Jar Jar Binks
sw0061 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace · 1999
Figure ID
sw0061
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Head
Unique molded rubbery head piece featuring Jar Jar Binks' signature long snout, floppy ears, and prominent eyes on stalks with printed details.
Torso
Yellow torso with red muscle line printing and black arms with yellow hands, unique to early Gungan figures.
Legs
Dark red legs with mechanical or armor line printing.
Accessories
Dark red cape or cloth neck piece.
Color Scheme
Tan, yellow, dark red, and black.
Printing Details
Basic early Star Wars era printing on torso and legs, with specialized custom-molded head.
Variants
Appears in multiple variations across later Star Wars waves with updated head molds and printing.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the rubbery head element and fading on the torso print.
Estimated Value
5 to 15 USD depending on condition and presence of the cape.
Price (New)
Varies by original set, typically part of late 90s sets ranging from 30 to 100 USD.
Compatible Sets
7101-1, 7121-1, 7159-1
Character Background
Jar Jar Binks is a clumsy Gungan outcast from Naboo who plays a pivotal role in the Galactic Republic's history during The Phantom Menace.
Design Notes
Features a specialized soft plastic head mold designed specifically to capture the alien anatomy of the Gungan species.
Similar Minifigures
Other Gungan warriors from the Star Wars theme.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility due to the character's polarizing status in pop culture and nostalgia for 1999 sets.
History
Released in the very first wave of LEGO Star Wars sets in 1999 coinciding with the premiere of Episode I.
Interesting Facts
Jar Jar Binks was one of the earliest fully custom non-human head molds created for the LEGO Star Wars theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Episode I characters like Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi on a neutral baseplate.
Modification Potential
Limited modification potential due to the specialized nature of the head mold.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential piece for early LEGO Star Wars collectors, representing the infancy of licensed themes.