MR to discontinue to do lightsabers

[Cronto Tocrone]

I am anxious as well because I wanted a Obi-Wan force FX saber, but haven't had the money, if I don't get one from MR e-bay, will be my friend, perhaps one of the convertated ones

[Darcu RyMal]

I'm sure someone will pick-up the license. WAY too much $$ to be made selling LFL stuff. Wouldn't we all love to be in a profitable partnership with George? **note the word profitable in that sentence. **

I agree that the Corgi purchase of MR probably had something to do with it. MR's cut of the deals may not have been as lucrative as Corgi thought they should be, so they just kill the deal. I also heard that MR is supposed to begin producing Halo licensed replicas sometime later this year, so we'll see if that gets impacted, as well. My kids are dying for a Halo battle rifle.

Whatever happens, I'm sure there will be more sabers produced, albeit by a different company. And yes, hopefully they will have removable blades. An MR rep told me late last year that they were already completing the R&D for the next versions of the FFX line to include removable blades. It's been their biggest request in the saber line.

[Olos Nay]

Halo. COOOOooooool. you have any ref?

[Solinbeb Newau]

darcurymal said:

And yes, hopefully they will have removable blades. An MR rep told me late last year that they were already completing the R&D for the next versions of the FFX line to include removable blades. It's been their biggest request in the saber line.

Well, they've got to keep up with all the independant people out here.

[Darcu RyMal]

Olos - here you go:

xboxcollector.blogspot.com/2007/03/master-replicashalo.html

I've seen info about this on a few other sites, as well, but can't recall them all. Just use my favorite encyclopedia to locate more info (www.google.com) Search for Master Replicas Halo and you'll get quite a few hits.

Sounds pretty cool, though.

[Leda EmBorr]

IMHO... ICONS did a better job at making display replicas.

[Hasid Lafre]

Well the thing is MR has been using the same stuff sence they started the led sabers.

all the boards in teh sabers thers only 2 jedi and sith one is without blaster sound. theres really no technology advancing wiht mr and the Force FX line.

[Ky-Wan Zann]

things that are bad, no force fx sabers, only thing I buy from them, I am hoping another company makes new ones or such, and they re sell the ones that are out right now, also means I have to be more careful with the force fx as we can't just run out and get more anymore

[Leda EmBorr]

The one good thing I DO credit Master Replicas for is making a semi-realistic looking lightsaber with blade and sound for a price people can afford! The FX is accessable to those who can't shell out the 200-300 bucks for a Parks EL or similar.

[Cyr Drakis]

kywanzann said:

things that are bad, no force fx sabers, only thing I buy from them, I am hoping another company makes new ones or such, and they re sell the ones that are out right now, also means I have to be more careful with the force fx as we can't just run out and get more anymore

Well after the license is done, they won't legally be able to continue to make and sell new FXs, even if they were previously licensed designs.

[Hasid Lafre]

I hope that LFL gets ahold of parks to do them cause he does a d**n good job of making the replicas. just get rid of that old technology el poo.

My brother is gonna go thru a hell of a time trying to convert his obi/quigonn sabers to led.

[Ky-Wan Zann]

I meant that another company might take over the technology and re name them or such

[Drago Lørdist]

as long as they're more accurate than the previous people (not just MR)
it will make me a very happy costumer

[Emerita]

ledaemborr said:

The one good thing I DO credit Master Replicas for is making a semi-realistic looking lightsaber with blade and sound for a price people can afford! The FX is accessable to those who can't shell out the 200-300 bucks for a Parks EL or similar.

I talked with the guy from Parks Sabers and he says that they, as of now, are not going to put sound or change their sabers in any way..... I have the Echelon and I was hoping....oh well.

[Lady Shada]

I was rather upset to hear about MR losing the license starting in 2008. I own a couple of the mini sabers (Obi AOTC and ROTS), and I'm actually rather happy with both of them. I wanted to purchase a Force FX 'saber, but I haven't had the opportunity to dump the money into a purchase of that nature.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the future will hold. I definitely would expect someone to pick up the license, but whether or not we'll hear any news about it this year is what I would question.