Princess Leia (Star Wars)
Princess Leia sort of broke the mold of the traditional "Princess in Peril"
cliche. From the getgo she's gunning down Stormtroopers and talking trash to the
most feared men in the galaxy and then there's her not-so-subtle comments aimed
at her rescuers.
Princess Leia, Hoth Outfit (The Empire Strikes Back)
This next one is my favorite of the Kenner Leias, but I've always prefered the ESB
looks of the main cast in general. The body/outfit sculpt is a vast improvement
over her '77 predecessor, but I think that one got the better looking headscupt
of the bunch.
Princess Leia, Bespin Gown (The Empire Strikes Back)
The "Bespin Gown" was a short-lived wardrobe change late in the second act of
Empire that really only serves to show you that Han and Leia are getting settled
in right before everything goes to pot.
As far as the figure goes this is
probably my least favorite version of the five. That said I dig the fact that
she has graphics on her vinyl "dress". Can't think of any of the other vinyl
caped figure from the line that had anything like that.
Princess Leia, Boushh Disguise (Return of the Jedi)
The jail break sequence is without a doubt the better part of Jedi and it really
starts to get interesting once the runt of a Bounty Hunter that brought in
Chewie is revealed to be none other than Princess Leia incognito. Although its
fairly uncertain as to which point Jabba and his crew discovered the ruse it
served its purpose long enough for her to finally free Han Solo from Carbonite.
Princess Leia, Combat Poncho (Return of the Jedi)
A peg warmer in her day this one is likely my second favorite Leia. The
soft-goods poncho is very nice as is the removable belt. Then there's the always
impressive removable helmet, something I wish the Rebel Commandos and Endor Luke
had. Unfortunately sans poncho she lacks in much of any paint detail, but the
overall sculpt underneath is great.
But wait there's more! ;)
A while ago a buddy of mine sent me an extra Endor Leia sans accessories so I decided to paint her up to resemble her outfit in the later part of Jedi only in true Kenner fashion with a limited color pallet.
