Suggestion Box/Wishlist: what do we want from Ultrasabers?

[Mursaat]

A lot of the US stock is currently in back order, and a good number of us (IMPATIENT!!!!) force-wielders, really would like to get a saber as soon as Humanly/Nautolanly/Togrutaly/Zabrakly<insert favorite SW alien race>ly possible. 

I kinda got an idea, from (drooling at) the "Best selling sabers" bar, at the bottom of the home page, which of course are all in back order.  I was thinking, perhaps US could post a "buy it now" premade saber or two, from what they have in stock and on hand at that time.  Something like, US finds they have an abundance of Initiate V4 hilts, Obsidian v3 sound boards, Ultraedge midgrade blades, and Green LED's.  They could put a "Buy it now" style button, with the price of that saber, thus clearing stock they currently have on hand, and minimizing the dreaded fabrication, shipping, and delivery time.  Or similarly, add one or two hilts, with diminished options, such as the buyer chooses blade color and blade grade, but everything else is preselected from current stock.

Not sure how actually feasible this might be, but it could possibly help people get sabers quicker.

Mursaat

[Trent957]

They kinda already do that with the grab bags and the Express Checkout option.

Plus I think the way US works is that every hilt they have available is empty at first and as orders come in, they are filled to that orders specification. Frankly when US is firing on all cylinders and not swamped like they are now, I hear they are pretty damn fast, even my order I placed last Saturday is going to be here tomorrow, and I put some bells and whistles on it.

The problem that arose is that so many people have ordered sabers these past 2 months that it simply overwhelmed them, especially with Stunts and Lite orders. Something they will probably be over prepared for by the time Rogue One or Ep VIII comes out.

[kenkokoszka]

A couple of items on my wishlist.

1) A weathered finish option for saber hilts.
2) A cross-guard saber where the smaller side blades are angled upwards rather than perpendicular to the main body of the hilt.

[Thanamira]

A lot of the US stock is currently in back order, and a good number of us (IMPATIENT!!!!) force-wielders, really would like to get a saber as soon as Humanly/Nautolanly/Togrutaly/Zabrakly<insert favorite SW alien race>ly possible. 

I kinda got an idea, from (drooling at) the "Best selling sabers" bar, at the bottom of the home page, which of course are all in back order.  I was thinking, perhaps US could post a "buy it now" premade saber or two, from what they have in stock and on hand at that time.  Something like, US finds they have an abundance of Initiate V4 hilts, Obsidian v3 sound boards, Ultraedge midgrade blades, and Green LED's.  They could put a "Buy it now" style button, with the price of that saber, thus clearing stock they currently have on hand, and minimizing the dreaded fabrication, shipping, and delivery time.  Or similarly, add one or two hilts, with diminished options, such as the buyer chooses blade color and blade grade, but everything else is preselected from current stock.

Not sure how actually feasible this might be, but it could possibly help people get sabers quicker.

Mursaat

So basically, a Grab Bag, but with sound options?  Not a bad idea.  Stunt, Lite, Obsidian v4, Obsidian v4 + Emerald.  I wonder how much of the electronics' simplicity is a manufacturing bonus of grab bag sabers, or if that's largely irrelevant -- by the time a tech is assembling it, adding a board or two may not be a big deal.

[Darth Knox]

So basically, a Grab Bag, but with sound options?  Not a bad idea.  Stunt, Lite, Obsidian v4, Obsidian v4 + Emerald.  I wonder how much of the electronics' simplicity is a manufacturing bonus of grab bag sabers, or if that's largely irrelevant -- by the time a tech is assembling it, adding a board or two may not be a big deal.

From what I read on a recent post on another thread, the order list for the obsidian lite is much much longer than for the obsidian v3 or obsidian v4, due to the delay in them restocking the AAA battery packs.

[debso]

can we get a darth sidious inspired hilt?

[sedstiskyfaller]

can we get a darth sidious inspired hilt?

The Monarch, I believe, is inspired by his saber.

There have been suggestions for a more accurate representation of his saber, as well as Mace Windu's saber. I don't think you can really do these hilts justice in monochrome or even bichromic designs with the beautiful electrum finishes and the melding of silver, gold, and black pieces seen in the canon versions of these sabers. With the recent release of the Archon V3.1 and its bronze neck piece, I believe there's a higher possibility that US could introduce these sabers with decent accuracy

[Landen Se-Sentien]

can we get a darth sidious inspired hilt?

I've heard the same thing about the Monarch being a Sidious spin off.

All of the points you mentioned are correct about the color matching difficulty, but I think the other thing is the size. I've seen some other Sidious sabers, and they are tiny. I don't see how you can get a good combat type of saber and still be that size. If there is a way, though, I'm sure US will figure it out. After they dig out of the avalanche of orders they are currently under, thiugh.

[Racona Nova]

Also, they can't and won't make decent replicas of the sabers because of copyright and other legal issues. They can create similar hilts, but they will probably not look the way you want them. The Archon v3.1 isn't a replica either - it's missing that activation box. That way they can't be charged with copyright violation, but it's still resembling Luke's ROTJ hilt many members wanted to see from Ultrasabers.

[Landen Se-Sentien]

Also true.

They don't say they are the best at replicas, just the best blend of price, durability, and combat readiness.  All points I happen to agree with.

[sedstiskyfaller]

^ Both good points. Sidious' saber is rather small.

And US has been pushing themselves to get more detailed with their saber spinoffs, if you will. Just look at the Menace and how many pieces that saber has. I would love to have a Mace Windu inspired hilt with its true colors in place, and I think it would work size-wise for that one.

[LordTargaryus]

I would love the Monarch if the pommel was different. A friend pointed out that the swell makes it look sort of like something you might find in...a toy shop (if you catch my meaning). Now I can't un-see it.

[BladeCrossEXE]

I would love the Monarch if the pommel was different. A friend pointed out that the swell makes it look sort of like something you might find in...a toy shop (if you catch my meaning). Now I can't un-see it.

*Waves hand*
You do not see a dirty toy.

[debso]

yeah it kinda does. i can't unsee it either smh.
i'd like a mace windu inspired hilt as well.

[Landen Se-Sentien]

If a certain component (blade plug, pommel, etc.) is out of stock, but US has a comparable part, please email us to make sure it is OK that you finish our order with the other part.

There have been a few people who have gotten items that were similar to what they ordered, but it was not what they ordered. For example X blade plugs instead of regular blade plugs. Emitters with/without certain color accents. An upgrade in US's eyes may not be an upgrade in the customer's eyes. If the customer knows, they can then make the decision to complete the order with the components on hand or they can wait until the item gets in stock.

This may be daunting, given the number of orders and stocking issues, but it's better than a ticked off or disappointed customer.