MR - Artist Proof - are they a lot better than LE's?

[Tez]

Heya guys,

Just a quick question to the MR saber collectors out there - are Artist Proof sabers a lot better than the LE ones?

I was looking at buying an MR saber and found one a bit more pricey than the normal LE as it is a AP, and the seller is claiming it is of better quality.

Cheers guys,
Tez

 

[acyang]

They are exactly the same. It just comes with a different plaque.

Heya guys,

Just a quick question to the MR saber collectors out there - are Artist Proof sabers a lot better than the LE ones?

I was looking at buying an MR saber and found one a bit more pricey than the normal LE as it is a AP, and the seller is claiming it is of better quality.

Cheers guys,
Tez

 

[Rebelscum]

They are exactly the same. It just comes with a different plaque.

What he said.

Only one saber ever was distinguised in any manner other than a different plaque for an AP and that's the Luke EE Jedi saber. That saber had the edition number on it, unless it was an AP, and it had no number on it.

Other than that, the actual sabers are always the same.

In all cases though, sabers with AP plaques sell for more than their counterparts unless the numbered item happens to be something special like #1.

 

[oblagon]

Yeah, my AP ROTJ vader lightsaber actually says "limited edition" right on it. With AP's your basically just paying alot of money for a new plaque.

 

[Robb007]

What he said.

Only one saber ever was distinguised in any manner other than a different plaque for an AP and that's the Luke EE Jedi saber. That saber had the edition number on it, unless it was an AP, and it had no number on it.

Other than that, the actual sabers are always the same.

In all cases though, sabers with AP plaques sell for more than their counterparts unless the numbered item happens to be something special like #1.

also keep in mind this: there are approximately 30 AP's

but there can only be one #1

(I know, it's a cheesy reference - but I couldn't resist

)

 

[SHalamar]

Yup. I own one AP, though I paid retail for it. They are the same.

Some have 'upgraded' their LE's to AP's by buying just the plaque.

In other words, they aren't really worth the extra cash, but if you can get a good deal on an AP, pick it up, and flip it.

 

[yodasan]

So who gets the APs in the original distribution? MR employees and special friends?

 

[Tez]

Thanks for the feed back guys.

I was under the impression that the Artist Proof merchandise was made especially for advertising / promotional work, and as such was the best of the best. I think I was wrong.

The saber I was looking at was the Mace AOTC MR AP - was a lot more pricey due to it being a AP - wasn't sure if that meant the gold was better etc - sounds like it's not.

Cheers again

 

[IFA]

Hi all,

Tell me if I'm wrong but in general, AP's are for company executives or Studios execs and licensors. They're the first samples after the approved prototypes to get out of the production line, the Studios still keep an eye on these first replicas (they still can stop the production if the quality control isn't good enough) and so, I think the craftmen give a little more attention to their quality.

FRED

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

Hi all,

Tell me if I'm wrong but in general, AP's are for company executives or Studios execs and licensors. They're the first samples after the approved prototypes to get out of the production line, the Studios still keep an eye on these first replicas (they still can stop the production if the quality control isn't good enough) and so, I think the craftmen give a little more attention to their quality.

FRED

I'd agree with Fred.

Not saying how MR works but I know other companies who effectively make the AP's their "final prototypes" - so there can be significant differences to the final production versions

Cheers

Jez

 

[Rebelscum]

I'd agree with Fred.

Not saying how MR works but I know other companies who effectively make the AP's their "final prototypes" - so there can be significant differences to the final production versions

Cheers

Jez

That's not how it works at MR or GG.

Licensing approvals are done with pre-production pieces. In fact at both companies there is no difference in the pieces. APs are not special or different in any way, save the marking. In fact based on several conversations with MR folks, APs generally ship after production pieces. Revenue first, so to speak.