The 10 Best Pieces Of Star Wars Concept Art For The Mandalorian

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The 10 Best Pieces Of Star Wars Concept Art For The Mandalorian

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Summary 10 pieces of concept art from The Mandalorian are the show's very best.

Adorable concept art shows the depth of Din Djarin and Grogu's familial bond.

Concept art from The Mandalorian shows how meaningful it was for Mandalorians to reclaim Mandalore.

The Mandalorian has introduced innumerable incredible scenes, storylines, and visuals over the years, but these 10 pieces of concept art from throughout the show's 3 seasons are the very best. The Mandalorian has come to be seen as one of Star Wars' best TV shows for good reason. Not only are The Mandalorian cast and characters incredible, but also the show's plots and ideas are truly innovative in Star Wars.

Indeed, The Mandalorian stands out among Star Wars movies and TV shows, in part because Grogu, and his relationship with Din Djarin, stole audiences' hearts almost immediately. While much of that relationship is highlighted in the best concept art from the show, not all pieces focus on the new father-and-son duo. In fact, these 10 best pieces of concept art span the Mandalorian timeline.

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10 Din Djarin's Iconic Suit Looks Stunning In This Concept Art

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 3, "The Sin"

Din Djarin's Mandalorian armor has become truly iconic in Star Wars, rivaling even that of his predecessors, Boba Fett and Jango Fett. Mando's armor has an excellent design in The Mandalorian, and this concept art from The Mandalorian season 1, episode 3, "The Sin," shows just how cool the suit really is. In the image, Din Djarin uses the flamethrower his suit has equipped to take on three stormtroopers at once, which he seems to do with ease.

In The Mandalorian, Din Djarin does use his suit and its abilities, including the flamethrower, to his advantage, so this concept art comes pretty close to the mark in terms of what is actually depicted in the show. However, there is something particularly enthralling about the way the flamethrower in the concept art seems to whip around and about Din Djarin's casual stance, neither of which would be entirely practical for the live-action show. Even so, The Mandalorian impressively captures much of the same effect even on screen.

9 Grogu Gets Comfortable With Din Djarin

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 2, "The Child"

While The Mandalorian is no doubt some of Star Wars' best storytelling, it's also the case that the very charming relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu drew many audiences in. Originally just referred to as "The Child" (though audiences and the media quickly took to calling him "Baby Yoda"), Grogu is undoubtedly the cutest addition to Star Wars. However, Grogu being adorable in design only just scratches the surface of what makes Din Djarin and Grogu's dynamic so compelling in The Mandalorian.

As this concept art depicts, Grogu and Din Djarin have a relationship that almost immediately takes on a parent-child dynamic. While this would be sweet enough, what makes it stand out is its deviation from so many of Star Wars' other stories. Throughout the franchise, parents are a very fraught concept. Neither Luke nor Leia are raised with their biological parents, Leia sees her adoptive parents blow up on Alderaan, Anakin is separated from his mother at a young age only to come back and see her die, and the Jedi separate younglings from their parents as infants.

Throughout the franchise, parents are a very fraught concept.

Din Djarin and Grogu are a refreshing break from that pattern, and audiences clearly took a liking to it. In fact, Star Wars seems to have recognized exactly that, with Din Djarin formally adopting Grogu in The Mandalorian season 3 ending to solidify that bond. This concept art therefore perfectly captures the early stages of that parent-child relationship.

8 Din Djarin Shows His Face

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 8, "Redemption"

Din Djarin's face was first shown in The Mandalorian in the season 1 finale, "Redemption." After nearly dying at the hands of Moff Gideon, Din Djarin removes his helmet, revealing a gravely injured visage underneath. This was a remarkable moment because the show had established that Din Djarin was a member of a sect of Mandalorians who were meant to never remove their helmets. This was also, of course, the first time Pedro Pascal got to appear as Din Djarin in a way that made him recognizable.

