Experience a reenactment of Padmė Amidala's fashion presentation during Attack of the Clones, now possible with intricately detailed paper dolls.
Let's Dish the Deets on Those Iconic Star Wars Outfits!
Princess Leia's twin buns might've been Star Wars' first style splash, but it wasn't until the prequels that a veritable trendsetter emerged in the galactic scene. None other than Padmé Amidala, played by Natalie Portman, took the fashion world by storm with her elaborate Queen of Naboo attire in The Phantom Menace, but it was Attack of the Clones that really showcased her flair for flowing fabrics and sleek battle gear.
Lucasfilm, star-struck by this space-age style, didn't hesitate to release a book of paper dolls, celebrating costume designer Trisha Biggar's stunning creations. The book, published by Random House, entitled Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book, made quite a splash back in 1999, with art by Joyce Patti. Yet, 23 years on, these pristine copies are harder to find than a Wookiee at a Human Convention.
Never fear! As part of a May the Fourth Star Wars sale, the folks at Heritage Auctions are offering not a copy of the book, but the actual Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks, mounted to illustration boards and ready to display every minute detail. A set of eight artworks (each measuring approximately 13.25in x 20in) gives a glimpse into Padmé's new senatorial status and her romantic life with Anakin Skywalker, featuring her loyalist dress, her refugee dress, her picnic dress, her dinner dress, her Tatooine blue dress, her wedding gown, her Geonosis battle attire, and a bonus illustration of Anakin. It's clear that Padmé's galactic flair leaves Anakin's Jedi togs in her cosmic dust.
A word to the wise: the starting bid on this set of original illustrations is a rather regal $3,000. Want to know more about bidding? Click here. Curious about the whole auction? Check it out here.
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- If you're a comic art fan or Star Wars enthusiast, platforms like Comic Art Fans might have announcements and updates about upcoming Star Wars-themed auctions, like the one featuring Joyce Patti's artworks.
- Specific details about Joyce Patti's artworks might not be readily available without checking the auction house directly.
- You can find more information about the upcoming Heritage Auctions sale by visiting their official website or contacting their customer service directly.
- Gizmodo, a renowned platform for future technology and entertainment news, recently showcased the upcoming auction of Joyce Patti's original acrylic-on-paper Star Wars illustrations, featuring Padmé Amidala's iconic outfits, on their website.
- Due to the sheer rarity and popularity of these illustrations, these Star Wars toys-and-collectibles, representing the true essence of Padmé's fashionable sci-fi-and-fantasy style, are expected to fetch a price of $3,000 during the Heritage Auctions sale.
- Princess Leia's twin buns may have been Star Wars' first style splash, but it was Padmé Amidala, with her elaborate Queen of Naboo attire and stunning creations by costume designer Trisha Biggar, who truly revolutionized the galactic pop-culture fashion scene, as showcased in the prequel movies.
- The Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book, which was published by Random House back in 1999, was a bestseller and a sought-after collectible, featuring art by Joyce Patti.
- According to io9, a platform dedicated to the latest updates and insights in the world of science fiction and fantasy, these original acrylic-on-paper artworks, mounted on illustration boards, will be available for bidding during the Heritage Auctions event.
- If you're interested in bidding on these one-of-a-kind Star Wars collectibles, you can find more information on the Heritage Auctions official website or by reaching out to their customer service.
