You don't have to be watching Disney+'s brand new series Star Wars: The Mandalorian to have come across Baby Yoda. And that's because all sorts of memes have been cropping up in honour of the little guy, whose name is still unknown. Needless to say, (I mean, have you seen him?) he's been warming hearts across the globe.

Take a look at the official trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian:

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Baby Yoda's role in Star Wars: The Mandalorian - which premiered on Disney's new streaming service earlier this month on November 12 - has been a real highlight for many. So it's hardly a surprise that the adorable character has taken the internet by storm.

Now, without further ado, here are some of the best memes featuring Baby Yoda:

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While the character isn't actually the late Yoda from the main Star Wars series - Baby Yoda is, of course, from the same species as his predecessor.

Interested in learning what Star Wars: The Mandalorian is all about? Well, take a read of the show's official synopsis:

"After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic."

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It's set in the Star Wars universe, five years after the events of Return of the Jedi and centres around the Mandalorian bounty hunter Dyn Jarren.

The first two episodes of the new show are currently available to watch in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands.

The show will be available to watch in the United Kingdom when Disney+ launches over there on 31 March 2020.

I think that, if there was one thing we could all agree on amidst the tumult and chaos of 2019, it's that Baby Yoda is devastatingly adorable.

Yes, the Star Wars series The Mandalorian has uncovered an unlikely hero of all of our hearts, and it comes in the form of the outrageously cute creature dubbed Baby Yoda, due to his resemblance to Yoda - erstwhile Jedi master in the Star Wars films.

The Baby Yoda phenomenon has captured the hearts and minds of the internet, and endless memes have been created in its honour.

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So yes, I think it's fair to say that we're all in thrall to Baby Yoda.

That is probably why Build-A-Bear has jumped excitedly into the fray, announcing that soon, shoppers will be able to splash their cash and build their very own Baby Yoda.

Build-A-Bear's CEO, Sharon Price John, said that the toy would be unveiled at the ICR 2020 Conference in Orlando;

“I’m excited to share that we will be one of the first companies to be able to provide the new digital and internet phenomenon, who actually is trending higher than all the presidential candidates combined,” she said, “If any of you has seen 'The Mandalorian,' we now will have The Child, also known as Baby Yoda.”

Check out this ridiculously cute behind-the-scenes video of Baby Yoda in action:

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There does not appear to be an exact release date for the Baby Yoda toy yet, but Sharon Price John revealed that it would be in "the next couple of months," so not long to wait now!

Meanwhile, it has been claimed by actor Adam Pally that the actual Baby Yoda puppet used while filming cost "$5 million". He recalls a story of when he was required to punch the cute puppet during a scene, and apparently was a little too zealous in his enthusiasm. He recalls director John Favreau telling him;

"'I just want to let you know that this is the hero Yoda [the main prop used for close-ups], and it costs, like, $5 million. So, while I want you to hit it, I just want you to know that.'"

Pally says he was so nervous after that bombshell that he missed the target for the next three takes. The power of Baby Yoda truly knows no bounds.

In an unsurprising turn of events, people are now petitioning for a Baby Yoda emoji.

Now, on the off chance that you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Baby Yoda is the undisputed star of the new Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. Known as "The Child" in the show, he is actually 50 years old (but still a child by his unidentified species' standards).

This is the official Mandalorian trailer: 

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From the moment the first Mandalorian episode aired on Disney+, Baby Yoda became a hit with audiences for his big, black eyes, adorable cooing, and his ability to bring out the bounty hunter's soft side.

Established by Travis Bumble, the petition has been an instant hit just like Baby Yoda, and he is hoping that Apple will listen to the people.

"I think Baby Yoda should be an emoji," Bramble explained.

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"He stole our hearts and now I want him to steal our keyboard space," Bramble continued. "Your friend shares a pic of her newborn baby? Respond with a cute little Baby Yoda emoji to show that you think her little rascal is cute beyond words. You're sick and your mom texts you 'Do you want some soup?' Respond back with a cute little Baby Yoda to show her that your thirst for soup is insatiable."

