Jar Jar Binks
Blister Pack
1999 (manufactured)
1999 (manufactured)
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Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.
This figure is of Jar Jar Binks, produced for the 1999 film, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Jar Jar Binks is a creature from the underwater depths of the planet Naboo who must convince his fellow Gungans to fight the greedy Trade Federation in a battle to preserve their planet.
This figure is of Jar Jar Binks, produced for the 1999 film, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Jar Jar Binks is a creature from the underwater depths of the planet Naboo who must convince his fellow Gungans to fight the greedy Trade Federation in a battle to preserve their planet.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Jar Jar Binks (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic, printed card and acrylic |
| Brief description | Packaged Jar Jar Binks made in China by Hasbro in 1999. |
| Physical description | The packaging is acrylic with printed card behind it. This is black and red. The packaging contains a talk chip which allows the figure to make sounds. The words Star Wars are printed on the front in gold and the name of the figure, Jar Jar Binks is printed smaller and in white across the front of the acrylic box. The acrylic window allows the figure to be on show, which has orange skin and is wearing a dark green vest and trousers. The figure is holding a matching dark green weapon in its right hand. |
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| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Historical context | Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace was released on May 19th 1999. It was directed by George Lucas and was the fourth film to be released of the Star Wars series, almost sixteen years after the last film in the series. |
| Summary | Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers. This figure is of Jar Jar Binks, produced for the 1999 film, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Jar Jar Binks is a creature from the underwater depths of the planet Naboo who must convince his fellow Gungans to fight the greedy Trade Federation in a battle to preserve their planet. |
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| Accession number | B.38:1, 2-2009 |
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| Record created | September 22, 2009 |
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