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Why hasn't MR made QGJ's saber yet???

Discussion in 'Costuming and Props' started by Master_Byrd, Sep 1, 2003.

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  1. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I've just visited Master Replica's website. I was once again disappointed by the fact that I won't see a Qui Gon Jinn replica anytime soon...

    I just don't understand why they're turning out so many Graflex replicas and Heiland replicas; they're the easiest to hand make. For about a hundred dollars, any fan could easily put together a Graflex saber... But if you look at Master Jinn's, that's one of the most complicated saber designs I've seen (next to Master Windu's from AOTC).

    I was just wondering if anyone heard any rumors about it, or if you just want to voice your frustrations as well... here's the place! :D
     
  2. Happy Ninja

    Happy Ninja Jedi Knight star 6

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    Good question, but I think it is a plain looking lightsaber; perhaps they just don't feel it is a popular choice at the moment.

    Pity.
     
  3. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The toys made after it are very plain looking... But have you seen Larbel's? When I see the angle the grooves are cut in, I can't help but shutter at how much time it would take to make one in my dad's shop.
     
  4. JediMasterGuff

    JediMasterGuff Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Qui-Gon's saber is one of the coolest designs IMO. I don't know why they have to make Darth Vader ANH and ESB sabers, they could have made Qui-Gons instead of one.
     
  5. Primrodo

    Primrodo Jedi Master star 4

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    Not enough interest is all. All MR is concerned with is making a buck.
     
  6. DanakinSkywalker

    DanakinSkywalker Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Aug 25, 2003
    Very true. Their prices alone prove that. I don't even have to mention the 'accuracy' of the Anakin F/X lightsaber...
     
  7. JediMasterGuff

    JediMasterGuff Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    The Anakin FX is accurate, just the size is different so it can fit the batteries.
     
  8. ANAKINOS

    ANAKINOS Jedi Youngling star 2

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    I am fortunate enough to have a larbel qgj saber and it is awesome. Yes it would be cool if MR came out with a jinn lightsaber.
     
  9. DanakinSkywalker

    DanakinSkywalker Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The Anakin FX is accurate, just the size is different so it can fit the batteries.

    Halfway true, the groove with the LEDs is on the wrong side. Unless the AOTC Visual Dictionary is innacurate too...
     
  10. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    If you think that's bad, check out their new Luke ROTJ FX saber... Until I saw a pic I considered buying it. :D
     
  11. lgtsbr

    lgtsbr Jedi Master star 4

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    Yup - visual dictionary is wrong - and is also wrong on a lot of costumes and props.

    I have a QGJ saber made by an independent saber maker - he modeled it after the Larbel version and I have to say it is plain but ellegent - not my favorite saber but it is a nice addition to my collection.

    As far as MR is concerned - the almighty dollar wins in the end - and I think that is unfortunate for us true fans and collectors.....

    Dave
     
  12. Doright

    Doright Jedi Knight star 5

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    So they are out to make a buck? They are a business. That's what Businesses do. It's like blaming a shark for biting. That's just what they do.


    Maybe the QGJ would cost too much to make? Maybe they just haven?t been able to make an accurate enough version?

    Someone should email MR and ask. If enough people are asking for it then well it may get made.

     
  13. Primrodo

    Primrodo Jedi Master star 4

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    Thats the thing Doright, people HAVE been. I'm not saying they shouldn't be out for a buck, but teh sabers loose alot of quality that way though.

    They also come down on ANY saber maker who makes ANY saber. Sad really
     
  14. JediMasterGuff

    JediMasterGuff Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    You know the only reason I don't buy MR's?

    They're too bloody shiny!!!! The real props are never that shiny and I don't like them like that,isn't anyone else like this?
     
  15. lgtsbr

    lgtsbr Jedi Master star 4

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    I'll disagree on that one

    The PT sabers have a decent shine to them.

    The OT sabers look beat up and used.

    There is something about getting a prop and having it be scratch free and shiny
     
  16. JediMasterGuff

    JediMasterGuff Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Yeah, I saw the Luke and Obi-Wan OT sabers a few weeks ago and I liked them, but I saw Dooku and I really, really didnt like that.

    I saw some pics of Obi-Wan PT's and Mace's and those looked too shiny aswell.
     
  17. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    They would all be shiny when they were first built, anyway... It wouldn't be hard to weather one if you cared enough to lower it's value. I'm not blaming MR for wanting to make a profit. But $350 is quite expensive for a static hilt. When they mass produce those they can't cost anywhere near that much to make.

    And it's not like they're any good to fight with for two reasons:

    -They don't leave a 3/4" hole like Parks
    to install a blade in.

    -They're so expensive you'd kill yourself
    if you happened to break something on it.

    But hey I've never bought one. If I could scrape up the money for something like that, I'd put into my car, or computer. So, I guess someone will no doubt argue that I'm not a true fan for saying that.
     
  18. lgtsbr

    lgtsbr Jedi Master star 4

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    see - I don't consider 1500 or even 2500 "mass produced". Just my opinion.

    It is a limited run collectible - nothing more.

    I would be happier if the made a seemingly unlimited supply of those sabers - this way us poor people could still buy them at a reasonable price.

    Take the Luke ESB saber - they sell it for $350 - I know for a fact I could build that saber and make it more movie accurate for $150 tops.


    Again - just my opinions

    Dave
     
  19. Doright

    Doright Jedi Knight star 5

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    Personally the thing that bugs me about MR is the "limited" numbers.


    Sabers sell out faster than a guy can save up for them.

    I would have loved to get a Luke ROTJ but by the time I saved up enough they were sold out.

    I just don't have that kind of money lying around. I see something like that I need to save up.

    Does anyone know if they will do another run of the sabers they already did or is it a one time only deal?
     
  20. lgtsbr

    lgtsbr Jedi Master star 4

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    as far as I know it is a 1 time shot.

    Dave
     
  21. Jedi_Outcast77

    Jedi_Outcast77 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I sent MR an e-mail asking if they were planning on re-releasing the Obi-Wan TPM/AOTC design. They said that once a design has sold out, they do not make any more. Maybe for the 50th anniversary (if they are still around) they will re-release all of them, for a limited time of course.
     
  22. Doright

    Doright Jedi Knight star 5

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    So then a guys only choice is to pay triple on Ebay. [face_plain] Great.

    Oh well. It's a bit much for a shelf piece anyway.

    Paying that much for something like that I sure wouldn't want to carry it around at a con. If I loose my 20 dollar PVC saber I aint going to cry. :)

     
  23. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I'm putting together a AOTC Kenobi saber myself... If it turns out well, I'll send you some pics and maybe post a tutorial... Basically, I'm using the Dark Side Blueprint and some ideas from Project Nabooand BYB...

    The main problem is the pommel, I'm going to have to go resin if the Rubies saber isn't to scale... If it is, I'll go to my local halloween shop and see if they have any left over. I plan to saw it off, then fill it with epoxy and BB's to add weight and (hopefully) durability. I will, of course, repaint the silver parts and use some of the stuff the Jango's are using to polish it. Sounds like a lot of work, but planning is 75% of the work.
     
  24. Doright

    Doright Jedi Knight star 5

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    The Rubies saber is much larger than the actual prop. But if you don't mind your saber being a bit bigger then you could make it work.
     
  25. Master_Byrd

    Master_Byrd Jedi Padawan star 4

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    That sucks, I knew the Hasbro was much larger, but I haven't measured the Rubie's... Since it's a hardware saber maybe no one will care.
     
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