Free Grogu, the Baby Yoda Paper Craft by DTWorkshop
Grogu (also known as "Baby Yoda" among fans and media) is a character from Disney+'s original Star Wars television series The Mandalorian. He is a toddler member of the same unnamed alien species as the Star Wars characters Yoda and Yaddle, with whom he shares powerful abilities within the Force.
In the series, the protagonist known as the "Mandalorian" is hired to track down and capture Grogu for the remnants of the fallen Galactic Empire. , but instead, he became her adoptive father and protected her from the Empire.
The character's real name was not revealed until "Chapter 13: The Jedi" (released on November 27, 2020), which also explains that Grogu grew up in the Jedi Temple in Coruscant during the Clone Wars. Previously, the character's official name, as used in the subtitles and captions, was "The Child".
Grogu has appeared in every episode of the first two seasons, except "Chapter 15: Believers". He was created by The Mandalorian creator and host Jon Favreau based on his desire to explore the mysteries around Yoda and his species. The character was further developed in an early conversation between Favreau and executive producer Dave Filoni, and the character's image was determined by concept artist Christian Alzmann. Grogu is largely animatronic and puppet work, though it is emphasized by computer-generated imagery.
The doll was designed by Legacy Effects. Actor Adam Pally has stated that showrunner Jon Favreau told him it cost him about $5 million to make. It is controlled by two technicians, one who operates the eyes and mouth and one who controls the other's facial expressions.
Character voices and voices were created using a combination of adult and infant vocals, as well as recordings of bat-eared foxes and kinkajou. The dynamic between the Mandalorian and Grogu embodies the themes of parenting and fatherhood prevalent in The Mandalorian, with the character also raising questions about good and evil and nature versus parenting. in the series.
Grogu has received a positive reception from fans and reviewers, is widely regarded as the show's breakout character, and quickly became a popular Internet meme. The Guardian called him "2019's biggest new character", and The Hollywood Reporter said the character "represents the future of Hollywood".
Many writers have described Grogu as an important part of Disney+'s success. Grogu was kept secret and deliberately kept secret from The Mandalorian's pre-release marketing and merchandising plans to avoid leaks before the show aired.
As a result, Grogu merchandise wasn't immediately available after the first season debuted in November 2019, which some analysts say cost Disney $2.7 million in revenue, but Bob Iger, Disney's CEO at the time of The Mandalorian's premiere, has defended the strategy.
If you are interested in making a paper craft version of Grogu, DTWorkshop has designed a very cute Grogu Baby Yoda paper craft and can be downloaded below:
