Baby Yoda Bag

[Conqueror_Worm]

I've started working on a replica of the baby Yoda/Grogu/biker scout bag from The Mandalorian, season 1 ep 8.
From another RPF thread, I learned that the bag and strap were made from a large British P37 bag, and a XL 4171 Rothco belt. The color of my bag is lighter than I was expecting, and it is definitely lighter than the belt. I may dye it.

Its hard to see the fasteners that were used, but they appear to have flat, smooth heads, with a chamfer around the edge. I decided to use chicago screws. The ones I bought have a 9.5mm dia head, and can grip 5mm of material.

The belt buckle isn't used, so I started by removing the stitching and rivets that hold it on.

I put the chicago screws through the holes left by the rivets to complete this end of the strap.

The other end of the strap requires additional holes. I folded the end of the belt to match the screenshot, then stuck a marker through the appropriate grommet to mark the location of the new holes. I used a leather punch to cut the holes (not the best tool for the job, but it worked).

Chicago screws are put through the grommets and the new holes, completing the strap.

 

[Conqueror_Worm]

To connect the strap to the bag, I used a pair of 50mm (2") nickel plated oval metal loops.

There are two short straps on the back of the bag that are used to attach the main strap. They must be folded over and secured with chicago screws.

Aligning the inside edge of the metal fitting, with the top of the stitching, creates a loop similar in size to the one seen on screen.

The holes for the chicago screws were made with a hot wire.

The fully assembled strap:

The bag definitely needs to be dyed a darker color.

 

[Conqueror_Worm]

I found a continuity error that is effecting this project. There is a pair of straps on the front of the bag that only appear in some scenes.
Bag with straps:

Bag without straps:

It looks like the straps only appear on bags held or worn by IG-11 (IG also holds strapless bags). This makes me think that bags with straps are CGI, and that the CGI artists modeled the bag so that the straps, that are normally attached to the flap that covers the top of the bag, are instead attached to the front of the bag.
The buckles also look different when the bag has straps. The buckle on the real bag has a cut-out that gives it a C shape:

The buckle with strap is a closed loop:

That said, I'm going to leave my bag the way it is. My bag will be displayed with the flap closed (unless I get a Grogu), so the straps will appear correct for either version.

 

[Halliwax]

For some reason I’m obsessed with this bag.. I have yet to do this project but want to really bad

You did an amazing tutorial!! Thank you for sharing all your gathered knowledge with pictures!

I wonder if the straps are only on the CGI bag?

 

[woodywaverider]

Thanks for posting your tutorial, great read. Just wondering it this a different bag? I’m assuming so as it has a front round greeble, that looks like a hard drive hub and some sort of plate, not sure if this version has the rank bar greeble on the flap with the switch lens,

 

[Halliwax]

View attachment 1512938 Thanks for posting your tutorial, great read. Just wondering it this a different bag? I’m assuming so as it has a front round greeble, that looks like a hard drive hub and some sort of plate, not sure if this version has the rank bar greeble on the flap with the switch lens,

For some strange reason I like bags.. I don’t know what it is.. I’m a fan of messenger bags and back packs.. maybe because I’ve always had one with me since I started school?

I really liked when mando started carrying him around in the military bag

When I saw him riding shot gun on the speeder I thought it was the same bag but to me it seems shorter… or at least the one on ig88s chest is much taller

I too wondered if it were the same bag just modified

 

[haasofprops]

For some strange reason I like bags.. I don’t know what it is.. I’m a fan of messenger bags and back packs.. maybe because I’ve always had one with me since I started school?

I really liked when mando started carrying him around in the military bag

When I saw him riding shot gun on the speeder I thought it was the same bag but to me it seems shorter… or at least the one on ig88s chest is much taller

I too wondered if it were the same bag just modified

This was my thought as well.
It seems several of the props got upgrades by season 2.

