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Title: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Bandit-Jedi on March 08, 2006, 05:17:42 PM
"May the Force Be With You"
-Yoda to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones


Yoda Lightsaber from Episode II: Attack of the Clones

The very first Yoda Lightsaber seen onscreen in a Star Wars movie
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Limited Edition Lightsaber replica Number 193 of 2500 produced worldwide.
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The design for Yoda's lightsaber as featrued in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones comes from an unexpected source. Master Replicas' VP of Product Development, Steve Dymszo, originally produced the lightsaber, and his model appears in the Episode I Visual Dictionary. Eventually, that design was adapted by Lucasfilm and used in Attack of the Clones. It is interesting to note that no physical lightsaber prop was ever produced for filming because the Yoda character and his lightsaber were both completely computer generated for the first time ever in a Star Wars movie.
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The original Yoda lightsaber model was made from an old flashgun. The black emitter was a wheel from a 1/16 scale sprts car model and the control box was an oil pan from a 1/12 scale sports car kit. To create the grips, machined-metal master patterns were first produced. Resin castings were then pulled from molds taken from these patterns. The small silver control switch on the top of the lightsaber was a PEM nut. The center black band was originally the top of the flashgun. Later, it was relocated to the center of the lightsaber to better fit the overall design.
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Upon reviewing the original design for use in the film, the Lucasfilm designers felt that the movie lightsaber should be slightly longer so that it would be more visible on-screen. Therefore, the design was stretched to about one inch longer. Some of the minor details on the flashgun were also eliminated, as they wouldn't be seen in the film anyway. The detailing on the 1/16 scale wheel was also eliminated and the film prop's emitter shroud was also enlarged. Two LED's and a second, smaller control box detail were also added to complete the design.
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Item #: SW-104
Suggested Retail Price: $249.00
Release Date:  April 23, 2002
Dimensions (6.7"L X 1.65"H X 1.15"W) and weight (approx. 1lb) are to scale for the original prop.
A museum quality walnut and acrylic display case is included with purchase of the replica.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 08, 2006, 06:26:58 PM
A nice saber this is  ;)

I wish LE's were still $250  :(
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 08, 2006, 06:31:30 PM
Geez, nice pics once again. You should show a comparison of size between an normal LE and the Yoda.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on March 08, 2006, 06:46:02 PM
Wow, even the PT lightsabers have interesting stories about their origins.  :D  I was under the impression that they were all just being designed and built... it's so cool to know that this isn't the case.  :)

It does look really nice. I just got the mini in the mail today... glad to know how the design came about now.  :)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Bandit-Jedi on March 08, 2006, 06:59:22 PM
Geez, nice pics once again. You should show a comparison of size between an normal LE and the Yoda.
I'll have to do that, thanks for the idea. 

Wow, even the PT lightsabers have interesting stories about their origins.  :D  I was under the impression that they were all just being designed and built... it's so cool to know that this isn't the case.  :)

It does look really nice. I just got the mini in the mail today... glad to know how the design came about now.  :)

Congrats on gettin the mini.  It is definitely a special replica considering it was made by MR for Lucasfilm and then used in the movie.  Too cool.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 08, 2006, 07:03:50 PM
Geez, nice pics once again. You should show a comparison of size between an normal LE and the Yoda.
I'll have to do that, thanks for the idea. 

Can't wait for those pics. ;)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: xwingband on March 08, 2006, 07:35:05 PM
They know all the parts it just sucks that they didn't bother to replicate them correctly. :-\  A lot of details are off.  I have a bolsey (right handed version of a praco) just sitting around, but those car parts are hard to find.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 08, 2006, 07:39:30 PM
I don't really get what you're saying.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 08, 2006, 08:51:15 PM
Xwingband is making his own Yoda saber from the flashgun, but not all of the parts as used (I assume in the digital Yoda saber) are exactly the same as how they look on the saber.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: xwingband on March 08, 2006, 08:55:30 PM
Yup, I guess that's how MR can say it's an AOTC saber because the only "real" yoda saber was the one created for the EP1 Visual dictionary.  Allows them the liberties in the design.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 08, 2006, 09:04:35 PM
It could just be that difference between the real prop and the digital version, but I think the idea of an EP1 Yoda saber is just as interesting as the LE, more unique really.  Though it does bring back memories of those jokes that any ROTS studio scale ship from MR would come on a disc. :D
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: jack3auer on March 09, 2006, 12:35:40 AM
It could just be that difference between the real prop and the digital version, but I think the idea of an EP1 Yoda saber is just as interesting as the LE, more unique really.  Though it does bring back memories of those jokes that any ROTS studio scale ship from MR would come on a disc. :D
:D
thats a good one i had not heard it before.

i like that look of the yoda saber, it looks functional.  i am surprised they did not give his a more "otherwordly look" like sidious's though.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 09, 2006, 01:02:40 AM
It might have been because hus saber was about 600 years old. :)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Knuckle01 on March 09, 2006, 09:18:35 AM
lol little saber packs quite a punch!
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 09, 2006, 09:36:45 PM
lol little saber packs quite a punch!

