Manticore in DVA

[Racona Nova]

So, here's my second review on an ultrasbaer, this time it's the Manticore in Dark Violet Amethyst.

1. The hilt
The Manticore hilt already draws attention when coming right out of the package, mainly because of his very special, windowed emitter. The main part of the Manticore is black while the MHS compatible emitter and pommel (High Version) are silver. It has an overall length of about 12" with the High Pommel. But I have to say that it's slightly harder to do spinning with it due to his bigger diameter than with my well-shaped Aeons. However, I don't regret buying it, not at all!

2. The color
The color I ordered was DVA, and it looks really brilliant with that saber. I strongly recommend it with a standard MG or HG blade, since the UE takes away a large bit of its beautifulness IMO...Oh, and I took a red AV switch for a more Sithy look

3. The Covertec Wheel
The black Covertec Wheel is at the lower part of the hilt, on the right side of the AV switch. Almost normal position, nothing extraordinary.

That's the written part, now you will see some pics ^^

[Racona Nova]

Overview ov the hilt

[Zren Tobas]

Nice saber. I like it. Would like to see it lit up though.

[Racona Nova]

Sorry, somehow it didn't accept all the other pics...here we go again, hopefully:

Overview of the hilt (Covertec Wheel right of the switch and near the pommel)

The windowed emitter in detail

The High Pommel in detail

The red AV switch

The new 2.1mm Recharge Port

Dark Violet Amethyst in a standard HG blade

Dark Violet Amethyst in a UEHG blade. I know, I said there is a difference between standard and UE but you won't notice it on the pics. It is more obvious in person.

[Gremio]

Is very beautiful, congratulations

[Molina00]

That DVA does look great, and the red AV is a nice touch too.

[Racona Nova]

Thanks guys ^^ DVA might become my new favourite color...it's so brilliant on pics.

[chicago.jedi]

Nice saber and great review. This saber is starting to grow on me. I wish US sold the body in the build your own saber section. ..I could do so much with that.

Point for a great review.

[Prowl 1701]

That's a nice Manticore you have there, it is indeed a magnificent saber!  I have one in VA myself and I agree that it looks better with the standard blades.

[Molina00]

Nice saber and great review. This saber is starting to grow on me. I wish US sold the body in the build your own saber section. ..I could do so much with that.

Point for a great review.

Have you tried e-mailing to see if they would sell it separately?

[Racona Nova]

I think they will...after all, it's nothing special that you want, simply the body of which they must have dozens in stock. And sending one without electronics etc. should not be a great challenge for them ^^

[Slaxxor]

I love the Manticore.

It is easily my favorite Ultrasaber design.

[Zren Tobas]

Oh nice one dude. The red av switch kind of makes it look Sith though and you an tell between the different blades in pictures. I can. I really like the look of DVA after seeing your pictures now.

[Racona Nova]

Yes, you might also see a small difference in the pics when you look at them in detail. But for someone who just looks at it there will be no noticable difference ^^ And I love the look of the switch, it will drive me into attacking more during sparring - with my AB sabers I'm not really in the mood of attacking

[Zren Tobas]

DVA is growing more on me. Making me want to get my Consular in one for that Qui-gon Lives theme thing. Would be awesome to have.