I want one
For me: CF/Trailer/black leather/36 bullet/weathering x2
so this is, like, your third run of these, yeah?This is the first of the concept starkillers the first two were of the in game hilt. If I'm not mistaken of course
Our first two "Starkiller" runs were of the in game hilt for the First game: The Force unleashed.
This saber is from the concept trailer for The Force Unleashed 2. Different saber, but really cool and is requested more than the in game hilt for TFU II.
Am I missing something? A big group is selecting the trailer version with black anodizing and I'm thinking I'm not seeing what I should, lol.
With PRIZM, you will lose the pulsing crystal chamber.....which I know you like ;) We haven't fleshed out the entirety of the crystal chamber lighting yet, but the CF is capable of having more blinkies and we do plan on using as much of them as possible.
Well....Crystal Focus seems to be the choice board 8). We've decided to make the last 5 spots 'either or'. Anyone wanting one of the last spots can choose PRIZM or Crystal Focus.
poor Prizm, looks like no one wants to give it any love :-*
so would it be more logical to lower the price on the Prizm version then?Prizm parts cost will be less and a little bit less wirring I assume.
if saying what you are saying is true?
The prices are what they are, and if a particular soundboard option "doesn't get any love", oh well. People want what they want, and apparently the best sound card option is what they want. That's usually how it works out. C:-)
But of you take into consideration public pricing for pc3.
Pc3=$130
Cf7=178$
CeX=62$
240$-130$=110$ difference in sound board.
Yet they are discount the prizm version 200$!
That's pretty generous and more then likely they are doing that to allow people on a budget to buy two, like they said.
Definitely agree with FJK here. Its not that the price of the PRIZM is unfair, please don't think thats what I was trying to say or imply in my other comment. I was highlighting that at the price-points VV specified for the run it makes sense (in my opinion) to go with the CF version, all things considered :) I wouldn't say that the PRIZM pricing is unfair. When it comes down to it the board you choose isn't what determines the price. Even if these hilts were offered as stunts they would be over $1000. You are paying for the machining, design, research, and quality of workmanship that comes with VV products. The board is dollars and cents in the end if you ask me; thus why you save the option to save a bit at the end with your choice!
I was going for the Prizm at first to switch things up but then say DM post and response on the inability for a pulsing crystal chamber which is a requirement for me. Thanks DM for the question and reminder. I'm am intrigued by the Prizm and the ability to switch colors on the fly. It will be in an upcoming saber of mine soon. For now I'll stick with the power of the cf and CEX.
I am torn on the color of leather to use. I am not a fan of the brown leather but I prefer the Trailer hilt which shows Brown leather. If I decided to go with the brown instead of the black, it would have to be pretty weathered almost to the point of black like in the close up of the first picture of GM holding both of the sabers in front of his face.
So I guess my question is.... Would it be possible to get a weathered/dirty brown leather?
I would immediately jump on a second one if I could afford it right now. A pair of those would be uber-epic 8)
I see.
Well as long as it will be weathered with different tones and some depth, I think I would like to change mine to brown in place of the black if I may. Might as well stay true to the screen shots.
I also just noticed that my blade lengh choice of 30" was not one of the options listed in the OP. Please let me know if that will be a problem.
Thanks.
I would immediately jump on a second one if I could afford it right now. A pair of those would be uber-epic 8)
As you all know, runs we do are so we can get sabers that we want for our own collection :)). A pair will be residing in the Vader's Vault Geek Cave :)).
I played these games years ago when they came out, but I am just now reading the books. I am half way through the second book TFU II and getting Super Pumped for this run 8)
No kidding Cad-Bayne.
On a semi-related note, are these gonna have a user manual? or does anyone have a link they can share so i can learn how to mess with the color and sound settings once they come in?
Currently waiting for the hilts themselves to be machined. The interior is being engineered :). As soon as we have something to show, it will be posted here.
