"Can you even get Icons props anymore??? I thought they went out of business."
They did go out of business, but you can still get them on ebay/shops. Those FX sabers do look pretty cool, but I was referring more to the lightsaber hilt replicas (e.g. Luke Skywalker's ANH from Master Replicas vs Icons). There are minor differences... my friend has the Icons version and I was thinking of getting the Master Replicas version. Just wondering if you guys have any opinions on why one would be better than the other...
Things I've dug up on the net about the Luke ANH saber (dont hold me to it):
- Icons version is based more on promotional materials (like posters) whereas Master Replicas is based more on the actual prop
- Icons was the first license version, but had 10,000 made
- Master Replicas isnt the first licensed version, but is limited to 2,000 copies
- Some of the MR fanboys claim the MR version is made of better materials and feels more solid
p.s. I'm really tempted to get the MR Darth Maul double bladed saber FX... it looks awesome =)