Grogu was created by The Mandalorian creator and showrunner Jon Favreau (left), and the character was developed in early conversations between Favreau and executive producer Dave Filoni (right).

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Compared to the talking plush, the animatronic edition stands a little bit taller, though the difference is not that noticeable. In terms of appearance, the toy remains more or less the same with the biggest exception being the eyes, ears and feet. Left: Animatronic Edition, Right: Talking Plush. Boys and girls ages 4 and up will love patting The Child Animatronic Edition’s head 3 times for Force activation, in which the animatronic toy will raise its arm, close its eyes, and sigh, as if using the Force In " Chapter 24: The Return", Grogu saves the Mandalorian after he is captured and helps him fight his way through Moff Gideon's base on Mandalore. Grogu faces off against three Praetorian Guards, which destroy his IG-12 suit; he uses the Force to defeat the guards and Moff Gideon, and later to shield himself, the Mandalorian, and Bo-Katan from a fiery explosion. Once Mandalore is reclaimed, the Mandalorian adopts Grogu as his son and apprentice, and he is given the name Din Grogu by the Armorer. The pair leave Mandalore so that Din Grogu can complete his apprenticeship. [61] Characterization [ edit ] a b c d Itzkoff, Dave (November 22, 2019). " 'The Mandalorian' Director: Baby Yoda 'Steals the Show' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020 . Retrieved January 27, 2020. a b "Baby Yoda Is an Acceptable Name for The Mandalorian's Breakout Star, Says Dave Filoni". IGN. November 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020 . Retrieved June 27, 2020.Bundel, Ani (November 27, 2019). "This 'Mandalorian' Theory About Baby Yoda Is So Important". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020 . Retrieved February 12, 2020. Schaefer, Sandy (November 18, 2019). "Star Wars Officially Spoils The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda Twist". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019 . Retrieved February 27, 2020. a b Kain, Erik (December 27, 2019). "Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' Episode 8 Recap And Review: A Terrific Season Finale". Forbes. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019 . Retrieved January 18, 2020. a b Scribner, Herb (December 18, 2019). " 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' review: Narratives come together ahead of season finale". Deseret News. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019 . Retrieved January 19, 2020.

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