Re: Rey's Saber contest Voting page. Photos are now up
My vote is for D. Some may dismiss it just because the wrapping is the obvious "Rey" detail. But it actually is very well balanced.
My critiques of each:
A: Sort of looks like a short version of a vibroblade.
B: Too much like fishnet stockings. I think with a more organic or random pattern this might have been my choice. I do like the exposed internals.
C: Not bad overall. The base looks a bit heavy.
D: Well balanced, the wrapping sells it.
E: It looks too much like a pod racer engine. Perhaps just due do too much weathering.
F: The head feels too wide for the rest of the body.
G: I like this one overall, but with he blue lights it ends up feeling like a sonic screwdriver at first glance.
H: My choice for third. Perhaps could have use a few smaller details.
I: Nice wrapping, but needs more details at the top.
J: Feels like a prop from Bladerunner instead of Starwars, just due to the "Sony" feel of the shape.
K: Not bad, but I guess I am not a fan of reusing other saber parts.
L: My choice for second. It did resuse some parts, but hid them with a more unique combination.
M: See K
N: Broad-trident?
O: Just too random
P: That thing at the bottom looks like a mine sweeper, or an over-sized dental mirror.
Q: Well thought out, perhaps cover the electronics just a bit more.