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Title: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 23, 2008, 09:37:35 PM

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Back in May of 1999, one of the BIGGEST events in not only Star Wars history, but in the world of cinema was sprung to life! Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menance was here. It was the next step in Science Fiction and in Movie Special Effects. But that was the furthest from my mind. For Over 2 hours, my brother, his girlfriend, my girlfriend (at the time) and myself were all geared for the "younger" version of Star Wars, "before the Empire, before the Dark Times." Yes, we would get to see the young Vader, but I was more interested in seeing Obi-Wan Kenobi during his "Hay Days", when he was the great Jedi Knight that we all grew to love. Then came the opening sequence against the The Trade Federation Battle Droids! DEFLECTION! SLICE ! CHOP! SLICE! DEFLECT! DEFLECT! STAB! No more Battle Droids! I was so blown away by this. I saw the marvel of the Jedi in their prime! Then, near the end of the movie, the ultimate showdown! Darth Maul and his double-bladed lightsaber against two powerful Jedi! I always thought that Luke VS Vader in Cloud City was awesome, but having Nick Gillard and Ray Park on board with a very atheltic Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, (Who used to box) well we had a quality fight! (Not taking anything away from Mark Hamill and Bob Anderson however ;)) And when Obi-Wan gets kicked by Maul, Obi-Wan flips and flips his saber and catches it. I was like, "WOW, MAN! I gotta get me on of these!" I have always been a fan of both Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's in TPM. Maul's was just kinda boring. Obi-Wan's was like a Broadsword Hilt and Qui-Gon's like a Katana Hilt. But enough of the movie and my favorite time in history.......

THE FX-SABERS NEGOTIATOR 007 WITH A 5W LUXEON AND S.T.E.V.E. V 1.1 USB

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PACKAGING AND COMMUNICATION

WOW, all I can say is WOW. Talk about FANTASTIC packaging. Master Yoda puts as such pride and care into his packaging as he does his work! This package had a section for everything I ordered. And the bubble wrap and that "whacky, tacky" styrofoam noodles to keep it protected. Also, the amount of packing tape. It was so well sealed, it could probably keep water from coming in to it! I really don't believe our goofy Customs Agents even bothered to get involved in opening this one. THANK GOODNESS THEY DIDN'T! But that's another story. ;) Master Yoda is also very easy to communicate with and gets all the answers you would need. And more! I couldn't ask for anymore!

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5/5

BLADE AND LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

Well, for the first time in the Negotiator's history, we have the 5W Luxeon Version! And it is REALLY Bright! On camera, the blade looks half white core and half blue. In real life it is a light blue all the way up and down. It's hard to describe, but it is very light like the Obi-Wan ROTS. Twirling is not the best, (Due to Hilt weight) unless using the Heavy Grade Ultra. I did both Spin and Bright Tests with 5 different blade types. For Spins, the Heavy-Grade Ultra. The Brightness Test, the Do-Clo edges out the Ultra. I found too, that the clash is really sensitive, like a brush of the hand. But I will elaborate on this more in the HILT portion of the review.

Down below are the specific blades in order of testing. They are as follows.....Standard Master Replicas, Corbin, Do-Clo, Ultra Mid-Grade and Ultra Heavy-Grade Blades:

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5/5

HILT

The Grand Daddy of Stunt Hilts, the best FX-Sabers hilt to duel with.........The NEGOTIATOR. Most of you must think I am nuts, as they Graflexes are the best of the FX-Sabers Hilts. And they are. But the Negotiator handles much better as there is no control boxes. Think of it this way. The Graflex is a Cadillac and the Negotiator is a Corvette. Both are pricey, both are fast and both are sweet vehicles. But the Graflex sacrifices hand comfort and size to the streamlined size and sensitivity. If there is a Graflex club, then there is a Negotiator association! But enough of me comparing those Hilts as they are both different classes and both are awesome! Now, on to the Negotiator. This is one really narrow Hilt. It is approximately 1/8" smaller than the MR Yoda and is about as long as the Qui-Gon CE. It reminds me of my practical Katana Hilt. Long and narrow. Great for wielding and comfortable to grip. The Blade Length Adjustor and the Activator do not interfere with any hand movement what so ever. The Pommel is nice and thick, creating a slip-stop for those of us who use this thing for hours on end and gets sweating hands. The hilt is also so detailed, it looks just like the prop! So finely detailed, it can only be explained in the pictues below! The speaker is the hidden version and even though it is not as loud as the Luke ROTJ or Yoda, it is very loud and clear for a S.T.E.V.E. The V 1.1 has one less swing sound, but it is sensitive in the Negotiator. This is due to the narrow Hilt size. I mean you just have to tap the blade and it registers a clash. (A video is of Clash Demo to follow) The speaker is located inside the the middle of the Hilt and to this day, I still cannot see where the sound is eminating from. My favorite aspect of the 007 is that is it is on par with with SEs. ;) I have it in with my LE collection. Aside from the blade opening, it could be mistaken for an LE. ;D Very well done, Master Yoda! Now comes the part of the Review I really do not want to state. But this is a Protoype as it is in the testing phase of the newer Hilt. There not many S.T.E.V.E.s out there at the moment and this is not a common problem with the Negotiator. The MR board does not really have this issue as, even though on a momentary button, as the MR doesn't have a menu. The S.T.E.V.E. has the menu feature and because of the "true" activator button is located at the bottom of the speaker. So, when I am twirlling it or doing katas with it, it has a tendancy to go the "Welcome to the Main Menu..." What I am doing to alleviate this concern is trying to adjust my grip from a "Katana Grip" to a "Jedi Grip" ;) But so comfortable! ;D

