Rotta the Hutt: The Must-Have Halloween Costume for This Year

“Do you know how hard it is to be your own man when your dad is Jabba the Hutt, and you have human arms growing out of your alien armpits?” – Rotta the Hutt

While I enjoyed Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the film didn’t exactly break the bank for Lucasfilm. Disney’s merchandising team has to get a jump on designing toys, clothing, and other merchandise long before a movie hits theaters, all while guessing how fans will respond to new characters. After missing out on a goldmine by not producing any Baby Yoda merch ahead of his reveal, it’s safe to say they won’t let that happen again with any future Star Wars sensations.

And that brings us to the bizarre Rotta the Hutt inflatable Halloween costume, which you can snag from Spirit for just $75. That’s less than the price of Grand Theft Auto 6!

I have so many questions about this Rotta getup. Why did the designers give the suit legs that mimic Rotta’s skin texture? I don’t recall him having tiny legs in the movie. Time for a rewatch. (Rewatches Mando and Grogu) Nope, no legs. I guess I could’ve just checked a trailer instead…

Another thing: those hands sticking out of the armpits. Wait, that’s not a question. Let me rephrase. Why? Who looked at that design and thought, “Yep, that’s perfect!” If anything, Rotta’s costume should have gloves that match his skin texture to blend in. Or maybe some flaps above the hand openings to conceal your hands when they’re not in use.

And one last thing: who wrote the description for this costume, suggesting that someone might call Rotta their “favorite character from The Mandalorian?” Sure, some die-hard Star Wars fans might appreciate his oddity, but how many kids are eager to dress up as Rotta the Hutt this Halloween? Plus, he’s from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Come on, Spirit Halloween, I expect… well, actually, this is about the quality I anticipated. Carry on.

My biggest regret is that this costume came out after Burger King stopped offering the Mando-themed Bounty Hunter meal. I wish I could have donned this outfit, strolled into my local Burger King, and ordered that meal. Alas, dreams of the past remain just that—memories of better times.

Anyway, I’ve run out of questions about this costume and don’t have a third image to share, so I guess I’ll wrap it up here… Seems like a good spot. Have a great weekend!