Brian Merten: When Reis and I re-pose a Pop! we try and bring out a new aspect of the character, whether it’s personality or story. With a pose like this you can tell a different story by changing the weapon; Mando fights very differently with the weapons in his arsenal so we need to make sure the whole pose makes sense and is believable.

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StarWars.com: First of all, thank you for making the Frog Lady figure of my dreams. For this newest wave of Funko Pops!, how did you decide which characters and moments you wanted to include from Season 2 of The Mandalorian? If you thought Din Djarin and Grogu’s adventures couldn’t get any more thrilling, this season certainly proved us wrong. A titanic face-off between the Mandalorians and Moff Gideon’s forces culminated in a climactic explosion from which our heroes narrowly escaped.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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Bo-Katan’s transition from warrior to leader, as she united the clans and accepted the mantle of leadership, was one for the books. We also had to pay close attention to Grogu's expression. It's such a hopeful scene, but probably a bit scary for the little guy, so capturing that was our main goal. StarWars.com: This wave has me extra excited for The Book of Boba Fett. What were some of your favorite parts or sculpting challenges for Boba and Fennec? And the set wouldn't be complete without The Child, a.k.a. Baby Yoda (Grogu), who comes in multiple poses. The latest roster showcases familiar faces and some unexpected additions, encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions experienced throughout the series.

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. 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. StarWars.com: You've created so many fantastic Star Wars Funko Pops! over the years. How do you keep evolving the sculpts and techniques to keep things fresh and make the latest line even more detailed with each successive wave? Collect a new run of Star Wars figures via Funko Pop Star Wars The Mandalorian. The Disney+ series follows the bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal. And she's not alone. The new lineup of collectibles includes both a Dark Trooper and Luke Skywalker holding Grogu, Cobb Vanth, the Child deep in meditation, and versions of Fennec Shand and Boba Fett, including the duo perched on a throne in the palace formerly known as Jabba's.

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Galaxies far and near buzzed with whispers of an unveiling, and the day has finally come! The Mandalorian Season 3 Funko Pop! Figures (2023 release) have emerged from the shadows, promising fans a tangible piece of their beloved universe. The force is definitely strong with this one! The rebuilding of the Great Forge signaled hope and renewal for the Mandalorians, but the moment that melted our hearts? 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?StarWars.com: Let's walk through the sculpts of each one so you can call out some of the fine details or highlight areas that were challenging. Brian Merten: The one with the scars was by far the hardest of the three Boba Fett Pops! With the un-helmeted version it really came down to how prominent and noticeable the scars should be -- this one also took multiple revisions to create.

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Recently, StarWars.com sat down with Lucasfilm's senior manager of product design Brian Merten and Funko's creative director Reis O'Brien to talk about the challenges of capturing Boba Fett's scars, replicating Fennec Shand's fox-like hair, and capturing Grogu's full range of emotion. But then enters the intricate design of Bo-Katan Kryze, exuding power and authority, reminding fans of the fierce battles and strategic alliances that dominated the season.

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The valiant Mandalorians had to rally together to defend their homeland, leading to some of the most riveting combat scenes yet. 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. 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. Reis O'Brien: Too much and it’s a bit gory, too little and you lose some of the personality of the character. Those scars speak of an untold story, so they needed to be represented perfect in the Pop! Reis O'Brien: We had already done several Pops! of him, so the real question was “How are we going to make the new ones stand out?” There were some minor armor changes, but what you really want to do is capture an entire new facet of his personality. I think we came up with the perfect “ready to rumble” pose with him holding the beskar spear.