In the world of Star Wars The Vintage Collection (TVC), no figure is more iconic—or more confusing—than VC09 Boba Fett. While most figures have one definitive release, VC09 is a "triple-threat" that spans three different movie logos, multiple sculpt changes, and a legendary convention exclusive.
If you're building a "Galaxy Era" display in 2026, here is everything you need to know about the variants of Boba Fett, the galaxy's most famous bounty hunter.
1. The Empire Strikes Back (The 2010 Original)
The first VC09 hit shelves in 2010. It features the "blue-ish" armor deco to match his appearance in Episode V.
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The "Standard" Card: Features the classic Empire Strikes Back logo.
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The "Silver Foil" Chase (Ultimate Galactic Hunt): In 2010, Hasbro released a "Chase" version with a shiny silver foil border and logo on the card. These were packed roughly 1 per case of 12, making them a high-value trophy for MOC collectors today.
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The 2019 Reissue: Hasbro brought this version back in 2019. While the card looks similar, the figure was upgraded with Photo Real face technology under the helmet.
2. The Return of the Jedi (The 2011 Running Change)
In 2011, Hasbro kept the VC09 number but swapped the card and the figure to match Return of the Jedi.
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The Differences: The figure now features red gauntlets and a different jetpack paint scheme. The card art was also updated to show Fett on the skiff above the Sarlacc Pit.
3. The "Revenge" of the Jedi (The SDCC Connection)
This is where it gets interesting. As you likely know, the Revenge of the Jedi card was a massive talking point in 2011.
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The SDCC Exclusive Set: At San Diego Comic-Con 2011, Hasbro sold a massive "Death Star" shaped pack containing 14 figures on Revenge of the Jedi cards. Boba Fett was the star of this set.
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The Retail "Chase": To give non-attendees a chance, Hasbro also released a limited number of these Revenge cards to general retail as a "chase" variant.
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How to tell them apart: The SDCC version was part of a limited box set, while the retail version was often found with "promotional" stickers (like the Boba Fett mail-away offer). In 2026, both are considered "Grail" items, but an unpunched Revenge card from the SDCC era is one of the most expensive items in the entire TVC line.
VC09 Comparison: At A Glance
| Version | Card Logo | Key Feature | 2026 Market Note |
| ESB Standard | Empire | Classic Blue Armor | Most affordable for "First 21" sets. |
| ESB Silver Foil | Empire | Shiny Foil Border | The 2010 "UGH" Chase variant. |
| ROTJ | Return | Red Gauntlets | Accurate to the Sarlacc Pit scene. |
| Revenge | Revenge | The "Lost" Movie Title | SDCC Exclusive & Retail Chase. |
Which VC09 fits your collection?
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The Completer: If you just want to finish the "First 21" figures, the Standard ESB is the best choice.
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The Investor: Look for the Silver Foil or the Revenge cards. Their values have consistently outpaced the rest of the line.
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The Loose Collector: Grab the 2019 Reissue. The figure is technically superior due to the updated "Photo Real" paint apps on the head hidden beneath the helmet.
Check our current Star Wars Vintage Collection stock to see which version of the Fett we have in the hangar today.