‘The Mandalorian’ Gives George Lucas A Sneak Peek At The Next Great Merchandise Sensation

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Baby, meet Daddy.

The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau has tweeted out a charming shot of Star Wars creator George Lucas holding a Baby Yoda. Lucas seems bemused by the doll, which is part of the Disney merchandising machine line of licensed toys that will be out later this year.

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The toys were delayed because Disney attempted to keep the Baby Yoda reveal under wraps, causing a production delay. But pre-orders have been strong for the toy, which comes in various styles.

The Mandalorian show on Disney+ is in production for its second season, expected later this year.

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