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xenobuzz
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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 8:30:09 GMT

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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 4, 2011 8:30:09 GMT

Hello, all!

What a thrill it was to find this forum and the wealth of information it contains! I look forward to amassing a LOT of knowledge about this hobby, and hopefully, making a few well-informed purchases. First, a little history!

My name is David Simmons and I'm a 41 year-old video store manager in the SF East Bay. Until very recently, I'd been a longtime Lego hobbyist. Even then, I had a sword bent (nyuknyuk) and even built my own out of Lego bricks!

Recently, I decided to move on from Lego and dove into the world of custom lightsabers! Long story short, it's my new thang. BUT, it got me thinkin' about the real thing. I remembered several movie props that I'd lusted after in my youth, and after finding this site, discovered to my great joy that many of them were still available!

Sooo, in the next few days I'll be posting in the correct forums specific questions on the following items:

Predator machete
Green Destiny
Anduril
Ranger
Generation 2 Excalibur

I've been doing quite a bit of reading here about the last four items. I'm a little heartbroken that the Gen 2 Excalibur is out of production, but hopefully patience may reward me as long as I haunt the classifieds!

Since I'm an 80's child, has anyone here seen "The Sword and The Sorcerer?" Now THERE'S a replica I'd like to see somebody tackle!

It's pretty ludicrous, but would make for a fun conversation piece!

Dave S.

"There is no end, no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life" - Federico Fellini

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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 9:10:59 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2011 9:10:59 GMT

Hey David. Nice to have you in the neighbourhood. Yeah,it's a bit sad when any sword goes out of production, but I wonder if you've taken a look at this one:
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... +Sharpened
Anyhow, it's good to see you're a realist. You're already posting your wish list in groups of five. I feel bad for those new forum members who talk about getting just one sword. Denial ain't just de river in Egypt.

xenobuzz
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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 9:24:25 GMT

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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 4, 2011 9:24:25 GMT

Hey, Dodger!

I hadn't seen KoA's version, but historical accuracy is not a big deal for me. I'm VERY partial to the Gen 2 version because it looks the most faithful to the movie prop, but there ain't no freakin' way I could see my way to squeezin' out 2K for the Albion Discerner!

Thanks for the link! I'll be making my purchases slowly and carefully, but "They will be mine. Oh yes, they will be mine!"

Dave S.

"There is no end, no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life" - Federico Fellini

Adrian Jordan Member Retired Global Moderator Posts: 11,830	Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 13:37:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adrian Jordan on Apr 4, 2011 13:37:13 GMT Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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chrisperoni Member Senior Forumite Posts: 6,284	Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 13:58:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chrisperoni on Apr 4, 2011 13:58:32 GMT Awesome opening post! Karma for the lego sword too! That is one of the best SLO's (sword like object) I've seen in a long time. You should have Brenno/Fable Blades make it in steel for you.
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Zoë Registered Posts: 167	Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 16:42:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zoë on Apr 4, 2011 16:42:13 GMT That lego sword is fantastic! And yeah, I'm glad to see you're planning on a few - they are just as addicting as tattoos!

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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 17:32:34 GMT

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Post by Talon on Apr 4, 2011 17:32:34 GMT

xenobuzz wrote

Since I'm an 80's child, has anyone here seen "The Sword and The Sorcerer?" Now THERE'S a replica I'd like to see somebody tackle!

It's pretty ludicrous, but would make for a fun conversation piece!

Dave S.

the tri sword

,welcome to the forums

fate is inexorable

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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 18:27:36 GMT

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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 4, 2011 18:27:36 GMT

talon wrote

xenobuzz wrote

Since I'm an 80's child, has anyone here seen "The Sword and The Sorcerer?" Now THERE'S a replica I'd like to see somebody tackle!

It's pretty ludicrous, but would make for a fun conversation piece!

Dave S.

the tri sword

,welcome to the forums

I just ordered my copy (out of print!) and it's on its way to me now! Can't wait to watch Lee Horsley and Richard Moll ham it up! Classic 80's medieval cheese, oh so gooey and delicious! Still, pretty good effects work for a B movie as I recall!

Dave S.

"There is no end, no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life" - Federico Fellini

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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 18:42:19 GMT

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Post by Talon on Apr 4, 2011 18:42:19 GMT

xenobuzz wrote

talon wrote

xenobuzz wrote

Since I'm an 80's child, has anyone here seen "The Sword and The Sorcerer?" Now THERE'S a replica I'd like to see somebody tackle!

It's pretty ludicrous, but would make for a fun conversation piece!

Dave S.

the tri sword

,welcome to the forums

i ordered a copy from norway (if i recall correctley) i was speaking to my boss about it one day,and he said oh yeah ive got that on dvd its a piece of "£$% you can have it

(bloody philistine :lol: ) still ,i scored for a free copy,yes the effects still hold up very very well ,just ask my gf,she has to sit through it every few months

fate is inexorable

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Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 19:14:08 GMT

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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 4, 2011 19:14:08 GMT

talon wrote

i ordered a copy from norway (if i recall correctley) i was speaking to my boss about it one day,and he said oh yeah ive got that on dvd its a piece of "£$% you can have it

(bloody philistine :lol: ) still ,i scored for a free copy,yes the effects still hold up very very well ,just ask my gf,she has to sit through it every few months

Bloody philistine, indeed! The poor soul would probably turn up his nose at such Kraft Klassics as the Deathstalker series and "Warrior Queen!"

However, I think my sweetie will get a kick out of "The Sword and The Sorcerer!" She has fine taste in such tantalizing trash, just like me!

Is your forum name inspired from the film?

Dave S.

"There is no end, no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life" - Federico Fellini

Talon Member Senior Forumite Posts: 2,554	Greetings from a new member! Apr 4, 2011 19:28:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Talon on Apr 4, 2011 19:28:35 GMT xenobuzz wrote talon wrote Is your forum name inspired from the film? Dave S. aye :oops: ok i admit it,he was a childhood hero was talon,(still is when i forget im meant to be a grown up) :lol:
	fate is inexorable

mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul. Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT

eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email. Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT

choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on. Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT

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