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DarkJackal
Nargothrond
Apr 24 2012, 1:50am
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Weta: Master Swordsmith's LOTR Sting replica
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A friend kindly alerted me to the newest in the Master Swordsmith's line at Weta: a limited Fine Art edition of 25 handcrafted Sting replicas. For those of you made of money, hurry now and order yours for only $8,000 USD! Or you can chose the almost-as-handsome Movie Version for $5,500, which is less obsessive about the grip details. Just a note, this is the LOTR version with the inscription.
(This post was edited by DarkJackal on Apr 24 2012, 1:51am)
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Apr 24 2012, 7:11am
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$8000 is roughly equal to £5000. That is a ridiculous amount. Sure, we would all love to own a Weta made Sting, but seriously?! For that price I am more than happy that I have the United Cutlery version of Sting, especially as it is 50 times cheaper!
It is nice though .... 
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Apr 24 2012, 11:48am
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Just looked at the pictures again
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And really don't like it's display case - it looks like they've put it in a coffin!
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FaramirAndEowynMorningStar
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Apr 24 2012, 4:27pm
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The price is too high in my opinion The sword looks fabulous though - I'd love to buy it and keep it in a display case at home.
 ......"Since the first time I met you,
..I couldn't seem to forget you.
.......And lately I seem to find,
..That you're always on my mind.
.......Whenever I see you smile,
..It makes my life so very worthwhile.
......And ever since the very start,
.....You have always been there in my heart.
..Then I heard that you felt the same way,
......And those words were so easy to say."
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FrodoEyes
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Apr 24 2012, 9:06pm
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This was made by Peter Lyon himself right?
'I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.'
'So do all who live to see such times but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.'
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Apr 24 2012, 9:10pm
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But in my opinion, it's still not worth that kind of money  especially when you can buy a great UC replica for 50 times cheaper. I don't think I can appreciate that fact it's hand-made, for that price.
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reags
Ossiriand
Apr 26 2012, 12:25am
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Way overpriced in my opinion, and the case is terrible. It should be at least a clear front display cabinet styled, not a coffin.
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson."
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Apr 26 2012, 9:15am
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If I were tempted, the case would definitely put me off.
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ElendilTheShort
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Apr 29 2012, 9:29am
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probably has much to do with the price as does exclusivity. The other swords all sold out. When compared to other custom swords by the best smiths in the world, these are very expensive. Peter Lyon is an excellent smith himself and has produced some of the best work I have seen, and I am not talking about his LOTR work, but it is clear this pricing reflects the level of recognition the movies have attained.
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Apr 29 2012, 10:14am
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without the two Hobbit films coming out, I reckon the price of this would be a lot less.
It would be interesting if anyone here will buy one, and if they do, please post opinions, views and pictures 
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