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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #510 on: July 09, 2011, 06:48:54 AM »
Wow, you have added yet more great piecies to your collection. I bet people stand in line to come to your house to see it all. I know I would!

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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #511 on: July 09, 2011, 06:54:37 AM »
Thanks my friend.  :)  Something you'll like is going to arrive very soon
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #512 on: July 09, 2011, 07:35:46 AM »
Thanks my friend.  :)  Something you'll like is going to arrive very soon

Wow, I didn't think there was anyway I was going to pry that MR Walker out of you! ;D

LOL. Thanks Serg, I am sure I will love it.

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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #513 on: July 09, 2011, 10:00:46 AM »
It is something i wanted for a long time but not many made it. you'll understand when I'll post pics ;)
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #514 on: July 11, 2011, 05:54:45 AM »
My second Master Replicas Stormtrooper blaster arrived - in this case it was loose and with a missing small screw that I had to replace (barely noticeable if someone isn't told about this). But the price was excellent and had no other problems, excepting the missing screw and some minor scratches - will be perfect for my SDS Stormie:



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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #515 on: July 12, 2011, 07:51:20 PM »
Oh thats amazing, i love that blaster man, great, great one!

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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #516 on: July 12, 2011, 10:15:35 PM »
Oh thats amazing, i love that blaster man, great, great one!

Damien.

Thanks Damien!  :)  The MR blaster is heavy like a real weapon, being made of metal with some plastic and resin parts. But most of it is metal, and since I had to replace a small top screw I really saw that. I feel for the 501st who go trooping with this heavy baby. I'll take a comparison shot with the SDS E-11 blaster as soon as that arrives.

The original Master Replicas review of this blaster:

Prop Replica Details:

• Official reproduction of the "E-11" blaster rifles used by the Stormtroopers throughout the original Star Wars: A New Hope.
• The original prop was modeled after a 1950's British submachine gun.
• Our replica is made of metal with ABS parts and detailing and weighs almost 30 pounds.
• Comes with a custom display case, numbered plaque, plaque stand, and certificate of authenticity.
• Approximate dimensions: 21" L x 6" W x 9" H
• Limited Edition of 3,500 pcs.
• Carefully recreated from original archival materials and fully authorized and endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd.
• This museum quality replica has a blaze orange plug set inside the barrel.


The prop makers modified the military version of a 1950’s British submachine gun to create this blaster prop. To create this fearsome weapon, the prop-makers modified the gun by adding plastic “T-track” to cover the barrel vent holes. A metal strip was bent into shape and attached to the top of the receiver in order to attach a WWII tank azimuth scope. The original 32 round magazine for the submachine gun was shortened to hold three rounds.

While many different resin stunt Stormtrooper blasters were used during filming, Master Replicas has recreated the metal hero version based upon the blank-firing submachine gun as used in A New Hope. With its heavy, steel construction, our replica weighs almost as much as the actual prop.

Master Replicas takes great pride in presenting this most sought-after prop replica. We hope that you’ll enjoy our interpretation of this iconic weapon.

There were at least 8 variations on the Stormtrooper blaster seen in ANH (and throughout the original trilogy). Almost all of these variants of the Stormtrooper blaster were constructed using British Sterling Mk4/L2A3 submachine guns as the basis, and the differences are around the scopes, use of wires, and other various bits and pieces that were used to modify the prop. In some cases for variations where original Sterlings were not the basis of the prop, MGC (Model Gun Corporation) Sterling replicas were used instead.
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #517 on: July 13, 2011, 04:45:50 AM »
TE 2 Stormtrooper ANH Stunt helmet (bumpy cap - movie accurate):


From FISD:
Type: TE2
Country: USA
Helmet: HIPS, ANH derived
Availability: Very limited. Only produced set numbers in runs.
Comments: Helmet is considered the most screen accurate available, though some don't like the bumpy cap and back.














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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #518 on: July 18, 2011, 05:37:20 AM »
Finally my SDS Stormtrooper is complete! :) I have boots (TK Boots) and SDS E-11 blaster with leather holster added to him:



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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #519 on: July 19, 2011, 06:00:55 AM »
Here are some details regarding the SDS E-11 blaster compared with the Master Replicas one. The MR version is metal with some resin and plastic parts, thus really heavy, feels like the real weapon. It is also very solid, I have my loose one and I can say you can hit someone in the head with it LOL and only the paint might chip on the blaster.

The MR is more idealized than the SDS one, and also misses a few details like the spring detail on the right part (present on the real Sterling) and of course the Hengstler counter and the power cylinders with coils - but these last 2 items are not present on all Stormie blasters in SW, so I guess it's ok - but still the Hengstler counter and the power cylinders with coils look cool on the blaster. The SDS one is made of plastic tubing and resin parts, thus lightweight and good for trooping.


Comparison shots SDS top and MR down:









SDS E-11 Stormtrooper blaster:










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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #520 on: July 20, 2011, 06:41:07 PM »
Could you refresh me on who SDS is?

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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #521 on: July 21, 2011, 12:57:41 AM »
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #522 on: July 21, 2011, 06:37:15 AM »
 0//I'm jealous
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #523 on: July 21, 2011, 07:10:22 AM »
Thanks. ;) I'm jealous of some of the collections here knowing I won't be able to get some Imperials or vehicles you easily find in the stores. And even if finding them it would cost a fortune to bring them here, due to outrageous shipping costs and taxes. To ship 2 carded Hasbro figures here is the same price like a Gentle Giant statue... :(
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Re: Jkno's Imperial Command Center
« Reply #524 on: July 27, 2011, 01:58:36 AM »
Shepperton Design Studios SDS Imperial Navy Helmet (Death Star Trooper Helmet):












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