Via Starwars.com:
STARWARS.COM RECOUNTS SOME OF THE JEDI MASTER’S FINEST TEACHINGS AND ACTS.

He was a risk: a small, green-skinned Jedi Master alien puppet that had to A) be taken seriously by audiences and B) hold its own against series star Mark Hamill. And in the end, the risk paid off. Yoda, introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, was just magic.

He immediately became a beloved character — funny, quizzical, and wise. Today, he stands as the mystical heart of the Star Wars saga, a perfect representation of its lessons, fearlessness, and creativity stretching across the movies and animated series. To celebrate the birthday of Frank Oz, the legendary performer/director who brought Yoda to life, as well as the 39th anniversary of the original Star Wars, we’re looking at some of the great warrior’s (though, wars not make one great!) finest moments.

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