Just waiting for machining and engineering of chassis system. We'll post as soon as we have anything to update :)).
do you have an estimate on how long? ;)
We should have some updates soon folks! Thanks for your patience :D.
I am not worried. Still very excited for this saber whenever it might happen.
It will be worth the wait I am certain. I might even be sending my second payment of 25% soon to stay ahead of the game. Look forward to updates whenever they may happen.
Folks very sorry for the lack of updates here. Please do not think we are ignoring you all. As soon as we have more pics we will post them. In the meantime, can everyone check their status and if something is incorrect PM me please. This run has been going on a while and a few spots have changed hands over time. I want to make sure we have everyone's current options correct. Thanks.
If you still have a slot open, I would like one of the following...
CF/ Trailer Version with Black Anodizing/Weathered/Brown Leather Wrap/ 32" Blade with Lit Round Tip
If you still have a slot open, I would like one of the following...
CF/ Trailer Version with Black Anodizing/Weathered/Brown Leather Wrap/ 32" Blade with Lit Round Tip
This run has been full for a while now. Like, a long while. The only way you're gunna get a spot on this is if one of the members on the run decides to sell their spot.
Sneaky progress peek :angel: :
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FTFUII-GM%2Fth_IMG_20151102_170146868_zps9rewtjsi.jpg&hash=c16564c532ff3a7abbe454d23f8bb244f8a5a6f4) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/AJFenderBender/media/TFUII-GM/IMG_20151102_170146868_zps9rewtjsi.jpg.html)
Yyyyyyaaaaaaayyyyy!!!!!!
Machining almost done?
Sneaky progress peek :angel: :
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FTFUII-GM%2Fth_IMG_20151102_170146868_zps9rewtjsi.jpg&hash=c16564c532ff3a7abbe454d23f8bb244f8a5a6f4) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/AJFenderBender/media/TFUII-GM/IMG_20151102_170146868_zps9rewtjsi.jpg.html)
They look beautiful! Luminara, any closer to an ETA on this run?
Thank you.
No problem, just thought I'd ask. I look forward to the final version!
I REALLY hate to do this, since I was lucky enough to snag my spot from someone else here. But, my brother just lost his job, and I want to financially support him and his family as much as I can until he can get back on his feet.
So... whoever PMs me and pays first gets this...
13. aiden_is - CF/Trailer/Brown leather/36" round/weathered Deposit Paid
I REALLY hate to do this, since I was lucky enough to snag my spot from someone else here. But, my brother just lost his job, and I want to financially support him and his family as much as I can until he can get back on his feet.I will take your spot. PM sent.
So... whoever PMs me and pays first gets this...
13. aiden_is - CF/Trailer/Brown leather/36" round/weathered Deposit Paid
OK guys. A few of you never got back to me so hopefully you are OK with the anodizing because I have given instructions to the machinist to send all the sabers to the anodizer except for the folks that specifically requested no anodizing.
I will be in touch in the next couple of days with payment instructions on the next installment.
Please hit me up via PM with any questions.
The Light is at the end of the tunnel :smiley:.
None have shipped yet. I just got the sabers in and will be sending out those long overdue second invoices. We have the crystal chamber under construction and once we receive the parts from manufacturing we will start building them out. :smiley:
I certainly hope so. Still working on chassis/reveal. :angel:
Hi Lumi,
Any updates?
Working on the internal design and fitment currently.
We have the crystal chamber under construction and once we receive the parts from manufacturing we will start building them out. :smiley:
Still working on chassis/reveal. :angel:
We are still in progress with manufacturing the innards and once those are done installs will start.
Can I still get a starkiller? I recently got into collecting VV sabers as I used to only collect licensed replicas (stupidly). The starkiller saber is absolutely amazing with the exposed crystal etc. Will this version be exactly the same?
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What are you saying?
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What are you saying?
String blade from VV
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What are you saying?
