I never was a huge fan of the Star Wars prequels.
That said, I do understand that it did create a whole new set of fans who grew up with Padme, Anakin, Yoda, Ob-Wan and Palpatine.
That is who Lladró is most likely appealing to with the unveiling of a truly stunning large-format porcelain sculpture of Queen Amidala at San Diego Comic-Con, which runs from July 18 – 21.
It’s price? Only $3,900.
Featuring color, gold luster, and a pristine glaze, the handcrafted figurine celebrates the 20th anniversary of Padmé Amidala’s introduction in 1999’s release Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and inaugurates Lladró’s ‘Born to Rebel’ collection which will be extended with the launch of Princess Leia in fall 2019.
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Queen Amidala, cast in handmade classic porcelain and finished in a plethora of decorative techniques, depicts the much-admired character wearing her red and black throne room gown. The brand’s artists have captured the imperial essence of the gown’s intricate design and the expression of Padmé’s face – adorned with her traditional makeup and framed by a gorgeous and complex hairpiece.
The ‘Born to Rebel’ series marks the first time that Star Wars characters are portrayed in classic porcelain. While the collection will initially focus on the epic saga’s female heroes, depicting each of them in a defining moment in her story, all strong characters from the Star Wars galaxy may find a place in this collection.
Eva Cuerva, the sculptor for Lladró’s new collection, describes her source of inspiration, “When I was little in an all-girls’ school, the teacher asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. Most girls said, ‘I want to be a nurse or a secretary.’ After watching Star Wars: A New Hope at the cinema, I wanted to be like Princess Leia: brave, independent, smart… someone who solved her own problems. Many years later I watched Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and when Queen Amidala first came on screen, I was completely taken aback by her beauty and perfection.”
She adds, “Like Princess Leia, Queen Amildala used her position and voice to fight for liberty and for her people. I believe my story resembles that of many women who have been inspired by these strong characters. They have helped us to grow and to find out who we really wanted to be.”
Queen Amidala and the other Born to Rebel pieces will be available at Lladró boutiques, at the brand’s authorized points of sale, and online by the end of 2019. Fans may pre-order pieces from this collection here.
Source: Lladró
