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Padmé Amidala figure

Figure
2002 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
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.

Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace. In Attack of the Clones, Padmé Amidala becomes a Senator from the planet Naboo, showing that she has grown since her time as Queen.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Figure
  • Packaging
TitlePadmé Amidala figure (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed card, acrylic and moulded plastic
Brief description
Star Wars Padmé Amidala figure made in China by Hasbro in 2002
Physical description
The printed card is dark blue with the words 'Star Wars' printed in the middle in gold. There is also some hands holding a lightsaber next to this text. The title of the character 'Padmé Amidala' is printed, along with an image of her, on a piece of card inside the blister pack. The clear material of this blister pack allows you to see the character inside. She comes with a chain on her arm attached to a post. She is wearing a white cropped top and white trousers with beige boots and the same coloured belt. Her hair is dark brown and tied back. she is also holding a black gun.
Dimensions
  • Packaging height: 22.8cm
  • Packaging width: 15.1cm
  • Packaging depth: 5.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Hasbro UK
Historical context
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace.
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.

Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace. In Attack of the Clones, Padmé Amidala becomes a Senator from the planet Naboo, showing that she has grown since her time as Queen.
Collection
Accession number
B.213:1, 2-2009

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Record createdOctober 7, 2009
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