Bath and Body Works teams up with Star Wars — Here’s what to shop on May the 4th

Nypost · May 04, 2026 · 459 words · By Angela Tricarico

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Star Wars Day, and for the first time, Bath & Body Works is teaming up with Star Wars to celebrate all things galaxy far, far away.

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What happened

Star Wars Day, and for the first time, Bath & Body Works is teaming up with Star Wars to celebrate all things galaxy far, far away.

Why it matters

Themed to “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a new 26-product collection with two new fragrances will drop next week, on May 11, but today, Bath & Body Works rewards members are getting a sneak peek that includes five new products and accessories, including a…

Common ground

It’s free to join Bath & Body Works rewards and you can do so in seconds; after, you’ll be able to add these five products to your cart today, and be sure to check back on May 11 for the rest of the collection.

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Claim 1: “today, Bath & Body Works rewards members are getting a sneak peek that includes five new products and accessories”

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Web results confirm that Bath & Body Works Rewards members have early access to the collection and specific exclusive products.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an incomplete list of characters from the Star Wars Expanded Universe, now rebranded Star Wars Legends. The accompanying works were declared non-canon to the Star Wars franchise by Lucasfilm i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_Legends_char…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise features multiple planets and moons. While only the feature films and some other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisitio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_planets_and_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mandalorian, an American space Western television series set in the Star Wars universe created by Jon Favreau and released on Disney+, features an extensive cast of characters. Since the show's de…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Mandalorian_charac…

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Claim 2: “including a three-wick candle in an exclusive fragrance that won’t be featured anywhere else in the collection.”

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Multiple sources confirm the existence of a rewards-exclusive three-wick candle ('Ice Planet') that is not part of the general collection.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Star Wars franchise involves multiple live-action and animated films, occurring within its all-encompassing fictional universe. The series was initially created as a trilogy set in medias res (par…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_films

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Star Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film (1977) and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It has expan…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American CGI animated television series created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation. Set between Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars

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Claim 3: “Snack Time Collectible Tin... This retro-inspired metal tin is the perfect way to carry around your own snacks.”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding a Snack Time Collectible Tin.

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Claim 4: “Bath & Body Works is teaming up with Star Wars to celebrate all things galaxy far, far away.”

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Multiple web sources confirm a partnership between Bath & Body Works and Star Wars/Disney for a limited-edition collection.

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Claim 5: “This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.”

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Claim 6: “Ice Planet 3-Wick Candle... has fragrance notes of frozen cypress, glistening water and radiant amber.”

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Three independent web sources (Disney Parks Blog, Parade, and another web result) explicitly list the fragrance notes for the Ice Planet candle as frozen cypress, glistening water, and radiant amber.

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web search NEUTRAL — The rewards-exclusive scent, Ice Planet, comes in a three-wick candle and has notes of frozen cypress, glistening water, and radiant amber.
https://disneyparksblog.com/products/suit-up-with-the-mandal…

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web search NEUTRAL — And then there’s Ice Planet, a loyalty-exclusive three-wick candle scented like frozen cypress, glistening water, and radiant amber.
https://parade.com/news/bath-body-works-launches-brand-new-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Not only can Bath & Body Works Rewards members shop the collection first, they also have access to an exclusive scented candle and online-only accessories: Ice Planet three-wick candle (frozen cypress…
https://wdwnt.com/2026/05/bath-body-works-debuts-the-mandalo…

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Claim 7: “It’s free to join Bath & Body Works rewards”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'joining' and general company info, but does not explicitly state whether the rewards program is free to join.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bath & Body Works, Inc. (formerly known as L Brands, Inc., Limited Brands, Inc. and The Limited, Inc.) is an American specialty retail company based in Columbus, Ohio. It owns Bath & Body Works, post…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_&_Body_Works,_Inc.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Richard Marc Edward Evonitz (July 29, 1963 – June 27, 2002) was an American serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist responsible for the deaths of at least three teenage girls in Spotsylvania County, Virg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Evonitz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight IIA Restart) Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. The destroyer can operate with a Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Exped…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Rafael_Peralta

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Claim 8: “Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.”

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Claim 9: “Grogu PocketBac Holder... has bendable adjustable arms and also features a beskar rondel with his Clan Mudhorn signet.”

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Evidence confirms Grogu has a beskar rondel with a mudhorn signet in the show, but there is no evidence provided confirming the specific features of a 'PocketBac holder' product.

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web search NEUTRAL — Din Grogu, colloquially referred to as Baby Yoda or simply Grogu, is a character from the Star Wars Disney+ original television series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grogu

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web search NEUTRAL — Grogu wearing rondel beskar armor in The Mandalorian season 3 episode 4. In The Mandalorian season 3, episode 4, the Armorer gives Grogu a rondel – a sturdy, circular piece of beskar that she has ador…
https://screenrant.com/grogu-mandalorian-armor-rondel-armore…

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web search NEUTRAL — Grogu will be proudly wearing his beskar rondel, a round armor piece complete with his Clan of Two’s mudhorn insignia, as he gets ready to go into action.Rondel Coasters. Step 1 : Use a Cricut cutting…
https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-…

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Claim 10: “‘This is the Way’ Dopp Kit... The canvas bag is printed with the Mandalorian warrior mantra and features an appliqué of Din Djarin with Grogu on his back.”

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While evidence confirms the characters and the phrase 'This is the Way', no specific evidence in the provided search results describes the physical details of a 'Dopp Kit' product.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pedro Pascal stars as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian—who was also portrayed on set by Brendan Wayne and Lateef...Grogu: The Mandalorian's ward, who is an infant of the same species as Yoda.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_and_Grogu

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web search NEUTRAL — "This is the way" is more than just the Mandalorian's catchphrase. It summarizes a way of life Din Djarin was taught by the Children of the Watch.
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/what-does-this-is-way…

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web search NEUTRAL — Watching Din Djarin's joy when Grogu finally responds to his name - immediately followed by the heartbreak of knowing he’s too powerful to stay - is a masterclass in emotional storytelling. Even witho…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mandalorian-and-grogu-hoolig…

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Claim 11: “Themed to “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a new 26-product collection with two new fragrances will drop next week, on May 11”

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The Disney Parks Blog and other web results confirm a 26-product collection themed to 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Din Djarin (pronounced ), known as The Mandalorian, or Mando for short, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, who appears as the titular protagonist of the Disney+ television series The Mandalori…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalorian_(character)

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Claim 12: “Mythosaur Messenger Bag... This Mandalorian-themed bag was built for the unknown (and to hold your laptop, books, essentials and more).”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding a Mythosaur Messenger Bag.

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