diff --git a/Gems/Blast/Editor/Scripts/bootstrap.py b/Gems/Blast/Editor/Scripts/bootstrap.py
index c0fd83e64e..8614cb7d1d 100755
--- a/Gems/Blast/Editor/Scripts/bootstrap.py
+++ b/Gems/Blast/Editor/Scripts/bootstrap.py
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ remove or modify any license notices. This file is distributed on an "AS IS" BAS
 WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
 """
 
-import asset_builder_blast
-
+# LYN-652 to re-enable the next line
+# import asset_builder_blast