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Post by metinemre on Jul 5, 2012 8:56:11 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 5, 2012 9:39:48 GMT
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it rather highly; particularly when a quick Google search shows the same exact thing on Amazon for 400$. |
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Post by Aaron on Jul 5, 2012 9:45:29 GMT
Good call, Vincent.
I don't recall if the question of the tang/construction was ever answered. I remember someone saying it was a solid piece but I never saw any proof.
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Post by amirlev on Jul 5, 2012 10:29:14 GMT
it seems shady, at this price you can get your own custom made sword from the best materials, and in the picture you can actualy see the photographer, i guess that in this price they could afford better pictures ...
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Post by nddave on Jul 7, 2012 14:38:25 GMT
no.these went for around $200.00 in their prime.
honestly I've seen some in local pawn shops going for $30-$60.
looks like another ebay scammer trying to sell a united cutlery like it was s weta...
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Post by Aaron on Jul 7, 2012 14:39:41 GMT
This is the Museum Collection one, it definitely retailed for higher than that. The standard stainless versions were around 200.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jul 7, 2012 14:49:17 GMT
more ebay tom-foolery. Hey, if the guy can get $3000 for it then I guess there's at least one moe person out there who needs to sign up to SBG lol
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 7, 2012 15:05:15 GMT
As Aaron said, the stainless version retails for about 150$ without a scabbard; about 250$ if you add in a scabbard. The version being discussed is one of those really limited production run models that are made of functional materials (without actually seeing the tang, I wouldn't go so far as to actually call it functional). |
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Post by chuckinohio on Jul 9, 2012 4:44:47 GMT
Yeah, Limited Edition or not, it's well worth his asking price assuming that you value the display case at $2500 to $2600.
For that kind of scratch, you could have a completely epic, one off Glamdring that would set tongues wagging across this whole board, not one of 999 others just like yours.
I pass.
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Post by chuckinohio on Jul 9, 2012 4:51:39 GMT
Didn't someone Frankensword a LOTR piece using the UC hilt parts a while back? It may have been on the old board, I can't recall where it was posted up at other than being here on SBG. I don't remember if they used the parts from a LE version, but there may be a tang pic floating around somewheres out there in interweb land. Edit- Found the info-  Photo is from Albions site, and the tang in the middle is the LE "functional" version of the UC Glamdring. The regular production stainless steel version has a better tang, how disappointing. You remember when the Ebon Paladin took his apart on the old board dont you Aaron? Two different instances were mentioned where the Stainless version had a full tang, and then they throw this mess at us and call it functional?? :x |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 5:17:18 GMT
Wow... THAT'S supposed to be "functional"!? :shock: I must say, I am shocked....
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Post by Aaron on Jul 9, 2012 7:17:07 GMT
Hmm, I don't remember that Chuck. I recall seeing some pictures of the Ranger Sword tang (which was actually pretty decent) but I don't remember seeing any of Glamdring. Geez, 24 is too soon to have memory issues.... :lol:
I also remember that kitbash someone did with the UC Anduril hilt parts, and I (among others) questioned the durability of the hilt pieces since they are of an unknown metal...Personally I think they are either chromed or nickel-plated pot-metal. Would be cool for someone to use them to cast accurate but functional versions.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 9, 2012 15:11:12 GMT
Far out, I'd make y'all a REAL one for that!
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Post by ineffableone on Jul 9, 2012 15:35:56 GMT
You know people you might want to actually read the info in the auction. This sword is a special edition with features different than the SLO ones people are saying go for $200. It is one of only 1000 of these speciality swords produced. One of the main differences, this has real sapphires in it and silver plating on the fittings. The SLO's for $200 don't have these features. Nor do they have the serial numbers or certificates etc. (all of which is just hype to sell a display sword) New these were selling for $1,199.99 not $200 www.bladecenter.com/uc1425-glamdring-sword-museum-collection.aspxThe higher than retail price is probably due to the fact these are Discontinued and Sold Out, and so collectors items. Is it worth it? Probably not unless your a massive movie fan and want a replica of the movie sword but with precious metals and jewels. The fact is that this sword would probably never be used functionally and is made for display purposes. The precious metals and jewels really are more about bragging rights than actual function. Same with the limited edition certificate and serial numbered blade. These are just useful for collectors who put value on these details. Personally I would rather go with a much better sword from Brendan than this but some people put stock in collector items. |
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Post by ineffableone on Jul 9, 2012 15:43:27 GMT
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Post by mcapanelli on Jul 9, 2012 15:52:58 GMT
in the interests of setting the record straight......
