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Title: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 12, 2005, 09:35:39 AM
Well as I promised here is my Reveiw for the Luke TESB + The Luke and Ani Comparison.

The Introduction
I have always wanted the Luke TESB since I saw the reveiw for Bandit Jedi's Luke.
I fell in love with that saber but never really could get it but finally one day I went on ebay stood awake
till 5 A.M bidding on it for $180 I got it never opened sealed. I thought it was a Rip at first but when I opened
the box I just sat there drooling over it, it's my favorite fx-saber and MR will never produce something this good.
Well now let's get to the review!

The Hilt
The Hilt is just amazing, Unlike the other sabers the hilt doesn't have cheap paint that will rub off on it.
The way it's designed, it's so realistic so lifelike, you actually feel like it's a REAL lightsaber.
But too bad I can't kill any Wampas with it! So in All I give the hilt a 10/10
People say the Hilt is big but It seems fine to me, and you just have to love that on and off switch.
As Bandit said yes it is very easy to hit when you just pick it up you may turn it on but I love the concept on it.

The BLADE
The Blade is very bright and unique I love how it is and how it shines.
The blade just makes you even feel better about buying the Luke TESB
It's shade of blue is really nice too.

The Sound
The Sound is the only problem, it's too low.
But I mean it atleast still has sound the sound may be crap.
But how it looks makes up for it. So the only flaw about the Luke TESB
is the sound.

The OVERALL
The overall of the Luke TESB I think it's the BEST FX SABER.
MR did a great job on it, If only the sounds were Louder.
I would have to still give it a 10/10 I dont care about the sound.
It's the look the feel the blade! Everything that it has!
I think it's a great buy.

The COMPARISON
AND Now What you have all been waiting for
The Luke TESB and the Anakin ROTS FX COMPARISON!
Everyone has been asking which one is brighter?
Well here is the deal which one is brighter is both,
They both have a different shade of blue The Luke TESB
has a Brighter and Shining! Shade of blue which resembles to the movie.
The Anakin is a Darker shade of blue and so It's really not easy to say which one is brighter.
They both have a different shade of blue so can't really decide.
The Hilt on the Anakin Looks like a Toy Compared to the Luke ESB.
I hate how the paint wears off. The Graflex Style Hilt rules that.
The Sounds on the Anakin Destroy the sounds of the Luke TESB.
How the Ani sounds compared the the Luke TESB will blow your mind.
My ears are sensitive from the Ani because I fire up my Luke TESB and it's a low sound.
But then when I turn on the Ani BAM my ears have blown up.
People say that the Anakin is better because of less batteries
*XXXX* Wrong The Anakin feels so light because of that.
The Luke TESB Feels so nice and Heavy compared to the Anakin.
So In all I would say the Luke TESB Because of the Graflex style hilt.
The Blade Color and How realistic and nice it feels.

And now for some nice pictures!

Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 12, 2005, 09:39:20 AM
Take SOME MORE!
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Post by: Darthirishman on November 12, 2005, 09:39:35 AM
Is it me or is the Anakin a darker blue color.
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Post by: Mace101 on November 12, 2005, 09:42:38 AM
It's not you.

The Anakin is a TAD bit darker. I still think  they are equally bright, but I prefer the ESB Luke over the Anakin anyday because the hilt doesen't look weird.
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Post by: Darthirishman on November 12, 2005, 09:44:57 AM
I do love the Anakin hilt.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 12, 2005, 09:45:10 AM
Yea, it's darker that was my mistake I did it backwards
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 12, 2005, 09:47:30 AM
Here some more pics.
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Post by: Darthirishman on November 12, 2005, 09:49:26 AM
If I didnt get the Anakin I would have tried for the Luke
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Darthirishman on November 12, 2005, 09:51:15 AM
Nice pics.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 12, 2005, 09:52:19 AM
Thanks, sorry if there blury
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Mace101 on November 12, 2005, 11:51:26 AM
Yes, very very nice pics.

I like how you compared the 2. I agree the Luke ESB hilt looks more like an advanced Star Wars saber whereas the Anakin looks kind of like a toy.
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Post by: Gnosis on November 12, 2005, 11:54:27 AM
I someday hope to be a Luke Owner myself,
These reviews just keep pushing me in the right direction :)
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Mace101 on November 12, 2005, 01:25:44 PM
Count dooku-

Yes, it is a wise decision to buy a Luke ESB. They will eventually get rarer and rarer. It will probably cost you over 300 bucks next year if you don't snag one now.
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Post by: benlurkin on November 12, 2005, 01:59:10 PM
Glad to see the ESB looking so good Vader!

The Luke ESB sure is a great FX, with its proper OT blue blade and the graflex look, very nice indeed.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Darth Eunice on November 12, 2005, 05:43:17 PM
nice pictures!
i could see a slight difference in the color of the blades
they look REALLY cool ;D
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Hamill82 on November 21, 2005, 05:20:36 PM
Luke TESB Force Fx truly is amazing, the greatest looking force fx ever.
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Post by: Bandit-Jedi on November 21, 2005, 05:29:30 PM
Luke TESB Force Fx truly is amazing, the greatest looking force fx ever.

