Experience a Revivid Padmé Amidala's Style Journey in Attack of the Clones with these Intricate Paper Dolls details.
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Ain't Princess Leia's iconic twin buns the first fashion statement in Star Wars, but it was the prequels that truly unleashed a style sensation in a galaxy, far, far away. We're talking, of course, about Padmé Amidala. While her pompous Queen of Naboo attire left an impression in The Phantom Menace, it was Attack of the Clones that gave the Natalie Portman character an opportunity to showcase her favorite flowing fabrics and slick battle attire.
Lucasfilm, never missing a chance to capitalize on every Star Wars Corner, released a book of paper dolls showcasing costume designer Trisha Biggar's stunning creations. Almost 23 years after the movie's release, in mint condition copies of Random House's Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book, masterfully crafted by Joyce Patti, are scarce.
But fret not, you gang of scoundrels: as part of an upcoming Star Wars sale commemorating May the Fourth, Heritage Auctions is offering not a copy of the book, but the original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks mounted on illustration boards, perfect for displaying every intricate detail.
This set of eight artworks (each approximately 13.25" x 20") highlights Padmé as the Senator for Naboo, as well as her off-duty clothes during her romance with Anakin Skywalker: "her loyalist dress, her refugee dress, her picnic dress, her dinner dress, her Tatooine blue dress, her wedding gown, and her Geonosis battle attire," Heritage Auction notes. Anakin gets his moment under the spotlight too, but his Jedi gear pales in comparison to Padmé's undeniable galactic pizzazz.
The small print here is that the starting bid on this set of original illustrations is the extravagant price tag of $3,000. Find out more about bidding here. You can explore the entire Star Wars auction here.
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Need info on the original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones featuring Padmé Amidala's costumes? Check out the following sources:
- Heritage Auctions Website: A visit to Heritage Auctions' official website or a browse of their catalog archives might offer specific details about past or upcoming auctions involving these artworks.
- Comic Art Fans: This platform occasionally showcases previewed artworks, including Star Wars-related items like Padmé Amidala paper doll illustrations by Joyce Patti, as seen in recent auction previews [1][2].
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- The upcoming sale by Heritage Auctions will feature the original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks from the 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book.
- Io9 showcases news about upcoming auctions, including this set of original illustrations from the Star Wars franchise.
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- Pop-culture enthusiasts can learn more about the future of sci-fi-and-fantasy entertainment, such as the auction, on io9.
- Trisha Biggar's creations, which were showcased in the Star Wars paper doll book, are true icons of Star Wars' fashion in pop-culture.
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