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« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2017, 03:43:00 PM » |
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That makes a whole lotta sense.
I try. I am really tempted to buy this Brood Guard, but it will cost me $355...with premium sound...huhuhu!! T_T
I feel your pain. But what else are you speccing? I priced one out with V4 sound and 10%off, and the total came to less than $300. CE doesn't mean nickel plated. It means Collector's Edition.
The Mantis isn't
I am quite aware of this sad fact. However, the only other example of CE not immediately meaning nickel plated is the Manticore, which has the option of base aluminum or nickel (+$35). True. And it isn't even nickel plating but the CE is a nickel finish. So I was 1/3 right.
I brought up the nickel plating because someone called it CE, which got my hopes up. The SE is available though.
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« Reply #31 on: November 10, 2017, 05:13:20 PM » |
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I lost 5 minutes of my life I will never get back looking for a CE.
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« Reply #32 on: November 10, 2017, 05:32:12 PM » |
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I lost 5 minutes of my life I will never get back looking for a CE. Sympathy +1. I did the same.
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« Reply #33 on: November 10, 2017, 05:52:31 PM » |
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Honestly is just me or would basing it off of a Dark Shock design be more accurate tan using an Aeon(?) base.
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« Reply #34 on: November 10, 2017, 06:52:01 PM » |
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Honestly is just me or would basing it off of a Dark Shock design be more accurate tan using an Aeon(?) base.
Actually either Shock would work. Good catch. Leave it to the tinkerers. Before too long we'll be seeing mods on these. But I took a look at an Ini last night, and you wouldn't want to use a 12" hilt on these as the overall length would be pushed out to 18". The blade wouldn't begin until it got past your elbow. Still think the Shock would look awesome.
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« Reply #35 on: November 11, 2017, 01:24:00 PM » |
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I'm curious if anyone has played with one of these at a con (if US had them at cons previously) - how do you block an overhead strike or side strike to shoulder?
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« Reply #36 on: November 11, 2017, 04:29:50 PM » |
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I agree with Taegan Roan. This is pretty cool. Being a collector, I definitely want to try one out. I love spinning and it looks to me like I could do some badass moves with it. Plus, I just love light sabers all shapes and sizes. To each is there own. Nice work Ultrasabers!
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« Reply #37 on: November 11, 2017, 05:27:45 PM » |
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Jumping on this for the raffle. I like the idea of a tonfa hilt, and I was vacillating over my choice anyway - this one's made my mind up
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« Reply #38 on: November 11, 2017, 06:17:11 PM » |
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Hi James. Do you or anyone else recall that one tonfa that was given out perhaps last year or the previous one. Was all silver and did not look much like the one presently for sale if I am imagining it correctly. I think that I liked that design better as looked more like a blaster. Not a fan of this style but will look forward to your awesome review and photos.
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« Reply #39 on: November 11, 2017, 11:14:12 PM » |
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I remember it, was about 3 years ago maybe? The winner only posted about one photo, I think Shame they didn't share more - just enough to be tantalising! It's an interesting look. The bowed handle looks a little odd to me, given how straight the rest of the hilt is, but I imagine it feels fine in the hand. Hey, I could have it in less than 2 weeks!
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« Reply #40 on: November 12, 2017, 12:12:36 AM » |
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I'm curious if anyone has played with one of these at a con (if US had them at cons previously) - how do you block an overhead strike or side strike to shoulder?
I think Lord Bladewraith had the chance to play with on a little at a con. You could try talking to him. He isn't on a ton right now (busy with RL), but he'll probably get back to you.
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« Reply #41 on: November 12, 2017, 02:11:30 AM » |
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Haven't been on in a long time, but just ordered 2 Brood guards since the tonfa is my weapon of choice and have been waiting for this design for quite some time. Got them in SY, and DVA. Super excited.
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« Reply #42 on: November 12, 2017, 02:53:46 AM » |
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I would like to see the addition in parts. It looks like an initiate plus an L piece with a pommel. When someone gets one, post some pics of a disassembly, peas and carrots.
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« Reply #43 on: November 12, 2017, 02:55:58 AM » |
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Haven't been on in a long time, but just ordered 2 Brood guards since the tonfa is my weapon of choice and have been waiting for this design for quite some time. Got them in SY, and DVA. Super excited. Dark, SE or LE? The blade colors will be awesome together.
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« Reply #44 on: November 12, 2017, 04:18:28 AM » |
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Dark, SE or LE? The blade colors will be awesome together.
I went dark. If I can figure out how to do image posting without photobucket by the time I get them I will post some photos.
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