Re: The hypothetical Maul, I think the thing that would be really challenging for a staff is not having both blades' clashes (and flashes) go off when one was hit. Maybe a combo of the CF near the emitter (which would make sense for a staff anyway), a hard clash setting and some sort of high-tech, shock/vibration-resistant carbon fibre coupler. Or something...
...and if these lovely Qui-Gons are out of my price range, a Maul staff would be past the horizon. Saying that, I'd be quite happy to slum it with an MR Maul staff with twin CFs :D
Anyway, back on track, sorry for riding on the derail. If I had a higher level of disposable income, this is probably the high-end run that I'd most want to be in on, quite the unicorn. Congrats to future owners - I look forward to enjoying them vicariously - and hoorays and respect to Rhyen and VV for making it happen.