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Title: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: robiwan on August 30, 2006, 03:19:19 PM
Well, what has not been said about this saber? Here are my quick thoughts and I guess my first (although short) review. It is very nice and well balanced, though just a tad on the heavy side. I think if it weighed a little more than the ROTJ, but less than it does, it would be perfect. The finish on mine was just fine.
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I have seen some complaints about the gold plating having some imperfections in some. Hopefully these will be the exception rather than the norm.The blade is of course, like everyone else had said, just the best one MR has done so far. The end cap does have a more pointed profile than all other FX's. Lets hope they continue the trend with each new one released.
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The sounds are what we have come to expect from MR, which is not a bad thing. We all just want something different! The sound levels on mine are good but the idle hum on mine seems a little low to what I was expecting. The power up and down and clash sounds are all nice and loud. The looping hum sounds good although it may have a shorter track than some others. I haven't timed it yet.
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All in all a great saber, perfect for any first timer. It also ties into the original trilogy, which is very nostalgic for me. If you have any doubts as to wether or not to buy this saber, fear not, it is one of the best there is. Great job Master Replicas!
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Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: DarthArn on August 30, 2006, 04:06:46 PM
cool review. Nice pics. The obi-wan is cool.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: levelnext on August 30, 2006, 10:20:18 PM
you got it right robiwon. nice review and cool pics!
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Knuckle01 on August 31, 2006, 05:49:20 AM
short and sweet  ;D
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: The Negotiator on August 31, 2006, 05:13:01 PM
Awesome review, i cant believe the amount of reviews this thig already has..great job!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: destrius on August 31, 2006, 06:31:12 PM
Nice review! The obi wan is so awsome! :P I cant wait to get one. :D
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Jedi Kure on August 31, 2006, 10:07:41 PM
This saber has more reviews than any other one.  Thats gotta tell you something..
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Irkis Clag on September 01, 2006, 04:43:27 AM
nice pics
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: IJedi on September 01, 2006, 05:26:19 AM
nice review!

I ordered the Obi today (won a ebay auction $82)
Its my fourth lightsaber this month (and I think also one of the lasts)
Is there a rehab clinic for this addiction???

Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Knuckle01 on September 01, 2006, 04:41:55 PM
nice grab ijedi.....good for you!
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Jedi Kure on September 02, 2006, 03:52:42 PM
nice review!

I ordered the Obi today (won a ebay auction $82)
Its my fourth lightsaber this month (and I think also one of the lasts)
Is there a rehab clinic for this addiction???



heh. its prob. one of the best addictions there is though.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Knuckle01 on September 02, 2006, 04:01:25 PM
HA saber junkie!
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Louis on September 03, 2006, 01:04:51 PM
Nice!;)
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Timmy-Wan Kenobi on September 03, 2006, 02:17:58 PM
Nice review and pics, Robiwan. I am resisting the Obi-Wan for now, but I know I can't resist forever!  ;)
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: The Negotiator on September 03, 2006, 04:33:44 PM
i plan on buying am obi wan with in the next two weeks for only about 85 bucks from borders.com  Cant wait any longer!!  :P
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on September 07, 2006, 04:40:37 PM
Nice review and pics, Robiwon. :)
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Jedi Kure on September 08, 2006, 12:02:26 PM
This is one saber you don't want to be holding off on.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on September 08, 2006, 12:55:33 PM
Just got mine today!!  This thing is VERY nice. Also very easy to get fingerprints all over too =) Even though I had heard that it was entirely metal I was still surprised at the weight of the saber as it really is pretty heavy!

Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Jedi Kure on September 08, 2006, 09:31:43 PM
Just got mine today!! This thing is VERY nice. Also very easy to get fingerprints all over too =) Even though I had heard that it was entirely metal I was still surprised at the weight of the saber as it really is pretty heavy!



Congradulations on what i think is the best fx saber to date.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Lord Clueless on April 13, 2007, 09:20:19 PM
love ur review! :o
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Jedi Tom on May 28, 2007, 11:49:22 PM
Love the pics and i very much love the review man that was cool :)
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: SaberLight on June 18, 2007, 08:29:26 PM
After reading Robiwon's review I just had to get this Obi-Wan FX saber! Fry's Electronics carries quite a few of these at $89.99 (as well as the Mace Windu at $89.99 and the Darth Maul at $99.99). The Obi-Wan saber I purchased today had some dark spots on the blade and I immediately returned it for one with a much better blade.

