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Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« on: February 21, 2012, 07:42:15 PM »
ORBITAL MACHINING OBI-WAN TPM LIGHTSABER #15




WARNING:  Some role playing may ensue!   ;D

Well, what can one say about this saber that isn't already widely known by now?  I'll go for it anyway.  This saber is quite simply perfect; as perfect as you're ever going to see an Obi-Wan TPM in working form.  And it has the latest version of the best sound board on the planet running it.  A lethal combo, one that makes for truly one of the best and nicest custom sabers to ever be made in this hobby to date - and I'm honored to have gotten in on it.  There was simply no way I could pass up getting in on such an undertaking of a run - and having the saber now has reaffirmed this for me 100 times over!!




The hilt of the saber is just STUNNING and is quite simply LE-like; it's a working LE, if you will.   I literally have this hilt currently sitting with my MR Qui-Gon LE and Full Maul SE, in my trio TPM display case - right where my Obi-Wan TPM EE use to sit!  I've owned pretty much every single version of this saber that has been made to date:  The TPM EE and AOTC LE by MR, two Negotiators (which are of course stunning themselves), a few Parks versions (both the rarer 1" blade ones and the Parks Phase with the 3/4" blade), the JQ Obi TPM hilt and the Hasbro FX.  Wat's version is simply in a league of its own - combining all the great things of the past versions to form the be-all-end-all of Obi-Wan TPMs!



 

Quick rundown of why this saber owns!  

- Thin, 100% accurate hilt body?  Check
- Deep, accurate grooves in the grip?  Check
- Power and Aux switches perfectly blended in with the existing hilt details to maintain prop accuracy? Check
- Hidden sound vents (if you're using the pommel w/o the holes) for more accuracy and realism (while still being loud)?  Check
- Perfectly placed kill key (and SD card access) inside the saber to maintain the look of the prop?  Check
- Super bright blade with FoC? - Check
- Awesome, top-of-the-line sound board?  Check
- Custom emitter plug for displaying the hilt just like an LE?  Check




The absolutely amazing, top notch job by Wat on these hilts was equally matched by the outstanding job by all the installers, who literally brought this masterpiece by Wat to life- so I'd like to thank my installer VERY much for the truly magnificent work done on my saber.  I couldn't ask for a better install.   ;)

I'd also like to give HUGE props to Wat on everything else, all the little things that make up a transaction.  You're a true a professional.  Not bad for a robot.   ;D  And I'd like to also mention that I just LOVED the way Wat packaged all this for us; the case this saber came in is just sweet and was a very nice surprise.  The blade (I purchased a spare as well) is actually a work of art itself - they came out just great!  And thank you for the second pommel cap with the sound vents, a very nice gesture and a REALLY cool addition to the whole package.  I've used both caps and each is awesome in its own way!

Enjoy the pics (there are many).   8)

The TPM display:


 

 

 

 

 



 

Or perhaps you fancy the new 3D TPM release poster more....   Comin' right up!   ;D


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

That's the REAL reason why I sliced Maul in half!!  
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« Last Edit: February 22, 2012, 08:11:16 AM by OBI-WAN KENOBI »


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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012, 08:25:12 PM »
awesome post!  love the display case with all three tpm sabers in it.  very nice shrine you've got there. very well done!

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 09:02:38 PM »
So much for all that not being about possessions stuff.  :P


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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 09:18:53 PM »
Simply stunning.

An amazing review as always Obi-Wan! Absolutely love your TPM display area!!  :o :o :o

A HUGE congrats on getting one of these beauties! You know I'm dying to get my hands on my own once it gets here :D

I love your TPM3D poster too. Looks awesome with the sabers running alongside it! Now you just need the screen accurate Qui to get to you to go in your display!

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 09:40:52 PM »
Awesome review Master Kenobi!  And dynamite Star Wars display!  Do you still have the EE?  Can you run some comparison shots?

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 09:44:33 PM »
While you're taking requests...I'm going to go ahead and request a comparison pic of ALL your Obi TPM's lined up next to each other :)

I'm sure I'm not the only one that wants to see it!

Thanks :)

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 10:05:05 PM »
Wow thanks  :o Really Nice lucky Man  8)

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012, 10:05:46 PM »
 Very nice review... I dig that "Duel of Fates" Kodofett case!!! :)

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2012, 10:20:01 PM »
awesome review of the obi tmp saber makes me more eager to get mine
id also like to see all your other obi sabers compared


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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012, 10:26:55 PM »
Thanks a lot everyone.

Btw, I'd like to add that those awesome clear acrylic wall stands holding the sabers next to the poster were made by Obi-Shane.   Thanks once again for the outstanding job on these Shane!   ;)

Todd, I actually sold my EE a few weeks ago.  The only other version I currently have in hand is my Negotiator actually.   I'd be happy to post a comparo of the Wat and Negotiator.
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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012, 10:29:09 PM »
Spectacular review, bro!

And a big congrats to you for owning truly the definitive Obi TPM evah!  ;D

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2012, 07:48:04 AM »
great review and displays.


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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2012, 08:13:03 AM »
Great review, great display, great saber.  What else can I say other than I am extremely jealous. ;)

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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2012, 08:21:14 AM »
Thanks a lot fellas, happy u all like the way I have things set up.  8)

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank MH for the superb job on my saber - he was my installer.  ;D  Thanks again Mike!


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Re: Orbital Machining Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM Lightsaber #15 Review!!!
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2012, 08:28:03 AM »
 
Thanks a lot fellas, happy u all like the way I have things set up.  8)

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank MH for the superb job on my saber - he was my installer.  ;D  Thanks again Mike!
Your quite welcome ;D These sabers were fun to work on.


 

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