Toys and
Star Wars are almost inextricably linked. From the days of the Early Bird preview set to modern collectibles lining the shelves and desks of ardent fans, the galaxy far, far away’s relationship with merchandise is as old as
Star Wars itself. But what’s going to happen when paraphernalia clashes with the franchise letting go of a toxic figure?
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The Mandalorian Disney+’s debut live-action Star Wars series before its first season aired in 2019, Carasynthia “Cara” Dune (played by Gina Carano) was a major part of the show’s merchandising push. At a time when manufacturers could not capitalize on what would turn out to be the show’s breakout star the Force-sensitive Grogu, first known (and still known, really) as Baby Yoda she, alongside Pedro Pascal’s titular Bounty Hunter, Nick Nolte/Misty Rosas’ Kuiil, and Taika Waititi’s IG-11 were at the forefront of