Lightsabers at Best Buy

Does Master Replicas have their own website? It doesn't seem like it. What is the general consensus on which are the best sabers in different criteria (price/quality ratio, durability, weight, etc). Any tips on which to avoid?
 
sygyzy said:
Does Master Replicas have their own website? It doesn't seem like it. What is the general consensus on which are the best sabers in different criteria (price/quality ratio, durability, weight, etc). Any tips on which to avoid?
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Master Replicas' site is HERE. If you're after Star Wars collectibles, Master Replicas are licensed by Lucasfilms to manufacture and sell replicas of the movie props. If you strictly want a detailed replica of one of the lightsabers as they appeared in the films, then Master Replicas is definitely the way to go. Unfortunately, their limited edition replicas (hilt only) run at $369.00 unless you go with their Force FX lightsabers which are priced at $119.00. The downside? The blades are permanently attached to the hilts. Again, Master Replicas does not recommend actual swordplay with their FX sabers even though the polycarbonate casing is durable. The warranty booklet says they will not cover damage caused by striking hard objects and that their products are intended as collectibles.

If you want a saber with a removable blade, then Parks Sabers are the ones to look at. They're not licensed reproductions from the films, but they're said to be quite durable and look fantastic. They cost anywhere from $210.00 on up and while the EL lamps are encased in polycarbonate and can withstand moderate hits, Parks does not encourage sword play. On their site is the follwing statement: "The Echelon™ Saber, and or any other Saber is not intended for simulated sword play or fencing. Parks™ Sabers should never be thrown or swung around people, pets, or property. It should not be worn during any kind of physical activity including running, jumping, or walking down stairs. These statements are for the protection of the owner. Parks™ Sabers accepts no liability in the misuse of its products."

I guess it's up to you as far as which to purchase. The advantage Master Replicas has over Parks Sabers is that they have sound effects and the lights are produced by a string of 64 LEDs encased on the polycarbonate shell that ignite sequentially. This means that the light actually travels up the blade as you activate the unit and travels down the blade when you shut it off. As with all LED's they should last for several thousand hours of use.

Parks Sabers on the other end are EL lamps encased in a polycarbonate shell and are removable. The cool thing about them is that you can select whatever color you want: green, blue, purple, red, orange and yellow. The downside? The light does not travel up and down the blade like the Master Replica models do. Since it's an EL lamp it lights up the way an Indigo watch comes on. But, since it's an EL lamp, it will go in about a year or two; however, but you can buy replacement blades at about $80 bucks a pop. If you order from them, expect 8-10 weeks for delivery, but looking at the pics and reading a few testimonials they do seem impressive.
 
Cosmic, you seem pretty knowledgable on the subject. Do you know if Master replicas used to be called Icon replicas? I have a lightsaber made by icon. It is the hilt only and comes with a nice stand and case. I've had it a long time and have forgotten most of the details.

G.
 
Hello there!

I've got an Echelon Saber from Parks and it's beautiful.

This was when replica props collection was the craze during launch of EP1, TPM. There used to be this forum (Replica Props Board...or something. They were also very big on Aliens, Starship Troopers, GhostBusters etc) that is similar to this forum that I used to hang out at. However, back then, there wasn't any company (except Icons) that sold replicas and everything else was custom made. I decided to stop collecting replicas due to the extremely high prices and the unreliablity of certain "merchants".

MR has got nothing to do with ICONS at all! ICONS has since been closed down due to very very very poor management. There used to be some law suits against ICONS but as time went by..... In fact, I've paid ICONS for 3 original lightsaber and have only received the Luke and Obi-wan. Sigh.....

Sean
 
This brought back some great memories.

Used to have 2 of the cheapie ($20) sabers with the lights and sounds. My son and I would duel in the dark basement as I tried to get him to come to the dark side.

We had a blast.
Oh yeah, we broke both of them.
 
Yep, MR is NOT Icons!
Also, it's important to note that MR is the license holder for the Lucasfilm designs. If Parks is doing a saber, it may only "resemble" the actual one from the film. The MR ones are film replicas. :cool:
 
Sean is right. Master Replicas is not affiliated in any way with Icon. I got to see some of Icon's stuff a few years ago and they were extremely well crafted props, but Icon's licensing agreement with Lucasfilms was yanked due to some ethical issues. Master Replica's "hilt" saber props are pricey, but I've got one of their .45 scale replicas of Darth Sidious' lightsaber and the detailing is incredible.
 
