Baby Yoda's real name is Grogu. The character was first referred to as "The Child" or "The Asset" in the show
The character was created using a combination of puppetry and CGI. A team of puppeteers controlled the physical movements of the character while the facial expressions were added using computer-generated effects.
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Baby Yoda was intentionally kept secret from the public prior to the release of The Mandalorian. The character was not shown in any promotional material or merchandise, which helped to create a buzz around the show.
The character's design was inspired by the original Yoda character from the Star Wars films. The creators of The Mandalorian wanted to pay tribute to the classic character while also adding their own unique spin.
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Baby Yoda is 50 years old in the show, but is still considered an infant in his species. This is because the species ages differently than humans
The character's popularity led to a surge in merchandise sales. Baby Yoda toys and apparel quickly became some of the top-selling Star Wars merchandise items.
Baby Yoda's coos and gurgles were created by sound designer David Acord. The sounds were based on recordings of baby otters, kinkajous, and a bat-eared fox.
The character has become a popular meme on social media, with fans sharing images and videos of Baby Yoda doing everything from sipping soup to jamming out to music.
Baby Yoda has made appearances in other Star Wars media, including the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the video game Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.
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The character's popularity has led to speculation about his future in the Star Wars universe. Some fans believe that Baby Yoda could play a major role in future films or TV shows.