The "Official" Master Replicas Prop Thread

[JesseVader08]

Here's a pretty good custom one:

[Morgbug]

Yeah, but is it better to buy the non-limited white grunt helmet and get someone to customize that instead?

[Waffen]

hells naw.

[jadesfire]

My "inbox" had quite the surprise today!!  This is going to be an expensive month!!


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Item: Obi-Wan Kenobi Ep1 Elite Edition Lightsaber (SW-143)
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[jokabofe]

I got the new MR newsletter today, with some pics of the new minis.

Question:

I already have an Obi-Wan Episode IV weathered mini... did I somehow travel forward in time to buy this a few months back, or are they re-issuing a saber? And will it be any different from the one I already have?

Help, I'm very confused at the moment.

[jadesfire]

No, you aren't in a time warp.  They released this Obi-Wan version as an exclusive first and now are re-releasing it again.  Some have speculated it is different but I don't see how (aside that the weathering itself can't be exact each time).

[jokabofe]

I think it's really wrong that they won't let you (me) use the 2005 coupons that I still have left after 12/31/05. It's not like the kit was available on 1/1/05, it didn't hit until April or May if I'm not mistaken. I think they should honor them at least until they announce the 2006 Collector's Society memberships.

Bastards!!

[Matt_Fury]

I also received the e-mail about the Elite Obi-Wan saber!  Hopefully it arrives before I go to New York on leave.

As far as the mini sabers, they look cool, but I already have all the ones I want so far, so it's easy for me to abstain.  The weathered Obi-Wan looks really cool, but I already have that one.

[jadesfire]

Oh yah baby - my lightsaber shipped and will be here on Friday

[Matt_Fury]

I got my shipping notification today and it will be here on Wednesday.

The bad news is that I fly to New York on Tuesday. 

[Ryan]

I got my shipping notification today and it will be here on Wednesday.

The bad news is that I fly to New York on Tuesday. 

I'll pick it up and it can stay at my place for a while...

[JesseVader08]

Good news: the 2005 coupons have been extended.   

Some of you have pointed out that we did not provide an official expiration date for your 2005 Collectors Society coupons. This is true, we did not. But our little oversight works in your favor - as we have decided to extend the 2005 Collectors Society coupons all the way through December 31, 2006. PLEASE NOTE: only the coupons are extended! The rest of your membership benefits - the newsletters, access to exclusive Elite Editions, the ability to purchase product in advance - have now expired.

[jadesfire]

Received my TPM Obi-Wan saber #53 on Friday.  I love the purple gem - totally makes the saber for me.  I didn't have any issues with my saber as some others did.  I posted a few quick shots on my webpage along with a comparison photo of TPM vs. AOTC.   Click to last page of MR sabers to see them.  I also got my Luke EE plaque on Saturday.  Pissed me off that it went to Michigan first after I was assured by MR that it was coming directly to Ohio but at least I got it.

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[jadesfire]

Also had this letter in my email this weekend advertising the Luke ANH SE version.  I doubt if I'll be picking this one up since I already own the first EE and the subtle differences don't do much for me.

Seduced by tales of the Jedi Knight father he never knew, Luke Skywalker is recruited to the freedom fighting cause of the Rebel Alliance, armed only with his courage and a lightsaber that had once belonged to his father…
For the first time own an accurate, fully licensed replica of Luke Skywalker’s iconic Jedi weapon as seen onscreen in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope—complete with a customized plaque autographed by Luke Skywalker himself: actor Mark Hamill. This signature edition replica is accurate in every detail and features the correct positioning of the mid-band clamp as it was seen onscreen. Our previously released Elite Edition featured details that were seen only on the lightsaber prop used for publicity photos, in addition to being constructed from stainless steel.

Replicated from Lucasfilm archival materials and a direct study of an original antique flashgun and sourced parts used on the filming prop, each replica features:

Machined and extruded aluminum and brass parts
Seven co-molded injection molded grips
Injection molded plastic detailed parts
Museum quality display case with mirrored base and acrylic cover
Certificate of authenticity
Numbered plaque autographed by
Mark Hamill
Limited to only 750 pieces

 
 
 
 
 
 If you prefer the prop without Mark Hamill’s signature, the Limited Edition version is available only through Master Replicas retail partners as a Retailer Exclusive and features:

Machined and extruded aluminum and brass parts
Seven co-molded injection molded grips
Injection molded plastic detailed parts
Museum quality display case with mirrored base
and acrylic cover
Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity 
 
$499 & Free Shipping!*
Collectors Society On Sale:
January 24, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public On Sale Date:
January 26, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping
Early Spring 2006

*Free domestic ground shipping
Expedited orders and international orders will receive a discount on shipping costs at checkout.
 
 

[Matt_Fury]

Wow Beth, that EE Obi-Wan saber looks cool!  I can't wait for mine to show up.