INTERESTING NOTE 1: The returns manager at Fry's told me that they get their MR sabers through HASBRO! Has anybody heard that Hasbro is an MR distributor?

INTERESTING NOTE 2: A Fry's salesman told me that a customer had just come in and purchased 67 MR lightsabers! Is he starting his own Jedi militia group or something?
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: robiwan on June 19, 2007, 12:41:29 PM
Thanks. I'm glad you like the Obi-Wan. It's a great saber. Oh, and by the way, that sound board is on it's way.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: SaberLight on June 23, 2007, 08:06:21 PM
Thanks Robiwon for sending me the sound board. As of today (Saturday) I have not yet received it.

The second Obi-Wan saber I got from Fry's (it was an exchange for the first one that had a bad blade) malfunctioned! The first day I had it the sound started to fail. The volume would intermittently drop to a low level and was full of static. One time the blade lit up but there was no sound. As I prepared to return it, I fired it up one last time and the bottom part of the blade near the hilt would not light up! So I returned it and got a third one. Third times a charm? I hope so.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: robiwan on June 24, 2007, 04:49:49 AM
If it happens again I would buy from somewhere else. They may be playing with them in the back room. When I buy a saber in a store I would take a fresh set of batteries with me and try it before I walk out. Let me know when the board gets there.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Darthmischief on June 30, 2007, 11:27:52 AM
 Hi Saberlight

 I just bought a Single Maul and an Obi-wan from Fry's.  The Obi is the brightest blue I've seen from MR-although I call it more blue-white than blue. Which Fry's are you shopping at?
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: SaberLight on July 05, 2007, 04:27:25 PM
Hey Darthmischief-

I agree with you that the Obi is the brightest blue - it is even brighter than my Luke ESB. It is unfortunate that I didn't get to Fry's in time to take advantage of their recent $67 sale on the Anakin saber!

I hope your sabers remain operational. Keep us posted. So far my third Obi-wan saber is still functioning. I fire it up every few days just to make sure it hasn't failed like the second one did.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Darthmischief on August 01, 2007, 05:31:05 PM
 Hey Saberlight

 Yup! I ended up DIY converting my Anakin ROTS to a Guardian Blue Lux III- which contrary to most people's experience was not as bright as the Obi-wan Stock MR! The Obi is one nice saber- no doubt about it!
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: darthmorbius on August 01, 2007, 11:34:24 PM
After reading Robiwon's review I just had to get this Obi-Wan FX saber! Fry's Electronics carries quite a few of these at $89.99 (as well as the Mace Windu at $89.99 and the Darth Maul at $99.99). The Obi-Wan saber I purchased today had some dark spots on the blade and I immediately returned it for one with a much better blade.

INTERESTING NOTE 1: The returns manager at Fry's told me that they get their MR sabers through HASBRO! Has anybody heard that Hasbro is an MR distributor?

INTERESTING NOTE 2: A Fry's salesman told me that a customer had just come in and purchased 67 MR lightsabers! Is he starting his own Jedi militia group or something?

REPLY 1: That is strange, but not unheard of, sometimes retail sales people don't know what they are talking about. I've worked with many of them! :)

REPLY 2: Two words...... EBAY SELLER!
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Darth Matth on August 02, 2007, 12:14:39 PM
After reading Robiwon's review I just had to get this Obi-Wan FX saber! Fry's Electronics carries quite a few of these at $89.99 (as well as the Mace Windu at $89.99 and the Darth Maul at $99.99). The Obi-Wan saber I purchased today had some dark spots on the blade and I immediately returned it for one with a much better blade.

INTERESTING NOTE 1: The returns manager at Fry's told me that they get their MR sabers through HASBRO! Has anybody heard that Hasbro is an MR distributor?

INTERESTING NOTE 2: A Fry's salesman told me that a customer had just come in and purchased 67 MR lightsabers! Is he starting his own Jedi militia group or something?
Note 2.... I think he's preparing a 'take over'.
Title: Re: Ob-Wan FX saber by Robiwon
Post by: Seth Ski-Woo on September 18, 2007, 08:21:17 AM
I ordered the Obi today (won a ebay auction $82)
Its my fourth lightsaber this month (and I think also one of the lasts)
Is there a rehab clinic for this addiction???

lol - No rehab, but the very best support group...  ;)