AMEN TO THAT!

I wouldn't give up my TESB Luke for anything!....okay, well maybe for the one actually used in the film...but nothing else!
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Hamill82 on November 21, 2005, 05:39:07 PM
Luke TESB Force Fx truly is amazing, the greatest looking force fx ever.

AMEN TO THAT!

I wouldn't give up my TESB Luke for anything!....okay, well maybe for the one actually used in the film...but nothing else!

Yep, we would die for it, heh  ;D.There's just one minor problem, I don't own ESB Force Fx myself, but I hope there's gonna be one for me soon. The store in here Finland promised to get one for me "asap".
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Post by: Mr.Griffin on November 21, 2005, 05:41:37 PM
Well done
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Post by: Hamill82 on November 21, 2005, 05:44:41 PM
Luke TESB Force Fx truly is amazing, the greatest looking force fx ever.

AMEN TO THAT!

I wouldn't give up my TESB Luke for anything!....okay, well maybe for the one actually used in the film...but nothing else!

Yep, we would die for it, heh  ;D.There's just one minor problem, I don't own ESB Force Fx myself, but I hope there's gonna be one for me soon. The store in here Finland promised to get one for me "asap".

If they don't get any ESB fx's, I will hang them by myself...
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Post by: Ki-Adi on November 21, 2005, 05:49:57 PM
Ya does anyone know of any retailers selling a Luke ESB, if so please give me the site (ather PM me or post it here) Thanks. I want one so bad.
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Post by: benlurkin on November 21, 2005, 05:51:48 PM
Well if you want on bad enough there is usually at least one on ebay mib for about $200-250.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Hamill82 on November 21, 2005, 05:54:23 PM
Ya does anyone know of any retailers selling a Luke ESB, if so please give me the site (ather PM me or post it here) Thanks. I want one so bad.

Didn't you order force fx lightsaber, which one was it? I may have been mistaken.
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Post by: Ki-Adi on November 21, 2005, 06:01:16 PM
I ordered a Luke ROTJ that should be coming in this week, just shipped today. But I wanna get the Luke ESB also.
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Post by: Hamill82 on November 21, 2005, 06:03:56 PM
I ordered a Luke ROTJ that should be coming in this week, just shipped today. But I wanna get the Luke ESB also.

Sure thing, I find both Luke Fx's intriguing...
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Post by: Ki-Adi on November 21, 2005, 06:09:43 PM
Yup me too. If I could only own 2 it would be both Lukes.
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Post by: Kyle Katarnn on November 21, 2005, 07:47:05 PM
I wish I could get my hands on that Luke ESB but I'm short on cash and it's hard to find. Excellent and interesting review though.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: psykE on November 22, 2005, 08:57:15 AM
Thanks everyone, I actually traded my Anakin for a Luke ROTJ brand new it's awsome I have both lukes and they are great!
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: blahdude on November 22, 2005, 01:00:33 PM
Yes, very very nice pics.

I like how you compared the 2. I agree the Luke ESB hilt looks more like an advanced Star Wars saber whereas the Anakin looks kind of like a toy.

when i 1st saw the ESB luke.... i was all over it.... then i noticed that Anakin's Ep III saber was almost the same thing.... Honestly.... before the 3rd generation of FX sabers came out... i had no idea what the lightsabers of any of the jedi looked like, besides their blade color....

But when you say the Anakin looks like a Toy compared to the ESB Luke... i'm kinda shocked at the statement.... Although i don't own an ESB Luke, the Anakin FX is almost the same exact model from my eyes except for the noticeble longer rubber grips and smooth finish on the ESB Luke FX....

They both have the same chrome finish and use almost the same parts so how does ESB Luke's look more advanced than Anakin's???  ??? maybe i'm just confuzzled and didn't get that point in the review.... can you clarify on this point Darth or Mace??
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Post by: psykE on November 22, 2005, 01:16:31 PM
No not at all there are too many differences, the Luke TESB is chrome and it's not some cheap shine like the Anakin.
The Luke TESB has no paint that could wear off, when the Anakin does actually have cheap garbage paint that easily can wear off in a bout a couple of days the Anakin has too much paint that wears off that's why I think it's like a toy and finger prints get in it easily when on the Luke tesb graflex style hilt you barley see anything if you had both in your hand you would know what I mean.
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Post by: blahdude on November 22, 2005, 01:23:59 PM
haha... i guess it's one of those things u have to experience for yourself.... i love my Anakin.... but i guess an ESB Luke would be greater according to u guys.... too bad my wallet can't handle it.....
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Post by: psykE on November 22, 2005, 09:13:01 PM
It's all opinions my friend  ;)
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Post by: darthclueless on November 23, 2005, 07:04:26 AM
I'm not dissing the Luke ESB by any stretch here but I will say one thing: It is an older gen saber and the hilt is a bit oversized. The Anakin is actually truer to the size of the original graflex tubes than the Luke ESB is. It's awesome but not quite perfect.

