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Today’s Printable Paper Doll Inspirations: Xena: Warrior Princess, Ancient Roman Armor, and The Color Red
Happy Friday! I try to save paper doll pieces that I really like for the end of the week. I think of them as a fun treat.
So, I know I have mentioned in the past my love of Xena: Warrior Princess. I also know I have mentioned my strange affection for absurd fantasy armor that wouldn’t really protect you, but darn it looks good. So, today I am pleased to provide both a nod Xena and a nod to “Wow, I don’t think that armor will work like you think armor should work.”
But seriously for a second, I think sometimes there is a lot to be said for embracing absurdity. And since I embraced absurdity with this set, I will not apologize for giving her boots high heels.
Along with the armor and boots, she has fun weapons- a pair of swords and a spear. I actually had fun trying to make them all match in design motifs. These are the thing I think about when designing paper dolls.
So, my dear readers, should fantasy armor be practical or absurd? Let me know what you think in a comment.
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Really like this one!
Absurd it good!
Thank you! There is more absurd armor in the works, though some practical full plate should go up in a few weeks, I think.
This feels very Roman to me, so maybe it isn’t totally absurd. Love the boots and your amazing knack for creating shoes!
Well, you know I love me some shoes.
I agree with Julie, this armor would be useless in battle,but the short sword and the skirt of the armor look kind of roman
Yeah, there’s definitely a roman-thing going on with this armor.
i love it!!! aside from the shoes it’s not actually that absurd given the shin guards. the neck and the arms are where it pushes “absurd”.
i like both the practical and the absurd–so bring it all on! : D
Yeah, it’s not like there’s a bare midriff or anything… though I totally have designed armor with a bare midriff. 🙂