Action Figure Insider » @Hasbro Reveals New Interactive Grogu toy and more for Mando Mania
Today, as part of Mando Mania, Hasbro unveiled a brand new, interactive toy based on everyone’s favorite foundling – Mixin’ Moods Grogu! Available this Summer, Mixin’ Moods Grogu features soft moldable skin so you can change his expressions! With over 20 different expressions to make – this Grogu toy is just as moody as the real one!
Other Mando Mania reveals from Hasbro this week include a Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker (Jedi Academy) figure and a deluxe Krrstantan figure from The Black Series, both inspired by the characters’ appearances in The Book of Boba Fett.
Additionally, as a reminder the Hasbro Star Wars & Indiana Jones panel is this Saturday at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm BST at Star Wars Celebration! Be sure to tune in for the latest and greatest reveals from the Star Wars galaxy and adventures of Indiana Jones!
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER (JEDI ACADEMY)
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Fall 2023)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER (JEDI ACADEMY) figure. This Luke Skywalker action figure is inspired by his appearance in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker helps Grogu hone his new skills and understand the ways of the Force. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired Lightsaber accessories. Available for pre-order 4/5 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES KRRSANTAN
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: Winter 2023)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium deluxe 6-inch KRRSANTAN figure, inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. A former gladiator turned deadly bounty hunter, Krrsantan is a towering black-furred Wookiee who made a name for himself in the criminal underworld with his intimidating presence and raw strength. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 1 entertainment-inspired accessory.
Available for pre-order 4/5 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, GameStop, BigBadToyStore and other major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals!
STAR WARS MIXIN’ MOODS GROGU
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Summer 2023)
Bring home the most expressive creature in the galaxy with MIXIN’ MOODS GROGU! Inspired by the beloved character, this interactive STAR WARS toy features design and deco from THE MANDALORIAN live-action series on Disney+. A little troublemaker with big feelings, this 5-inch-tall Grogu action figure features soft moldable skin so kids ages 4 and up can change his expressions. Move his ears, mouth, eyelids, neck and arms to recreate your favorite Grogu moments from STAR WARS. MIXIN’ MOODS GROGU can make more than 20 different expressions by mixing up his facial features.
The STAR WARS MIXIN’ MOODS GROGU toy makes a great gift for kids 4 years old and up and is the perfect addition to any fan’s Star Wars collection. Available for pre-order 4/5 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals!
Daniel Pickett
AFi founder and Editor-In-Chief Daniel “Julius Marx” Pickett has been around toys his whole life. The first line he ever collected was Mego’s World’s Greatest Super Heroes line back in the 70s. He has been surrounded by collectables ever since.
In 1999 he was confounded by a lack of information and news about some of his favorite toy lines he was collecting. Since he couldn’t find the information he decided to pursue it himself thinking other people might also be interested in the same news. He started writing a weekly column on the toy industry and action figure for a toy news site and in a years time he tripled the sites daily traffic with his updates, reviews and product features.
He built relationships with every major toy manufacturer and many sculptors, painters and mold makers. He grew his hobby into a world wide expertise that the industry has embraced.
In 2004 he teamed up with his toy buddy Jason “ToyOtter” Geyer and they created their own website www.ActionFigureInsider.com.
Daniel has been quoted in both industry and mass media press outlets. Over the years Daniel and AFi have been sought out as experts in the field. Daniel was regularly featured on “Attack of the Show” on the G4 network as the primary contributor to their “Mint On Card” segment, and our front page has been linked to from USA Today’s
“Pop Candy” Blog twice. Daniel’s content has also been featured on Bloomberg News, MSNBC.com, Time.com, The Wall Street Journal, The Saturday Evening Post, CNN.com, AssociatedPress.com
Wired.com, Fark.com, Boing-Boing, Gizmodo.com, Ain’t It Cool News, the Official
Star Wars blog, Geekologie, G4, CNet and Toy Fare magazine, among many
others. He has consulted on toy lines, books, documentaries and TV shows.
But all of that really just sounds snooty and “tootin’ his own horn” – the long and short of it is that Daniel loves toys and he LOVES talking about them.
