THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Join the Mandalorian and Grogu on their most thrilling mission yet when Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” arrives on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango July 21, and on August 25 the movie comes to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.

Following multiple award-winning seasons on Disney+, this theatrical release motion picture sees the Mandalorian and Grogu facing new challenges and exploring uncharted corners of the galaxy. In "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu", the evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" also stars Sigourney Weaver, with Martin Scorsese and Jeremy Allen White lending their voices.

The home video release includes the following bonus content in addition to the theatrical release of the movie:

FEATURETTES: 

• Crafting “The Mandalorian and Grogu”: Discover the craft behind an epic Star Wars adventure! Go behind the scenes with artists creating the stunning puppetry, miniatures, sound design, and visual effects that bring the worlds, characters, and creatures of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” to life. 
• Biomes—From Snow to Swamp: Voyage with director Jon Favreau and his crew to a pair of brand-new worlds that may seem a touch familiar to fans of the original Star Wars trilogy. Discover how the ingenious filmmakers constructed snowy landscapes and a living swamp from the ground up! 
• Welcome to Shakari: A bustling metropolis like Shakari cannot simply be found—it must be made. Join the film’s fabrication as they build an entire Star Wars city with a downtown warehouse, conjuring an epic playground for Mando and his young apprentice. 
• Dejarik for Real: Sometimes it’s the little things! Who can forget the Millennium Falcon’s charming holochess game introduced in 1977? Witness how the tiny creatures featured in the game were lovingly brought to giant-sized life for the Mandalorian’s big-screen debut! 

 AUDIO COMMENTARY: 

 Audio commentary by Jon Favreau: Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jon Favreau.

Collectible versions of 4K UHD will be available in a SteelBook and in the special Beskar Collector’s Edition (U.S. only), which includes special packaging and metal posters when the physical media release of "Star Wars" The Mandalorian & Grogu" arrives at stores on August 25. 

GOLDFISH STAR WARS MANDALORIAN CRACKERS

We've found the perfect snack to enjoy while watching new episodes of Star Wars' The Book of Boba Fett streaming on Disney Plus → GOLDFISH from Pepperidge Farm. My kids have been snacking on these crackers since they were toddlers. So, we were geeked to discover Goldfish packaging with a Mandalorian theme featuring "Baby Yoda"! With the character's re-emergence in recent episodes of The Book of Boba Fett had to pick up some of these Star Wars themed Goldfish packages when we spotted them at the grocery store.

It is not just the packaging though with a Star Wars tie-in. In addition to the traditional goldfish shapes, these Pepperidge Farm crackers also come in the form of Baby Yoda (aka Grogu), stormtroopers, and Din Djarin (aka The Madalorian). Sweet! Now just need to pour some blue milk to go along with these crackers.

Stormtrooper Goldfish

Baby Yoda in Pram

The Mandalorian Goldfish

THE CHILD LIFE SIZE HOT TOYS COLLECTIBLE FIGURE

You may know him as "The Child," or "Grogu," or "Baby Yoda" but whatever you call this adorable creature it is obvious that this character from the Disney Plus show Star Wars: The Mandalorian has become a pop cult sensation no matter the name. Who wouldn't want to bring this child home?! Now you can with a life size figure crafted by Hot Toys. 

Inside the box you discover there is another package decorated to look like The Child's hover pram. Flip open the pram to discover the Hot Toys figure inside along with its accessories. All stored very carefully waiting for you to discover them. Also included is a nice base with a name plate on it that provides a nice way to stage your figure for displaying. The Mandalorian soundtrack is blasting in my head as I pull Grogu from the packaging! 

The hyper-realistic and articulated collectible figure is meticulously crafted based on the appearance of the Child in The Mandalorian. Standing at approximately 36cm tall, this life size replica of the television show prop features an amazing likeness. This Hot Toys reproduction of The Child includes 2 pairs of interchangeable ears, movable head and arms, an articulated jaw design, that silver knob from the Razor Crest the young alien loves to hold, a Mythosaur emblem necklace, and a variety of interchangeable hands to pose or hold the items. 

Each head sculpt is specifically hand-painted and features white fabric hair elements. His interchangeable ears provide for both a relaxed look and downward pointed nervous appearance. A moving jaw allows for highly detailed facial expressions plus its shiny eyes, wrinkles and skin texture provide additional life-like features.

The Child Life Size Collectible Figure from Hot Toys also comes with three pairs of interchangeable hands for relaxed, force using and accessory holding posing. The Razor Crest knob and one of the accessory hands are even magnetized to assist with displaying the figure in a variety of poses. The body frame is also articulated to allow the figure to have flexibility in how it is displayed.

I'm GEEKED to have been able to bring a life size scale Baby Yoda home! I bought mine from Sideshow Collectibles and it absolutely has earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval. The quality of the figure is so incredible that it makes you feel like you've become immersed within the story of The Mandalorian. This Star Wars fan is going to be having a lot of fun playing with this life size replica of Grogu created by Hot Toys.

AUGMENTED REALITY BABY YODA

As I was getting ready to call it a night on Christmas Eve, a commotion by our home's fireplace caught my attention. Could it be Santa coming down the chimney?! Nope ... it was Baby Yoda!

With the kids in bed for the night, Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian television show on Disney+ stopped by to be Santa's helper for the night in putting holiday gifts under our Christmas tree. Baby Yoda visited our house courtesy of augmented reality through the Google app. Download this free app for Apple and Android devices to have Baby Yoda stop by your place too!

Open this search engine app and look up "Baby Yoda", "Grogu", "The Child," or "The Mandalorian." Then select the "View in 3D" option that appears to see this pop culture sensation on your screen standing in your surroundings via your smart phone's camera. You can then take selfies with Grogu, videos of the lil creature exploring the landscape around you, or stage pictures of Baby Yoda doing fun things like checking out the presents under your Christmas tree. 

I was geeked to play around with Baby Yoda via the Google app. While the interactions are limited to The Child moving its head around and vocalizing some of the sounds Grogu expresses on The Mandalorian it was still fun to see a life-like version of the character that we could take pictures and video with around our house.