Just like its wielder  :D.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Knuckle01 on March 10, 2006, 06:20:35 AM
how right you are ani
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 20, 2006, 03:03:57 PM
I would like to see some pics of the ROTS version. It's cool with all of the scratches and stuff on it.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 21, 2006, 01:26:13 AM
Go to Rebelscumb.com ;)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on March 21, 2006, 12:45:09 PM
Either that or I can take you some pictures of my mini.  :D
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 21, 2006, 11:05:42 PM
how much detail does the mini have on it Ayala  ???
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on March 22, 2006, 12:12:07 AM
A lot of detail. It has all the same battle marks that the LE has. I'll have some pics up soon when I put up a thread showcasing my mini collection. Hopefully within the next few days.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Anakin2 on March 22, 2006, 12:13:47 AM
oooh, cant wait to see that
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 22, 2006, 12:14:01 AM
Mabye you can do the first mini review :)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 22, 2006, 12:52:14 AM
Mini reviews? That is an odd sort of an idea,but it could be cool.  If anyone did be sure to use the proper Master Anakin format!  :D 

The detail for all of the minis is excellent by the way.

Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 22, 2006, 12:56:59 AM
I assume you have a mini counterpart to go with all of your LE's Luke ???.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 22, 2006, 12:59:54 AM
Well, minis are far more collectible than LEs, so while I may have an obscene number of LEs I have all of the standard minis. ;)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Anakin2 on March 22, 2006, 01:02:38 AM
i would kill a man, and perhaps 2 fully grown wookies for some more pics of your LE's, if you just made a thread with nothing but pics of your LEs i would be happy...sooo perrty
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 22, 2006, 01:13:50 AM
I've been working on some high quality pics, but I just completed a move so over half of my LEs are still boxed up, and since I'm out of town they sadly remain trapped at least until next week.  Here is one of my most recent shots of my Obi evolution setup that I hadn't posted yet as a preview of things to come. :D

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Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: darthmaddy on March 22, 2006, 01:18:59 AM
Obi really went from Ferarri to Pinto(couldn't think of a better analogy). :D  Keep em coming Luke.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: benlurkin on March 22, 2006, 01:26:25 AM
As I look at that pic I see the main reason I stopped with those shots, besides my trip of course, that very noticeable gap in my temporary background.  First step will definitely have to be replacing that!  :-[
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 22, 2006, 01:27:01 PM
Very cool pics.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 22, 2006, 10:14:23 PM
Obi really went from Ferarri to Pinto(couldn't think of a better analogy). :D Keep em coming Luke.

Ya, except in this case I like the Pinto better (strange for me since I'm a huge ferrari fan)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: darthmaddy on March 23, 2006, 01:01:57 AM
360 Modena is my favorite.  The new 420 is okay and the 550s and 575s are good, but the 360 was perfectly designed and style.  Not too flashy, just right.  Just like the TPM Obi!
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on March 23, 2006, 01:06:02 AM
Ya, and the F40 is the Obi-Wan weathered :D

I wonder what the F248 is....
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on March 23, 2006, 04:58:00 PM
I don't much about cars. ::) which is weird because my dad advertises for car dealerships for a living and used to work in dealerships, go figure.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: toos on March 23, 2006, 07:25:05 PM
Wow! this is nice man! congratys!
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on April 18, 2006, 05:52:47 PM
I don't much about cars. ::) which is weird because my dad advertises for car dealerships for a living and used to work in dealerships, go figure.

Does he?, cool  :)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 19, 2006, 02:16:09 PM
Yeah. Iget to go to car dealerships all the time and we know the owners and stuff. He used to get to use the cars for free but not anymore.
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on April 20, 2006, 09:56:38 PM
Oh, thats a shame :'(

What kind of car do you have?
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 21, 2006, 01:46:29 PM
Me? or my parents. I don't have a car :D My mom drives a Nissan Quest and my dad drives Chrysler Pacifica
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: ani104 on April 21, 2006, 11:04:08 PM
I meant your parents  ;)
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: thefudds on October 13, 2016, 04:57:33 AM
STORY OF THE YODA LIGHTSABER

A long time ago. In a Galaxy far, far away….