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4.5/5

SOUND

Well, those who have read my review of the Do-Clo Imperial Knight, know I love the Hilt to death, but the S.T.E.V.E. V 1 was just horrible in there! With the combo of the 007 and the S.T.E.V.E. V 1.1 is beyond sweet! The clash reacts very well and the swing is just a touch too fast but it works. The nice thing is that the clash is so sensitive that the clash overrides the swing. The ignition is the Classic ROTJ / ROTS Saber sounds and if held properly, you can perform the Dooku Technique of "Twice the pride, double the fall" ! ;D The sounds come out nicely and the tight fit of the S.T.E.V.E. in the Negotiator makes this the best reacting USB that I know of.

5/5

OVERALL SCORE: 19.5/20 (98%)

OVERALL FUN VALUE:
:D :D :D :D :D

OVERALL OPINION:

THIS IS A MUST for any collector! I could sell my whole collection and stil have this one. It is truly a Masterpiece and can be used for hours of fun! In my opinion, it is perfect and it is one of my favorite pieces in my collection, along with my MR Jack Sparrow Cutlass LE and My Luke ROTJ V2 LE! Get one if you can! 8)

Thank you folks!
HAN SOLO

BTW, I couldn't get the vid done today, but it will be done in the next few days! Thanks for your patience! :)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: darthmorbius on June 23, 2008, 09:38:54 PM

Hahaha! So the "Bond" has arrived... ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Yoda on June 23, 2008, 10:06:08 PM

now that's a theme song I want to hear... bond and star wars mixed :D

Will you be doing this review in a tuxedo with martini ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 23, 2008, 10:10:47 PM

Quote from: Yoda on June 23, 2008, 10:06:08 PM

now that's a theme song I want to hear... bond and star wars mixed :D

Will you be doing this review in a tuxedo with martini ;)

I never thought of the Tux. Interesting......

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Sidneyious on June 23, 2008, 10:59:37 PM

Ahem, for some reasion the poll wont let me pick an option and I want opion 4. :P

*goes to read the post now*

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: H@rry89 on June 23, 2008, 11:27:17 PM

Ooooooo Purdy..

Very nice Han, Can't wait to see the review :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 24, 2008, 12:02:01 AM

Quote from: Alias on June 23, 2008, 10:59:37 PM

Its a yoda obi isent it....

Sence I couldent post a coment on teh video I put it here muahahaha

Blue blade, eh? :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Hamill82 on June 24, 2008, 12:38:31 PM

Old dog, we're ready for your review, b-r-i-n-g i-t o-n! :o

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Luke S. on June 24, 2008, 04:06:55 PM

More more. Is that a CF I hear???

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Hamill82 on June 24, 2008, 04:21:40 PM

We WANT MORE, We WANT MORE ahahah ;D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Luke S. on June 24, 2008, 04:24:53 PM

Quote from: EMPEROR PALPATINE on June 24, 2008, 04:21:40 PM

We WANT MORE, We WANT MORE ahahah ;D

Well I am actually going through withdrawal as my graflex STEVE is out of commission, my custom is on its way back from ace for final assembly, and the worst part is my vintage sterling with vintage scope and counter is STILL sitting on my workbench. :'( Summer is just not the time for me and hobbies.

I am living my life precariously through your reviews my friend. :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Hamill82 on June 24, 2008, 04:29:43 PM

Quote from: LUKE SKYWALKER on June 24, 2008, 04:24:53 PM

Quote from: EMPEROR PALPATINE on June 24, 2008, 04:21:40 PM
We WANT MORE, We WANT MORE ahahah ;D

Well I am actually going through withdrawal as my graflex STEVE is out of commission, my custom is on its way back from ace for final assembly, and the worst part is my vintage sterling with vintage scope and counter is STILL sitting on my workbench. :'( Summer is just not the time for me and hobbies.

I am living my life precariously through your reviews my friend. :D

heheh :D, well that's what I'm doing most of my time, reading other people's reviews, I just wish there were more. Lately I have been reading about these amazing 1:1 Sideshow busts, the Yoda looks exactly like ESB Yoda used to. During summer I got my hands full when the baby arrives within 2-3 weeks ;D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Luke S. on June 24, 2008, 04:46:52 PM

Cool keep us posted on the baby news. A bit off topic but I just picked up an Ebay collector's set of over 210 pieces of 3 3/4" figures, over 30 of the 12" figures, about 8 superdeformed figures that talk and just got the POTF falcon, AT-ST, Tie fighter. This is to be my son's set when he turns around 5-ish which will be the christmas he has after seeing ANH. The collector's will all cry and and suddenly be silenced when he tears into those cards and starts playing with them all. :D But that is what they are for and play we will. I mean he will. :D :D :D

Up next on the list is AT-AT, X-wing dagobah version, land speeder, Vader Tie fighter, Jabba, and Ewok AT-ST set. I only have about 10 fiures I am missing that I want him to have. Then his set will be complete. Oh and most likely will get the Tydirium shuttle.

