I took a few pic and I will be posting a few more in the next day. As for the melted Vader, it was a must have for me from the moment I saw it in the trailer. I love weathered and battle damaged props but I also love metal and fiberglass recreations because it isn't enough to hold it but it has to also feel real to complete the fantasy. I do handle my props and show them to friends when they visit so I want something that can take a little abuse.
I think it is great that we have access to props right off the actual assembly line but I think the cost, although completely justified, puts these at a price point that few can afford. I'm sure that many of us would buy every single one of the items that are being offered if this were the old MR days (reasonable cost and reliable schedule). I am very happy that I bought the melted Vader and have no regret whatsoever. That said, I do wish the helmet had more weight. It loses some of the "wow" when held because it is indeed very light. Sure, this is exactly how it was made so I appreciate that but this is not one to hand around at parties. This belongs in a case to be viewed only.
Knowing this, it does make me question if I'd buy another item that was 3D printed vs waiting for a fiberglass version...like Poe's helmet. I've had my eye on that one too but if it is as light and delicate, I would rather wait for an authentic (weathered) fiberglass version. I believe the lightsabers are metal but I have enough Graflex lightsabers and I'm not sure I like the design of Kylo's enough to spend that kind of money.
To sum it up, these are awesome if you want authenticity and lineage but if you want something that you can handle then you might wait for the possibility of a cheaper limited edition to be offered. If you're like me, you buy when the item you want is offered because you never know if there will be another opportunity. Often there is but sometimes there is not.
I'm not exactly sure this qualifies as a review but there you have it.
I think it is great that we have access to props right off the actual assembly line but I think the cost, although completely justified, puts these at a price point that few can afford. I'm sure that many of us would buy every single one of the items that are being offered if this were the old MR days (reasonable cost and reliable schedule). I am very happy that I bought the melted Vader and have no regret whatsoever. That said, I do wish the helmet had more weight. It loses some of the "wow" when held because it is indeed very light. Sure, this is exactly how it was made so I appreciate that but this is not one to hand around at parties. This belongs in a case to be viewed only.
Knowing this, it does make me question if I'd buy another item that was 3D printed vs waiting for a fiberglass version...like Poe's helmet. I've had my eye on that one too but if it is as light and delicate, I would rather wait for an authentic (weathered) fiberglass version. I believe the lightsabers are metal but I have enough Graflex lightsabers and I'm not sure I like the design of Kylo's enough to spend that kind of money.
To sum it up, these are awesome if you want authenticity and lineage but if you want something that you can handle then you might wait for the possibility of a cheaper limited edition to be offered. If you're like me, you buy when the item you want is offered because you never know if there will be another opportunity. Often there is but sometimes there is not.
I'm not exactly sure this qualifies as a review but there you have it.
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