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The Ultimate Jar Jar Binks Gift Guide for True ‘Star Wars’ Fans

Friday marks the release of the first big wave of Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise, which means fans will be lining up across the country to get their hands on some brand new swag. But sadly, there’s one character they’re likely not to see much ofamongst all the toys, drones, and other Disney-approved merch: Jar Jar Binks. The bumblin’ Gungan was reviled by fans when he first appeared in 1999′s The Phantom Menace, and The Force Awakens director once joked about showing his withered skeleton in Episode VII, to prove the poor character was dead. But if you’re actually a Jar Jar fan, not all hope for a bundle of new swag is lost: There are fellow Binks buffs crafting homemade Jar Jar goods and putting them up for sale on Etsy. We’ve picked out some of the best for your shopping convenience.