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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 19:12:29 GMT
Do we know what the numbers where for how many of each sword were produced in total? This fantasy sword line may have Hindenburged, but those that purchased one of these blades is now an owner of a particularly limited edition weapon. I'm a bit disappointed that the Aelutian Gladius never made it to production. Is that not the one Scorpion Swords makes ? sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/57312/legendary-swords-renamed-available-sbgI was going to buy one but opted for their grosse messer instead which was a giant mistake as it turned out. There were two versions of the Aelutian gladius in the Eletreus timeline. The early pre-Empire version is the one Scorpion Swords makes. The later Imperial version was also a member design, and it didn't make it into production. |
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Post by Ifrit on May 2, 2019 20:14:42 GMT
It’s interesting that there’s such demand for the Danu. I wonder what the total sales would have been if there’d been more of them. Gotta say I'm damn proud so many enjoyed that design. It was one I modelled after my own ideals. |
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Post by RaylonTheDemented on May 2, 2019 20:26:39 GMT
It’s interesting that there’s such demand for the Danu. I wonder what the total sales would have been if there’d been more of them. Gotta say I'm damn proud so many enjoyed that design. It was one I modelled after my own ideals. If it hadn't been for time constraint vs budget I'd have bought both the Castir and Danu. As it is, choice was made for me. 
It is a shame the fantasy lineup has to go really, there's a couple more I would have bought over time given the possibility... Ohwell.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 21:39:37 GMT
It’s interesting that there’s such demand for the Danu. I wonder what the total sales would have been if there’d been more of them. Gotta say I'm damn proud so many enjoyed that design. It was one I modelled after my own ideals. It was my favorite of the BCI swords. And I really enjoyed rendering Aofie for the webcomic... she was a fun character. |
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Post by Ifrit on May 3, 2019 3:11:59 GMT
Gotta say I'm damn proud so many enjoyed that design. It was one I modelled after my own ideals. It was my favorite of the BCI swords. And I really enjoyed rendering Aofie for the webcomic... she was a fun character. Tbh I consider doing things with it on my own lol. Just for the heck of it. But I keep forgetting how lazy I am. I'm a man with too much to do is how I justify it 😂 Super happy you and raylon enjoy the sword design lol. It takes the place as a ceremonial tool for me at the moment since there's not much I can do in an apartment But renting a house is in my goal list for the next couple years. If I can score a place outside of a city I'll be pretty stoked. Lotta acreages to rent I think |
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Post by zabazagobo on May 3, 2019 3:19:56 GMT
It was my favorite of the BCI swords. And I really enjoyed rendering Aofie for the webcomic... she was a fun character. Tbh I consider doing things with it on my own lol. Just for the heck of it. But I keep forgetting how lazy I am. I'm a man with too much to do is how I justify it 😂 Super happy you and raylon enjoy the sword design lol. It takes the place as a ceremonial tool for me at the moment since there's not much I can do in an apartment But renting a house is in my goal list for the next couple years. If I can score a place outside of a city I'll be pretty stoked. Lotta acreages to rent I think "A man with too much to do is how I justify it"...exactly, "well I should probably start with a drink" lol
And space is a serious consideration. When I lived in a city apartment, I had my bedroom become a dojo (thank god for wood floors) with my bed crammed into a corner. Thankfully guests enjoyed the living room and dates didn't mind the peculiarities.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2019 3:53:20 GMT
Updated for ya.
Kind of panicked and ordered one right this morning...  Good thing you moved quickly. Castir - Sold out Danu - Sold out Vorpal sword - In Stock Hobgoblin Jintachi - In Stock Vorpal sword now sold out. Hobgoblin Jintachi - 'in stock.' |
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Post by dchisenh on May 4, 2019 15:32:07 GMT
I had hoped this would have been more successful, but I'm glad it looks like Paul will be able to recoup some of his investment.
Congrats to those who have bought what will be part of a very small run of collectable swords and much respect to Paul for taking a chance with such an ambitious project!
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Post by admin on May 6, 2019 4:32:30 GMT
And thus closes this chapter in SBG history..
All the swords we brought in have been liquidated and the only swords still available are those that Scorpion Swords made, albeit rebranded as generic Fantasy Swords and renamed.
I posted about it in more detail here at the legendary swords blog - plus there's also some info on what direction the LS site is likely to take from here and some behind the scenes stuff, including previews of a prototype that was in development when the project was canned (but will still be made as a one off custom for my lifelong friend who designed it - though as a one off the cost of brass molding and the detail that will go into the design makes it incredibly expensive).
Some previews of where this one off is up to - the Sword of the Sakkala Spider Riders - a spider themed blade with steel 'fangs' running down both sides of the ricasso and clusters of black obsidian spheres held by cast brass claw like hands representing the eyes of a spider.
While it has been disappointing that the only way we could sell everything was to liquidate it - at least some of the funds invested have been recovered and we can move on to whatever is next.
When things like this happen in life, you have two choices: either give up completely or change course. Personally, the only time I give up completely on anything is when it is clear that the original course is fatally flawed, otherwise I firmly believe that where there is a will there is a way..
One day that site will find its direction - but for now, well, I return you to your regular programming..!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the project in one way or another. And for the lucky few who were able to grab one of the deals before they all disappeared, hold onto it - they could well become valuable collectors items one day...!
- Paul, 6th May 2019
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Post by stormmaster on May 6, 2019 5:16:12 GMT
very interesting sword, who is making the prototype and i guess 1 off?
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Post by ranoua on May 21, 2019 23:38:36 GMT
the project is so lit guyss .
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 24, 2019 3:33:21 GMT
That is ashame. I am a huge fan of fantasy swords but these are expensive. Also trying to make a new fantasy world can be tough to follow.
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Post by Ifrit on May 24, 2019 3:44:11 GMT
That is ashame. I am a huge fan of fantasy swords but these are expensive. Also trying to make a new fantasy world can be tough to follow. Agreed. Would have been neat to go beyond the Tolkien inspired stuff tbh. Maybe add some stuff in But I think a fantasy franchise being made first to see if it has traction might have yielded better results. This way everyone could gain an attachment to the sword designs |
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 24, 2019 3:54:00 GMT
That is ashame. I am a huge fan of fantasy swords but these are expensive. Also trying to make a new fantasy world can be tough to follow. Agreed. Would have been neat to go beyond the Tolkien inspired stuff tbh. Maybe add some stuff in But I think a fantasy franchise being made first to see if it has traction might have yielded better results. This way everyone could gain an attachment to the sword designs Agreed, make the story before the swords and then maybe try to get some pre orders before selling them. |
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Post by Ifrit on May 24, 2019 4:37:16 GMT
Agreed. Would have been neat to go beyond the Tolkien inspired stuff tbh. Maybe add some stuff in But I think a fantasy franchise being made first to see if it has traction might have yielded better results. This way everyone could gain an attachment to the sword designs Agreed, make the story before the swords and then maybe try to get some pre orders before selling them. I can't complain tho. Got a dope sword that's worth a decent price. Never had that happened before. Much less based on my art. |
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 24, 2019 4:48:07 GMT
Agreed, make the story before the swords and then maybe try to get some pre orders before selling them. I can't complain tho. Got a dope sword that's worth a decent price. Never had that happened before. Much less based on my art. I draw alot of swords I would like forged but I doubt they would work. |
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Post by Aikidoka on Dec 17, 2019 20:15:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2019 20:39:45 GMT
What did you think of it, based on dry handling |
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Post by Aikidoka on Dec 17, 2019 20:54:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2019 21:02:01 GMT
That's me haha. Was wondering if you had any critique on it is all |
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