 

[woodywaverider]

I was gifted a small blue/grey p37 bag, I’ll pick up the large khaki version at some point, but thought I’d have a play with this one in the meantime and threw on a patch and small rank badge, (the larger switch lens looked too big) - I’ll just be using this as an every day bag as opposed display.

I also think the round plate greeble I posted above is a floor drain grate.

 

[Halliwax]

Wicked nice bag

 

[Conqueror_Worm]

It looks like the rank badge is centered on the strap, and extends to the corner chamfer:

This means the rank bar is around 90mm in length. If they followed standard imperial procedure, the red rectangles should be EAO 01-901.2 pushbutton lens caps. I'm also going to assume they attached the rank bar with the same Chicago screws used on the strap.
After a couple prototypes, I settled on these dimensions:

The backing plate is 3D printed, and has the necessary slots and holes for mounting. Pushbutton lenses are glued in place and the mounting legs are cut flush with the back of the plate:

The print is painted to look like aluminum, the Chicago screws are painted black, and the middle lens cap is painted gloss white.

Mounting holes added to the bag:

Rank badge installed:

I'm fairly happy with this, but there are a couple more things to sort out. I don't think they did the typical imperial rank bar. It looks like there is a black bezel around the button lens-

Something like this:

I may try 3D printing a few, just to see how it looks, I haven't decided yet.

 

[Conqueror_Worm]

Here are some close-ups of the season two greeble. If they used the large P37 bag, it would be around 100mm [4"] diameter. Looks like the center of the back piece was originally blue.

 

[division 6]

Looks like part of a ceiling fan and a hard drive motor.

 

[darthwhitey]

I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of baby Yoda (Grogu) bags…

Can we confirm there are THREE carry bags?

1. The bag first mentioned in this thread. Used by IG-11 and the Biker Scouts. This looks to be a WW2 P37 “Large” mag modified with a new strap.

2. The bag mentioned in post #5…with the added greeblie. This bag doesn’t look as deep as bag #1?

3. This bag looks a little less rigid and seems softer. It hangs a little sloppier. I’ve found no info on this bag, only pics. Anybody have any info on this bag?

 

[division 6]

The saddle bag in post 5 is also a P37.

The bag in your pix is different.
Probably custom made for the show.
Looks like it's made from a blanket.

 

[Vagabond Elf]

I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of baby Yoda (Grogu) bags…

Can we confirm there are THREE carry bags?

1. The bag first mentioned in this thread. Used by IG-11 and the Biker Scouts. This looks to be a WW2 P37 “Large” mag modified with a new strap.

2. The bag mentioned in post #5…with the added greeblie. This bag doesn’t look as deep as bag #1?

3. This bag looks a little less rigid and seems softer. It hangs a little sloppier. I’ve found no info on this bag, only pics. Anybody have any info on this bag?

Having just rewatched that episode, your bag no. 3 is Grogu's hammock. You can see him sleeping in it a couple times during the episode.

 

[darthwhitey]

Having just rewatched that episode, your bag no. 3 is Grogu's hammock. You can see him sleeping in it a couple times during the episode.

Grogu's hammock is definitely used...but this bag is used by Mando throughout season 2. Not sure about Season 1.

I just rewatched Season 2 yesterday as well and Mando uses Bag #3 several times in the series.

I actually found a guy on Etsy selling this particular bag. It looks pretty good and has several positive reviews by cosplayers. We'll see how it holds up to our RPF standards...LOL

I purchase one yesterday, I'll report back with my review!

The Mandalorian Child Bag - Etsy

This Mens Costumes item by Backstagecosplayshop has 1043 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Listed on Mar 2, 2023

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[JoeG]

This thread has inspired me. I've gone ahead and bought the bag and belt for this. Working on attaching the belt now. Just ordered the supplies for that. Not sure if I'll bother with the detail on the flap. I plan to display the bag open with the plush Grogu I have sticking out of it, so it won't be seen most of the time.

Thanks for posting your build, Conqueror_Worm