Hey there, I'm Princess. I’m an annual comic con attendee, Star Wars-loving, and collector freak. My mission is simple: To bring cool geeky news and content and share my passion with the rest of the world. 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. 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?

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From being forced to abandon her plans to reclaim Mandalore to venturing deep into its mines and facing a lurking cyborg creature, her path was fraught with challenges. Bo-Katan’s transition from warrior to leader, as she united the clans and accepted the mantle of leadership, was one for the books. Fans of the Frog Lady from The Mandalorian, rejoice! The new mom and patient Grogu sitter is joining the next wave of Star Wars Funko Pop! bobbleheads based on characters and moments from the second season of the Disney+ series. His bear-enhanced stormtroopers and the haunting vision of Force-sensitive clones of himself only intensified the stakes. 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!title=>"Ahsoka", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/ahsoka"} {:title=>"Disney+", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/disney+"} Ahsoka Episode Guides Now Available! 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! With her captivating golden mask, the Armorer brings memories of Mando’s pivotal moments and internal conflicts. And let’s not sideline the dynamic duo, Peli Motto with Grogu, encapsulating the series’ heartwarming essence. 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. 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.

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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. As far as the other characters are concerned, we always know who the main heroes and villains are going to be, so they get chosen automatically. But we often discuss those breakout characters that may not have the biggest role, but will resonate with fans and collectors. And in the Pop! world, characters like that make for a perfect collectible. I always like to have at least one character per wave that makes people say, “Oh wow! I can’t believe they made that one! I gotta have it!” For Pop! collectors, glow-in-the-dark details or full figures are almost a tradition at this point. Everyone loves glow! It's such a beautiful effect on Pops! and collectors go crazy trying to collect them all, so we're always keeping our eyes out for opportunities for adding the effect. Star Wars is great for this because they often use the hologram effect for communications in the movies and shows. So that gives us a great reason to add glow to an entire figure. Couple that with a plethora of lightsabers and glowing droid parts, such as eyes, and we have plenty to choose from. Which is a good thing!This collection promises to be a treasured addition for enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, celebrating a season that reshaped the Star Wars narrative. Here’s the breakdown for The Mandalorian Season 3 Funko Pops release: 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. The season was also peppered with unexpected alliances, hidden agendas, and tense face-offs. Dr. Pershing’s encounter with Elia Kane and their subsequent plot aboard a decommissioned Imperial-class Star Destroyer showcased that the line between friend and foe isn’t always clear. title=>"Collecting", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/collecting"} {:title=>"Merchandise", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/merchandise"} Shop Star Wars Exclusives at New York Comic Con 2023 Brian Merten: Thanks for taking the time to interview us! Some characters are obvious first choices that rise to the top; with others, we like to keep the offering fresh and exciting. Maybe even throwing in a little unpredictability, surprise and delight as they say. That's where characters like the Frog Lady and the Gamorrean fighter come in. For this, we did have a little bit of conversation and easily landed on the Frog Lady. I would imagine that you're pleased that we didn't land on an ice spider.