Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division TAMASHII NATIONS announced yesterday (4/1) on its official social media platforms that to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace', it will launch a themed product under its action figure brand S.H.Figuarts – the "Jar Jar Binks" action figure. This news has sparked intense discussion among fans worldwide!
Jar Jar Binks, who appeared in the prequel trilogy, can be said to be one of the most unpopular characters in the Star Wars film series. His accident-prone, unlikable personality combined with a very significant amount of screen time caused dissatisfaction among fans who eagerly entered theaters to re-experience the charm of Star Wars back then. His unique accent and jester-like design also drew criticism from outsiders, being perceived as based on stereotypes of the Jamaican-descended Black community. However, this consensus of disliking a character has also become a meme among Star Wars fans, leading to many interesting conspiracy theories and even indirectly gaining him quite a few followers!
When TAMASHII NATIONS released the announcement on its official social media last night (4/1), many netizens thought it was just an April Fool's joke. However, just a few hours ago, the official channels further released photos of the actual product, confirming that Jar Jar Binks will indeed be commercialized!
More information will be released on April 26th. We will follow up to bring you a more detailed introduction, so you can look forward to the arrival of this Star Wars personality!
S.H.Figuarts Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Jar Jar Binks
Product Price: To be announced
Estimated Release Date: To be announced
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