Several years ago when hunting down Graflex flashguns to convert to Lightsabers I ran across an ad in a “Camera Shop” newspaper that was offering a box of various flashguns.
The seller listed several models that were in the box including a few Graflex and Heiland flashguns.

I called the phone number and asked how many were in the box and expressed my desire to purchase them. The person who answered the phone was the wife of the seller who stated that he wasn’t home but would let him know when he returned. I politely asked he call me and left my phone number with his wife.

Unknown to me was that a good friend of mine had also called after I did but the lady told him that they were already spoken for.

I got the call later that evening and we settled on a price and I mailed off a check for the box. I also told him that I was interested in more of the either the Graflex or Heiland flashguns. He told me that he often frequented camera shows and would let me know if he ran across more of them.

We kept in touch for some afterwards and he did obtain a few more for me. He even sent me a newspaper article (which I still have but need to find) that a local newspaper had written about him. It seems that he was a VERY famous photographer and had taken some VERY important photos of actors and political figures during his career.

I wonder what photos were taken using what we now know as the Yoda Lightsaber???

Anyway…the box arrived and there were several of the desired flashguns and their accessories.

That weekend, Steve stopped by and I told him about my “find” As he sat on my couch I started pulling out the various flashguns stating “Look…Luke’s Lightsaber, Another Luke, another one, Darth Vader’s Lightsaber, another, another and then I pulled out the diminutive flashgun and said (as a joke)…”and look, YODA’s Lightsaber!!!

After awhile, as we were going through all the stuff in the box I got the idea that it would be fun to really convert the little flashgun into a Yoda Lightsaber. I started to dismantle and experiment with the configuration. I asked Steve to take it home and go through his bottomless boxes of parts and see if he could add a couple of things to it. Steve thought it was a silly idea but finally agreed to do it (probably to shut me up).

About a week or so later he came back and handed it back saying “Here’s your stupid Lightsaber” He had added some parts to the unit such as the hubcap as the “Emitter” and the oilpan “Activator Box” I believe he also added the nut and used a white double stick foam tape for the grips. I wasn’t happy with that look and removed and replaced them with black foam grips.

Some time prior to this I had met and became friends with Captain Dr. David West Reynolds at the WONDERFEST model show in Kentucky. He had a table set up next to ours where my partners and I sold Resin Model kits under the name NECRO-NOMI CONCEPTS. David was a great guy and we frequently wrote one another for years.
Being an Archeologist and a fanatical Indiana Jones & Star Wars fan I gifted him an Indiana Jones MKVII bag which he carried along to his Archeologival digs.

At one point he called and told me he was then employed by Lucasfilm and was in the process of writing The Visual Dictionary for the Star Wars film…a dream come true for him!!!

We often exchanged photographs and one time I sent him a couple of photos of the Yoda Lightsaber project….which he thought was great!

Several months later I got a phone call from David saying that he was in the process of putting together the book and was at the section about Yoda but felt that something was missing. He asked “Do you still have that Yoda Lightsaber you sent me photos of?”
I told him I did and he then asked if I could mail it to him to have it photographed for the upcoming book and that in return he would mention my name in the credits. I told him that Steve had made some contributions to the final look of the prop and asked his name also be included. David agreed (although Steve’s last name was mistakenly printed as Cymszo in the credits)

What I found out later was that the prop was also scanned as reference and was to be used in the film!!! I was in heaven!! It would officially become part of the Star Wars Universe.

Many things happened after that that I won’t get into but I had to sign a waiver sent to me by Andrea Lake Myer releasing the rights to the Lightsaber to Lucasfilm.

The rest, as they say, is history. I hope you enjoyed a little of the insight as to how the Yoda Lightsaber come into being.

I still have it in my cabinet at home and it’s a really weird feeling to see it in magazines, films, toys, etc.

I have seen several of my fellow RPF members make their own versions and, as you all are now doing, researching the parts to duplicate it as close as possible to the “Stupid Lightsaber” we made for fun.

I look forward to seeing all your replicas. The RPF is the coolest website for props on the internet fueled only by the creativity of its members

All the best,
Ed Maggiani
Title: Re: MR 2002 Yoda AOTC Limited Edition Replica
Post by: thefudds on October 13, 2016, 05:00:32 AM
Glad to be a new member to the forum