Can't wait to see your review. And don't forget to spoil the kiddies.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: BEN KENOBI on June 24, 2008, 06:50:32 PM

:D :D
I cried(I'm no sissy) I just know what's on the other end of that hilt lol :D :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on June 24, 2008, 07:38:20 PM

Quote from: LUKE SKYWALKER on June 24, 2008, 04:06:55 PM

More more. Is that a CF I hear???

I think that's definitely an Ultra sound board. I know a STEVE when I hear one. ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 24, 2008, 08:08:22 PM

Quote from: Jedimoves on June 24, 2008, 07:38:20 PM

Quote from: LUKE SKYWALKER on June 24, 2008, 04:06:55 PM
More more. Is that a CF I hear???

I think that's definitely an Ultra sound board. I know a STEVE when I hear one. ;)

Good ear......

Quote from: BEN KENOBI on June 24, 2008, 06:50:32 PM

:D :D
I cried(I'm no sissy) I just know what's on the other end of that hilt lol :D :D

I cried too! It made me a sissy! :P

By the end of the weekend. Busy the next two days, but I will take time Friday afternoon. The vid may take longer.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: 00M-9 on June 24, 2008, 08:31:22 PM

A definite teaser alright...

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Reaver on June 24, 2008, 08:35:02 PM

More! More!!!

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: darthmorbius on June 24, 2008, 11:12:26 PM

Yeah I wonder where that S.T.E.V.E. Came from? ;D Yep it's DEFINITELY a S.T.E.V.E. 8)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Luke S. on June 25, 2008, 05:10:50 AM

I haven't heard my STEVE in many many months. I guess I am forgetting just how good it sounded. Can't wait to see your full review.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on June 25, 2008, 05:56:26 AM

Teaser?,or Appettizer? :) Bring it on Solo! :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 25, 2008, 07:34:55 PM

"Friday, Friday..........FRIDAY!" :D

And maybe a vid that day too! ;D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Reaver on June 26, 2008, 02:28:22 PM

Well, it's Friday in China...

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: LANDO CALRISSIAN on June 26, 2008, 02:58:57 PM

you have to watch out for my old buddy Han, After being in carbonite he has never been the same. He might still think it's Tuesday. ;D Not only that but he gets out of control once and a while now that the he's fling solo with out Chewy. ::) ;) :D he most likely barrowed Luke light saber to start his Bar B Q with and took a video of him swinging it around like Luke and calling himself "Master Solo". 8)

J/K, can't wait to see it old buddy.

Lando

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 26, 2008, 10:40:03 PM

Quote from: LANDO CALRISSIAN on June 26, 2008, 02:58:57 PM

you have to watch out for my old buddy Han, After being in carbonite he has never been the same. He might still think it's Tuesday. ;D Not only that but he gets out of control once and a while now that the he's fling solo with out Chewy. ::) ;) :D he most likely barrowed Luke light saber to start his Bar B Q with and took a video of him swinging it around like Luke and calling himself "Master Solo". 8)

J/K, can't wait to see it old buddy.

Lando

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Man, I laughing so hard, I am crying! :D Isn't today Monday? Are you secretly video recording me, you old raspberry smoothie?;) Tomorrow or I should say later today, I will have some reviews, this being one.

1 hint: It's old and enhanced.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on June 27, 2008, 03:16:28 AM

We give the real scoundrels of genius award to: ...Nerf herd.. Han Solo ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 27, 2008, 11:57:52 AM

HAve to step out for a few hours, but it will be done when I get back.

Quote from: PRINCESS LEIA on June 27, 2008, 03:16:28 AM

We give the real scoundrels of genius award to: ...Nerf herd.. Han Solo ;)

"Hey, it's me!";)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: LANDO CALRISSIAN on June 27, 2008, 12:14:51 PM

Here's to you MR real scoundrels of genius.
Only you can give us a teaser video of a blue light stick swinging back and fourth.
--- I just hit myself in the head again. ---
A little sound of what's to come.
---Is that a Steve I hear?---
At the end of the day you know that you will have us checking every day of the week for what you promised us five days from now.
---I need to get a life now.---
So here's to you my very educated blue stick wielding video camera friend. my your force serve you well.
---Mr real scoundrels of genius.---

Produced by one Mod on FX-SBAERS.com

Lando

P.S. think Budweiser commercial.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!"
Post by: Reaver on June 27, 2008, 02:05:46 PM

Classic, Lando. Reminds me of Halloween Haunt here at Knott's berry farm. They used to make commercials like that for people who worked during Haunt, like "Here's to you, slider monster" or "Here's to you, large orange sign that marks the line entrance holder". Hilarious. You had to really know Haunt to get them all, though.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 27, 2008, 07:37:31 PM

Check out the first page now. ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: LANDO CALRISSIAN on June 27, 2008, 07:48:30 PM

Very nice, I like the Obi TPM. I also thought those pics deserved to be clickable. ;)

Your old buddy

Lando

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 27, 2008, 08:01:04 PM

Bah! I am so drained, I forgot about making them clickable. I am old school sometimes. :D

Yeah, it doesn't do the hilt any justice. Just wait for the review. I usually need about two hours to created one. I like to do things properly. Just been so busy and my clones are on vacation right now. ;)

Thanks for making them clickable, Lando.

