Galaxys Edge
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Mara Jade's Father
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A Fan-Favorite Lightsaber Makes the Jump to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
This Jedi weapon will soon be available at Disney Parks.
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Dooku coming to Galaxy’s Edge.
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AnubisGuard
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Dooku:
OddballFett
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Jeez, that's a big kitty! Jeez, that's a big kitty!
RedheadKevin
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Dooku's saber is a tad chonky. I was hoping it was just the picture. And I know it's not "canon accurate," but I want that Cal saber with an intact handle. I hate the ripped-apart look and it would look great with the handle in good shape and a pommel.
harrisonp
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It ends up getting a little fiddly, but some of the other sabers have variant parts like that so I could see it potentially including an “intact” end cap and small portion of the knurled grip, it would just mean there was a parting line but it would be small. I guess it all comes down to cost
Mara Jade's Father
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I think the Dooku is great when considering once you buy the blade, it’s going to cost around $200 or even less. For me, the balance between cost and accuracy makes this a great product. I’m not a prop replica snob so I tend to see the advantages is in the various levels of prop replicas. Otherwise, it seems like the going rate for fan made fx saber is about $1000 or more. Now if your passion is to have the most ultimate fx lightsaber replica(s). Then maybe that is worth it to you. But for others, it just might be a box to check off as a decent hilt or fx saber they want in their collection.
Very happy with the selection of the Cal saber. My son built a kit of it this summer, I know it will be on his list of things to buy as well as my own. The Cal and the new Ahsoka set are both sets I want.
Very happy with the selection of the Cal saber. My son built a kit of it this summer, I know it will be on his list of things to buy as well as my own. The Cal and the new Ahsoka set are both sets I want.
Mara Jade's Father
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While I too find merit in affordable replicas for different levels of collecting, I find your choice of words here interesting. You do realize you're participating in a forum that obsesses over minute details to a degree that far surpasses most fandoms, often surpassing the licence holder's themselves.
What you perceive as snobbishness, others would perceive as dedication. I'm not arguing against having affordable options, I just find your choice of words here a bit lacking in self awareness.
Does GE not offer any of the Jedi pants to go along with the tunic and robe? Is it a provide your own Jedi Khakis situation?
Mara Jade's Father
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While this is community that embraces detail, it is also a community that took joy and its beginnings from making hilts from sink pipe and or making things from sculpty. I throughly endorse that prop replica fans learn and research as much details as they can but I also firmly believe that once they are ready to start or add to their collection, their choices either based on preferences and/or budget should not be scrutinized. The problem I have seen here over the years is that there are some people who belittle available replicas because it does not meet with their standards. If a collector wants to spend $1500 on on an fx lightsaber and it makes them happy, well that’s awesome. But in the same token, if people chose a $200 fx hilt either by choice or by budget constrains, those collectors should not be subject to blatant negativity of the item they selected because others choose or want something else. IMHO, to do so makes you a prop replica snob.
harrisonp
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I think the problem is the connotation of “snob” when “purist” might be a better fit for the most particular makers around here. Making is making, every project is a gateway to another, and this community I feel still embraces the budget as well as the ultimate accuracy. Knowing the distinction and seeing value in both is the most important part.
I kind of agree with both of you. I think it is valid to weight in on the faults of a licensed replica, as long as you’re not being a jerk(I don’t think harrisonp was). And I also think that this era of “toy” replicas should be appreciated as the boon it is for entry level fans.
I personally collect both high end licensed and unlicensed props and whichever hasbro/Disney/neca replicas suit the price-point I am willing to pay for a given item.
I personally collect both high end licensed and unlicensed props and whichever hasbro/Disney/neca replicas suit the price-point I am willing to pay for a given item.
Mara Jade's Father
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No, you can be a purist, or perfectionist, or whatever you want to call it. That is all well and good. But if you speak bad about a other replicas because that others may want to buy because they are not to your standards, you are basically collection shaming that member for their choices or desires.
I think the 'purist' crosses into 'snob' or 'jerk' when one has to point out their issues with things others are satisfied with &/or proud of.
There was a thread here I saw a few days ago where a member posted their progress on a 3D printed prop, & one of the first replies was that it wasn't accurate, accuracy is king, etc. Nothing about the skill or anything complementary that wasn't backhanded.
IMO, just bad form all around
There was a thread here I saw a few days ago where a member posted their progress on a 3D printed prop, & one of the first replies was that it wasn't accurate, accuracy is king, etc. Nothing about the skill or anything complementary that wasn't backhanded.
IMO, just bad form all around
harrisonp
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Mara Jade's Father I agree that once it’s derision and not general critiquing it can become snobbery. I just feel like most of the people here are good natured and will offer advice to the uninitiated.
Usagi Pilgrim i know exactly the thread you’re talking about, that blew me away
Usagi Pilgrim i know exactly the thread you’re talking about, that blew me away
Mara Jade's Father
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And I agree completely with that assessment.
Mara Jade's Father
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To get things back on track, i have been meaning to post this picture I took in the lobby of the Wyndham Gardens Hotel near Disney Springs.
He's full metal. Someone needs to fix the cables on his foot.
He's full metal. Someone needs to fix the cables on his foot.
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