Cosmic - THANK YOU so much for that writeup. You are one of the most helpful people I've come across in a while. Thanks so much!
 
I picked up one for my 6 year old son. He loves it! He even let's me swing it too...I wish we had two of them, could do some cool sinawali in the dark...

S.
 
Sean mentioned a Replicas forum. For a long time, I wanted to buy the replica pistol used by Deckard in Blade Runner. I almost bought a pulse rifle replica from Aliens, I think it was called the M41A or something like that.
 
I want a REAL Lightsaber!

How close do you think we are. 10 years? 50?
I hope it happens in my lifetime.

By the time they come out and I get one I'll probably look like Ben Kenobi. :D
 
fulloflead said:
I want a REAL Lightsaber!

How close do you think we are. 10 years? 50?
I hope it happens in my lifetime.

By the time they come out and I get one I'll probably look like Ben Kenobi. :D
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Why do you think only people who use the Force carry one :D ?

Seriously, time wise for a lightsabre? Next 500 years. We already have laser weapons, but they're the size of a tank and mounted on battleships. If people of that time even recognize Star Wars, I don't think theres much use for a lightsabre.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Seriously, time wise for a lightsabre? Next 500 years.
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500 Years? You're high! More like 50.

silenthunterstudios said:
We already have laser weapons, but they're the size of a tank and mounted on battleships.
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Dude! I can go to the gas station and buy a laserpointer for $5.00! Think of how far just flashlight technology has come in the last few years...

Alright, let's look at it this way. 30 years ago "Super Computers" were the size of a Pizza Hut. Now, you can buy a digital watch that can do twice as much as those computers did.

silenthunterstudios said:
If people of that time even recognize Star Wars...
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BLASPHEMY! :eek: I wish I could challange you to a duel! ;)

silenthunterstudios said:
...I don't think theres much use for a lightsabre.
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Yeah, tell that to all the city folk on this forum who carry Striders to open their mail with. ;)
 
fulloflead said:
Dude! I can go to the gas station and buy a laserpointer for $5.00! Think of how far just flashlight technology has come in the last few years...;)
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I'm talking about something that can fire a single controlled bolt of energy. Those laserpointers can injure someones eyes, but they can't blast a hole in someone.

Blasters and other personal energy weapons? I might move my prediction to 150 years from now for the first wave, but the good stuff won't come until much later.
 
It's been said that constructing a functional lightsaber would be quite expensive and dangerous. For one thing, lasers don't bounce of each other. So, unlike the movies where a lightsaber's blade can go through anything except the blade of another lightsaber, it just can't happen. Another thing is regulating the length of the beam. Unless they use some form of arc-waving plasma energy, the unit would function like an over-sized laser pointer (except more powerful and very dangerous). Just like any other laser device, yet another danger to consider is the damage to the eyes which can result just by looking at the light emitted by the blade/beam. Another issue to consider is the fact that since the blade has no mass, wielding it like a sword would be impossible and difficult to control, unless you happen to be in tune with the Force :D . Ever tried hitting the same exact target with a laser pointer? It would certainly take alot of discipline and protective eye wear to even handle one.
 
Cosmic Superchunk said:
It's been said that constructing a functional lightsaber would be quite expensive and dangerous. For one thing, lasers don't bounce of each other. So, unlike the movies where a lightsaber's blade can go through anything except the blade of another lightsaber, it just can't happen. Another thing is regulating the length of the beam. Unless they use some form of arc-waving plasma energy, the unit would function like an over-sized laser pointer (except more powerful and very dangerous). Just like any other laser device, yet another danger to consider is the damage to the eyes which can result just by looking at the blade. Another issue to consider is the fact that is since the blade has no mass, wielding it like a sword would be impossible and difficult to control. Ever tried hitting the same exact target with a laser pointer? It would certainly take alot of discipline and protective eye wear to even handle one.
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Thanks. :rolleyes: My erection is gone. :(
 
fulloflead said:
Thanks. :rolleyes: My erection is gone. :(
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Maybe this would help :D

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