The concept art for this scene is shockingly nearly identical to the final scene in The Mandalorian, which is a real testament to the show's ability to bring concepts to life. In the image, Din Djarin sits slumped up against a wall, a droid approaching him. In the show, the same droid assists him, thankfully aiding him after he suffered a nearly fatal attack.

7 Grogu Uses Star Wars' First Live-Action Force Heal

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 7, "The Reckoning"

Force heal remains a relatively new Force ability in Star Wars, and, surprisingly, The Mandalorian gets to claim its first live-action use. The Force healing most widely known is likely Rey's ability to heal Kylo Ren's wound in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and his ability, in turn, to bring her back to life at the movie's end. These moments were met with some controversy because the ability seemed so powerful—too powerful, some thought.

However, neither moment was the first use of Force heal in animation or in live-action. The first use of Force heal in animation had happened years before in Star Wars: The Clone Wars when Anakin had helped the Daughter of the Mortis Gods to transfer her remaining life into Ahsoka Tano and resurrect her. The Mandalorian, just days before the release of The Rise of Skywalker, released "Chapter 7: The Reckoning," in which Grogu heals Greef Karga using the Force.

6 The Tusken Raiders Finally Get Humanized

The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 1, "The Marshal"

Among the incredible things The Mandalorian has added to the Star Wars franchise, redemption for the Tusken Raiders is perhaps one of the greatest. The Tusken Raiders were introduced in A New Hope as faceless, intimidating creatures who posed a threat to Luke Skywalker. That representation only became worse in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones when Anakin discovers that a Tusken Raider camp has taken, tortured, and ultimately killed his mother and he cuts down every single one of them ("not just the men, but the women and the children too"). He doubles down on that choice by calling them "animals."

Among the incredible things The Mandalorian has added to the Star Wars franchise, redemption for the Tusken Raiders is perhaps one of the greatest.

Star Wars did little to depict this perception as wrong, even if Anakin's actions were. In fact, even Padmé, a very moral, compassionate character, doesn't disagree with Anakin. This made it all the better when The Mandalorian not only didn't perpetuate this portrayal of Tusken Raiders as flat, subhuman aggressors but also actively worked against it by having Din Djarin work alongside the Tusken Raiders as allies. This concept art shows exactly that in what is a very powerful image undercutting the Tusken Raiders' representation so far.

5 Ahsoka Tano Makes Her Live-Action Debut

The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, "The Jedi"

Ahsoka Tano's story in Star Wars has only gotten better over time, and her thrilling addition to The Mandalorian is certainly no exception. Ahsoka was introduced in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie, and her story was fleshed out further in The Clone Wars. Although it took audiences a bit of time to warm up to her, she quickly became a fan favorite, which is reflected in her multiple returns throughout other Star Wars projects.

While Ashley Eckstein, the Clone Wars actress for Ahsoka, reprised her role for Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka's cameos in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett and her debut in her own show, Ahsoka, meant a live-action transition. Rosario Dawson made her first appearance as the live-action Ahsoka Tano in season 2 of The Mandalorian, to great acclaim. In fact, many had long been hoping that she would be the casting choice for the role, and for good reason. Dawson seamlessly transitioned Ahsoka to live-action, somehow perfectly capturing her personality, facial expressions, and attitude.

This concept art is a lovely depiction of her appearances on the show, showing Din Djarin and Ahsoka leaping into action together. Although arguably the best part of their relationship involved Ahsoka helping Din Djarin learn more about Grogu and his past and ultimately connecting Din Djarin and Grogu with Luke Skywalker, this is nevertheless an incredible piece of art. Moreover, it reflects what has come of Ahsoka's journey, which has seen her develop into a true Jedi, particularly in the Ahsoka show.