If anyone on this run gets a reply or update to any PMs from VV, please share. I have sent a few PMs to Deanna and Alan and have had NO replies which I find beyond belief after a 3 year wait time. I am a repeat customer and have simply asked in a polite manner for a ETA so I can decide if I still wait or sell my spot on this run.
For the record, the question " why is energy going elsewhere?" was never asked. I did however make an observation of time and energy being spent on other projects while this one was sitting idle as far as we could tell. It is understood that other projects must move forward regardless of this one, but is frustrating and a completely valid observation from a customer standpoint. It does become "relevant" to the customer after a certain period of time with no communication or updates.
I will leave it at that.
For the record, the question " why is energy going elsewhere?" was never asked. I did however make an observation of time and energy being spent on other projects while this one was sitting idle as far as we could tell. It is understood that other projects must move forward regardless of this one, but is frustrating and a completely valid observation from a customer standpoint. It does become "relevant" to the customer after a certain period of time with no communication or updates.
I will leave it at that.
Same here. I don't recall that I made a comment about your combat class runs Deanna and the last thing I want is to publicly flame anyone. I am merely asking from today's date, can you please give a fairly accurate ETA on when this run will be done?
1-3 more months, 6 months, next year, etc? I am a good customer and am not looking to bash VV. I just want to get enough information so I can see if it's worth waiting vs getting my deposit back (which I think is fair of you to offer, thank you).
Truth be told, I prefer to get the best Star Killer Trailer saber to date, but I'm not waiting another 6-8 months.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Thank you so much for the update. The chassis is going to be 3D-printed?
Thank you so much for the update. The chassis is going to be 3D-printed?
What suggests 3D printed? I'm certain that a saber of this caliber will have a machined chamber, which can utilize 3D cad renders.
OK some good news to share! We have brought on a mechanical engineer/CAD designer to the staff in house who is helping us finish up the chassis design so we can get them produced ASAP. So my target of shipping beginning during the Summer should be very feasible with all sabers in hand before the movie premiere in December if not before. Of course I will keep everyone posted with this :azn:.
These sabers will be awesome. I'm very much looking forward to the finished product :)
Hey Lumi - wondering if there are any updates on timeline? Ie, still on target to get started on shipping by end of summer, if chassis design finalized, when to expect 2nd deposit etc. Thanks!
Happy Holidays Deanna and Alan. Any updates? Also, in a recent video I saw Alan being interviewed at a comic con, he said that VV offers acid aged weathering. Is this something we can discuss for the TFU II trailer concept run?
Thank you and MTFBWY.
Happy Holidays Deanna and Alan. Any updates? Also, in a recent video I saw Alan being interviewed at a comic con, he said that VV offers acid aged weathering. Is this something we can discuss for the TFU II trailer concept run?
Thank you and MTFBWY.
The last estimate for completion was that shipping was to start in September 2017. That was given after the previous estimate (Summer 2017) came and went.
Last we were told the TFU2 run had now been placed behind the upcoming TFU1 run because the chassis still needed to be designed and they wanted to try out a few of the TFU2 ideas on the TFU1 run.
As for when we'll see the TFU1s, they've been "about 2 weeks away" since December last year if you follow VV's posts on their community Facebook page, so your guess is as good as mine. I would be shocked (in a positive way) to see the TFU1s in 2017 given that another movie is about to drop, and given that the TFU2s have been placed in the queue behind the TFU1s I wouldn't expect any movement on this run for months.
It seems thatthe TFU2s have joined the TFU1, Slothfurnace collaboration, Kylo Ren replica + original crossguard, and replica armour in a long backlog of stuff that VV has been talking about for 18+ months but hasn't seen the light of day for whatever reason.
I don't work for VV so can't speak to the acid aged weather question.
So with all this, and new tech, such as CF9, are we also looking at NEOPIXELs then versus tri-cree options too?
OK guys, the announcement came sooner than we expected and we are now inundated with messages, questions, and also changes to our product lines. Please stay tuned to our FB/Youtube for big announcements from VV in the next 24/48 :).
