{"id":12600,"date":"2022-10-05T13:13:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T20:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/news\/?p=12600"},"modified":"2023-02-25T16:55:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-26T00:55:50","slug":"nycc-2022-guide-for-boba-fett-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/news\/fans\/nycc-2022-guide-for-boba-fett-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"NYCC 2022: Guide for Boba Fett Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New York Comic Con is back in-person again. Here&#8217;s our breakdown of what to expect. (See the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkcomiccon.com\/en-us\/explore\/maps.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">maps<\/a> if you want one.)<\/p>\n<p>Bonus: BFFC&#8217;s Chelsey B. Coombs will be attending as press so stay tuned for our own reporting from the expo.<\/p>\n<h3>Loungefly<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"video-embed-wrap\"><div class=\"video-embed \"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing Loungefly&#039;s New &quot;Droids&quot; Boba Fett Mini Backpack and Wallet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5-Qr76UxzCI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>The bag\/accessory company (Booth 1419) &mdash; which is owned by Funko (Booths 1529) &mdash; has two Boba Fett exclusives: a &#8220;Holiday Special&#8221; \/ animated inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/unique\/luggage\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-backpack-2022-exclusive\/\">backpack<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/apparel\/jewelry\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-wallet\/\">wallet<\/a>. Both have been available online too as of 6am Pacific on October 7th.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"medium-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"><div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; justify-content:center; align-items:center;\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;\"><div class=\"gutter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/other\/luggage\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-backpack-2022-exclusive\/\" style=\"min-width:100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/100x100\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-backpack-2022-exclusive-1664573525.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/200x200\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-backpack-2022-exclusive-1664573525.jpg 2x\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"flex:1\"><div class=\"gutter\" style=\"padding-left:0; display:block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/other\/luggage\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-backpack-2022-exclusive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Loungefly<\/span> \"Droids\" Boba Fett Mini Backpack (NYCC Exclusive)<br><span class=\"grey7\" style=\"font-weight:normal\">2022<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/go\/bounty\/3711\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"flex-horizontal flex-horizontal-mobile-row\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;\">\n<span class=\"flex-column flex-none\" style=\"width:90px !important; flex:0 1 90px !important; line-height:0;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/affiliates\/ebay.svg\" width=\"88\" height=\"31\" style=\"border:1px solid #ffcc66;\">\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"flex-column flex-one\">\n\t<span class=\"flex-horizontal flex-vertical-mobile-only\" style=\"font-weight:normal; padding: 0.25rem 0;\">\n\t<span class=\"flex-column flex-one\">Varies<\/span>\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"medium-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"><div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; justify-content:center; align-items:center;\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;\"><div class=\"gutter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/apparel\/jewelry\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-wallet\/\" style=\"min-width:100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/100x100\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-wallet-1664573509.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/200x200\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-wallet-1664573509.jpg 2x\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"flex:1\"><div class=\"gutter\" style=\"padding-left:0; display:block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/apparel\/jewelry\/loungefly-animated-boba-fett-edition-wallet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Loungefly<\/span> \"Droids\" Boba Fett Zip Around Wallet (NYCC Exclusive)<br><span class=\"grey7\" style=\"font-weight:normal\">2022<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Gentle Giant Ltd.<\/h3>\n<p>Originally slated as an SDCC exclusive, their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/unique\/gentle-giant\/gentle-giant-the-empire-strikes-back-boba-fett-premier-collection-statue-sdcc-exclusive\/\">&#8220;The Empire Strikes Back&#8221; Boba Fett Premier Collection Statue<\/a> is now considered a shared SDCC\/NYCC exclusive, plus it&#8217;ll be on display for the first time. They&#8217;re at Booth 2945 with parent company Diamond Select Toys.