Mystery Lightsaber

[Delmustator]

Can anyone identify this lightsaber?

http://i24.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/99/2e/9ea3_1.JPG

I got this picture from eBay. I'm not trying to sell this item since i don't own it anyway). But I thought the discussion would be good.

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This is for a FULL-SIZE Star Wars lightsaber replica. Why pay for a half-sized piece when you can have this full size (approx 12" long) prop based on the actual Darth Vader lightsaber from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. I believe this is a Master Replicas piece (cant be sure though) as it looks to be an FX Lightsaber with the blade removed. Made almost completely of metal, this piece has a nice weight to it and would make the ultimate cosplay prop.

UPDATE: I have been told by watchful eBayers that this is actually an Anikin Skywalker lightsaber from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. My friend, however (whom I actually got this piece from), said there used to be a red blade attached to it. The Darth Vader lightsabers I've seen here on eBay have a black tip but look otherwise exactly like this one.
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Now I told the seller that it was NOT an FX Anikin because MR did not produce this version. Other clues like the red blade being attached, D-Ring and Covertec belt clip button, and smaller tube. I think it's a custom made Anikin saber.

What do you guys/gals think?

-Del

[Ryma Mara]

Yeah it does look inga like the EP2 ani saber but it almost resembles ANH which I think is what the ANH was modeled after.

[Lord Maul]

MR did make a ani AOTC saber, it was the very first. used el film i believe

most definitely custom made

[james3]

It is a MR Anakin EP II which of course means it was blue EL if it was an FX saber. It COULD be one of the limited edition hilts though in which case it would be a real sweet treat.

[Nightwing]

That's an Anakin AOTC. If it did have a red blade, then it was definitely modded.

[SilentBob501]

looks like this one...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m117/semmerman/2002AniAOTC.jpg

This is a 2002 MR Anakin AOTC FX lightsaber. It was the first fx lightsaber replica produced my MR.

Is it possibly one of the Ani customs made by Ultra?

[Barmic Rin]

Well Scoob, I guess that's this groovy mystery solved!

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/9/9a/Scooby-gang-1969.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Delmustator]

Thanks SilentBob501

I have ALL the non-EL FX lightsabers in my collections except for the Vader ANH.

A little more research and I find that (2) versions of the Anakin AOTC were made.

Anakin AOTC 2002 v1 - A problematic EL saber with many electronics issues.
Anakin AOTC 2002 v2 - Revamped electronics and seals for better fitment.

The complete list is:

There are 14 variations of the 9 Force Fx lightsabers.Here is a list of variations.

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
Luke ROTJ 2003- EL blade
Vader ANH 2003- First LED Blade saber
Luke TESB 2004- Original release/big box
Mace Windu 2004 AOTC- Original release/big box
Anakin ROTS 2005- lightweight plastic/NEW small box
Vader TESB 2005- small box
Luke TESB 2004- new small box, summer production run
Mace Windu 2005 AOTC- Production rerelease/Red Blade misprint box
Mace Windu 2005 ROTS- Box Reprint to coincide with ROTS
Luke ROTJ 2005- Borders Exclusive LED Re-release.
Anakin ROTS 2005- heavier metal/retains original ROTS box.
Luke TESB 2004-Warehouse find version. 2004 saber/new 2005 box

Info from Force-FX.com

[neophyl]

I have one of those Anakin v1 sabres still in the box, fully working. Should become a collectors item itself one day as the first of the FX sabres ever made :)

[Delmustator]

I have one of those Anakin v1 sabres still in the box, fully working. Should become a collectors item itself one day as the first of the FX sabres ever made :)

Interested in selling it? I wouldn't mind having one.. The Vader ANH one also..

[Marsupial]

Is it possibly one of the Ani customs made by Ultra?

Ultra's shroud isn't identical to a real Anakin EP2 saber shroud. no square part, no O-ring, flat. Nice and solid shroud but not identical.

[Novastar]

How funny, the only other time I saw this kind of saber was one that Eva Vanecek had (for those who have ever heard of Chanel Cherie Vanecek, apparently the founder of the S.F. SW Fan Force).

I believe Eva's saber was an EL version. Its board was no longer working, and it appeared that something must have been spilled onto it, as some of the wiring (INSIDES) had degraded/rusted/rotted!

I tested things with a multimeter--nothing.

So, I offered to convert it to a rechargeable, resistor-only saber. I could have done more I suppose and made it a newer FX, but they didn't want to spend the money which I understand.

So, I feel good about semi-restoring the thing. Although I was unable to use the same emitter--I just gave it back to her.

[chaos]

I saw something similar on ebay a few weeks ago

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140103373155&rd=1&rd=1

I know the pics are a bit small bit it’s the same style hilt and it has a red blade!

[Lord Maul]

it's not totally accurate though chaos :wink:
to change the blade color, you just literally change the blade. you can either make one with parts from TCSS (better option) or buy another one from parks (worse option, less bright)

[pockets]

it's not totally accurate though chaos :wink:
to change the blade color, you just literally change the blade. you can either make one with parts from TCSS (better option) or buy another one from parks (worse option, less bright)

yeah I made one using tims supplies and loreen's methods and its WAY brighter than a parks. that 4khz inverter tim sells also really helps the brightness on EL

[SilentBob501]

My MR ani aotc is V.2. I had V.1 but like it says, it was problematic. I called MR and they recalled it, giving me a new one (presumeably V.2). But mine is in complete working order, not a scratch on it.