MR Solo ELITE blaster

from the email:

Whether avoiding imperial entanglements, fending off would be assassins, or rescuing princesses in distress, Han Solo does it all with his trusty DL-44 blaster by his side.

Our first Elite Edition release of 2006 is a spectacular new replica of the firearm carried by everyoneÂ’s favorite Corellian pirate.

Created from premium materials, this exclusive Elite Edition blaster is built on an all new replica of an antique German semi-automatic pistol, and features incredible custom machined details that until recently remained unknown.

Crafted with our customary quality and attention to detail, this fully authorized replica has been recreated from Lucasfilm archival materials and features:

Never-before-seen details
Die-cast metal construction
See-through scope
Real wood grips
Machined steel replica MG81 booster/flash-suppressor
Pristine paint finish
Museum quality display case with mirrored base and acrylic cover
Prop story, numbered plaque and Certificate of Authenticity
Limited to 1250 pieces worldwide

$649.00
Collectors Society
On Sale Date:
June 27, 2006
(9:00am Pacific Time)

General Public
On Sale Date:
Not Available

Expected to begin
shipping Fall 2006



hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

NWJEDI
dave

Yep. It appears to be something that I desperately need.

Man... I wish they would sell them for $300 and make a higher run so that alot of us can get it.

That's just the thing for shooting first. B)

I still wish it were weathered. But they've got my business and know it.

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I still wish it were weathered. [/b]

Keep it in your collection long enough and it will be. :P

Yes, I did get this mail and, yes, it appears to be something that I, too, desperately need.

I wish they&#39;d given a bit more notice on this one - one of my reasons for joining the CS was to get one of these and now there&#39;s a 50/50 chance that I won&#39;t be anywhere near a computer when they go on sale

&#036;650 for the pistol/blaster ??? pufff. too much isnt it ?

I find that the first original MR Han blaster was really better than this one......

I got it and I am glad I don&#39;t collect any Solo Props&#33;

I&#39;ll be passing. Just from the fact that I already have the first release. I can totally see why others would want in on the fun, though.

I want one of these myself....I just don&#39;t know if I can swing the cash....

I mean - I haven&#39;t even signed up again for the CS for this year....

I wish I could convince the hubby that I really should have this&#33;

I don&#39;t really like the whole concept of Elite Editions, but for some reason I really want this one. I don&#39;t know why, but I do.

Here&#39;s a pic....



(they let a little spelling mistake go by)

How do I order this ? I joined the Collectors society, and so far I just received my membership card




Regards,
aljf

I just think that MR&#39;s items are just to expensive. It is less money
to just buy the parts and build your own. I can get the pistol, and
machined parts for a fraction of the price, and it would be more authentic.

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How do I order this ? I joined the Collectors society, and so far I just received my membership card




Regards,
aljf
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You don&#39;t need your card...you just sign into the site and it will be up&#33;&#33;&#33;

I think I&#39;ll be skipping yet another.... I can&#39;t justify this one. I&#39;ve tried, beilieve me I have but alas, no go.

Yep, I&#39;m passing on this one too. I already have the LE and don&#39;t need another. Besides, there will likely be a SE version at some point

Passing too. I have the LE which I think is pretty nice. Plus I just ordered that big Enterprise&#33; I can only give MR so much of my money in one year.

Well since the shipping on a Boba blaster to the UK is &#036;270.12 from MR I might be forced to pass on this as well

I got the email too. Been waiting a while for this one.
I&#39;ll be ordering&#33;

I missed out on the first one, so I&#39;m hoping to get in this time around. The fact that it&#39;s based on a Mauser rather than a denix, has a see through scope, and includes the little anal details that came to light since the last release make it more than appealing. Time to drain the Falcon fund. Hopefully there&#39;s a fair bit of time before that one&#39;s released. lol

Somehow they got away with giving it a working trigger too.

Looks nice and all, but that&#39;s a bit pricey. And that&#39;s coming from someone who just spent &#036;500 on a big garbage can with a mirror stuck in it .

I understand the high price / collectability stand point, but I&#39;d think they&#39;d do better with lower prices and a wider fan base (i.e. higher edition numbers).

-Fred

P.S. I wonder if that&#39;s the muzzle that Raz blueprinted for them when he was still "Gabe".

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I understand the high price / collectability stand point, but I&#39;d think they&#39;d do better with lower prices and a wider fan base (i.e. higher edition numbers).

-Fred
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I have to agree. Exclusivity holds no value for me. I honestly don&#39;t care if I have "1 of 1,250" or "1 of 1,250,000" just so long as I have one. At &#036;600+... I will not have one. I want it, but I can&#39;t justify that kind of money on a dust collector. I&#39;ll be finding another means to add a Solo ANH blaster to my collection. That stated, I suspect they won&#39;t have any trouble selling the full run.


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P.S. I wonder if that&#39;s the muzzle that Raz blueprinted for them when he was still "Gabe".
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I believe it is. If there&#39;s another source I have not heard of it. Anyone out there know more details?