During the 20 Back run, Kenner started a program that would become one
of the most cherished Star Wars action figure collecting opportunities.
The chance to get a new action figure before anybody else. The first one
was to be Boba Fett.
A burst printed on the front of the cardback disclosed the offer
while the back detailed redemption instructions.
Unfortunately, the free Boba Fett offer would become one of the
biggest disappointments of the entire Star Wars figure line. As seen below
on 20c, Boba Fett was originally to have a rocket-launching
backpack. Shortly after the offer was introduced, a child
choked on a launching projectile from another manufacturer's toy line.
Moving quickly in response to this tragic turn of events, the 20c back went
through 4 sticker adhered revisions.
20d: Kenner’s first course of action was to change the offer on product already
in circulation. This resulted in placing a black sticker over the illustrated
picture of Boba Fett’s rocket launcher in action.
20e: A more appealing and descriptive sticker was created to cover
the original rocket launching illustration. It is possible
that this sticker was also placed over the black sticker, creating
a different version.
The haste at which Kenner had to react, created the possibility that
both 20d and 20e could be base versions for any subsequent refreshes.
20f and 20g: Combating production delays and fan disappointment Kenner extended the offer with
the placement of yet another sticker.
20h and 20i: A second extension, led to yet another sticker.
Later assortments would release “refresh stickers” with current promotions
to be affixed onto older stock. These stickers would create additional versions
of this cardback not showcased here.