OK, I am about to go to sleep. ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? :o (That's how tired me bones are!)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: LANDO CALRISSIAN on June 27, 2008, 08:08:19 PM

"Say good night Gracie"

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on June 27, 2008, 08:10:30 PM

Wow, a Lux V Negotiator with STEVE. Congrats, Han. :) I'm glad you finally got one of these, you've been wanting one for a while. ;)

Did you score this from Yoda?

Lookin' forward to your review. 8)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on June 27, 2008, 08:28:00 PM

From the words of my immortal father:Impressive,Most Impressive! Wait for your review Mr Scoundrel

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Red Five on June 27, 2008, 09:57:29 PM

From the pic master we get just three pics!!! I was expecting at least a two page spread. ;)

Nice saber very nice. 8)

I'll be waiting for that review....Red Five standing by.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: CybKnight on June 28, 2008, 12:50:20 AM

Congratulations. I am a sucker for those Obi-Wans. Looking forward to a nice review.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on June 28, 2008, 04:49:33 PM

;D

wow great looking saber!!Congrats!! :o :o

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 28, 2008, 10:13:26 PM

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spent over two hours preparing the presentation and I hit the wrong button! ERASED EVERY URRRRR THING!

It's currently 1:10 am and I have been up since early this morning.

I AM REALLY SORRY, EVERYONE! I LOVED WHAT I WROTE AS MOST OF YOU WOULD HAVE ALSO!

I will have what I wrote, all the pics (There were like 12 -15 of them ;)) and a short sound / reacton demo.

Again, I am truly sorry. :-[

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Red Five on June 28, 2008, 11:20:30 PM

Quote from: HAN SOLO on June 28, 2008, 10:13:26 PM

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spent over two hours preparing the presentation and I hit the wrong button! ERASED EVERY URRRRR THING!

It's currently 1:10 am and I have been up since early this morning.

I AM REALLY SORRY, EVERYONE! I LOVED WHAT I WROTE AS MOST OF YOU WOULD HAVE ALSO!

I will have what I wrote, all the pics (There were like 12 -15 of them ;)) and a short sound / reacton demo.

Again, I am truly sorry. :-[

Ouch! I've done that before. With all the diferent forums it can get confusing and sometimes you just automatically click thinking you're somewhere else, then it's like $*&#! As a precaution now, if I know I'm going to write something lengthy I type it first in yahoo and copy paste it here, that way I know it's safe.
Hope it goes better for you tomorrow.

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on June 29, 2008, 04:07:40 PM

Ouch! That hurts. I've done that before. Then I just want to kick myself. I absolutely HATE that. Don't worry Han you'll get it eventually. ;) I just got to remember: It's you. :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: darthmorbius on June 29, 2008, 04:11:03 PM

Ah I remember quite well doing that with a few of my reviews, Luke ANH, My old Do Clo Light side Equalizer...

Don't feel bad my Corellian comrade. It happens to the best (or WORST in my case) of us. :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Sidneyious on June 29, 2008, 04:57:04 PM

Hay **** happens

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Luke S. on June 29, 2008, 05:04:12 PM

Same here. When I wrote my graflex review though I had learned my lesson. "WORD" is a life saver. ;)

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Sidneyious on June 29, 2008, 05:31:33 PM

But then again taking your time is a smart life saver :P

Work smart not hard.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 29, 2008, 06:23:58 PM

It's up now folks! Lots of pics for you guys to drool.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: 00M-9 on June 29, 2008, 06:58:50 PM

ZOMG! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I Love it! How much that set you back?

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 29, 2008, 07:07:55 PM

Quote from: 00M-9 on June 29, 2008, 06:58:50 PM

ZOMG! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I Love it! How much that set you back?

2 goats and one half cow. ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: 00M-9 on June 29, 2008, 07:17:38 PM

I am not used to dealing in beef & poultry for sabers... ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: darthmorbius on June 29, 2008, 07:31:39 PM

Guys, go back to the first post...and hover over the title and the Banner... each lead to video... ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 29, 2008, 07:48:39 PM

Quote from: 00M-9 on June 29, 2008, 07:17:38 PM

I am not used to dealing in beef & poultry for sabers... ;)

Well, Master Yoda plans on adding some new muscle to his new arsenal soon and he needed to get big and strong! ;) Plus, if I say, well, he's Yoda.

*Shudders*

:o

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on June 29, 2008, 08:02:47 PM

Excellent review, Han. Welcome to the Negotiator club. :)

007: Kenobi......Obi-Wan Kenobi. 8)

Having a Negotiator with a 5 watt LED is very cool indeed.

I'm really impressed that the saber has such a sensitive clash sensor; you really don't see that a lot with the STEVE (V1).