<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"><div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; justify-content:center; align-items:center;\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;\"><div class=\"gutter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/other\/gentle-giant\/gentle-giant-the-empire-strikes-back-boba-fett-premier-collection-statue-sdcc-exclusive\/\" style=\"min-width:100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/100x100\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/gentle-giant-the-empire-strikes-back-boba-fett-premier-collection-statue-sdcc-exclusive-16579066610.jpeg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/tn\/200x200\/multimedia\/galleries\/albums\/userpics\/10001\/gentle-giant-the-empire-strikes-back-boba-fett-premier-collection-statue-sdcc-exclusive-16579066610.jpeg 2x\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"flex:1\"><div class=\"gutter\" style=\"padding-left:0; display:block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobafettfanclub.com\/bounty\/other\/gentle-giant\/gentle-giant-the-empire-strikes-back-boba-fett-premier-collection-statue-sdcc-exclusive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Gentle Giant<\/span> \"The Empire Strikes Back\" Boba Fett Premier Collection Statue (SDCC\/NYCC Exclusive)<br><span class=\"grey7\" style=\"font-weight:normal\">2022<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/go\/bounty\/4911\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"flex-horizontal flex-horizontal-mobile-row\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;\">\n<span class=\"flex-column flex-none\" style=\"width:90px !important; flex:0 1 90px !important; line-height:0;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/affiliates\/ebay.svg\" width=\"88\" height=\"31\" style=\"border:1px solid #ffcc66;\">\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"flex-column flex-one\">\n\t<span class=\"flex-horizontal flex-vertical-mobile-only\" style=\"font-weight:normal; padding: 0.25rem 0;\">\n\t<span class=\"flex-column flex-one\">Varies<\/span>\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Beeline Creative<\/h3>\n<p>The Geeki Tikis Mythosaur mug will debut at NYCC, over at the Geeki Tikis \/ Toynk booth (Booth 3106). But it&#8217;s not a convention exclusive so it can be found on Toynk.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Although long extinct, this traditional symbol of Mandalorian iconography can now be admired as the Galaxy&#8217;s coolest drinking vessel.  And to be quite honest, doesn&#8217;t your favorite beverage just taste better out of the skull of a Mythosaur? This 18oz. MEGA Mug measures approximately 8 inches high x 6.25 inches wide and is made from heavyweight stoneware.  It features a beautiful grey glaze with a darker wash which accentuates the details of the skull.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Hasbro<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"video-embed-wrap\"><div class=\"video-embed \"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hasbro&#039;s Star Wars Brand Team Interview Roundtable (October 6, 2022)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9uc5sFozWBE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Hasbro&#8217;s Star Wars team invited BFFC to be a part of a virtual interview roundtable on October 6th from 8:00-11:30am Eastern. Check it out for a Fett-worthy mention or two.<\/p>\n<h3>Panels<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday 10\/9 @ 10:30 &#8211; 11:30am: &#8220;Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far Far Away&#8230;&#8221; in Room 406.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Guests<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cat Staggs (artist)<\/li>\n<li>Charles Soule (author\/architect of the &#8220;War of the Bounty Hunters&#8221; saga)<\/li>\n<li>Chuck Wendig (author of the &#8220;Aftermath&#8221; trilogy with Cobb Vanth discovering what ended up being Fett&#8217;s armor)<\/li>\n<li>E.M. Gist (artist for two &#8220;War of the Bounty Hunters&#8221; variant covers)<\/li>\n<li>Ethan Sacks (author) @ AA K-29 on Friday 1-3pm, AA E-36 on Saturday 11am-1pm, Room 1C03 on Saturday 3:30pm, Room 406.2 on Sunday 10:30am<\/li>\n<li>Joe Corroney (artist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other<\/h3>\n<p>fantasticfett (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fantasticfett\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>) will be cosplaying as &#8220;Holiday Special&#8221; Boba Fett on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Booths that may have Fett items on display. See the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkcomiccon.com\/en-us\/explore\/exhibitors.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">list of exhibitors<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Denuo Novo @ Booth 2900 has their Jango Fett helmet on display<\/li>\n<li>Disney Publishing @ Booth 2827 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>FiGPiN @ Booth 1145 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>Hake&#8217;s @ Booth 3063 has one Kenner Boba Fett figure on display, up for online auction starting 10\/25<\/li>\n<li>Heroes and Villains @ Booth 1237 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>MobyFox @ Booth 3910 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>Regal Robot (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>RockLove Jewelry @ Booth 1242 has Boba Fett and Fennec Shand rings<\/li>\n<li>RSVLTS @ Booth 1961 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>Tamashii Nations @ Booth 2319 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<li>The Topps Company @ Booth 2819 (update: no Fett)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York Comic Con is back in-person again. 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