It appears Disney is phasing out Star Wars’ Slave Leia bikini merchandise and marketing.

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The costume, which Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher wore in Star Wars: Episode VIII - Return of the Jedi, has been a mainstay in merchandise and cosplay for many years. Making Star Wars ran a story about how a reader tipped the site off to a Facebook conversation with Star Wars comic book artist J. Scott Campbell about Disney “wiping out” the Slave Leia outfit.Campbell also claimed artists at Marvel are not allowed to draw Leia in “sexy” poses and that a 3D statue won’t go into production because of the alleged new mandate.“Daisy Ridley won’t have to fight against anything. Disney is already well on its way to wiping out the “slave” outfit from any future products period. You will NOT see any future merchandising featuring the slave outfit ever again. Trust me,” Campbell said.When asked if he was serious about his statement Campbell responded, “Very. I’ve heard it from two sources. We can’t even draw Leia in a sexy pose at Marvel, let alone in that outfit! We also had a 3-D SL [Slave Leia] statue killed at a major manufacturer because there will no longer be any SL merchandise.”IGN's request for comment from Disney was not returned at press time.Recently, Carrie Fisher told budding young actress Daisy Ridley, who stars as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens , to fight against the pressure to wear revealing outfits . “You should fight for your outfit. Don’t be a slave like I was,” Fisher said.In related news, last month, the iconic “Slave Bikini” worn by Fisher’s Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi fetched $96,000 at an auction Fisher reprises her role as Leia in Disney's upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which hits theaters on December 18th.

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