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DarthRondoudou
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« on: March 14, 2021, 02:11:34 PM »

Well, after toying with it for a while, I am finally ready to make reviews for my latest weaknesses.

First, the Guardian.
I've always loved Obi-Wan's hilt from ep 1 and 2. Way more than his latest hilt. So I guess I've wanted one for a really long time.
At first, I thought that US version was not accurate enough for my taste. I was eyeing an other guys version for a while before noticing that the jewel gribbly was actually less accurate than US version. And before you know it, I was looking at US version more and more... Until that fateful day of January, during the winter raffle where I gave in and ordered it.

So what do we have here exactly?
A guardian. In Guardian Blue. Arctic Blue FOC. Obsidian V4. Nickel plated shroud. With recharge port.
Onto the pictures.

This hilt is just gorgeous. The nickel plated shroud is beautiful. And the red button and jewel gribbly are really to my taste.
I've heard that the hilt was big. And with my small hands I was kinda worried. Sure, it's bigger than the prop used in the movies. But I'm not sure it is THAT bigger. I mean, the official disney version seems really huge in comparison. And I can handle it with one or two hands. It feels really good to swing it around.
Let's have a closer look.

The red button is really nice. Even though we can see that the jewel thing is just glued to the bottom of the knob and a little off centered, it's still a nice touch. And I really like the details on the black/nickel emitter.

Here, we can see the grooves. Silver on black. Machining marks can be seen at the bottom of the grooves. I don't mind. Just to let you know they're there. I chose a silver non-illuminated AV switch, just to get a little closer to the screen version, no switch, full silver section above the black grip). Black covertech wheel. Standard I believe.

This is my first GB saber. And it is quite stunning. I really like that shade of blue. When you ignite the thing, the urge to take on Darth Maul arrises. Be prepared.

The hilt features nice windowed screws. A small detail but it adds so much to the hilt.

The pommel is quite nice too.

So, I really love this saber. The choke, just under the red button and jewel know is a bit large, but I still manage to swing it around.
The grooved grip feels really good in the hand.

Overall, I do not regret falling for this one. I really really love it. It's probably my favorite with my Empress.
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
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scifidude79
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2021, 12:33:30 AM »

Love it. I love your pictures, you take really nice pics. The hilt is gorgeous too. That silver AV makes the shroud look more "complete" where it's notched for the switch. I've always liked that look for the Guardian.  Anyway, really nice review.
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2021, 01:23:18 AM »

Awesome hilt it's on my list to get

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DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2021, 05:52:50 AM »

Love it. I love your pictures, you take really nice pics. The hilt is gorgeous too. That silver AV makes the shroud look more "complete" where it's notched for the switch. I've always liked that look for the Guardian.  Anyway, really nice review.
Oh I totally agree on that point. And it makes it look more accurate, so it was a win win for me xD
Thanks. I love that saber so much.
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2021, 05:53:32 AM »

Awesome hilt it's on my list to get

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Don't be afraid. It's not that big. And it's insanely gorgeous.
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

DarthProdigal
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2021, 03:42:23 PM »

Don't be afraid. It's not that big. And it's insanely gorgeous.

(*chuckle chuckle)


It is gorgeous! I do really love the look of that stark black in contrast to the nickel finish. That grip is probably my favorite feature overall, and those windowed screws are a nice touch as well. It is a very nice "classic Jedi" hilt. I've always been a fan of Obi-wan anyway, it's a bit hard not to be... I agree, classy review with some great photos.
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DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2021, 07:37:27 PM »

(*chuckle chuckle)


It is gorgeous! I do really love the look of that stark black in contrast to the nickel finish. That grip is probably my favorite feature overall, and those windowed screws are a nice touch as well. It is a very nice "classic Jedi" hilt. I've always been a fan of Obi-wan anyway, it's a bit hard not to be... I agree, classy review with some great photos.
Thanks! And yeah... Now that I read it... I... Oh well... ^^"
I also equip most of my characters' companions with a very similar hilt in swtor =D even Dark side users!
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2021, 01:19:25 PM »

Images reupload : It's my first blue saber. It's a hilt (obi ep1) that I love. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this saber.







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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2021, 08:38:43 PM »

very nice!  thanks for the share and review. 
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DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2021, 08:39:40 PM »

very nice!  thanks for the share and review. 
No problem. Have I said how much I loved this hilt?
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

nunya
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2021, 08:50:51 PM »

No problem. Have I said how much I loved this hilt?
i may have missed it but i like to type with my eyes closed for the challenge.

i am a fan of the mix of metals and colors in this hilt.
i can also relate to your point about coming back to UltraSabers after reviewing others. 
not to hijack this but i experienced the same with "The Fallen" - some were accurate but to the point of ridiculousness and others were just too costly.

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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2021, 01:09:15 PM »

Gorgeous saber

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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2021, 04:11:05 PM »

i may have missed it but i like to type with my eyes closed for the challenge.

i am a fan of the mix of metals and colors in this hilt.
i can also relate to your point about coming back to UltraSabers after reviewing others. 
not to hijack this but i experienced the same with "The Fallen" - some were accurate but to the point of ridiculousness and others were just too costly.


I absolutely love US' take on the fallen. Way more than all the accurate versions out there. But it's probably because the game version was undermeh for me. I customized it as soon as I could.

So yeah... The AV switch is not accurate. I would have loved an activation gribbly. But this hilt is... so beautiful. Black, silver, nickel plated, red accent, purple thingy in the gold gribbly, discreet windows...
the grip is really good even though I have really small hands. I LOVE THIS HILT!!!!
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2021, 04:11:39 PM »

Gorgeous saber

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Thanks, I totally agree. I love it. Stunning hilt with the nickel plated.
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
* Dominix VA
* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
* Initiate V2 GB
* Sentinel LEV4
* Frankensaber FO
Wishlist :
Menace SE BR x2
Butcher LE AS
Please someone stop m

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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2021, 08:41:52 PM »

Nice. Makes me want another canon character inspired saber at some point =] Blue always is a nice lightsaber blade color though for sure
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