men: Days of Future Fun), Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown), Megan Shepherd (Hour of the Pumpkin Queen), Charles Soule (Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi), and David Walker (Big Jim and the White Boy) discuss what it’s like to work with existing characters and worlds and what it means to contribute to and expand beloved fandoms. Panelists: Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown), Megan Shepherd (Hour of the Pumpkin Queen)
• 11:00am – 12:00pm: Sneak Peek: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art @ Hall H featuring George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang
  “Legendary filmmaker George Lucas, Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro, and Academy Award-winning artist Doug Chiang explore the power of illustrated storytelling and offer a sneak peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, moderated by Grammy, Emmy, Academy Award-nominated, and Golden Globe Award-winning artist, Queen Latifah.”

Exhibitors

We dug through the official exhibitors list and the StarWars.com exhibitor exclusives list (which is incomplete) so here’s a more accurate shortlist for Fett fans in alphabetical order:

• Beast Kingdom @ Booth 2849
• Beeline Creative / Geeki Tiki @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) has a Boba Fett mug reveal / pre-order at SDCC, but they added this on Instagram: “[Both are] a Special Edition of 500pcs, any qty’s that don’t pre-sell in San Diego will be available online at a later date.”
  

  Geeki Tikis Boba Fett COCO-PALS Ceramic Mug
  2025
  They also have their new Sarlacc Pit punch bowl reveal / pre-order also at SDCC, but added this: “The Sarlacc will launch at SDCC for a special show price. Any remaining qty’s will be offered online at a later date.”
  

  Geeki Tikis Sarlacc Pit Punch Bowl
  2025
• Dark Horse Comics @ Booth 2615
• Denuo Novo @ Booth 2913-G (Lucasfilm Pavillion) is back this year — with a Darth Vader helmet
• Diamond Select Toys @ Booth 2607 which has nothing Star Wars related on display; we also confirmed with a Diamond rep that Gentle Giant Ltd. is no more, just in name only with no plans currently to bring it back
• EFX Collectibles @ Booth 3721 has high-end Star Wars collectibles but no Fett or Slave I this year
• Enso Rings @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
• Fantasy Flight Games @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
• Figpin @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) has some Star Wars pins and exclusives including a 6-inch scale “ROTJ” Rancor, K-2SO, Force Ghost Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Knight Revan, Han Solo Quest, and Sith Quest; they also announced “FiGPiN Quest making its first appearance at the STAR WARS™ Pavilion! Introducing the STAR WARS™ Han Solo™ FiGPiN Quest – a four-piece blind box collection featuring Boba Fett™, Bib Fortuna™, Lando Calrissian™, and Han Solo™ trapped in carbonite;” they also have a second space at Booth 405 without Star Wars pins
  

  FiGPiN Han Solo Quest Boba Fett Pin
  2025 Varies
• Funko @ Booth 5341
• Hake’s Auctions @ Booth 704
• Hallmark @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion); they also have a second space at Booth 3348
• Hasbro @ Booth 3213
• Her Universe @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
• Heritage Auctions @ Booth 900
• Insight Editions @ Booth 2129
• Jazwares @ Booth 3513 has some Star Wars exclusives – again no Boba – which includes Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced and 2x Black Squadron TIEs
• LEGO @ Booth 2829 has their upcoming Jango Fett’s Starship (75433) set on display, coming August 1
  

  LEGO Jango Fett's Starship (75433)
  2025 $69.99 $69.99 $55.99
• Loungefly @ Booth 5145, but they might not have Star Wars items this year
• Lucasfilm @ Booth 2913 aka Lucasfilm Pavillion has a prosthetic of Can Bane from “The Book of Boba Fett” on display
• Mattel @ Booth 2945
• Monogram International @ Booth 3645 has a Boba Fett bank (prior release) for sale here for $30
• Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS) @ Booth @ 329 has some high-end Star Wars items and a “Book of Boba” fine art bust listed on their website, but TBD if it’s on display or any more info to get
• Penguin Random House @ Booth 2021 for their Star Wars stuff (plus 1514, 1515, and 1623 for non-Star Wars)
• POP MART @ Booth 135 will have the debut of their latest Star Wars figure line, which includes Jango Fett; it’s blind box style for $19.99 and not a convention exclusive; they’re also selling the full set for $238.99
  

  POP MART Jango Fett Figure
  2025
• RSVLTS @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) may have their recent convention exclusive shirt, which features Boba Fett alongside other characters; they shared a graphic and info for their per-day convention exclusives and Boba Fett isn’t on them; they also have a second space at Booth 3735
• Stern Pinball @ Booth 3721
• Tamashii Nations / Bandai @ Booth 3329 (update: nothing Fett here)
• Thunder Bay Press @ Booth 1117 has some Star Wars books plus one in-person plus social media giveaway for a signed copy of Star Wars Fascinating Facts by Pablo Hidalgo — see their Instagram post for details on how to enter to win
• Topps Digital @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
• Toynk @ Booth 121, 3849, 4344, and 815
• Trends International @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)

Acme Archives and Regal Robot won’t be there this year.

Artists

These artists often feature Boba Fett in their work:

• Brian Rood @ Booth 1929
• Cliff Cramp @ Booth 2030
• Dan Veesenmeyer @ Artists Alley EE-24 who sometimes does LEGO Boba Fett art
• DKE Toys with Creature Bazaar @ Booth 2643
• Joe Corroney @ Booth 4300
• Punch It Chewie Press with BB-CRE.8 @ Booth 1332
• Lee Kohse @ Booth 2737
• VanderStelt Studio @ Booth 1931

Artist David Rabbitte will also be at SDCC as just an attendee.

Authors

Writer Jody Houser (Star Wars: Age of Republic Jango Fett #1) will also be there!

Cosplayers

• The 501st Legion will have their annual group photo outside the convention center (which often has 5-10 Fetts) on Saturday at 11am at the Amphitheater on the Mezzanine level, organized by @chiefgeekphotography (IG)

Video

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2024 guide, 2023 guide, 2023 video, 2022 guide, 2022 videos, 2020 guide, 2019 guide, 2019 videos, 2018 guide, 2018 videos, 2017 guide, 2017 videos, 2016 guide, 2015 guide, and 2014 guide.