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Title: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: RedMileJedi on April 19, 2016, 05:48:21 AM
Dark Mantis in Violet Amethyst. Obsidian Lite Sound.

Came with FREE Dark Initiate V2 in Fire Orange, as part of the free initiate giveaway.

Beauty!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU1velUPbvs


Here are the details of the order:

- Dark Mantis with Obsidian Lite Sound
- Blade LED Color: Violet Amethyst
- Flash on Clash: Flash Silver
- Obsidian Lite Battery Configuration: Standard Setup
- Blade Length: 36" Standard Size
- Blade Option: UltraEdge Midgrade
 - Mantis Emitter Type: Emitter without Claw Holes & No Claws
- Mantis Pommel Type: Spiked
- Obsidian Lite Sound: Obsidian Lite Soundboard
- Quick Disconnect: Nope
- Switch Type: Silver Non-Illuminated AV Switch
- Blade Tip: Round Tip
- Include Retention Screw Wrench: Sure!
- Include Blade Plug: Yes, Include X Plug
- Include Saber Stand: No Thanks
- Covertec Wheel Side: Right
- Include Covertec Clip: Yes!


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Lord Sidious on April 19, 2016, 07:45:12 AM
Well done! The Mantis is one of my favorite hilts. Your LED color matches it very nicely. Did you order the claw emitter? It seems to be unavailable or out of stock.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: RedMileJedi on April 19, 2016, 07:52:05 AM
Well done! The Mantis is one of my favorite hilts. Your LED color matches it very nicely. Did you order the claw emitter? It seems to be unavailable or out of stock.

Thanks man! I absolutely love it! Can't wait to throw it on my belt for the upcoming Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo!

When I ordered, I ordered from the basic sabers with basic sound (Obsidian Lite). When I got to the section where I thought it should ask about the claws, I couldn't pick anything. I figured because I was getting a basic sound/setup. Not big deal. I'm very happy with it.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Rapine on April 19, 2016, 09:23:38 AM
Great review RedMileJedi!

The Mantis certainly does look like a beast of a saber.  It's difficult imagining trying to spin that.

I've read a couple posts from members warning of the chevron notches when attempting that... maybe a glove.

Thanks for showing us the rest of your sabers too - especially the Graflex - nice case.

+1


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Hansrad on April 19, 2016, 07:48:28 PM
Thanks for a great review. The that's a very awesome collection. I like the Mantis without the blades. Looks fantastic.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Krell on April 20, 2016, 02:54:35 AM
Loved this review some great sabers


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Darth Blightus on April 20, 2016, 02:55:54 AM
excellent video my friend


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Darth Ausbr on April 20, 2016, 09:15:37 PM
Ah the curved saber goodness. Good review. You have basically the same mantis as me.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Darth Ausbr on April 20, 2016, 09:18:21 PM
Great review RedMileJedi!

The Mantis certainly does look like a beast of a saber.  It's difficult imagining trying to spin that.

I've read a couple posts from members warning of the chevron notches when attempting that... maybe a glove.

Thanks for showing us the rest of your sabers too - especially the Graflex - nice case.

+1
They are blood-letters but spinning is actually pretty fluid and fun. 


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Master Medwyn on April 20, 2016, 09:24:44 PM
Wow, that saber is huge! :)
Even General Grievous needed 3 hands to wield that!
Nice review, great box of sabers!


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: RedMileJedi on April 22, 2016, 08:28:40 PM
Thanks for all the kind words. The kids and I have been having a lot of fun with these.

I'm still waiting to hear back from Customer Rewards for the points I'll be hopefully awarded (emailed them 3 times now). I suppose they're very busy.

My wife pointed out last night: "isn't it kind of ironic that you would get a purple lighsaber this week, and Prince passed away today." Made me kind of sad.  :'(

Off topic: saw Prince, in concert, back in 2011. What a show. What an entertainer!

I've renamed my Dark Mantis to: Dark Prince Mantis.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Rapine on April 23, 2016, 02:32:50 AM
Thanks for all the kind words. The kids and I have been having a lot of fun with these.

I'm still waiting to hear back from Customer Rewards for the points I'll be hopefully awarded (emailed them 3 times now). I suppose they're very busy.

My wife pointed out last night: "isn't it kind of ironic that you would get a purple lighsaber this week, and Prince passed away today." Made me kind of sad.  :'(

Off topic: saw Prince, in concert, back in 2011. What a show. What an entertainer!

I've renamed my Dark Mantis to: Dark Prince Mantis.

An excellent tribute.


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Lord Japarco on April 23, 2016, 09:10:27 AM
Well done....a point for you


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Bulvoy on April 24, 2016, 07:58:28 PM
Enjoyed the review. Top notch for sure. Kudos for the aluminum hard case I see in the background. Great way to go for transportation


Title: Re: YouTube video review: Dark Mantis
Post by: Samhain138 on April 26, 2016, 05:47:25 PM
I really want to know how this thing handles for spinning in a single hand.  Have you tried it out yet?