PropShop announces TFA Props!
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can't agree more buddy, you can get a nice vintage one on eBay, and a complete kit from Roy cheaper then buying this prop shop one
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mortifactor
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they most likely say you can't wear it because they don't have a costume license, but a prop replica license I reckon. It'll still be wearable, I bet.
Vandark
Sr Member
maybe they have made it unwareable? I've seen this done in the past, where they put a bar across the opening, so you can't get it over your head?
I know that exactly. I don't want resin or plastic props. I want a replica of what that item in universe would feel like, like the original movies. I don't care that they are 100% accurate. I'm just saying that, accurate or not, they're way overcharging when MR props were made out of metal and a fraction of the cost. I guess they think the accuracy warrants that money. I actually don't care, I'm just arguing the point because I don't want any of the TFA stuff.
ForceSensitvAL
Active Member
Saw the Graflex. :eek
Saw that they [may be] printed. :unsure
Saw the price. :wacko
Gonna stick to my plan of getting the upcoming kit ala Roman.
Saw that they [may be] printed. :unsure
Saw the price. :wacko
Gonna stick to my plan of getting the upcoming kit ala Roman.
bothanspy
Sr Member
I think this is a bad trend, and will affect the prop collectors in the long run if they are successful. Let me explain by using the 1/6 scale figure market. Before Hot Toys come along, 1/6 scale figures are pretty cheap and usually goes under $100 for good quality figure, but ever since Hot Toys comes along, and put out high price figures, now the 1/6 scale figures in general are going about $300 or more. Yes, they are high quality figures, but because of the asking prices from them, now all 1/6 scales figure command such prices. Just my 2cents into the trend of collecting props if this is what holds in the future.
After shipping, duty, and tax, the $1250 Rey lightsaber ends up being over $1500. Yeah, no thanks. I'd rather get a replica Graflex and convert it, then build a nice presentation box for it. Shouldn't cost anywhere near that price. The COA, medallion, and RFID chip just don't justify the expense for me. The provenance doesn't enhance it any for me either.
ggriffaw
Sr Member
Don't forget that this is a prop making company which is actively working on films. It isn't a replica company. They are just offering to sell additional copies of certain props they made for films they worked on.
I don't think they intend to spend a large chunk of their time making and selling these.
I don't think they intend to spend a large chunk of their time making and selling these.
Wolfsburg
Master Member
Agreed. These replicas are pretty expensive but I think a big part of the price is paying for the pedigree. These definitely aren't for everyone but they are being made available for those with deep pockets that want high end TFA prop replicas from those that made the screen-used originals.
cyclocrosschris
Active Member
Anybody done the finance due diligence on this... it all stems from the historic AA lawsuit (please do not derail this thread) BUT the result was that England is now legally the Hong Kong of propforgery. Industrial design VS work of art.... why are they produced in England, With HUGE shipping and import duties to the USA. and possibly not available in other countries????? its a frakin digital file. ......
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(I'm not the target audience, and I don't normally get involved in this sort of discussion... but it's Friday, so...)
I really don't see the difference between being a "replica company" and selling "additional copies" in this case.
It's not like they discovered that there were 3 extra blasters left on the paint rack, and have decided to eBay them. Instead, this is a case of mass-production of high-end consumer items, none of which were ever destined for use in an actual film. So, to me, yeah, they are definitely replicas.
To me, these props seem excessively over-priced. But my response is twofold, and probably contradictory:
1) Horses for courses. People can buy whatever they damned well want. It's their money, not mine.
2) A fool and his money are soon parted.
An aside: the part of me that is allergic to marketing superficiality and fakery must protest at the alleged shop environment with all the dark lighting and red bars. Yes, obviously it's just like that for the video shoot. But it'd be nice if they showed the _real_ process behind these things, instead of some fantasy version. The version where there is dust in the hair, moulds everywhere, and actual shop lighting.
jcroscigno
Well-Known Member
I watched the Nerdist's unboxing video on facebook - the whole kit for Rey's (and I'd assume Kylo's) hilts are cool, but I'd just as soon get Roman's replica if I wanted a static hilt (and may do so in the future anyway). The stand is pretty nice looking, and the medallion looks good... but as a whole I'm unimpressed. If this sat in the $500 range I think it would do really well, but at probably 3x that for most buyers, no way.
jkno
Legendary Member
Cool, he mentions in the video that he has the Black Series version as well, and it turns out to be very accurate in comparison to the PropShop original. Good to know! Love the velcro-in prescription lenses he worked up too, hehe.
Edit: The video also confirmed that the Kylo Ren helmet replica is a finished 3d print as with the Vader.
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LOL yeah I love Adam and l love his videos but I never have understood why all the celebrities get free items when they have way a lot more disposable income than the average collector it would take me months to pay off the propshop helmet. LOL It is interesting that the black series is similar and WAY cheaper.
tubachris85x
Master Member
The reality of the situation is that it takes one dedicated person to invest in one of these pieces, mark my words, the kylo Ren and trooper helmet, and is going to be on ebay shelling out recasts like no one's business.
Not a matter of "if," just who's gonna be the first to get theirs in to do it
Not a matter of "if," just who's gonna be the first to get theirs in to do it
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