Yet another remarkable job by Yoda. 8)

Big time congrats. ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 29, 2008, 08:14:18 PM

Thanks JM. The hilt being so small, it creates a sled for the V 1.1. So if you tap the blade, there is no loose V 1.1 and it reacts to the vibration. I thought of a sled for the Imp Kinght, be never got around to it. If you think my review took a while, well my other projects are slowly moving. ;)

Yes, the Negotiator is the Sportscar club, not the fancy pants rich club! :D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: 00M-9 on June 29, 2008, 08:31:20 PM

Quote from: HAN SOLO on June 29, 2008, 07:48:39 PM

Well, Master Yoda plans on adding some new muscle to his new arsenal soon and he needed to get big and strong! ;) Plus, if I say, well, he's Yoda.

*Shudders*

:o

Jedi beef.... :o

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: H@rry89 on June 29, 2008, 08:57:11 PM

Great Hilt Han!!

The Modified STEVE sounds good!!

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Darth Resev on June 29, 2008, 09:05:39 PM

O.O
It's amazing!
Check out that hilt It's so small

Your review was nice & long & very descriptive (plenty of pics too, I drooled alot :P )
Of course, now I'm thinking how lame my Ani ROTS is and I'm wanting the Negotiator now XP

Awesome review Mr. Incredible, Hope your enjoying your saber ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: darthmorbius on June 29, 2008, 11:59:09 PM

Okay added a new youtube vid link on the banner in the first post. I think it's fitting! 8)

I worked with what I had available, it it came together nicely.

Han Old buddy, you gotta see this! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Sidneyious on June 30, 2008, 12:45:22 AM

Yes the video is fitting and no I get the 007 part, its the 7th negotiator that yoda made.

Sorry for my errr derr moment.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 30, 2008, 08:07:43 AM

Thanks again everyone. I wanted to make sure you guys got an enjoyable review.

Quote from: Alias on June 30, 2008, 12:45:22 AM

Yes the video is fitting and no I get the 007 part, its the 7th negotiator that yoda made.

Sorry for my errr derr moment.

No worries, Alias. DT experimented on some different variations. This is the final one and I am impressed with it.

Quote from: DARTH TYRANUS on June 29, 2008, 11:59:09 PM

Okay added a new youtube vid link on the banner in the first post. I think it's fitting! 8)

I worked with what I had available, it it came together nicely.

Han Old buddy, you gotta see this! ;D

I did. Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. I just updated the front for ya! ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: H@rry89 on June 30, 2008, 08:14:50 AM

haha, Great video DT ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: BIGGS DARKLIGHTER on June 30, 2008, 08:16:23 AM

So very nice!

Man...I'd LOVE to have one of those! ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 30, 2008, 08:28:02 AM

Yeah, they are rare. As we all know, the 5W can't run on the MR Board, so it the USB that makes it rare. Is the CF thinner than the S.T.E.V.E.? IF not, then this bird is REALLY rare.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Darth Doodie on June 30, 2008, 09:53:48 AM

Wow havent been here in a while! Congrats Han shes a beauty! She looks like much and she's definetely got it where it counts! :D ...The STEVE is def. a big slab of icing on the cake, not to mention the 5w Lux ooooooh so jealous I am! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: CybKnight on June 30, 2008, 10:10:58 AM

What is the run-time for this hilt using a Lux V? I assume it use 2x CR-123 like the other Obi-Wans...?

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Luke S. on June 30, 2008, 11:05:16 AM

Holy moly DT nice 007 review vid. :o

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on June 30, 2008, 12:42:31 PM

:o :o 8) That's an awesome piece of arsanal. Here I thought you were only in to blasters ;) Not ancient weapons and hokey religons :D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Sidneyious on June 30, 2008, 01:21:11 PM

Well han did turn around eventually but I think that han still thinks of the saber as a tool more than anything.

:P:P:P

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: darthmorbius on June 30, 2008, 01:27:29 PM

Hey! He's gotten better... Instead of TaunTauns He now carves the Christmas Goose with them! :D :D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Sidneyious on June 30, 2008, 01:29:48 PM

HAHAHAH *in a giggle fit*

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on June 30, 2008, 05:10:45 PM

:D

Mr bond and his saber should be making it to the diagabh system in a couple of weeks lol :D :D

Title: Re: "Coming soon to a monitor near you!" Lightsaber REVEALED!
Post by: Red Five on June 30, 2008, 10:16:22 PM

Quote from: Red Five on June 27, 2008, 09:57:29 PM

From the pic master we get just three pics!!! I was expecting at least a two page spread. ;)

Nice saber very nice. 8)

I'll be waiting for that review....Red Five standing by.

Ah...you have redeemed yourself! A work of art indeed.
You're making me very jealous because all I have right now is a hollow shell of an Obi. :-[
I also enjoyed the video, great work DT and of course a great work Master Yoda!

I have a couple questions for you Han 'ol buddy:
Where is the balance point of the saber?
How would you compare the spinning to an MR? (more/less exertion)
When can I come play with it! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on June 30, 2008, 10:44:17 PM

Quote from: Red Five on June 30, 2008, 10:16:22 PM

Quote from: Red Five on June 27, 2008, 09:57:29 PM
From the pic master we get just three pics!!! I was expecting at least a two page spread. ;)

Nice saber very nice. 8)

I'll be waiting for that review....Red Five standing by.

