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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 5, 2013 1:43:13 GMT
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Post by Aaron on Oct 5, 2013 1:58:32 GMT
Nice that they are producing an official replica for those that desire it. I was always disappointed with the show's version, though.
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Post by ineffableone on Oct 5, 2013 3:26:59 GMT
This is just the preorder.
"READ THIS: This is a preorder product with an expected release date of early 2014. If you order it you card will be charged a deposit of the full amount at time of ordering and the product will ship when available. You may cancel your order at any time up until when the product ships for a full refund of your deposit. Prototype pictured subject to change. "
plus they are already listed as sold out.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 5, 2013 4:13:47 GMT
Yeh... its butt ugly and I don't trust those guys for functional swords. I've seen some awesome Longclaws from Fable Blades, Jeffery Robbinson, and Rick Barret. Would love one of those... have no interest in this.
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 5, 2013 6:39:17 GMT
I agree - way better options out there.
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 5, 2013 6:54:29 GMT
Fableblades Longclaw any day of the week. www.fableblades.com/Longclaw.htmlIt's it shallow of me to admit that one of the reasons I haven't gotten into this show as much as my friends want me to (or assume I will) is because I don't find the sword designs attractive? ...Yea. Yea it is. Show's still totally badass, I just get really hung up on how the swords could be better. |
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 5, 2013 8:45:15 GMT
hmm, you guys have a point. I remember thinking it looked kind of tacky the first time I watched it but it's definitely grown on since (probably as the shows grown on me).
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Post by Paul on Oct 5, 2013 8:59:15 GMT
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 5, 2013 9:25:11 GMT
Different sword. This one is based on the show, but their damascus version is also a limited edition. You could argue its worth a buy from an investment perspective since you could end up selling it for over twice its value!
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Post by Paul on Oct 5, 2013 9:41:58 GMT
perhaps but not an investment for me  this one is a new design (from the same company) but the eBay one is their 1st edition they released over a year or so ago based on the tv series. I bet if this one sells out aswell there might be a 3rd edition. www.valyriansteel.com/shop/sword ... rod_5.html |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 5, 2013 9:58:57 GMT
This. I got into the show (only reason I stopped watching is because they are are further in the show than I am in the books, and I'd rather read the books first), but have found every sword design so far to be...not very attractive.
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Post by Voltan on Oct 5, 2013 17:18:01 GMT
So far, the ones that impressed me the most were:
The sword Ned Stark used to behead the Night's Watch deserter in the first episode, and the sword the Mountain used to behead the horse during The Hand's tournament.
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Post by Alexander on Oct 11, 2013 1:04:16 GMT
Ordered the non-damascus one. Like the show and figured for 250 what the heck? And no it isnt very attractive. At the very least it will make cool accessory to a ren faire costume :lol:
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Oct 19, 2013 14:36:08 GMT
Alexander,
Are you planning to post anything in the acquisitions thread when you receive the longclaw?? I'd love to see some pics and get your impressions. I wouldnt mind hanging one on the wall if it's a truly functional piece.
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 19, 2013 14:56:11 GMT
the $250 one is stainless steel i believe, so nope not functional  |
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Post by Alexander on Oct 19, 2013 15:04:08 GMT
The one I ordered non-limited is made of stainless. The limited is made of "high carbon damascus" but that still doesnt mean its functional. So wasn't going to spend $600 when it could be just as useless as the $250 one. I'm not a fan of buying just wall hangers but at times not much option.
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Post by mcapanelli on Oct 19, 2013 15:38:19 GMT
Guys, if this sword resells for close to what the original run sold for, I'd buy it, hang on to it for about a year, and sell it for to get a 50% down payment on one of Brenno's longclaws. The book versions we're selling for upwards of $1200, SELLING, after they were discontinued.
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Post by Alexander on Oct 19, 2013 20:27:27 GMT
I thought about that too at first but the stainless not being limited will I think keep the price down.
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Post by Barahir on Dec 5, 2013 12:48:57 GMT
I paid my book version of longclaw 200$ in january 2012. Re-sold 13 months later for 2149$  I usually dont re-sell anything from my collection but for this price, it was a good investment Maybe I will buy the HBO version, just to fill the hole left ... in my heart ! |
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this one is a new design (from the same company) but the eBay one is their 1st edition they released over a year or so ago based on the tv series. I bet if this one sells out aswell there might be a 3rd edition.
