MR's Luke IV ANH saber

I'm thinking of getting this one and I put it to you guys.... what do you think is the real asset of this piece?

First, I own a coverted Graflex that I'm happy with, and is probably more accurate.

Second, the whole "limited edition" debacle (with fudged #s and all) does discourage as a "collector's item"

On the other hand, experience shows that these lisenced replicas have more value over time than most original parts items.

Also, this is the Luke ANH.... enough said.

I really am more of an "accuracy" fan than a fan of having something that others long for or cannot have (the "inside club" effect created by MR's number system) .

So tell me your thoughts...

First are you asking about the new signature version or the EE? If your in it for accuracy then there are two different things to look at. For continuation purposes from ROTS to ESB then the EE version is nice because the activator is on the right side. For on screen accuracy then the activator is on the wrong side but the new signature version or the new LE version is going to solve that for you.

I'm looking at the LE, not the SE or EE. That's all I'd be willing to pay for that saber.

The question is more concerning this -- is there any advantage to owning an MR Luke ANH LE? Is the only good part of this that the general public will consider it more valuable (as a resale item) down the line because of the lisencing? Cause it can't really be more accurate than a Graflex, IMO.

See, I'm not really into props for resale value, and it doesn't make me feel good that it is valued at more than a Graflex (to have something that others want, like a rare lithograph). I just want an accurate prop...

Maybe I've answered my own question.

I think both the MR and real Graflex's will have their own markets in the future. The one that becomes worth more, is the one people will pay more for. That will probably be the MR.

Depends on why your getting it. If its for enjoyment, investment, or a combination of both. I've got two Graflex's on ANH and one ESB, and I skipped on the MR EE, for me I just put the funds towards something else. I've pretty much got myself trained now that I don't need to get the licensed version if I am happy with what I've got.

But, this came after a while of buying everything, so its a tough decision. I've just got so much, that at this point I rather get things I don't have, then a double just cause its licensed.

But, this is just my crazy logic

I agree with Darth here. I have a few fan made props that I love more then my MR stuff so it really just depends on you. Since you said you don't really care for resale then you're right. It really can't get more accurate then an actualy graflex so I would just stick with the graflex instead of putting more money down for what you own already.

Originally posted by Darth Maul@Jan 22 2006, 05:56 PM
I think both the MR and real Graflex's will have their own markets in the future.Â* The one that becomes worth more, is the one people will pay more for.Â* That will probably be the MR.Â*

Depends on why your getting it.Â* If its for enjoyment, investment, or a combination of both.Â* I've got two Graflex's on ANH and one ESB, and I skipped on the MR EE, for me I just put the funds towards something else.Â* I've pretty much got myself trained now that I don't need to get the licensed version if I am happy with what I've got.Â*

But, this came after a while of buying everything, so its a tough decision.Â* I've just got so much, that at this point I rather get things I don't have, then a double just cause its licensed.

But, this is just my crazy logic

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I think you're right. Especially the part about training yourself. I agree with that. With so much being offered, it's easy to go nuts.

So hard to decide....

Rejoice in the Choice!

Ten fifteen years ago I never would have dreamed we would be faced with so many choices now!

So....REJOICE IN THE CHOICE!!!

What choice?

You have a REAL graflex, why even consider a replica. That's seems just nuts.

Don't be a victim of marketing. You have the real deal. Stick to it.

I think I'd be more likely to get an FX version of this one.
They can get the size correct now
I already have several real Graflex's as well as an EL version.
If the price was much less I'd be more inclined to want one for curiosities sake.

I guess it depends on if you plan to sell it later or not.
It'll sell for more, yeah...but real worth?

I don't know...I myself favor a real Graflex any day!

Personally, as regards this saber and the ESB version, you can't do any better than a real vintage Graflex flash unit.

BUT... if you collect the MR sabers, they would be a must for your MR collection. I would lean towards the SE and the EE sabers, though.

They are very well made, that's for sure.

As far as the Prequel sabers go, you can't do any better than MR.... mainly because of the LF license and the fact that they had the original film props on hand to measure and copy perfectly.

- Jim :fettrotj

Although I like MR products (and own all of the blasters), i find the sabers all overpriced , and in many cases, not as accurate as they should be.

I wont 'pay for a number' and can get the display cases from other cheaper outlets.

If you have a real graflex, or heck, even a replica one, its probably closer to 'the real thing' as you can get.

So where does that leave it?, the only reason to buy it would be as an investment.
Are you comfortable enough with MR as a company to invest in them?

I guess the real issue is, are MR products 'props' , or limited collectibles?

Originally posted by Sporak@Jan 22 2006, 03:08 PM
I think I'd be more likely to get an FX version of this one.
They can get the size correct now
I already have several real Graflex's as well as an EL version.
If the price was much less I'd be more inclined to want one for curiosities sake.

I guess it depends on if you plan to sell it later or not.
It'll sell for more, yeah...but real worth?

I don't know...I myself favor a real Graflex any day!

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Sorry that this maybe a little off topic,
but this upcoming ANH Luke Lightsaber will be
same "Graflex Tube" that was used for MR ESB Luke LE?

What do you guys think?
Because I don't like the material/finish of MR ESB Graflex Tubes.

So, back to the topic.
I will probably buy this ANH LE/SE, IF MR won't re-use ESB LE Graflex Tube.