"Join me [in] this movement and let your voices be heard. WE WANT BABY YODA EMOJI!!!"

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Bramble set a petition goal of 15,000 signatures, and at the time of writing, there have been over 13,000, but we are so confident he will reach his goal that it's safe to say the petition will not only hit its target but exceed it too.

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And on that note, if you'd like to add your name to the list of Baby Yoda emoji supporters, you can do so here.

Like a mini green bundle of floof, Baby Yoda has easily been the most adorable thing about Disney+.

The Star Wars universe has always been sporadically populated by cuddly Porgs and snuggly Ewoks, but it was only after fans caught sight of the 50-year-old bundle of joy that they accepted that cuteness could be about so much more than selling dubious merchandise. 

Now that Baby Yoda’s tennis ball eyes and flappy ears have become as iconic a part of Star Wars lore as lightsabers, it would be easy for us to assume that he was always destined to be adored. However, as with many famous creations, things may have been completely different. As it turns out, early Baby Yoda designs were about as lovable as an undead Jar Jar Binks.

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In a recent post on Twitter, popular entertainment account and website Discussing Film shared some startling images of the original designs for The Child.

The ideas ranged from something similar to the species’ appearance in The Empire Strikes Back, through to what looked like an animated potato that ate the original Yoda and is now wearing his skin.

None of them certainly look like something that Disney could sell on a mug. 

Check Out Jon Favreau Sharing A Behind-The-Scenes Video Of Baby Yoda:

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Understandably, the reaction among the dedicated Baby Yoda fanbase was one of near-total horror.

Several took to Twitter to express their relief that the ideas hadn’t surfaced before now, with one writing: “We dodged a bullet on this one,” while another added: “The first one looks like a sleep paralysis demon.”

One incredulous critic went further still, declaring:

“They drew these, realized they were terrifying, took a day off, and watched Gremlins.  Voila, the child was born! (P.s. I love baby yoda and I'm kidding, but I mean, he does look a lil like Gizmo.”

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The wealth of cute, easily marketable creatures is an understandable a source of irritation to some in the Star Wars fandom. After all, the saga is about much more than selling toys to easily infatuated children. However, after having seen some of these genuinely horrific ideas, perhaps in this instance we can be grateful that someone decided to up the cuteness factor.

There's no doubt that Baby Yoda from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, is one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars franchise.

Ever since the series dropped, viewers all over the world fell in love with the cute little space tot, and we were all soon buried under an avalanche of Baby Yoda themed merchandise, such as life-sized realistic figures, T-shirts, and even a cameo appearance in the latest Sims game.

Have a look at this cool behind-the-scenes video of Baby Yoda shared by showrunner Jon Favreau: 

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But now it seems as though Baby Yoda has come from a galaxy far, far away, and arrived on planet Earth to cheer up hardworking first responders of the Californian wildfires. As you can see from some of the images below, he's been popping up everywhere to lend a hand/claw.

According to a recent report by KSAT, the Baby Yoda plushy was sent on his odyssey by a five-year-old boy named Carver, who was packing supplies to send to beleaguered firefighters with his grandmother, Sasha Tinning.

Carver spotted the adorable alien toy, and threw him into the box as well, along with a handwritten note which read: "Thank you, firefighters. Here is a friend for you, in case you get lonely <3 Love, Carver [sic]" [[facebookwidget||https://www.facebook.com/105042248019357/photos/a.105043954685853/105043868019195]] Decked in a stars and stripes neckerchief, the Baby Yoda toy has now traveled the length and breadth of the state, inspiring all who encounter him. Sasha has even launched an official Facebook blog entitled Baby Yoda Fights Fires, to better document his travels.

In an interview with KSAT about his thoughtful gesture, Carver stated:

"I have always wanted to help and uplift anyone that’s around me. And this really was a bright spot in a dark time I wanted to share with everyone."

Take a look at some of the people Baby Yoda has met and the places he's been on his many travels:

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Wow! That little guy sure does get around a lot. I wonder where he'll end up next? One thing's for sure: young Carver has all the makings of a real Jedi Knight about him. May the force be with him!