Hasbro's Star Wars Portrait Edition line has produced some breathtaking dolls, especially those based on the elaborate costumes and hairdos of The Phantom Menace's Queen Amidala (apparently Leia's preference for elaborate and slightly weird hairstyles was inherited). Last year, when Star Wars was favored to be the hottest craze around, three dolls were released in this line (one Leia and two Amidalas). This year, they only managed to do one, and the orders were so low that as far as I can tell KayBee Toys is the ONLY place that had them, and at the bargain basement price of $14.99 (for a doll designed to retail at $70)! Check out your local KayBee's (the web site seems to be sold out) or *sigh* eBay- I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

THE DOLL
Her hair is FABULOUS!

THE CLOTHES Part 1
The elaborate dress that is the base of the costume.

THE CLOTHES Part 2
The veil, overdress, and final touches.

THE RESULT
It's hard to redress a girl with white face paint.