"Star Wars" Baby Yoda toys made by Hasbro. Credit: Courtesy Hasbro

Hasbro, the maker of several "Star Wars" Baby Yoda toys set to hit stores later this year, confirmed last week that its supply chain is being disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus disruptions have not hurt production of Baby Yoda toys yet, according to industry expert Jim Silver, CEO of Toys, Tots, Pets & More, a toy industry review website. Silver said he spoke with sources inside the Chinese factories that Hasbro works with.

But Silver said the situation could soon change for the worse -- and not just for Baby Yoda.

"If things aren't normal by the time June and July roll around, there will be shortages on a litany of toys," Silver told CNN Business.

Baby Yoda, officially known as "The Child," became an internet sensation in November following its surprise debut at the end of episode one of the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian."

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