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Star Wars: The First-Ever Boba Fett, Mandalorian Armor, and Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster Design in Media (1978)

Artist: Frank Nissen (All)

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Star Wars: The First-Ever Boba Fett, Mandalorian Armor, and Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster Design in Media (1978) Comic Art

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Title:	Star Wars: The First-Ever Boba Fett, Mandalorian Armor, and Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster Design in Media (1978)
Artist:	Frank Nissen (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Animation
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	366
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	12/22/2024
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Description

Boba Fett model cel by Frank Nissen, Nelvana Ltd., 1978. Boba's very first design used in media, featuring the Amban sniper rifle and Mandalorian armor.

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee was animated in the graphic style of Moebius, with the only design references being test photos and footage.

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George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 12/22/2024

This is too cool! Thanks for sharing.

Danny Hoskins
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 12/22/2024

Very cool!!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/24/2024

Nice classic model cel that influenced our first glimpse of the rumored and hyped character that would be a villain in ESB. With this look, people thought he was going to the film's Darth Vader.

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