Collector's Editions

[jaggedbubbles]

Has anyone ordered any replica swords from Epic Weapons before? I was looking at the staffsword-mini and was wondering if it would be worth it.

[vometia]

Has anyone ordered any replica swords from Epic Weapons before? I was looking at the staffsword-mini and was wondering if it would be worth it.

I almost did but their international shipping rates were prohibitive. I do have a couple of their creations in the form of letter openers which are quite nice, although their full-size swords are overpriced for what are stainless steel castings (stainless steel is a good choice for small knives and replicas but extremely bad for full-size versions).

[Si-Shen]

I have the full-sized Warden Sword, once it shipped it was quick but it took a while to ship.

The quality is ok, but I know the work on the blade is lacking, I can also tell you that the tip was rounded (way to much IMHO). I am not sure how the staffsword would come out, if they rounded the tip too much it would definatly ruin it.

Edit: Its worth noting I have the letter opener as well and its quality is rather nice however it did not carry over as well to the full-sized. I was somewhat tempted to pick up the staffsword myself but decided against it.

Edited March 24, 2011 by Si-Shen

[jaggedbubbles]

I almost did but their international shipping rates were prohibitive. I do have a couple of their creations in the form of letter openers which are quite nice, although their full-size swords are overpriced for what are stainless steel castings (stainless steel is a good choice for small knives and replicas but extremely bad for full-size versions).

I did have some qualms with them being made out of stainless steel as I have a few cheap movie replica swords that are dismal to say the least.

I have the full-sized Warden Sword, once it shipped it was quick but it took a while to ship.The quality is ok, but I know the work on the blade is lacking, I can also tell you that the tip was rounded (way to much IMHO). I am not sure how the staffsword would come out, if they rounded the tip too much it would definatly ruin it.Edit: Its worth noting I have the letter opener as well and its quality is rather nice however it did not carry over as well to the full-sized. I was somewhat tempted to pick up the staffsword myself but decided against it.

Maybe I'll pass on it and stick with the inflatable one a friend got me from PAX.

[Si-Shen]

You have one of the inflatable ones from PAX? Si is jelous!! Si watched the vids on youtub and was sad he could not be there!

if I could see some upclose images of it with high detail (unlike the sales images), I might change my mind on such a purchase.

[vometia]

I did have some qualms with them being made out of stainless steel as I have a few cheap movie replica swords that are dismal to say the least.

Maybe I'll pass on it and stick with the inflatable one a friend got me from PAX.

I think their likelihood of snapping was more of a concern given my innate clumsiness! I hadn't even thought so much about the overall finish.

You have one of the inflatable ones from PAX? Si is jelous!! Si watched the vids on youtub and was sad he could not be there!

if I could see some upclose images of it with high detail (unlike the sales images), I might change my mind on such a purchase.

You could always commission Castle Keep to make you one! I wonder what Rob would make of being asked to do an inflatable sword for someone...?

[Si-Shen]

He would likely laugh at me

BTW, sige point I noticed with the Warden sword, their replica is a great sword but if you watch the vids its a longsword LOL

[vometia]

Are the dimensions given by Epic Weapons correct, then? They suggested something that was the size of one of those huge two-handed greatswords, even bigger than a claymore, but it looks like a one-hander in game...

[Si-Shen]

The dimensions are accurate, its a 2-hander for sure. Even if it was properly balanced like a true blade, you would be hard pressed to wield that thing with one hand unless you happen to be Qunari the size of the Arishok

[jaggedbubbles]

That on is definitely not for me then. You'd see me just dragging it on the floor to get it around!

[Si-Shen]

I think they just have the whole "flashy great sword" combat thing going on in their heads. Personally Board and Sword is the way to go for warriors so its a bit sad to see them make a longsword into a greatsword.

[vometia]

There's a new lithograph featuring the Normandy (or something that looks suspiciously like it) titled Cerberus for those who are interested in such things. Also a new Alice: Madness Returns lithograph and a bunch of hideously expensive Portal 2 lithographs as well. My credit card is having fun this month; my already tenuous ability to keep track of my accounts is not.

[jaggedbubbles]

Wow, the Normandy ones are already "out of stock" even though they're in pre-order.

[Cydonian_Knight]

I really like some of those Portal 2 lithographs, wish I could spare the $40 right now...

[vometia]

Wow, the Normandy ones are already "out of stock" even though they're in pre-order.

Things sometimes get a bit silly - I think the original Normandy sold out in under five minutes. This was just the first batch; they'll likely put the next lot up some time over the next few days, though they've become quite cagey about the release schedule...

[Si-Shen]

YAY... managed to get mine though, thanks to Vom

I was actually surprised that there were ANY left when I got mine becuase I found out 2 hrs after the PM Vom sent. Atleast their new method of releasing seems to let more people get their hands on them BEFORE the vile ebay-ers do.

(side thought - that should be an enemy in a mod... the Vile Ebayer - back on track now!)

Of the 2 DA2 litho's they previewed a couple weeks ago, I only want the Arishok... I don't like the other one, both because it does not appeal to me and because I dislike the character.

[jaggedbubbles]

I'm surprised the DA2 lithos aren't up yet if they were previewed a couple of weeks ago. If I had some space on my walls, I might be inclined to get one.

[Si-Shen]

I am not sure what they are waiting for to be honest, maybe they are hoping if they wait some of the trolls on the Bioware forums will die somehow LOL.

I was expecting them to go on sale about the same time myself, since they both got previewed at the same time.

[ub3rman123]

I need a Portal 2 poster.. Maybe I'll just make my own.

[jaggedbubbles]

I need a Portal 2 poster.. Maybe I'll just make my own.

I've seen hi-res uploads of recreations of the in-game posters floating around on the web.

[Si-Shen]

There's a new lithograph featuring the Normandy (or something that looks suspiciously like it) titled Cerberus for those who are interested in such things. Also a new Alice: Madness Returns lithograph and a bunch of hideously expensive Portal 2 lithographs as well. My credit card is having fun this month; my already tenuous ability to keep track of my accounts is not.

Update: My pre-order just shipped according to the e-mail I got.

[Si-Shen]

Sorry for the Double Post but they released the other 2 Litho's in pre-release!

http://biowarestore.com/art/lithographs

[ub3rman123]

Even though I got it over Steam, I'm intent on making a Portal 2 Collector's Edition.

To that end I've acquired a potato clock. Then I'll figure out some.. extra rigging to put on it.

I'm also trying to find a good picture for a poster, but none of the high resolution stuff on Google appeals to me. Maybe I'll go for a TF2 poster instead.

Edited April 28, 2011 by ub3rman123

[Si-Shen]

Just incase anyone is intersted, the Bioware store says that the 2nd release of the new Normandy/Cerberus Litho that Vom linked before, is 29-Apr-11.

[Si-Shen]

New collector's item for ME2

http://biowarestore.com/accessories/ssv-normandy-ship-replica

Also, a question, what would you like to see in an ME3 CE?

Myself, I would definatly like to see a metal case, sound track disc, maybe even a small statue or something of the like, and an art book.