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Unfortunately, Tim doesn't make replica flashgun parts :( (if he did, I'd be buying them by the truckload!)

Currently, the only choices for an MPP are either the real thing (last one I heard of...

So a few thoughts and questions:

It's my understanding that the CF and derivatives have no support for string-type blades and scrolling ignition/retraction effects, is that correct?
With a lack...

From my experience with a foam tube with a tear partway down it, any cut or tear in the foam will show up as a bright line in that part of the blade, since the plastic outer tube isn't quite a tight...

Yeah, you can run high power LED strings off MR boards no problem. So far every saber slothfurnace has made uses an MR board (his ROTJ Luke, his ANH Graflex, and his Thin-neck Obi-Wan). I have a...

You have no idea how much I wish Tim made movie accurate thin neck chokes ;)

(they'd be half the price of Russ's and you wouldn't have to wait over a year to get them)

Speaking of which, since...

I think this is the best reason of all for using rechargeables with in-hilt recharging. That way you can just solder all the batteries together, and shrink wrap the whole pack so they'll never get an...

Yup, and yes, the Vader is turned on. :) The one beside it is just that bright! I'm lucky I got that Obi-Wan TPM when I did, as everyplace I looked had stopped carrying them except for Lucasfilm's...

Actually he used some LEDs from Mouser electronics that I recommended to him after I tried them out. The Mouser part # is 630-HLMP-CM34-X1000
You can see the ones I used in the saber on the left of...

Those places generally don't sell diddly squat for electronics. You'll have to go someplace like a Fry's or Norvac or other electronics supplier to get heatshrink. Or just buy it online. Mouser sells...