Witness a Restaged Fashion Spectacle from Padmé Amidala's Attack of the Clones Era through these Intricate Paper Doll Replicas
Revamped and Reshaped:
Step into the glamorous realm of Star Wars, where style icons like Padmé Amidala rule the galaxy far, far away - particularly in the prequels, like Attack of the Clones. While her Queen of Naboo getup made a splash in The Phantom Menace, it's the flowing fabrics and sleek battle attire that truly set her apart.
In a marketing coup, Lucasfilm capitalized on this fashion icon by creating a book of paper dolls showcasing costume designer Trisha Biggar's captivating works. Over two decades since the movie's release, pristine copies of Random House's Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book are as rare asYoda's attention.
But don't despair, because starting May the Fourth, Heritage Auctions is selling the original acrylic-on-paper artworks that form the basis for this coveted book. These meticulously crafted pieces, mounted on illustration boards, will make any collector's heart skip a beat. The set includes awhopping eight illustrations, each a stunning 13.25” x 20” masterpiece, representing Padmé's senatorial status and her romantic journey with Anakin Skywalker in dresses like her loyalist dress, refugee dress, picnic dress, dinner dress, Tatooine blue dress, wedding gown, and battle attire from Geonosis.
Just for Anakin fans, there's a bonus Jedi outfit. But to be honest, it isn't much of a match for Padmé's unparalleled galactic flair. The opening bid for this extraordinary set of illustrations? A regal $3,000. Click here to learn how to bid, and here to explore the full Star Wars auction.
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Sources:1. "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Artwork," Comic Art Fans, 2002, www.comicartfans.com2. "Heritage Auctions Offers Joyce Patti's Original Star Wars Artwork," The Hollywood Reporter, May 3, 2021, www.hollywoodreporter.com
- With a starting bid of $3,000, the original acrylic-on-paper artworks that formed the basis for the coveted 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book' are up for auction at Heritage Auctions.
- These meticulously crafted pieces, mounted on illustration boards, will be a proud addition to any toys-and-collectibles enthusiast's collection.
- The set includes eight illustrations, each representing different dresses worn by Padmé, such as her loyalist dress, refugee dress, picnic dress, dinner dress, Tatooine blue dress, wedding gown, and battle attire from Geonosis.
- For those who are die-hard Anakin Skywalker fans, there's a bonus Jedi outfit included in the auction, but it doesn't hold a candle to Padmé's unparalleled galactic flair.
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