Luke Skywalker EpVI V2 SE Lightsaber by Master Replicas

[Rico]

Up for preorder this week.  I am very tempted.  Here are the details:

This is the third and final Mark Hamill Signature in the set. You have the Star Wars: A New Hope Signature and the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Signature now complete the set with the Star Wars: Return of The Jedi Signature Lightsaber.

Luke Skywalker's heroic journey to become a Jedi Master reached its climax when he confronted Darth Vader and his evil master, Emperor Palpatine, on the second Death Star. Palpatine had hopes to seduce the son of Skywalker to the dark side of the Force, believing Luke would give in to temptation, kill his father, and take his place at the twisted Emperor's side.

Facing off in an epic lightsaber duel, Darth Vader encountered a fierce opponent in his son. Fighting to protect his sister and everything he held true, Luke's ferocity surprised the Dark Lord. Filled with rage, Luke came close to embracing the dark side, almost killing his father. Due to the Jedi training he learned from Yoda, he was able to avoid the path of Anakin Skywalker. Tossing his lightsaber aside, he turned to face the wrath of the enraged Sith Emperor.

The lightsaber Luke Skywalker wields in the Return of the Jedi has a long and complicated history. The hilt worn by actor Mark Hamill, in most of the scenes in the movie where the lightsaber is not ignited, was in fact an old Obi-Wan Kenobi "stunt" lightsaber from A New Hope. The blade was cut off and it featured a longer lever on the center band, a conical knob on the rear above the pommel, and a D-ring attached the lightsaber to a belt clip. Cast in aluminum from a milled wooden master, this lightsaber features uneven heat sink fins which we have recreated in the interest of accuracy.

For the fighting scenes, a newly machined, but more simplified look-alike version of the above lightsaber was created with a removable blade. A cleaned up version of this lightsaber was used for the close-up insert shot when Darth Vader comments on Luke constructing a new lightsaber. This became known as the "hero" version of the prop because it was featured so prominently in a close-up. The "Version Two" of the prop was altered in post-production to look more like the "hero" lightsaber, possibly in interest of continuity.

Master Replicas engineers modeled this faithful replica directly from measurements taken from the surviving prop, and recreated the look from the movie with the help of extensive photographic reference materials supplied from the Lucasfilm Ltd. Archives.

We hope that you enjoy adding this Luke Skywalker lightsaber "Version Two" from Return of the Jedi to your Star Wars prop collection.

Crafted in machined and stamped aluminum and metal parts
Museum quality display case with mirrored base and acrylic cover
Numbered plaque and Certificate of Authenticity
Numbered plaque autographed by Mark Hamill
Limited to only 500 pieces

[iceman]

I think I will pass on this one, I looking into the limited edition spiderman masks as they look kind of cool

[Bryancd]

I love the V2, it's my favorite behind the ANH. This saber saw the most screen time in ROTJ but never got that one beauty shot in Vader's hands where we see the hero version everyone is more familiar with. This one looks nice and beat up and is more in keeping with the OT look.

[Rico]

It is a pretty cool piece and MR usually does a good job on the sabers.

[Bryancd]

Yep, but nothing can beat a real Graflex Luke ANH..

[Rico]

Yep, but nothing can beat a real Graflex Luke ANH..

True 'dat! 

[Bryancd]

You mean like this?

[jedijeff]

Cool Saber Bryan.

I saw the MR Luke preorder, and I am awfully tempted but will probably pass. I am actually considering picking up the Han Solo Elite Blaster, since it is 40 percent off. Still mulling it over, so part of me hopes they all get sold so I dont have to make the decision anymore.

[Rico]

Cool Saber Bryan.

I saw the MR Luke preorder, and I am awfully tempted but will probably pass. I am actually considering picking up the Han Solo Elite Blaster, since it is 40 percent off. Still mulling it over, so part of me hopes they all get sold so I dont have to make the decision anymore.

Where/when is the Solo Elite on sale at 40% off??   

[jedijeff]

Hi Rico

It was in the email sent out by MR earlier in the week, which also included the Luke Saber

Last year we sold out of our membership kits in November. This year the members have grown so quickly, we are already running low on 2007 Collectors Society kits. 

Act now to get the MEMBERS ONLY all-new Scaled Replica lightsaber - From Episode I The Phantom Menace, it's the Qui-Gon Jinn Scaled Replica Lightsaber! THIS IS THE ONLY SCALED REPLICA VERSION OF QUI-GON JINN'S LIGHTSABER RELEASED. It will never be sold at retail, and there will not be any other versions!

Your enrollment kit will also include:

A personalized Membership Card and ID Number
An Exclusive 2007 Collectors Society Collectible Pin, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars AND the 5th Anniversary of Master Replicas
If that's not enough Join today and Purchase the CS Exclusive Han Elite Blaster for $399.00!!

We know it's wise to be armed! Han Solo protected his interests with a Blas Tech DL-44 Blaster and now you can have one, not at the regular retail of $649 but at a special discount just for you.

Yes, you read that correctly.  If you purchase the 2007 Collectors Society membership you will have to chance to own this beautiful Collectors Society Exclusive for only $399.00*.  That's a discount of nearly 40%, and we will even cover the shipping.

To receive this discount you must first become a 2007 Collectors Society Member. Then use coupon code: HAN3992 when placing your order for the Han Solo Elite Blaster.

You will need to act fast as this offer is limited in two ways....First we have less than 300 membership kits left. 

Secondly, we are almost out of Elite Han Solo Blasters and when they are gone, well, they're gone.

Read on for the details of this fabulous piece...

Han Solo Ep. IV Elite Edition Blaster

Created from premium materials, this exclusive Elite Edition is built on an all new replica of an antique German semi-automatic pistol, and features incredible custom machined details that until recently remained unknown.

Crafted with our customary quality and attention to detail, this fully authorized replica has been recreated from Lucasfilm archival materials and features:

Never-before-seen details
Die-cast metal construction
See-through scope
Real wood grips
Machined steel replica MG81 booster/flash-suppressor
Pristine paint finish
Museum quality display case with mirrored base and acrylic cover
Prop story, numbered plaque and Certificate of Authenticity
Limited to 1250 pieces worldwide
*Only Available to 2007 Collectors Society Members
*Regular Price $649 you save $250.00 with coupon code: HAN3992
*Now Free Shipping

*After you become a 2007 Collectors Society Member Simply Enter HAN3992 in the promotion code box at checkout when purchasing the Han Elite. This offer is valid through August 31, 2007. Cannot be combined with any other offer.  All prior purchases are ineligible for discount. While supplies last.

[jedijeff]

I broke down and ordered this Blaster, could not help myself :). Fortunately (Or Unfortunately) I am working a whole bunch of OT lately, so that should cover this off.

[Rico]

Darn it Jeff!  I must of missed that little code.  Oh - that's very hard to pass up even though I have the non-elite version of the blaster.

P.S.  I placed an order for the V2 Luke today too.