LEGO Star Wars has returned to the concept of one of the first The Mandalorian sets, demonstrating how far the theme and character have come.
75446 Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) has been revealed, based on The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. The model may look familiar to LEGO Star Wars enthusiasts, though. The 2026 set revisits a concept and scale first seen in 2020, when buildable Grogu figures debuted.
75318 The Child was released back when we didn't even know Grogu's name, offering a downscaled version of the viral character. Grogu figures have returned in the years since, but on a smaller scale than this original set.
The LEGO Group is going back to this scale six years later with 75446 Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice), and there are several changes to note. Here's a look at the statistics of each model.
Approximately £99.99 / $114.99 / €114.99 adjusted for inflation
£119.99 / $129.99 / €129.99
Released in 2020
Releasing on April 26, 2026
While the core concept remains the same, much of the design has changed over the past six years. The new Grogu relies more on slopes to capture the robes on his body, and opts for eyes with white printed detailing rather than the more realistic option. This results in a creature figure that looks slightly less unsettling.
Notably, the collar of the robes in the new 75446 Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) has much more visible studs than the 2020 model, but the bodies are the other way around. They've swapped places in this respect. Another difference is that the 2026 figure can move the arms freely, while they are static in 75318 The Child.
Other differences include the additional accessories in 75446 Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice), which add 100 or so elements to the piece count and £20 / $15 / €15 to the price (adjusted for inflation). These reflect how Grogu's character has changed in the ongoing seasons of The Mandalorian, adding a wrist launcher and Beskar armour to his arsenal. They aren't comparable with 75318 The Child, which is based on a much earlier version of Grogu.
75318 The Child is now retired but you can pick up the new 75446 Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) from April 26, 2026, for £119.99 / $129.99 / €129.99. Pre-orders are open right now and will qualify for the free 30701 Field Flowers available until the end of the day.
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