Ah...you have redeemed yourself! A work of art indeed.
You're making me very jealous because all I have right now is a hollow shell of an Obi. :-[
I also enjoyed the video, great work DT and of course a great work Master Yoda!

I have a couple questions for you Han 'ol buddy:
Where is the balance point of the saber?
How would you compare the spinning to an MR? (more/less exertion)
When can I come play with it! ;D

With the Balance point, I never did a Balance check. As for spinning, I really don't do too much spinning. I'll bring it up to the Dojo tomorrow and give it some spins. (Maybe even a vid. But I am trying to set-up a cool vid) I practice Kenjutsu and now some Iaido basics, so spinning is a real minimum. Actually, I used it so much the first few days, the Do-Clo blade is now slightly curved. As for when do you get to use it, well, if you can come up here to Northern Ontario or if you are in Orlando in two weeks, I would have qualms about you using it! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on July 01, 2008, 11:50:41 AM

Quote from: CybKnight on June 30, 2008, 10:10:58 AM

What is the run-time for this hilt using a Lux V? I assume it use 2x CR-123 like the other Obi-Wans...?

I spoke to "my little, green friend" last night and he informed me that it was at least an hour run time with barely any heat in the hilt. I, myself, never use it much longer than a spread of 30 seconds to about 2 minutes. But I do turn it on and off alot and the batts have lasted me at least an 1 hour and a half.

Yes, they are 2 Ultrafire (Grey) CR-123 Lithium Rechargeables. What's nice is by the time I am done farting around with the 007, I have another set waiting for me! ;)

Good Question, CK! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: CybKnight on July 01, 2008, 01:38:01 PM

Thanks Han.

I don't have rechargeble for my Lux III version yet, but I guess I need to get some soon.
I guess the Lux III will last a little bit longer anyway. But the brightness of the Lux V must be
really cool.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on July 01, 2008, 06:11:53 PM

Hey there CK. Yeah, it super bright. Everyone who has had the pleasure of playing around with it says there a a big difference in the 3W (My Ani AOTC Stunt) and the 007.

Unfortunately, I never had a chance to go up the Dojo. I had family come over today for supper and Canada Day. Fortunately, some houses down, they had fireworks and we got to watch them from my yard.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Yoda on July 01, 2008, 07:58:42 PM

Quote from: HAN SOLO on June 23, 2008, 09:37:35 PM

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Back in May of 1999, one of the BIGGEST events in not only Star Wars history, but in the world of cinema was sprung to life! Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menance was here. It was the next step in Science Fiction and in Movie Special Effects. But that was the furthest from my mind. For Over 2 hours, my brother, his girlfriend, my girlfriend (at the time) and myself were all geared for the "younger" version of Star Wars, "before the Empire, before the Dark Times." Yes, we would get to see the young Vader, but I was more interested in seeing Obi-Wan Kenobi during his "Hay Days", when he was the great Jedi Knight that we all grew to love. Then came the opening sequence against the The Trade Federation Battle Droids! DEFLECTION! SLICE ! CHOP! SLICE! DEFLECT! DEFLECT! STAB! No more Battle Droids! I was so blown away by this. I saw the marvel of the Jedi in their prime! Then, near the end of the movie, the ultimate showdown! Darth Maul and his double-bladed lightsaber against two powerful Jedi! I always thought that Luke VS Vader in Cloud City was awesome, but having Nick Gillard and Ray Park on board with a very atheltic Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, (Who used to box) well we had a quality fight! (Not taking anything away from Mark Hamill and Bob Anderson however ;)) And when Obi-Wan gets kicked by Maul, Obi-Wan flips and flips his saber and catches it. I was like, "WOW, MAN! I gotta get me on of these!" I have always been a fan of both Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's in TPM. Maul's was just kinda boring. Obi-Wan's was like a Broadsword Hilt and Qui-Gon's like a Katana Hilt. But enough of the movie and my favorite time in history.......

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PACKAGING AND COMMUNICATION

WOW, all I can say is WOW. Talk about FANTASTIC packaging. Master Yoda puts as such pride and care into his packaging as he does his work! This package had a section for everything I ordered. And the bubble wrap and that "whacky, tacky" styrofoam noodles to keep it protected. Also, the amount of packing tape. It was so well sealed, it could probably keep water from coming in to it! I really don't believe our goofy Customs Agents even bothered to get involved in opening this one. THANK GOODNESS THEY DIDN'T! But that's another story. ;) Master Yoda is also very easy to communicate with and gets all the answers you would need. And more! I couldn't ask for anymore!

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5/5

BLADE AND LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

Well, for the first time in the Negotiator's history, we have the 5W Luxeon Version! And it is REALLY Bright! On camera, the blade looks half white core and half blue. In real life it is a light blue all the way up and down. It's hard to describe, but it is very light like the Obi-Wan ROTS. Twirling is not the best, (Due to Hilt weight) unless using the Heavy Grade Ultra. I did both Spin and Bright Tests with 5 different blade types. For Spins, the Heavy-Grade Ultra. The Brightness Test, the Do-Clo edges out the Ultra. I found too, that the clash is really sensitive, like a brush of the hand. But I will elaborate on this more in the HILT portion of the review.

Down below are the specific blades in order of testing. They are as follows.....Standard Master Replicas, Corbin, Do-Clo, Ultra Mid-Grade and Ultra Heavy-Grade Blades:

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5/5

HILT

The Grand Daddy of Stunt Hilts, the best FX-Sabers hilt to duel with.........The NEGOTIATOR. Most of you must think I am nuts, as they Graflexes are the best of the FX-Sabers Hilts. And they are. But the Negotiator handles much better as there is no control boxes. Think of it this way. The Graflex is a Cadillac and the Negotiator is a Corvette. Both are pricey, both are fast and both are sweet vehicles. But the Graflex sacrifices hand comfort and size to the streamlined size and sensitivity. If there is a Graflex club, then there is a Negotiator association! But enough of me comparing those Hilts as they are both different classes and both are awesome! Now, on to the Negotiator. This is one really narrow Hilt. It is approximately 1/8" smaller than the MR Yoda and is about as long as the Qui-Gon CE. It reminds me of my practical Katana Hilt. Long and narrow. Great for wielding and comfortable to grip. The Blade Length Adjustor and the Activator do not interfere with any hand movement what so ever. The Pommel is nice and thick, creating a slip-stop for those of us who use this thing for hours on end and gets sweating hands. The hilt is also so detailed, it looks just like the prop! So finely detailed, it can only be explained in the pictues below! The speaker is the hidden version and even though it is not as loud as the Luke ROTJ or Yoda, it is very loud and clear for a S.T.E.V.E. The V 1.1 has one less swing sound, but it is sensitive in the Negotiator. This is due to the narrow Hilt size. I mean you just have to tap the blade and it registers a clash. (A video is of Clash Demo to follow) The speaker is located inside the the middle of the Hilt and to this day, I still cannot see where the sound is eminating from. My favorite aspect of the 007 is that is it is on par with with SEs. ;) I have it in with my LE collection. Aside from the blade opening, it could be mistaken for an LE. ;D Very well done, Master Yoda! Now comes the part of the Review I really do not want to state. But this is a Protoype as it is in the testing phase of the newer Hilt. There not many S.T.E.V.E.s out there at the moment and this is not a common problem with the Negotiator. The MR board does not really have this issue as, even though on a momentary button, as the MR doesn't have a menu. The S.T.E.V.E. has the menu feature and because of the "true" activator button is located at the bottom of the speaker. So, when I am twirlling it or doing katas with it, it has a tendancy to go the "Welcome to the Main Menu..." What I am doing to alleviate this concern is trying to adjust my grip from a "Katana Grip" to a "Jedi Grip" ;) But so comfortable! ;D

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4.5/5

SOUND

Well, those who have read my review of the Do-Clo Imperial Knight, know I love the Hilt to death, but the S.T.E.V.E. V 1 was just horrible in there! With the combo of the 007 and the S.T.E.V.E. V 1.1 is beyond sweet! The clash reacts very well and the swing is just a touch too fast but it works. The nice thing is that the clash is so sensitive that the clash overrides the swing. The ignition is the Classic ROTJ / ROTS Saber sounds and if held properly, you can perform the Dooku Technique of "Twice the pride, double the fall" ! ;D The sounds come out nicely and the tight fit of the S.T.E.V.E. in the Negotiator makes this the best reacting USB that I know of.

5/5

OVERALL SCORE: 19.5/20 (98%)

OVERALL FUN VALUE:
:D :D :D :D :D

OVERALL OPINION:

THIS IS A MUST for any collector! I could sell my whole collection and stil have this one. It is truly a Masterpiece and can be used for hours of fun! In my opinion, it is perfect and it is one of my favorite pieces in my collection, along with my MR Jack Sparrow Cutlass LE and My Luke ROTJ V2 LE! Get one if you can! 8)

Thank you folks!
HAN SOLO

BTW, I couldn't get the vid done today, but it will be done in the next few days! Thanks for your patience! :)

That was great Captn Solo ;D I'm glad you are enjoying the 007 8)

From Dagobah with Love :D this was brilliant :D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Red Five on July 01, 2008, 08:15:14 PM

Quote from: HAN SOLO on June 30, 2008, 10:44:17 PM

Quote from: Red Five on June 30, 2008, 10:16:22 PM
Quote from: Red Five on June 27, 2008, 09:57:29 PM
From the pic master we get just three pics!!! I was expecting at least a two page spread. ;)

Nice saber very nice. 8)

I'll be waiting for that review....Red Five standing by.

Ah...you have redeemed yourself! A work of art indeed.
You're making me very jealous because all I have right now is a hollow shell of an Obi. :-[
I also enjoyed the video, great work DT and of course a great work Master Yoda!

I have a couple questions for you Han 'ol buddy:
Where is the balance point of the saber?
How would you compare the spinning to an MR? (more/less exertion)
When can I come play with it! ;D

With the Balance point, I never did a Balance check. As for spinning, I really don't do too much spinning. I'll bring it up to the Dojo tomorrow and give it some spins. (Maybe even a vid. But I am trying to set-up a cool vid) I practice Kenjutsu and now some Iaido basics, so spinning is a real minimum. Actually, I used it so much the first few days, the Do-Clo blade is now slightly curved. As for when do you get to use it, well, if you can come up here to Northern Ontario or if you are in Orlando in two weeks, I would have qualms about you using it! ;D

Qualms..? That's the thanks I get for saving you from the Sarlaac! ::) It would actually make me a little nervous to be handling it.

