The latest roster showcases familiar faces and some unexpected additions, encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions experienced throughout the series. StarWars.com: Tell me about the decision to do another lights-and-sounds piece with Grogu on the seeing stone. Why this moment and this character for that specialized treatment? Reis O'Brien: We got it sculpted just fine, but the real trial and error came with getting the factory to nail the paints on that zigzagging pattern of the orange strips woven into her hair. But after a few tries, we finally found a great solution. Mandalorian Judge, Paz Vizsla, and our titular hero in a starfighter – they’re all here, turning memorable episodes into tangible memories.

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Brian Merten: Thanks for taking the time to interview us! Some characters are obvious first choices that rise to the top; with others, we like to keep the offering fresh and exciting. Maybe even throwing in a little unpredictability, surprise and delight as they say. That's where characters like the Frog Lady and the Gamorrean fighter come in. For this, we did have a little bit of conversation and easily landed on the Frog Lady. I would imagine that you're pleased that we didn't land on an ice spider. Reis O'Brien: This moment in the show was extremely powerful. This brave little guy connecting with the Force as the stone began to glow and the mysterious hum arose. This was one of those scenes where I instantly thought "lights and sounds!" Then, at my next meeting with Merten, we both realized we were thinking the same exact thing at the same time. Another "no brainer." It just had to be done.

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Reis O'Brien: Personally, when I first saw her, I immediately thought she’d make such a fun Pop! Then, when I noticed the fan reaction online, I knew right away that we had a fan-favorite on our hands. So I’d consider making her into a Pop! a classic “no brainer.” It just had to be done. The rebuilding of the Great Forge signaled hope and renewal for the Mandalorians, but the moment that melted our hearts? Fennec was another fun one to work on, because all of her attitude needs to be relayed in her pose. You have to find a delicate mix of calm but dangerous. And Fennec's hair was extremely challenging from a production perspective.

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Starting off, we saw the ceremonial induction of a young child, Ragnar Vizsla, into the Mandalorian tribe, only to be abruptly interrupted by a Dinosaur Turtle. Front and center, Grogu remains a scene-stealer. Is there anything cuter than those big, curious eyes, you might wonder. StarWars.com: There's also a Funko exclusive Mando in a special pose. What sets this sculpt apart from other Mandos that have come before?

For Boba Fett in his armor, we found ourselves really striving to capture the look and feel of old armor that just got a new paint job. So it needed to look freshened up, but it's still an old set of armor that's been through countless scrapes and battles. That's where careful color callouts come in, knowing just how much and where to place those dings and scratches. For Pop! collectors, glow-in-the-dark details or full figures are almost a tradition at this point. Everyone loves glow! It's such a beautiful effect on Pops! and collectors go crazy trying to collect them all, so we're always keeping our eyes out for opportunities for adding the effect. Star Wars is great for this because they often use the hologram effect for communications in the movies and shows. So that gives us a great reason to add glow to an entire figure. Couple that with a plethora of lightsabers and glowing droid parts, such as eyes, and we have plenty to choose from. Which is a good thing!

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And the set wouldn't be complete without The Child, a.k.a. Baby Yoda (Grogu), who comes in multiple poses. This is technically a production variant but it displays more chrome armor compared to the base figure.As far as the other characters are concerned, we always know who the main heroes and villains are going to be, so they get chosen automatically. But we often discuss those breakout characters that may not have the biggest role, but will resonate with fans and collectors. And in the Pop! world, characters like that make for a perfect collectible. I always like to have at least one character per wave that makes people say, “Oh wow! I can’t believe they made that one! I gotta have it!” Brian Merten: I think one of the hardest parts of designing and working on Pop! is the form itself, especially for un-helmeted characters. In terms of the normal cues that help us identify an actual character likeness, Pop! is quite limited. With Luke's likeness, you really only have eyebrows and hair style to work with so those need to be spot on. The designers out there know how hard it is to simplify things and still have them deliver the message that you want them to. This collection promises to be a treasured addition for enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, celebrating a season that reshaped the Star Wars narrative. Here’s the breakdown for The Mandalorian Season 3 Funko Pops release: