I think that it is a GREAT replica, but I might be a little biased
FYI, we HAD to mount it permanently to the base:
1) New Line told us that was the only way they would approve it.
2) There are quite a few wires going into the base, so it had to be fixed in-place anyway to accomodate the wiring harness.
VERY cool effect. When people come over, they constantly want to play with my finger...
Get one if you can...absolutely worth it at the going price.
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