Congrats again Han. I hope to see that video of it in action.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on July 02, 2008, 07:21:54 AM

BAH, I meant NO Qualms about you using it! ::) I am actually going right now to work out and use it. ;)

Thank you for the Compliments, Master Yoda. But DT deserves all the credit for the James Bond initiative. I thank him for everything on it!

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Jasher Kain on July 02, 2008, 11:09:34 PM

Now this is what I call a review.
If only I had this much free time... ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on July 03, 2008, 09:00:28 AM

Quote from: Jasher Kain on July 02, 2008, 11:09:34 PM

Now this is what I call a review.
If only I had this much free time... ;D

I wish I could say being off of work at the moment would open up free time, but HAHAHA! Yeah right! :D It took me three days to start it and about 3 hours to pen it. ;D Yeah, I do like doing big reviews, kinda keeps me in the loop for paperwork, but it also gets to give me the chance to give you guys the best I can for what I am reviewing. (AND IT'S NOT ESY EITHER) So that most Members get to know Han as not only a windbag :P, but someone who does truly care about collecting Sabers and other swords. (Though I have done 1 video game review.;))

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Hamill82 on July 03, 2008, 09:18:04 AM

Great Scotch! Awesome review!!! Doing these reviews takes a lot of time and you succeed my dear friend Han. Great lightsaber, I would love to get one :D. Well, who wouldn't

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Yoda on July 09, 2008, 10:14:29 PM

Quote from: EMPEROR PALPATINE on July 03, 2008, 09:18:04 AM

Great Scotch! Awesome review!!! Doing these reviews takes a lot of time and you succeed my dear friend Han. Great lightsaber, I would love to get one :D. Well, who wouldn't

Yes Emperor we must take care of you at some point :D ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Hamill82 on July 27, 2008, 07:20:09 AM

Had to check out this review again, so tempting :D. The best lightsaber there is *IMO

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on July 27, 2008, 05:20:55 PM

Thanks, Emperor. I like the James Bond slideslow that DT made the most. ;D

Hopefully a video demo soon. I am tweeking some stuff, what I want, what I don't want. I think I will do the demo of what I think some Vapaad Katas would look like. But I want to also tweek other things too.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: master geno on October 21, 2008, 02:46:48 AM

wow! beautiful!!!!!! ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Jedi Knight Logan on October 24, 2008, 10:18:33 AM

Awesome! 8)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: ASAJJ VENTRESS on October 24, 2008, 12:16:29 PM

Quote from: HAN SOLO on July 27, 2008, 05:20:55 PM

Thanks, Emperor. I like the James Bond slideslow that DT made the most. ;D

Hopefully a video demo soon. I am tweeking some stuff, what I want, what I don't want. I think I will do the demo of what I think some Vapaad Katas would look like. But I want to also tweek other things too.

oh my. 'Tis the season for reviews! Yes please, a video review would go such a long way for this poor padawan learner...

Now I have a total of 3 to look forward to!!!!

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on October 25, 2008, 12:04:11 AM

Who pulled this old fossil out of the dessert? :D

I am thinking of a review format that may be just as informative, but not as longwinded. They take like hours to think of and do. But I do have at least 3-4 to do. Not all lightsabers either. ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Luke S. on October 25, 2008, 03:22:58 PM

I think you should really wait on your negotiator review until after you get it converted with the new fancy crystal chamber. ;) You know you want the upgrade. ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: CybKnight on October 26, 2008, 02:03:22 PM

According to Yoda, I didn't think the old design would be upgradeable... Unless #7 is different than #2, then it must stay the way it is...
Still a top notch saber.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: darthmorbius on October 26, 2008, 02:22:25 PM

Quote from: LUKE SKYWALKER on October 25, 2008, 03:22:58 PM

I think you should really wait on your negotiator review until after you get it converted with the new fancy crystal chamber. ;) You know you want the upgrade. ;D

I know I want it for my Anakin Graflex!

And I would LOVE a Negotiator! ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Luke S. on October 26, 2008, 03:50:30 PM

Yeah DT it si one sweet saber. I got hold it when I met up with Andrew and David. I couldn't put it down. I tried to lift it on my way out but Andrew caught me.

Yes you MUST upgrade your anakin graflex. My review is coming next week when I get home. I will make you drool.

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: HAN SOLO on October 26, 2008, 05:18:29 PM

Crystal Chamber, eh? Thanks for the interest in it. But it is an original Chassis, like the #002. But I am "Old School" and I like it just the way it is. ;D

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 26, 2008, 05:52:36 PM

;D

I'm with you on that han!! ;)

Title: Re: The 007 is here! The Negotiator at it's best!
Post by: Darth Phantom on April 11, 2009, 12:59:37 AM

AWESOME! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o Oh ya almost forgot entertaining review too i want see the vid see how that is ;D

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