Baby Yoda gets the ultimate makeover in a fan-designed Funko Pop concept, which sees the Star Wars fave become Darth Maul. Going into the Disney era of Star Wars projects, few likely would’ve guessed that a powerful young child would become the most popular character in the franchise. After the studio’s first batch of movies largely faltered in the eyes of fans, Disney and Lucasfilm turned to television and released The Mandalorian in 2019. It was one of the first originals to debut on Disney+ and was, at the time, the buzziest show on TV. Fans tuned into the series premiere expecting to watch a lone gunslinger (Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin) travel the galaxy carrying out odd jobs.
And in a way, The Mandalorian did end up being that. But it also threw viewers in for a loop when it introduced Baby Yoda in the premiere’s final moments. Now officially named Grogu, the child was supposed to be Din’s target until he changed his mind and took him under his wing. Over the course of The Mandalorian‘s first two seasons, Din protected Grogu from numerous threats, culminating in the arrival of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who took Grogu away for Jedi training.
Baby Yoda has inspired a great many fan works since his introduction, and the latest combines him with another Star Wars character. In a concept created by popvinylguy, Baby Yoda becomes Darth Maul in an intriguing Funko Pop. Baby Yoda retains his general look, but now he also sports red skin and those familiar horns, not to mention the double-bladed lightsaber. Check it out below.
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Grogu has become a major figure in pop culture over the past few years, and he continues to represent even in a year without a new season of The Mandalorian. Most recently, Baby Yoda made his debut as a balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He’s not going anywhere from fans’ minds, though the question still remains of what the future holds for him within the Star Wars franchise. The Mandalorian season 2 paved the way for him to exit gracefully, but many want to see him reunite with Din. Season 3 will premiere sometime next year, and then fans will have their answer for whether he will ever return.
Until then, expect plenty more fan creations surrounding Baby Yoda to emerge in the coming months, particularly as excitement for The Mandalorian‘s return rises. While movie characters like Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) might’ve made their own waves in the Star Wars franchise, there’s no question that Baby Yoda is Disney’s most lasting addition to the galaxy far, far away. We can’t wait to see him again soon!
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