Obi ANH Saber Collectors--IMPORTANT

[Serafino]

A soon-to-be new member of the RPF, who has been corresponding with me for a while, just pointed out this article to me, which seems to have VERY serious implications for us.

IÂ’ve clipped the article and linked to a .jpg of it just to be cagey. IÂ’m not sure we want to be hyperlinking to it from the RPF, or explicitly discussing this issue on a public forum at the moment.

If you post a comment, I suggest you avoid the use of certain key words.


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[rhboyd]

Yikes inDEED.

good to know, thanks for the head-up.

-r.

 

[ob1al]

Interesting.

Perhaps more relevant in terms of a 'real part' rather than a replica part. I don't suppose a machined or cast replica could be classified under the same catagory.

 

[Chingon]

I've received several replicas of the Obi part through the mail and never had a problem. Even if one were to somehow "fall out" of the package mid-shipment, I'm not so sure it would even be as recognizable to most. It really doesn't fit most people's stereotypical idea of one. I wouldn't be too worried. Be cautious and everything should be fine.

 

[Boba Frett]

This does not count if the grenade is de-active....correct?

 

[jedi knight]

It says "inert" in the artical so I'm guessing that de-active ones cound too :unsure

 

[Serafino]

[edit]

Oh never mind, I should have known it was hopeless. :rolleyes

 

[lesternessman]

that's my newspaper...ajc.com =Atlanta Journal Constitution. Might have to pick that up and frame it behind my sabers..

but that is not my part BTW

 

[jlee562]

Actually, I do remember looking up California law and "metal replica handgrenade" is listed in the prohibited section: http://www.equalccw.com/knifelaw.html

 

[StefTrooper]

This may be a stupid question, but would you be able to safely send these items by courier?

 

[Sporak]

*Edited*

I wonder if it was the Obi Pineapple or another type...

Searfino, what do you mean , never mind? I don't understand.

 

[Serafino]

What I mean is that I suggested people refrain from using 'key' words, i.e. words which someone investigating this issue might search for online. Given the fines and the seriousness of the issue I don't think you can be "too careful" at this stage.

"Nevermind" because I should know by now that subtlety doesn't play here.

 

[qwa_raig]

This is troubling, thanks for the link to the article

 

[franz bolo]

Thanks for the info.

FB

 

[Clutch]

Originally posted by Serafino@Apr 3 2006, 01:09 PM
"Nevermind" because I should know by now that subtlety doesn't play here. 

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Agreed

 

[TK171]

What a "bang up" job of packaging :lol ...... I'd be pretty po'd at the sender if that was an obi being sent to me....

 

[acerocket]

I would also suggest that we refrain from calling it by the 'g' word. Maybe we should give it an ultra-cool code name - how about 'the motorcycle grip'? Seriously though, Serafino is right, we need to be careful with what we call things these days with postal security at a high level. I would suggest that if these get made that they should be shipped in their broken down state (I think this should help in case they are x-rayed). When I shipepd a replica one to a friend overseas I took the precaution of making sure it was clearly written replica prop component on the paperwork and wrapped the body of the 'g' in a picture of the Obi saber. That way, any accidents the Post Office/ Customs had with things 'falling' out of boxes and they would see the picture and know what the part was for. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Sporak]

Ok, I got it...and modified my post accordingly...I chose "Pineapple".

Maybe we had bettter go back to saying gear too...just in case.

 

[Romans Empire]

Originally posted by Sporak@Apr 4 2006, 01:30 AM
Ok, I got it...and modified my post accordingly...I chose "Pineapple".

Maybe we had bettter go back to saying gear too...just in case.

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Funny you picked "pineapple", because I was about to suggest that what they probably found was a pineapple "thingie"... The kind we usually see on TV. I think the ones we use for the OB1's are not as easily recognizable as "thingies".

When shipping them overseas I label them as "antique candle holders". Which is the truth. They are antiques and hold candles quite well.

I don't think we have anything to worry about. At all.

 

[Sporak]

That's what I'm thinking too...
I was reading the article waiting to see Star Wars or lightsaber there somewhere :lol

Candle holder...that's funny...Dang if I only had a couple spares...I'd use them that way...great idea.

I'm tempted to use a couple of handwheels on my sink

Originally posted by Romans Empire@Apr 3 2006, 11:30 PM
Funny you picked "pineapple", because I was about to suggest that what they probably found was a pineapple "thingie"... The kind we usually see on TV. I think the ones we use for the OB1's are not as easily recognizable as "thingies".

When shipping them overseas I label them as "antique candle holders". Which is the truth. They are antiques and hold candles quite well.

I don't think we have anything to worry about. At all.

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