The string of anniversaries for the Star Wars prequel trilogy across the last few years has returned us to a golden age not seen since the run-up to The Phantom Menace: a Jar Jar merch renaissance. Our Gungan friend has trended less in the state of being everywhere, including in questionable lollipop form, in this revival though, finding himself now beloved enough once more to exist in a world where there is demand for premium Jar Jar goodies. And Hot Toys is more than happy to provide.
Announced today as part of the toymaker’s reveals for Star Wars Day this coming May 4, Hot Toys revealed that Jar Jar (alongside new announcements like the long-in-limbo Poe Dameron, a Bad Batch-inspired Elite Squad Trooper, and even Republic Commando‘s Boss) will be joining its line of 1:6 scale collectibles in 2026.
Jar Jar will include two alternate heads (one smiling, and more more contemplative), both of which will feature posable wired ears and even detachable eyepieces, to swap in alternate expressions. As well as a series of alternate hands (including a thumbs up!) and a Gungan energy booma, perhaps the most delightfully absurd addition is a detachable, magnetic tongue piece, which can be slotted in howsoever you desire into the smiling Jar Jar headsculpt, to pose it lolling out of his mouth in myriad directions.
Hot Toys’ Star Wars line has been delivering some wild choices lately, from across the movies, shows, games, and even with a few dips into the old Expanded Universe, but never did we think we’d get a high-end, 1:6 take on Jar Jar. It’s a surprise to be sure—but a welcome one.
Jar Jar is currently set to release some time in mid-to-late 2026.
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