1) The Museum Line Glamdring is full tang, at least mine was. It's a good sword with a good temper and can hold an edge. How would it hold up? Can't answer that as I never cut with it.
2) The retail price for the full set at the time it was being offered was $999. I've seen that one and offered him the old retail price and he passed so good luck buddy. If your looking for the sword, and don't mind not having a CoA or display case it can be had for $399 from Redford films. I'll share the link through PM with any interested parties.
3) The only frankenstein LOTR sword I know of is a UC Anduril hilt mated to a Rick Barrett blade. Rick said himself that it was a chore to mate them and he wouldn't be inclined to ever do it again, but it does exist.
4) The stainless UC line often gets confused with the museum line. Believe me when you see them in person thee;s a tremendous difference. My Museum Line sting and Glamdring were beautiful beyond words for what they were.
5) Last but not least, Brenno makes a better sword than UC ever did. He has, IMHO, the BEST LOTR sword designs I've ever seen. I happen to prefer the lines of his ranger sword and Glamdring to the original Lyons versions, and that's saying something.
Bottom line; If your looking for a costume sword you could possibly cut with than the Museum line without the case is your best option. If however, your looking for a fully functional LOTR sword you could stake your life on, look no further than Fable Blades.
P.S. While I prefer Fable for LOTR and fantasy stuff, I'm betting John Lundemo could do a pretty bad ass version of Orcrist. Just saying'.
Well that's my 2¢, adjusted for inflation.
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Post by metinemre on Jul 9, 2012 18:43:19 GMT
Cheers
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Post by chuckinohio on Jul 9, 2012 19:45:54 GMT
Thats the one, good call Mike.
Now I am wondering where Albion came up with that Glamdring Model that they used in their photo?
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Post by mcapanelli on Jul 9, 2012 23:40:17 GMT
That's Albion educating the masses to a rat tail tang and the sword is definitely a standard SLO UC Glamdring. I had both the Museum and standard version and did take one apart. Oddly, both versions, if memory serves, are mounted with the same threaded pommel. I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it? The tang on the Stainless one is indeed a rat tail, but the weld isn't really bad for a sword if it's type. I'd say that they were the best built SLO's out there.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 10, 2012 2:47:48 GMT
Thanks mc for the kudos - I'm working on a new ranger sword this month, with a scabbard and suspension system like my recent Anduril, so stay tuned for that one. It's been a few years since I did the last ones and I'm tweaking a few things. And I never really did like the way Weta did the guard on the original. It's too straight across the middle. I like a more flowing curve. And that peak ;-p.
Regarding mounting Anduril pommels - there was recently an interview with Peter Lyon where a fan asked how it was mounted and he admitted that it was only glued on to a stub of tang. He assures the folk that it's a MF to get the pommel off as he had to do it once - being a very firm fit.
For my signature I'd need there to be some mechanical form of retaining the pommel - such as tig welded and tempered at the tang junction, or a peened cross pin through the pommel and tang crosswise - blended into the surface finish of the pommel. They could have even put a grub screw through the tang from one side would do it, with a little Mike Harris cap on it. There's a lot of ways that pommel could have been secured beyond epoxy.
For the glamdring pommel. I did mine as a screw on to a 3/8" coarse thread. But there's no reason it couldn't be keyed and peened, even given the peaked pommel. I've peened on plenty of peaked pommels.
Just my 2c.
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