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Post by I Five on Aug 8, 2007 7:58:45 GMT -5
I have on of these. I can carry all five pair of my boots plus my FX lightsaber and have lots of room left for other things ;D It has wheels so it scoots around the airport/hotel pretty easily too. With shipping and tax is cost me $48...pretty cheap Or you can have it shipped to your local Wal-Mart for free....then it just costs $29.87 plus tax ;D www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2476193
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Aug 8, 2007 11:21:04 GMT -5
I pck light. I take 2 or 3 hilts along incase a friend needs to use one. Only one blade actually works. Errghhhh. Can't fix it either.
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Aug 8, 2007 17:32:12 GMT -5
I'm afraid I'd pack like Princess LaLa in Space Balls - a bazillion bags. That's a cool find, Jenny -- thanks! Jeepers, the equivalent for fencing competions is like $125!
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Post by Solinbeb Newau on Aug 9, 2007 8:22:37 GMT -5
I'm afraid I'd pack like Princess LaLa in Space Balls - a bazillion bags. That's a cool find, Jenny -- thanks! Jeepers, the equivalent for fencing competions is like $125! Princess Vespa?
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Aug 9, 2007 12:56:59 GMT -5
When I went to D*C last year, I packed my hilt in a clear plastic bag in my luggae along with a photo of my in costume with my hilt on (circled) and a note with the picture explaning what it was. I don't know if my baggae got checked (didn't look like it did) but I felt much better doing it that way since I was afriad it would look like a pipe bomb.
This year I am trying to figure out how to pack my FX.
When you carried them on, did you put it in the original box or just carried it like normal? I do havea gun vase I usually pack it in, but am afraid that would be even worse
And if you pack it separately in a case like Siri's, do you check it? How much does it cost for an extra luggage? I'll have two suitcases as it is (garment bag for costume and suitcase for regular clothes)
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Post by I Five on Aug 9, 2007 13:53:57 GMT -5
The golf club bag is just a check on piece of luggage....I take one suitcase and the golf club case. I've never been charge any extra for it...it's considered sporting goods (like skis). But it may be different on different airlines. I leave my FX right in the box it came in and put the whole box in the golf club case. that way the lightsaber is plenty padded in the box and the box is protected by the hard shelled golf club case!!! I'm going to have 3 FX's in the gold club case going to DC...and the FX's will still be in their factory boxes too
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Aug 9, 2007 17:03:54 GMT -5
I'm afraid I'd pack like Princess LaLa in Space Balls - a bazillion bags. That's a cool find, Jenny -- thanks! Jeepers, the equivalent for fencing competions is like $125! Princess Vespa? It's been a long time, so I'm sure you're right.
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Aug 9, 2007 21:25:18 GMT -5
Yes it is Vespa...
And since I already have two checked luggage, it would cost me $50 for an extra piece. Ouch. That's not worth it...
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 9, 2007 21:42:53 GMT -5
I'm going to get one of those golf cases. that's a good price. I'll have alot of bulky stuff so that will work great. I could probably put a TSA lock on it too. I'll check at my local walmart first before I order. They might have one similar in stock.
I'm just going to put the whole FX box inside
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Post by I Five on Aug 10, 2007 7:42:17 GMT -5
Leda...I think it's an 'online only' item...I had checked my local stores and they didn't ahve it. But if you order it they will ship it for free to you local staor and you can pick it up there ;D
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 10, 2007 9:41:59 GMT -5
Ah, ok. Not sure I'll get to Walmart today anyway. I think I'll order one. Thanks for the link!
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 15, 2007 23:17:59 GMT -5
Well I ordered one 2 nights ago and it arrived today! That was super fast!
It's ample size to transport lightsabers and any other props or bulky items you might have... a bargain for the price. The plastic isn't as sturdy as I thought it looked in the pic, and I didn't remember what it was like from seeing Jenny's, but overall it's a very nice case, and it's very lightweight, leaving more weight allowance for your stuff. It comes with straps to secure it closed, as well as a velcro closure for the handle. It's got wheels too!
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Post by J'aii-Gun Jiinn on Aug 16, 2007 5:32:58 GMT -5
I saw one at Meijer's for 38.00.I was thnking about getting it
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Post by Olos Nay on Aug 16, 2007 7:17:52 GMT -5
I personally use the "foldable patio chair" bags to carry mine. You can fit a whole FX original box in the rocking style ones, plus the bag has all you need to carry around. Its about 10$ and you have a complimentary foldable chair with the bag
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 16, 2007 20:42:50 GMT -5
I have done that! I know the ones you mean! I didn't think it was safe enough to fly with though.
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