Another piece of Baby Yoda merchandise has come to light for The Mandalorian, as Hasbro’s first Baby Yoda toy, which releases in May 2020, has been revealed. Disney+’s The Mandalorian, written and produced by Jon Favreau, focuses on a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. However, as a lot of fans are aware, arguably the most talked about and popular element of the new series is Baby Yoda, who has captivated the internet by being turned into memes, Jurassic Park viral videos, and even fan art that was shared by Dwayne Johnson.

Now, Hasbro has announced that they will be releasing a new batch of products dedicated to The Child in May 2020. Samantha Lomow, President, Hasbro Entertainment Brands stated they have been “so enamored with the conversation and fan reaction surrounding The Mandalorian’s The Child and we know Star Wars fans around the world will be thrilled to see this beloved character incorporated into the Hasbro Star Wars collection of products.” Check out a video preview of the Baby Yoda talking plush toy and art of the various other figures below.

The line of products includes Star Wars: The Black Series The Child figure, which has the character in his robe, with popular props like his now-famous soup bowl and frog. There is The Child talking plush toy that has 10 different sounds from Baby Yoda, the 6.5-inch figure, and The Bounty Collection that consists of The Child in a variety of adorable poses, including him, drinking soup and looking teary-eyed.

One of the big problems Disney has seemingly encountered when it comes to this Baby Yoda phenomenon is its lack of preparation with the merchandise. Once again, we have a new, exciting line of toys for the character, but also again, fans have to wait until the spring of 2020. It’s a testament to Favreau’s desire for great storytelling that the company held off on revealing details about The Child before The Mandalorian’s premiere episode. However, you would think that the same company that dealt with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s Baby Groot a few years ago would have been more prepared to cater to the desires of their fans. You never know how long this type of popularity will last because it is a rare thing in the entertainment industry.

Next: What Baby Yoda Toys Are Available (& What To Expect)

Source: Hasbro

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