Hopefully the Obi is not a recycled Anakin, but I'm sure it will be. ??? As for the Maul, I picked one up yesterday. Since I sold both Vader sabers I had (I do have a "spare" Vader ESB - thx MR), the Maul sounds are exclusive in my collection. I was previously against buying the Maul though, and after opening it last night I'd recommend it to anyone. The hilt is the best I've seen yet, and the blade is NOT duller than that of my custom Vader; my vader has a 4 AAA battery pack powering the blade alone I will post a review soon with plenty of pics.