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Princess Leia Bespin Gown — Early Unproduced Large-Size Doll Prototype

YEAR UNKNOWN · Large Size Action Figures

Early physical prototype for an unproduced large-size Princess Leia Bespin Gown doll.

Development OriginUSA

Developer / LicenseeKenner

Development PeriodUnknown

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Development storyPrincess Leia in her Bespin gown was part of a planned second wave of Kenner’s large-size Star Wars dolls for The Empire Strikes Back. The proposed assortment also included Luke in Bespin fatigues, Han in Hoth gear and Lando Calrissian. These were not idle sketches: the program advanced far enough that boxes were printed for the planned dolls. Yet the commercial foundation beneath them had already weakened. Kenner’s original 12-inch Star Wars line had not performed strongly enough to inspire retailers to order a…

How to identify itEarly physical prototype for an unproduced large-size Princess Leia Bespin Gown doll. Development object for a large-size character/dress concept that did not proceed to retail.

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Surviving evidenceDocumented unproduced doll prototype · At least one early physical prototype is documented.

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