THE "REAL" GRAFLEX FLASHGUN FOR LIGHTSABERS
Alright folks, here we go.
Many sellers advertise Graflex flashes as lightsabers--you've seen them! In all of the Star Wars films, there was only ONE (1) model of Graflex flash used to make lightsabers--it is the Graflex Synchronizer.
This lovely flashgun was used to make Luke Skywalker's ANH and ESB lightsaber. One of the ESB Luke stunt sabers was modified and used to make Darth Vader's ROTJ saber. This was the ONLY model Graflex used to make any saber in the films.
Why am I writing this guide? Because I'm sick of sellers advertising every model of Graflex, and other brands as lightsabers!
The most common that you'll see, is the Graflex Graflite model. Now, in defense of these sellers--this model was used to make Luke's lightsaber for the dreaded Star Wars Holiday Special. It is also seen in Luke's hand on the face of the Star Wars pinball machine. The Graflex Graflite was also used as an instrument on the left side dashboard top of X-wing fighters.
The other thing that really makes me mad about unscrupulous sellers advertising these as lightsabers, is that they also jack the price up to the range of the actual model...or higher. Please don't be fooled by these. Some sellers just think any Graflex was used, and don't know any better--most do know, and are preying on the unsuspecting buyer.
Here are some photos for you to compare models and know exactly which one was used to make the film lightsabers:
Monday, June 25, 2012
before buying and paying your iteams
If you are buying an item from international seller, its really a risk. before you buy an item you should check is it really ship to your country. things like cellphones and other expensive items before you buy, its really nice to send a message to a seller about shipping and price. many people pay their items after they saw "this seller ships world wide". but most of the sellers have some excluded countries. may be your country also mention there.
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