M1-RE (“Miree”), the beloved member of the Galactic Society of Creature Fanatics that took the world by storm along with her lovely micro-series Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures, is again in an all-new animated child’s micro-short sequence Star Wars Galactic Buddies—and there are toys to associate with it!
Yesterday, Lucasfilm revealed the primary two episodes of the micro-short sequence entitled “Wookiee” and “Ewok” over on their Star Wars Youngsters web site. The episodes function bright-colored animation and intelligent dialogue that’s all about learn how to look after and have interaction with all the most treasured younglings across the galaxy. From Gungans to Ewoks to Porgs, there’s all kinds of creatures to find out about alongside Miree.
Whereas SF-R3 (“Aree”) doesn’t make an look within the first two episodes, hopefully, he’ll make an look in a later episode! For people who might not have watched Galaxy of Creatures, Aree is devoted to cataloging wild creatures across the galaxy, whereas Miree is a bit more inquisitive about finding out creatures and alien species which can be residing outdoors of their dwelling planet’s habitats and figuring out widespread species behaviors between them. The esteemed Galactic Society of Creature Fanatics was based within the midst of the age of exploration throughout the Excessive Republic period, by scientists that traveled out the frontier world to analysis for the Republic. Miree is rather less scientific, focusing extra on instructing younglings deep respiration methods, music, and reasserting how essential it’s to have a bedtime routine. You understand, the stuff that’s related to the real-life younglings watching the sequence!
Jason Stein, Artistic Government for Lucasfilm’s Animation Growth & Manufacturing spoke concerning the sequence, “Galactic Buddies goals to encourage curiosity in followers of all ages. Miree’s positivity and information of youngling habits invitations followers to have fun what makes every youngling distinctive.”
Followers of Star Wars—and Galactic Buddies—can choose up the lovely new plush options at Goal, with hopes {that a} new slate of toys will grow to be out there later this yr. The present assortment options gentle plush Wookiee, Ewok, Jawa, and Rodian younglings, that embrace a carrying satchel, character profile, and all the main points it is advisable grow to be their caretaker. Whether or not you’re younger or outdated, that is certain to be the proper addition to your ever-growing plush assortment.
“The Star Wars Galactic Buddies sequence and plush assortment has been a real collaboration from begin to end between Lucasfilm and Mattel,” mentioned Paul Southern, Senior Vice President, Franchise & Licensing, Lucasfilm, Disney Shopper Merchandise, Video games and Publishing. “As followers meet the array of younger creatures and aliens inside the Star Wars galaxy by means of this new sequence, they’ll be capable of tackle the function of caretaker with their very own youngling from the brand new plush line as they study, develop, and journey collectively.”
Star Wars Galactic Buddies could have a 12-episode run, with two episodes releasing every Tuesday by means of April 26. Extra episodes will arrive this fall. Try the trailer under and the plethora of too-adorable Mattel plush figures!
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