Man brings The Mandalorian and Grogu into reality with an incredible speeder bike build that appears to hover off the ground
Published on Jun 07, 2026 at 11:55 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jun 07, 2026 at 11:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This man brought a Galaxy far, far away to Earth when he created a speeder bike build that the Mandalorian and Grogu would feel right at home with.
Mando2Hire is planet Earth’s leading Mandalorian and Grogu tribute act, with a speeder bike to match.
He’s attracted a reported 100 million views through social media, and it’s not hard to see why.
Not only did his outfit look like the genuine article, his speeder bike also looked as if it’d flown straight out of Tatooine.
It’s not every day that you see the Mandalorian, Grogu and a speeder bike come down the street
Star Wars first hit our screens nearly 50 years ago, and it’s been a franchise juggernaut ever since.
Along the way, there’s been sequels, prequels, comics, and a whole host of shows.
The most successful show is The Mandalorian, which gave us the Mandalorian and his pint-sized sidekick Grogu (Aka Baby Yoda).
And that’s where Mando2Hire comes into the picture.
Described as the ‘Planet’s leading Mando & Grogu tribute act’, he has racked up millions of views online and made tons of public appearances.
His outfit is impressive enough, and the animatronic Grogu is as adorable as you’d hope.
But what really sets this act apart is his speeder bike.
“The chassis is an electric bike from CRUZ 73,” he told Supercar Blondie.
“I’ve concealed the wheels with mirrors so I can float on my journeys.”
Grogu sat in the rear, safely seated for the journey.
“Although it all looks complicated, this is all crap that I just found that looked cool,” Mando explained.
Up front was a pair of ‘fully operational’ blaster cannons.
Fortunately for us Earth dwellers, they were a pair of flashing lights.
“I’m the only Mandalorian with a speeder bike in the UK,” he said.
We’ve all wanted to ride a speeder at one point, right?
The speeder bike has made plenty of appearances throughout the Star Wars franchise.
Any kid who grew up watching the films will have felt the desire to take one for a ride.
So it’s a real joy to see people bringing them into our world.
Volonaut’s real-life Star Wars speeder is one notable example, with a price that probably matches the monthly expenditure of a Death Star.
Capable of reaching speeds of 63mph, it’s enough to make anyone feel like they’re on the forest moon of Endor.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