Please don't throw things at me :'(
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Post by: Ki-Adi on November 23, 2005, 07:07:14 PM
LOL! Please don't throw things at me. hahahaha :D
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Post by: blahdude on November 23, 2005, 10:22:58 PM
i've been playing w/ my anakin lately...and i'm curiuos... where are the paint applications that are so bad and can easilly wear off??? besides the switch and some of the button things.... i don't see anything that can chip.....
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Post by: skizzoid on November 24, 2005, 09:31:49 AM
I think you hit it right on the head.  I don't think anything chips off on the Anakin (unless you try to chip it off), but the gold and chrome effects will all rub right off if you use it too much.
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Post by: toos on December 02, 2005, 07:38:28 PM
i think the anakin is lighter! i'm getting mine in about two weeks! ROTS!
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Post by: rob on December 02, 2005, 08:34:54 PM
i think the anakin is lighter! i'm getting mine in about two weeks! ROTS!

Ah but the higher weight of the Luke ESB seems to add to the realism of the hilt.  It feels like a .380 versus a .44 Magnum.
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: HAN SOLO on December 10, 2005, 12:21:25 PM
I rate the Luke ESB the second lowest on the saber shelf, besides the ROTJ Luke. I am sorry, but both Luke ESBs I've owned have had MAJOR LED problems. One was from duel. (My faulty, BIG time) However, the second one I owned, got it 2 months ago (Factory sealed from MR) and the lights went out on it last week. Never was turned on much and never was stricken by another blade. Sorry, but 2 thumbs WAY down for this puppy. (Remember, this comes from two evaluations of the saber) :(
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Hamill82 on December 10, 2005, 12:39:33 PM
I rate the Luke ESB the second lowest on the saber shelf, besides the ROTJ Luke. I am sorry, but both Luke ESBs I've owned have had MAJOR LED problems. One was from duel. (My faulty, BIG time) However, the second one I owned, got it 2 months ago (Factory sealed from MR) and the lights went out on it last week. Never was turned on much and never was stricken by another blade. Sorry, but 2 thumbs WAY down for this puppy. (Remember, this comes from two evaluations of the saber) :(

Some bad luck I would say :-\, but does it still make it the lowest of your sabers. Which sabers do you own and how would you rate all the available sabers? I'm really interested which one is the best in your opinion?
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Post by: HAN SOLO on December 11, 2005, 01:45:59 AM
I rate the Luke ESB the second lowest on the saber shelf, besides the ROTJ Luke. I am sorry, but both Luke ESBs I've owned have had MAJOR LED problems. One was from duel. (My faulty, BIG time) However, the second one I owned, got it 2 months ago (Factory sealed from MR) and the lights went out on it last week. Never was turned on much and never was stricken by another blade. Sorry, but 2 thumbs WAY down for this puppy. (Remember, this comes from two evaluations of the saber) :(

Some bad luck I would say :-\, but does it still make it the lowest of your sabers. Which sabers do you own and how would you rate all the available sabers? I'm really interested which one is the best in your opinion?

Yes, at the moment, it does. We shall see with the new one. If it is good, then I will repair the old one (Maybe with a stronger tube from customsabers and sodder the disconnected LEDs) and that will be up in the air as to it's fate.

I own 1 Anakin AOTC, 1 Vader ANH, 1 Luke ESB, 2 Vader ESBs, 1 Anakin ROTS, 2 Luke ROTJs, 1 Mace ROTS.......with 1 Luke ESB, 1 Mace AOTC, 1 Anakin ROTS, 1 Vader ESB and 1 Mace ROTS on the way. Unsure as to what will become the extras at the moment. May put them up for sale later on, in a few years or....... :-\
Title: Re: *Luke TESB Reveiw + Anakin and Luke Comparison!*
Post by: Hamill82 on December 11, 2005, 06:03:20 AM
I rate the Luke ESB the second lowest on the saber shelf, besides the ROTJ Luke. I am sorry, but both Luke ESBs I've owned have had MAJOR LED problems. One was from duel. (My faulty, BIG time) However, the second one I owned, got it 2 months ago (Factory sealed from MR) and the lights went out on it last week. Never was turned on much and never was stricken by another blade. Sorry, but 2 thumbs WAY down for this puppy. (Remember, this comes from two evaluations of the saber) :(

Some bad luck I would say :-\, but does it still make it the lowest of your sabers. Which sabers do you own and how would you rate all the available sabers? I'm really interested which one is the best in your opinion?

Yes, at the moment, it does. We shall see with the new one. If it is good, then I will repair the old one (Maybe with a stronger tube from customsabers and sodder the disconnected LEDs) and that will be up in the air as to it's fate.

I own 1 Anakin AOTC, 1 Vader ANH, 1 Luke ESB, 2 Vader ESBs, 1 Anakin ROTS, 2 Luke ROTJs, 1 Mace ROTS.......with 1 Luke ESB, 1 Mace AOTC, 1 Anakin ROTS, 1 Vader ESB and 1 Mace ROTS on the way. Unsure as to what will become the extras at the moment. May put them up for sale later on, in a few years or....... :-\

WOW! You're really have few ones!  ;)