Please give me a couple of days to get through everything and I will be providing an update here and PMs to everyone on the run :azn:. I hope that the forthcoming news will make everyone happy.
OK guys, the announcement came sooner than we expected and we are now inundated with messages, questions, and also changes to our product lines. Please stay tuned to our FB/Youtube for big announcements from VV in the next 24/48 :).
Please give me a couple of days to get through everything and I will be providing an update here and PMs to everyone on the run :azn:. I hope that the forthcoming news will make everyone happy.
Deanna,
With the new CF 10 CFX with smooth swing, will all current fonts from Saberfont.com work, or only new optimized fonts? I saw Rob's (Madcow's video) this am, and I believe he said fonts optimized for smooth swing only, or did I misunderstand?
No they have not. CFX has not released yet. However PMs should go out within the next week. I had intended to get them out sooner but with SDCC and TSL4 and a huge influx of messages I have been a bit behind. I apologize.
No they have not. CFX has not released yet. However PMs should go out within the next week. I had intended to get them out sooner but with SDCC and TSL4 and a huge influx of messages I have been a bit behind. I apologize.
It just released on August 22. We are working on the chassis as, again, had to be redone to accommodate. I have not yet sent the pms but I am working on them. May as well let the cat out, everyone on the run is being offered the ability to upgrade to neopixel at no additional charge as a thank you for years of support. You do not HAVE to take the upgrade, if you really want in hilt led we will build it out with a TriCree but with the current capabilities of the cFX we feel neopixel is really the thing to show it off to its best capabilities.
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Hi Luminara, that is an incredible upgrade offer and it is very much appreciated! On the free Neopixel at no additional cost, will the blade also be included at no charge? If so, I assume in your Pm to the run members that we can request a blade length?
Thank you.
Assume no one has received PMs?
There are, I was really hoping to wait until we had the last few bits to give an update, but since you asked: things are finally moving full speed ahead :cheesy:. As you know, we had to have the chassis re-engineered several times. This last time due to the new CFX. We sent the chassis out for production late last year but, due to Covid, only just finally received them. In the meantime, we needed them for final fitment to order all the greeblies which are now in progress. I anticipate those to take several weeks. Once they arrive, we will be able to finally finish up this run. The good news is we are definitely on the home stretch, we have almost everything we need and are starting partial installs. We are doing everything we can now to prepare for when the greeblies arrive so the final installs are just finishing up and getting the aesthetics on the exterior like leather wraps and weathering done. So target is to have most sabers in folks hands by the end of the year or early next. That means that full payment will be due prior to shipping. If anyone has special circumstances they need to discuss please reach out to me directly.
Another update and I know it is not going to be a happy one for anyone. These are not shipping this year. I thought the one that was successfully installed was going to be a benchmark, but upon working on subsequent hilts, a major issue showed up that has to be corrected resulting in one piece of the chassis having to be remade, again :cry:. With manufacturing lengths of time right now, that is going to add at least a couple of months and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it. I will update again once we have it in hand. I am so sorry folks, I was really hoping to have at least the first few shipping before the holiday but after this length of time I am not going to move forward with something I know is going to have issues. Today's electronics just require a ton more wires than in the past so it is a real issue getting everything to fit and function based on our vision.
Again, I cannot apologize enough for all of the delays and the length of time this has taken. It is only out of sheer stubborness that I did not cancel the run long ago. The frustration is that everything is gorgeous. It is just getting everything to gel perfectly so that the final product is as functionally beautiful as it is aesthetically that has given ongoing fits.
As mentioned since early on, anyone desiring a refund, please message me. Happy to get it right over to you. Otherwise I will be back here again as soon as I have more to report. Hopefully better news with the next update :cry:.
I do want to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season!
MTFBWY
Lumi
just a thought but why not offer these up as empties?
just a thought but why not offer these up as empties?
It has been well established through the years that VV DOES NOT do that.