This List was Originally Created by Anakin Skywalker (bandit Jedi) and outlines the development
and progressive time line accounting for the Force-FX line of Sabers produced by Master Replicas.
Generation One - EL Blade/attached 6AA Battery Holder-Anakin AOTC 2002 v.1-problematic EL saber had many electronic issues.
-Anakin AOTC 2002 v.2-revamped electronics and seals added to better fitment
-Anakin AOTC 2002 v.3-upgraded for "auto shut-off" feature
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/anakinAOTC_Review.htmlGeneration Two - EL Blade/Removable 6AA Battery Holder-Luke ROTJ 2003- EL blade
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/lukeROTJ_review.html
Generation Three - LED Blade/Removable 6AA Battery Holder-Vader ANH 2003- First LED Blade saber
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=714.0-Luke TESB 2004-Original release/big box
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=276.0-Mace Windu 2004 AOTC-Original release/big box
Generation Four - LED Blade/Removable 3AA Battery Holder-Anakin ROTS 2005 v.1-lightweight (thin metal sleeve)"/NEW small box
-Vader TESB 2005-small box/metal clamp
-Vader TESB 2005 - Revised Clamp, now plastic assembly.
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1451.0-Luke TESB 2004-new small box, summer production run(GEN3)
-Mace Windu 2005 AOTC-Production rerelease/"Red Blade" misprint box(GEN3)
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1211.0-Mace Windu 2005 ROTS-Box Reprint to coincide with ROTS(GEN3)
-Anakin ROTS 2005 v.2-heavier (thick metal sleeve)/retains original ROTS box.
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=2353.0-Luke ROTJ 2005- Borders Exclusive LED Re-release.(GEN3)
.........complete review here:
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1231.0-Luke TESB 2004-"Warehouse find" version. 2004 saber/new 2005 box(GEN3)
-Anakin ROTS 2005- Darker Gold Plating/enhanced ignition sound
-Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS 2006- New 2006 box with character pic
-Darth Vader ANH 2007 - New Box with 30th Anniv. logo and MR 5th logo.
-Luke Skywalker ANH 2007 - New Box with 30th Anniv. logo and MR 5th logo.
Generation Five - LED Blade/Removable 3AAA Battery Holder-Maul TPM 2006 (Battle Damaged)- New 2006 box with character pic/thick blade
-Maul TPM 2006 (Saber Staff)- New 2006 box with character pic/thick blade
-Maul TPM 2006 (SE Saber Staff; Red Label Box)- limited to 500 pieces, comes with COA and plaque signed by Ray Park.
-Maul TPM 2006 V.2 (Saber Staff) - On/Off buttons changed to match non working Red Gnarled button with "stereo" reflection
-Yoda ROTS 2007 - New Box with 30th Anniv. logo and MR 5th logo
-Maul TPM 2006 - (Saber Staff) "CHRISTMAS IN JULY, 2007" Special. Reg. Box with COA and Artist Proof SE plaque
-Maul TPM 2006 - (SE Saber Staff; Non-Red Label Box)- limited to 500 pieces, comes with COA and plaque signed by Ray Park.
*updates will occur as product becomes available
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATES2002 Anakin Attack of the Clones Force FX
released: May 10, 2002
2003 Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi Force FX
released: September 15, 2003
2003 Darth Vader A New Hope Force FX
released: September 15, 2003
2004 Mace Windu Attack of the Clones Force FX
released: August 1, 2004
2004 Luke Skywalker The Empire Strikes Back Force FX
released: August 1, 2004
2005 Darth Vader The Empire Strikes Back Force FX
released: April 1, 2005
2005 Anakin Skywalker Revenge of the Sith Force FX
released: April 1, 2005
2006 Darth Maul The Phantom Menace Force FX
released: February 23, 2006
2006 Obi Wan Kenobi Revenge of the Sith Force FX
released: May 18, 2006 (first sold to public on July, 19th at SDCC)
2007 Yoda Revenge of the Sith Force FX
released: January 10, 2007
2007 Darth Vader A New Hope Force FX
released: April 12, 2007
2007 Luke Skywalker A New Hope Force FX
released: June 9, 2007
MASTER REPLICAS FORCE FX ITEM NUMBERS:SW-201 - Anakin Skywalker AOTC
SW-203 - Luke Skywalker ROTJ(no stand)
SW-203S - Luke Skywalker ROTJ (w/stand)
SW-202 - Darth Vader ANH (no stand)
SW-202S - Darth Vader ANH (w/stand)
SW-205 - Luke Skywalker TESB
SW-206 - Mace Windu AOTC
SW-207 - Darth Vader TESB
SW-209 - Darth Vader TESB Best Buy Version? unconfirmed
SW-208 - Anakin Skywalker ROTS
SW-209 - Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS
SW-206 - Mace Windu ROTS(same as AOTC)
SW-212 - Luke Skywalker ROTJ (LED)
SW-213 - Darth Maul Battle Damaged
SW-214 - Darth Maul Double Pack (SW-214 SE: Signature Edition)
SW-217 - Yoda ROTS
SW-218 - Darth Vader ANH
SW-220 - Luke Skywalker ANH