Star Wars Boba Fett with Mailer Box AFA 70 (Kenner, 1979)....

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Star Wars Boba Fett with Mailer Box AFA 70 (Kenner, 1979). Few Star Wars figures carry the cultural gravity or mythic origin story of Boba Fett, a character whose legend was cemented before he ever appeared on screen. Originally introduced through Kenner's 1979 mail-away promotion, Fett embodied mystery, menace, and exclusivity, arriving first not in theaters, but through the mail to early fans willing to wait. That delayed gratification, combined with the figure's unique design and later cinematic prominence in The Empire Strikes Back, elevated Boba Fett into one of the most iconic characters in the entire saga. The mail-away Fett stands as a cornerstone of vintage Star Wars collecting, representing both Kenner's most ambitious promotion and the franchise's earliest brush with character-driven obsession. This example has been graded EX+ 70 by AFA, with subgrades of B60, W75, and F75, and includes the original mailer box along with the period inserts. Notably present are the small catalog and the original apology notice explaining the removal of the rocket-firing feature due to safety concerns, a historically significant document that directly reflects one of the most famous production changes in toy history. For collectors, a complete mail-away Boba Fett is more than a figure; it is a narrative artifact from the formative years of Star Wars fandom. The inclusion of the mailer box and safety-related inserts deepens the historical resonance, tying this example directly to the moment when anticipation, controversy, and character mythology converged. Even at a mid-grade level, the integrity and completeness of this offering make it a compelling representation of Kenner's most legendary promotion. This is where Boba Fett's legend truly began, not on screen, but in the hands of fans who waited for the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter to arrive by mail.

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