Queen Amidala
Action Figure
1999 (manufactured)
1999 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.
Queen Amidala first appears in the 1999 film, 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace' as the young Queen of the planet Naboo.
Queen Amidala first appears in the 1999 film, 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace' as the young Queen of the planet Naboo.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Queen Amidala (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed card, acrylic and moulded plastic |
| Brief description | Boxed Queen Amidala figure made in China by Hasbro in 1999. |
| Physical description | The box is a dark red with a clear oval with acrylic behind it so you can see the figures' face. The words 'Star Wars Episode 1' are written in the top left corner of the box in gold and white. The back of the box shows an arched window allowing you to see the back of the figure. The figure is dressed in a red cloak, with orange edging. She has a pale white face with painted red lips and is wearing a gold and red head decoration. The inside of the box shows a church like structure and on the opposite side is an image of Queen Amidala in the same costume. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Star Wars / Episode 1 / Queen Amidala' |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Historical context | Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace was released on May 19th 1999. It was directed by George Lucas and was the fourth film to be released of the Star Wars series, almost sixteen years after the last film in the series. |
| Summary | Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers. Queen Amidala first appears in the 1999 film, 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace' as the young Queen of the planet Naboo. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.49-2009 |
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| Record created | September 29, 2009 |
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