If the blade feels a little heavier than the hilt it's most likely the first release. It's similar to how the Maul feels with the heavier blade, but I know you don't have that saber. Most of the second releases have the lighter gold color decor as well, it was the later batches that had the darker coloring. I don't quite remember if the metal version is heavier than the Vader or not. I think they were just about the same.