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Offline todd4566

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Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« on: April 29, 2006, 12:27:58 PM »
By now, most of you already have a good idea what the Maul is like, so I'll keep this brief and get to the pics. 

Weight:  This is the heaviest saber I've owned yet.  The hilt is very slim and packs on 3 AAA batteries - the blade is where the extra weight comes in, as this blade is noticibly thicker and studier than any other FX.  Also, the Maul saber is fairly easy to spin since there are no "control boxes," but the weight does take it's toll of your wrists after extended use.

Sounds: Vader.  Deal breaker?  I thought so, but I sold my Vaders so the sounds are exclusive to my collection.  I wouldn't pass up on this saber based on the sounds alone, especially if you want to go double bladed.

Illumination:  Contrary to other pics I've seen, the Maul is just as bright as the Vaders.  In fact, the pics I'm using in comparision are actually against my left over replacement Vader FX the uses a custom 4 AA battery pack to power the blade alone.  However,  I've noticed that the Maul's blade brightness begins to decrease more rapidly than other FX's, thanks to the AAA batteries.  About an hour into use, I could tell the Maul was getting dull.  If I were to post pics of the Maul vs Vader right now, the Maul would lose the contest.

Overall Impression:  8/10.  My favorite FX remains the Anakin ROTS, simply because I prefer blue sabers, but the Maul is a great saber that should easily break all your friends FX's in combat.   ;)  I'm still debating if blowing another $85 is a good idea.. once Anakin or whoever posts some good tutorials I'm sure I'll complete this tihng. 



My collection:
2002 Anakin AOTC
2003 Vader ANH  **Sold**
2004 Luke ESB  **Sold**
2005 Anakin ROTS **Sold**
2005 Vader ESB **Sold**
2005 Luke ROTJ **Sold**
2006 Maul TPM
Custom 5w Luxeon (Green/Royal Blue)
2006 Obi-Wan ROTS  **Sold**
2007 Yoda
2007 Luke ANH
2008 Obi-Wan TPM
2010 Anakin ROTS (Removeable Blade)

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2006, 12:31:08 PM »
Oh my god that is a pretty saber, i was never thrilled with how just a single Maul looked, Til NOW!, nice pics man, and great review.

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2006, 12:36:06 PM »
Great pics, really did the saber justice. I can't wait till my birthday



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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2006, 12:53:03 PM »
Thanks guys.  If/when I get the other half I'll post more. 

Btw, below is a link for 15% off at Borders. (10% on electronics, but the rep I gave it to gave me 15% off anyway)  Coupon expires 04/30/06 so hurry!   
My collection:
2002 Anakin AOTC
2003 Vader ANH  **Sold**
2004 Luke ESB  **Sold**
2005 Anakin ROTS **Sold**
2005 Vader ESB **Sold**
2005 Luke ROTJ **Sold**
2006 Maul TPM
Custom 5w Luxeon (Green/Royal Blue)
2006 Obi-Wan ROTS  **Sold**
2007 Yoda
2007 Luke ANH
2008 Obi-Wan TPM
2010 Anakin ROTS (Removeable Blade)

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2006, 01:22:53 PM »
yeah it does look good. and that slimmer feel gives you the LE affect. nice review & pics
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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2006, 07:16:30 PM »
  the Maul is a great saber that should easily break all your friends FX's in combat.   ;)   





Until the Obi-wan comes out that is...  ;D

2010...I certainly hope it's better than 2009 was! ::)
10/10/10~Well, so far with my Father's passing away, I'd say that this year was actually worse than 2009, even the fact that I now have a full time job (For now) isn't anywhere near enough to make up for that...so...maybe 2011 will be better? I'm not holding my breath... ::)

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2006, 02:18:23 PM »
kinda hard to tell from the pics...but the hilt on the darth maul looks really well done....
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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2006, 05:54:05 PM »
I got my double maul but don't find the color as intense as the Vader. It is red but unlike the vader I can see
every LED along the blades. It shows up that way in my pics as well. Not to mention one of my blades has
some sort of burn/etched mark on the inside of the clear part of the blade from the inside of the hilt about 6" up
the blade on one side.  The hilt is the best yet, though.


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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2006, 07:20:12 PM »
any reasons why the hilt is so good.......opinions???
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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2006, 09:37:17 AM »
any reasons why the hilt is so good.......opinions???

The hilt is nice because it's nearly identical to the LE Maul, & it's all metal; you won't find and plastic boxes here.  Also, take the plastic donut thing off, and you've got a perfect hllt for performing various spin moves. 

I got my double maul but don't find the color as intense as the Vader. It is red but unlike the vader I can see every LED along the blades. It shows up that way in my pics as well. Not to mention one of my blades has some sort of burn/etched mark on the inside of the clear part of the blade from the inside of the hilt about 6" up the blade on one side.  The hilt is the best yet, though.

Are you using quality/fresh batteries?  My Maul is just as intense as my *brighter than normal* Vader.
My collection:
2002 Anakin AOTC
2003 Vader ANH  **Sold**
2004 Luke ESB  **Sold**
2005 Anakin ROTS **Sold**
2005 Vader ESB **Sold**
2005 Luke ROTJ **Sold**
2006 Maul TPM
Custom 5w Luxeon (Green/Royal Blue)
2006 Obi-Wan ROTS  **Sold**
2007 Yoda
2007 Luke ANH
2008 Obi-Wan TPM
2010 Anakin ROTS (Removeable Blade)

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2006, 10:00:56 AM »
plastic donut?
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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2006, 10:23:17 AM »
My collection:
2002 Anakin AOTC
2003 Vader ANH  **Sold**
2004 Luke ESB  **Sold**
2005 Anakin ROTS **Sold**
2005 Vader ESB **Sold**
2005 Luke ROTJ **Sold**
2006 Maul TPM
Custom 5w Luxeon (Green/Royal Blue)
2006 Obi-Wan ROTS  **Sold**
2007 Yoda
2007 Luke ANH
2008 Obi-Wan TPM
2010 Anakin ROTS (Removeable Blade)

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2006, 10:25:12 AM »
thanks
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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2006, 10:55:40 AM »
ooooh the covertec wheel!

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Re: Yet Another Darth Maul Review
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2006, 12:56:01 PM »
ooooh the covertec wheel!

its not a donut....how silly would you look if your some great jedi master/sith lord and your weapon keeps falling on the floor, lol
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