It's no surprise that there has been a burst of news about The Mandalorian in the past week, especially after the internet-stopping reveal of next season's trailer. As expected, the galaxy-spanning journey of Din Djarin and Baby Yoda has been front and center in recent promotion of the show, and a slew of surprising characters will soon arrive as well.
Given that the series is set to premiere next month, a plethora of marketing materials for The Mandalorian has started to surface. Several The Mandalorian merchandise from the Disney shop showcased Mando's new armor for the upcoming season while a new segment in the form of Mando Mondays will also debut.
Mando Mondays will serve as the official platform for featuring new digital content and products inspired by the hit Star Wars series. Now, it appears that the first batch of merchandise will be available for pre-order sooner rather than later.
CONFIRMATION
Star Wars shared the first batch of "select pre-orders for the first wave of Mando Mondays products" that will kick off today at 1 P.M. PT, or 4 P.M. ET.
Along with the reveal, Disney Consumer Products of Games and Publishing president Kareem Daniel expressed his excitement about the "must-have selection" of toys, books, comics, and digital content that will soon be featured for Mando Mondays:
“When The Mandalorian debuted last year on Disney+, the show became an instant phenomenon, with fans of all ages expressing excitement for products related to its iconic characters — particularly the Child. This fall, as the world continues to watch the narrative unfold, we will further bring this unique Star Wars story to life through a must-have selection of toys, books, comics, digital content, and more.”
The first wave of select pre-orders will feature Hasbro's The Mandalorian Black Series Credit Collection, and it showcases a captivating look at several 6-inch figures depicting the characters from the show.
First off, a 6-inch The Mandalorian figure highlights a screen-accurate depiction of Din Djarin from the series. The description mentioned that the figure "features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, and a collectible Imperial Credit accessory."
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH THE MANDALORIAN Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2020):
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Disney Plus series THE MANDALORIAN with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH THE MANDALORIAN Figure. The Mandalorian is battle-worn and tight-lipped, a formidable bounty hunter in an increasingly dangerous galaxy. As part of the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION this figure features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, a collectible Imperial Credit accessory, and packaging that has been treated with a weathered look inspired by the end credit images from THE MANDALORIAN, making this a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes figure, 2 accessories, and Imperial Credit.
The second figure shows off the Heavy Infantry 6-inch figure complete with his iconic weapon. The figure managed to capture the dominating presence of the bounty hunter while still keeping "the flames of Mandalorian heritage flickering" amid the chaos.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH HEAVY INFANTRY Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available: Fall 2020):
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Disney Plus series THE MANDALORIAN with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH HEAVY INFANTRY Figure. A born survivor, he guards a precious armory and helps to keep the flames of Mandalorian heritage flickering in this time of galactic chaos. As part of the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION this figure features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, a collectible Imperial Credit accessory, and packaging that has been treated with a weathered look inspired by the end credit images from THE MANDALORIAN, making this a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes figure, accessory, and Imperial Credit. Available for pre-order at Best Buy.
Gina Carano's Cara Dune is the next character that was featured for the Black Series collectible line, and the 6-inch figure didn't disappoint in terms of its screen-accurate depiction.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH CARA DUNE Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2020):Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Disney Plus series THE MANDALORIAN with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH CARA DUNE Figure. An intimidating brawler and crack shot, Cara Dune has put her days of military discipline behind her, and now has reinvented herself as a mercenary. As part of the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION this figure features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, a collectible Imperial Credit accessory, and packaging that has been treated with a weathered look inspired by the end credit images from THE MANDALORIAN, making this a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes figure, 3 accessories, and Imperial Credit. Available for pre-order at Target.
Fans can now reimagine Taika Waititi's iconic portrayal of IG-11 by purchasing this 6-inch figure from the Black Series collection line.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH IG-11 Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2020):
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Disney Plus series THE MANDALORIAN with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH IG-11 Figure. One of a series of dangerous assassin droids largely outlawed in the galaxy, IG-11 is a hired gun programmed to follow Bounty Hunters Guild protocols to the letter. As part of the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION this figure features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, a collectible Imperial Credit accessory, and packaging that has been treated with a weathered look inspired by the end credit images from THE MANDALORIAN, making this a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes figure, 2 accessories, and Imperial Credit. Available for pre-order at GameStop.
This 6-inch Imperial Death Trooper figure should serve as a good reminder of the epic season one finale of The Mandalorian.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH IMPERIAL DEATH TROOPER Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2020):
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Disney Plus series THE MANDALORIAN with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION 6-INCH IMPERIAL DEATH TROOPER Figure. The elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are encased in specialized Stormtrooper armor. As part of the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CREDIT COLLECTION this figure features multiple points of articulation, premium deco, a collectible Imperial Credit accessory, and packaging that has been treated with a weathered look inspired by the end credit images from THE MANDALORIAN, making this a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes figure, 2 accessories, and Imperial Credit.
Based on this reveal, it's clear that Lucasfilm and Disney are well invested in the marketing side of The Mandalorian, and this new batch of figures is only the tip of the iceberg. The presence of Mando Mondays in the coming weeks provides an opportunity for both toy collectors and casual fans to be familiar with The Mandalorian even more by being exposed to a jam-packed bundle of merchandise.
Hasbro has been known to embrace screen-accurate depictions of iconic characters from several franchises, and Star Wars is no stranger to that treatment. The different iterations of The Mandalorian figures shown above is another clear-cut example of their expertise. It will be interesting to find out if more figures inspired by the Emmy award-winning series will also be unveiled as the show moves forward, potentially featuring Moff Gideon and Greef Karga in collectible form.
Regardless, fans can expect more The Mandalorian merchandise to arrive soon as hype for the show is still high ahead of its sophomore run.
