Hasbro Pulse has unveiled what might be the most realistic Grogu collectible ahead of May 4 (AKA Star Wars Day) that you'll find beyond the Mandalorian and Grogu movie set.
Appropriately titled "Ultimate Grogu," this 1:1 scale animatronic version of Baby Yoda packs more than 250 lifelike animations, sound effects, and a premium design that includes wispy hairs on the top of his head… but also comes with a premium price tag to match many of the best toys combined. You can pre-order this Star Wars collectible for $599.99 at Hasbro Pulse, and it'll ship in early 2027.
Thanks to 250+ animations that include head and eye movement, toddling steps, and a to-die-for moment where he begs to be picked up, Ultimate Grogu is enough to make your heart melt. It's crammed with noteworthy tech to make all that happen too, ranging from four motors, an array of touch sensors, 18 points of motorized articulation microphones, and an accelerometer. This screen-accurate Grogu animatronic is also life-size, which means it matches the movie version's height of 14.6 inches (37 cm).
From what I can see on social media, fans are reacting with a near-unanimous "oh my gosh, this is amazing" to how Ultimate Grogu looks, moves, and sounds. That's fair – this is easily one of the best Star Wars toys I've ever seen, with a deeply impressive range of movement, realistic sounds, and true-to-screen mannerisms (like that adorable toddle) that really sell the illusion.
However, they have slightly choicer words for its price. And honestly? I get it. While I totally appreciate why this thing costs $600 (the kit stuffed into it does not come cheap, and it's quite the accomplishment, technically speaking), it's still an eye-watering number to swallow. I don't mean to yuck on anyone's yum, of course, and value is subjective, but hoo boy.
Nevertheless, you aren't going to find a more realistic version of Grogu that comes with such a wide range of movement and effects. While the Hot Toys equivalent (which you can pre-order direct from Sideshow) is even more realistic in terms of looks and weighs in at a far more palatable $285, it doesn't have any of the mechanical doodads that bring Hasbro Pulse's version to life. As such, the one I'd recommend depends on what you want it for. If you'd like something to sit on your shelf and look cute as a button, the Hot Toys version is a great choice. You don't need much more. But if you want an addition to your Mando cosplay, or you want the ultimate conversation starter, it has to be the Hasbro model. I've not seen anything manage what it can do; this sure is a step up from the animatronic Chopper I fell in love with a few years ago.
What do you think of Ultimate Grogu? Let us know in the comments.
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