4 Grogu Settles Into IG-12

The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 7, "The Signs"

In The Mandalorian season 3, Grogu had an incredible update with the droid IG-12, which he was able to use as a mecha. IG-12 was built from the previously destroyed IG-11, which had served as Grogu's nanny droid; however, this model had serious updates. Not only could this droid provide Grogu with various physical tasks, but it also enabled him to verbally respond through the droid with yes or no answers.

Given that Grogu doesn't speak, this was an exciting and humorous update. Grogu fairly quickly turned the new ability into an opportunity to be rambunctious and defy Din Djarin, who didn't initially like the idea of Grogu using the droid. The concept art for the design shows Grogu nestled within IG-12, very similar to how he ultimately appears in the show. There is also something particularly adorable about Grogu's appearance in the art, in addition to it marking such a significant moment, making it all the better.

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3 The Mandalorians Take Back Mandalore

The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 8, "The Return"

Bo-Katan Kryze Created By Dave Filoni First Appearance Star Wars: The Clone Wars Alliance Mandalorians Cast Katee Sackhoff

Tensions regarding the ruler of Mandalore date back to The Clone Wars, which saw the planet change hands multiple times, perhaps the most shocking being Darth Maul's takeover. While Maul was eventually removed from power, however, The Mandalorian revealed that this hadn't made things any easier for Mandalorians. Instead, Mandalore had come to be dictated by the Empire, as many planets and systems had during the Dark Times.

However, this concept art perfectly encapsulates the incredible turn this long history took in The Mandalorian season 3. In the finale, Bo-Katan Kryze leads the Mandalorians back to their home planet, where she rightfully takes the throne. The concept art for this return depicts what a momentous occasion this truly was, with Bo-Katan wielding the iconic Darksaber surrounded by Mandalorians. While it remains to be seen what exactly this massive change will mean, it was nevertheless a thrilling update, captured beautifully by the concept art.

2 Mandalore's Beauty Is Revealed Beneath The Surface

The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 8, "The Return"

It was no doubt crushing for Mandalorians to be separated from their home planet. Not only did this mean many Mandalorians were displaced, but it also caused Mandalorian culture, people, and history to be severely disconnected. Their homecoming was a truly beautiful moment in Star Wars, and the concept art captured it perfectly.

In fact, in addition to representing what this moment meant to the Mandalorians, this concept art is visually stunning. Truly, it shows the beauty of the planet, which in part solidifies the notion that the Mandalorians do have something to come back to and should retain hope for the future. As the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and a possible Mandalorian season 4 are in the near future, those themes may even be explored more thoroughly. The actual scenes in The Mandalorian also impressively look nearly identical to the concept art, showing off Mandalore's great beauty.

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1 Din Djarin And Grogu Find A Home

The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 8, "The Return"

The single best piece of Mandalorian concept art is that of Din Djarin and Grogu's new 'home base.' The small cabin on Nevarro that Greef Karga gifted them is meant to serve as a resting place between jobs for the New Republic, signaling Din Djarin's upcoming role alongside his newly adopted son and Mandalorian apprentice. After a long fought for familial relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu was solidified, this small slice of domestic life was extremely gratifying to see.

In fact, given how rare a family structure such as this one is in Star Wars, this brief moment was in some ways a game-changer for the franchise. For that reason, this concept art from The Mandalorian has to be the winner in terms of its impact and significance overall. Even so, all 10 pieces of The Mandalorian concept art are perfect and beautifully capture many beautiful and critical scenes throughout the show.

The Mandalorian The Mandalorian is set after the Empire's fall and before the First Order's emergence in the ever-growing Star Wars universe. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter named Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic. Acting as the first live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian has become incredibly popular on Disney+, partly due to Mando’s relationship with Grogu, which the internet dubbed “Baby Yoda” upon his introduction in season 1. Cast Werner Herzog , Emily Swallow , Pedro Pascal , Nick Nolte , Omid Abtahi , Gina Carano , Carl Weathers , Giancarlo Esposito Release Date November 12, 2019 Seasons 3 Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Franchise(s) Star Wars

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