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MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« on: March 15, 2006, 11:14:10 PM »
Once more the Sith shall rule the galaxy! -Darth Sidious, ROTS

To create the weapon of the vile Darth Sidious, the prop department machined an original mast and cast copies of the prop in chrome and gold plated resin for ease of handling.  Surface detailing consisted of two LEDs - in keeping with the prequel trilogy lightsaber look - a gold colored recharge port, and a brass emitter plate. Other areas, notably the neck rings below the emitter and the individually shaped end cap were gold plated, before the saber was given a distinctive paint finish.
For the Master Replicas model, Lucasfilm supplied MR engineers with a pristine copy of the original prop.  It was laser scanned to enable them to exactly recreate the unique, organic form in diecast metal, with machined metal details.  The trim parts are plated in genuine 18k gold and every detail from the antiqued brass emitter to the unique prismatic paint finish have been stunningly replicated.




I included a shot with an FX for scale.  This is definitely a unique saber.  It is really surprising when taken out of the box for the first time.  The first thing noticed is "its tiny!"  The second thing is "its heavy!"  It weights as much as one of the heavier FXs.  It is a really nice piece to add to a collection.  Even my mom said, "That is really something!"
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2006, 11:18:51 PM »
that LE is AWSOME  :o
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2006, 11:20:38 PM »
"Even my mom said, "That is really something!"

AGREED!

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2006, 11:23:44 PM »
Thanks!  I'm living it up right now because starting in June I'll be broke for a couple years.
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2006, 11:27:41 PM »
jeez, the pics on MR's website don't do this saber justice...thanks for posting.
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2006, 12:46:16 AM »
I have a sidious mini and I can only imagine how good the LE looks. I really want a sidious fx so I can walk around my house saying "I AM the senate" and flicking it on

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2006, 12:59:22 AM »
I have a sidious mini and I can only imagine how good the LE looks. I really want a sidious fx so I can walk around my house saying "I AM the senate" and flicking it on

Even better, get an Anakin ROTS FX, jump up onto the dining table, Say "You will try" in a menacing voice and backflip of the table  :D

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2006, 05:21:03 PM »
Haha. I love this saber, it is so cool.



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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2006, 05:24:45 PM »
you mom has great taste!!! would the sid still be bigger then yoda's lightsaber?
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2006, 08:58:35 PM »
I suppose so, but I have nothing for comparison.  If only I had a Yoda mini...
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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2006, 07:34:11 PM »
Beautiful...stunning..elegant...
Those words just don't do that saber justice!

So how many times have you hidden it up your sleeve and then let it fall into your hand? hee hee

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2006, 07:35:46 PM »
Hey Anakin, the format of your reviews are really catching on!



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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2006, 07:52:11 PM »
Imagine this aber in an EE version  :o

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2006, 08:58:50 PM »
Hey Anakin, the format of your reviews are really catching on!

haha, what can I say?  I'm a trend-setter! 8) 8)

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Re: MR 2005 Darth Sidious ROTS Limited Edtion Lightsaber
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2006, 10:58:10 PM »
Beautiful...stunning..elegant...
Those words just don't do that saber justice!

So how many times have you hidden it up your sleeve and then let it fall into your hand? hee hee
;D ;D ;D

I did copy the format of your reviews, since they were so good. ;)  I don't see how this saber could be much more elite, it already has gold plating on it!
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