AV™ The Unforgiving
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Post by AV™ The Unforgiving on Feb 17, 2007 12:49:21 GMT -5
Hilt: The hilt of the ROTJ Luke is exceptionally good. The design of it creates a smooth and comfortable grip. It is simple in design making it the best Force FX yet for spinning. It's blade emitter is located in a supreme spot and is the only Force FX I have never accidentally turned off. On the flip side of the coin, the bare design of the Luke hilt makes it the lightest of all the Force FX's giving it a toy feel, and the bronze color on the emitter matrix and neck is far from the color seen in Return of the Jedi. Blade: The blade of the ROTJ Luke FX is good. It's green color is very vibrant and outshines most of the other Force FX's. It's color is arguably solid considering the string of LEDs used for its color. Other than the standard breaks in the LED strings, the blades color is perfect. Again however the blade feels thinner than others adding to its lightweight toy feel. Sound: The sound effects of the ROTJ Luke FX are great. Loud and crisp with no muffles. The idle hum is strong but a bit too Jedi for my liking. The clash effects are good as well. Unlike other FX's there are 3 clash sounds. Pros/Cons:Pros:- Best hilt design for saber spins - Good vibrant blade - Great sound Cons:- Too light (feels like a toy) - Thin blade Over all I love this saber. I waited 15 years to get this lightsaber and plan on keeping it in my collection for years to come.     
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Post by Jacen Solo on Feb 17, 2007 19:00:53 GMT -5
Nice review. I was actually thinking about picking this one up as well to add to my collection. I already have Anakin ROTS and Darth Maul TPM, so I have red and blue, but I seriously need a green and this may have pushed me over the edge to shell out the money.
I know that Master Replicas isnt producing them anymore, so if you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours?
Thanks. Take Care.
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Post by AV™ The Unforgiving on Feb 17, 2007 19:27:33 GMT -5
Nice review. I was actually thinking about picking this one up as well to add to my collection. I already have Anakin ROTS and Darth Maul TPM, so I have red and blue, but I seriously need a green and this may have pushed me over the edge to shell out the money. I know that Master Replicas isnt producing them anymore, so if you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours? Thanks. Take Care. Thanks for your kind words, I would absolutely recommend getting a Luke ROTJ FX, especially if you want a green blade. At this point the Luke ROTJ is the only green Force FX Master Replicas has out, other than the AOTC Yoda Force FX but that is still on pre order. Not to mention you're right. Master Replicas no longer makes Luke ROTJ Force FX's so they are limited and wont be around forever. As for where I got mine, mine was a birthday gift from my girlfriend, she got it at the Borders sale back in October 06. Hope I was helpful, Have a good one. |
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Post by Alena Vader on Feb 18, 2007 3:49:13 GMT -5
 Yay! My favorite pic of you with the Luke ROTJ!  I think you're making the cutest look in this one! It surprises me how good the Luke looks on you babe, since it is not a traditional color of the Sith. Yet you still manage to carry this "light" affiliated blade with a dark prescence. Amazing. Great review. "Too Jedi for my liking?" Hahaha! |
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Post by Jayman87 on Feb 18, 2007 21:41:13 GMT -5
I'm glad you enjoy your Luke saber as well. You simply can't beat the classic ROTJ all-black-with-a-green-lightsaber look. And I love the hilt design as well, very practical if one were planning on converting for dueling, seeing how there's not much on there to cut up the hands.
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Post by dajoquim on Feb 18, 2007 21:46:41 GMT -5
;D great review and pics master darksider;and; yes I got one of these sabers too;and;If anyone gets a chance to buy one do it!!DaJoQuim  |
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Post by jerrekdromas on Feb 18, 2007 21:53:02 GMT -5
Graet review AV. I like this one as well, I hope to have a new "toy" soon. Maybe a Mace Windu though. Which do you think is better?
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Post by AV™ The Unforgiving on Feb 21, 2007 4:39:26 GMT -5
Jayman87- I totally agree. I used to want to be Luke cause of his green saber and black suit. It was the most awesome thing ever. Until I saw the other 2 OT movies and realized that Vader was the most awesome thing ever. I just remember the sarlacc pit scene with Luke and everything going on at once as a child and me just being ecstatic about it.
Jerrek- Luke hands down. The Mace is my least favorite of all the FX sabers.
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Post by Jacen Solo on Feb 21, 2007 17:35:01 GMT -5
Can any of you guys recommend a good site for purchasing the Luke? I have seen it for up to 190. I would rather not pay more than 150, but I will if I have to. Any advice would be splendid!
Thanks!
Oh and Phoenix, be happy your girl likes the sabers so much. Mine got me my Darth Maul Saber and said she regretted it about 15 minutes after giving it to me. lol hahahaha!
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Post by dajoquim on Feb 21, 2007 19:44:04 GMT -5
8-)Hey jacen!!I think kit has some for sale on the www.forcefx.com web site. Also maybe they have some on e-bay!!Just my two cents.DaJoQuim ;D |
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Post by Jayman87 on Feb 21, 2007 20:07:44 GMT -5
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Post by Alena Vader on Feb 22, 2007 3:11:32 GMT -5
Graet review AV. I like this one as well, I hope to have a new "toy" soon. Maybe a Mace Windu though. Which do you think is better? I agree with PD. Luke for sure! |
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Post by AV™ The Unforgiving on Feb 22, 2007 15:34:47 GMT -5
That would be the Luke A New Hope FX. |
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Post by Jayman87 on Feb 22, 2007 17:22:02 GMT -5
No, actually they just posted the incorrect picture. look at the user submitted pic, it's the green Luke ROTJ. Besides that, this is how I got my very own Luke ROTJ. On top of all of this (if my personal experience isn't enough), it's in stock and shipping now. The Luke ANH won't be shipping until later this year. Oh, and read the user reviews. They all refer to it as the Luke ROTJ.
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AV™ The Unforgiving
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Post by AV™ The Unforgiving on Feb 22, 2007 18:20:05 GMT -5
Oh. I see. Makes sense. I did notice that part but didn't think much of it cause the blade is photoshoped but you are right my friend. And just so you know, the ANH Luke is being re-released so there are Luke ANH FX's out there. Thats what I thought it was.
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