Oh sorry Kit, completely missed your reply. Glad to see I wasn't too far off on my ideas lol. Regarding the sword from "Last Kingdom", I don't mind a stainless steel display piece (obviously, considering my other collections lol) - but I would find it difficult having a sword called "...
I don't blame you N2 - this sword is not for everyone. If a LOTR collector only has "pristine" UC swords, this handmade replica will stand out. I really hoped the fit & finish as well as QC would have been better, especially given the time this sword has taken... There is one additiona...
Indy Guthwine UCF 25.jpg Apologies for the multiple posts in a row - I think there's a limit as to how many pictures I'm allowed per a post? Either way, hope it all works out! If not, the first post includes a link to the Review I also posted on Sword Buyer's Guide Forums. Cheers, Jash EDIT: Just t...
Magnoli Props LOTR Guthwine Sword & Scabbard Indy Guthwine UCF 14.PNG Indy Guthwine UCF 13.PNG Indy Guthwine UCF 17.PNG Indy Guthwine UCF 18.PNG Introduction This is the long awaited Guthwine, Sword of Eomer, from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Supervised by Indy Magnoli of Magnoli Props, and ma...
Aahh I see... Doubt this will help, but who knows: When Jalic Blades / Valyrian Steel announced their "Last Kingdom" sword of Uhtred, my main question was if they planned on making either a Damascus or Functional version of his sword. Their issue was partly due to handle construction as we...
I tested the sample last week. I have to admit, the 1060 forged blade looks a lot nicer than the stainless version. The spring temper was not quite right, but I know they can do it correctly based on other swords this blade maker forges. The hilt and tang actually held up to normal use testing, and...
Happy New Year!! 2020 will be known as the year of Guthwine ;) Good luck with that Guthwine wish! Happy New Year! Batten down the hatches! Ahh... Mr. Thranduil was correct. I was wrong about 2020 being the year of Guthwine.... twice! lol. Happy New Year everyone!! @Olorin - That video is hilarious!...
Merry Christmas UCForums Family! I hope Santa was good to everyone this year. I couldn't partake in some of my usual Christmas week traditions... but it was still nice and relaxing. If anyone would like to make a replica Kit Rae snowman... we just had a 3 day snowstorm, i'll be happy to mail some sn...
lol my bad. Guess the hope of an MC Anduril has awoken the collector in me from 15 years ago! I vote for Kit to make a J. Nielsen type destruction video!! In reply to N2's question / comment regarding "Battle Ready" : The great thing about the LOTR swords is they appeal to 2 collecting gro...
As always Kit, thank you for shedding light onto this "rumor". I have yet to handle a Honshu sword, but have been hearing very good things about them (from a Sword Forum). After seeing the Broadsword, I always wondered how much more it'd take for UC to use those skills towards their LOTR l...
Someone from another forum mentioned they were talking to UC regarding the Museum Collection Line. Although there was no mention of a MC Anduril, the Rep did state they are currently working on a High Carbon Steel version which should be out next year!! 1) After asking Kit for years, I highly doubt ...
lol... all these years and I thought your avatar was an Easterling from the movies! Then your comment made me think: "Hang on a sec! I don't recall Easterlings using smoke bombs!" So now I realize that's not it at all. Is that Shredder from TMNT? :crazy: Haha well to be fair, I always tho...
....Anyone here plan on ordering Eowyn's? It is a beautiful sword! Yes, it is a very beautiful sword, but.....we all need our kidneys. Well... you only really need 1 kidney. The other, sold on the black organ market, would pay for this sword set plus maybe one or two more lol. ***I do not endorse t...
Oh wow.. and a starting price of $9,999 ? I believe this makes it the most expensive sword of the MSSC line? But as I double check the website: Orcrist now has a (new?) starting price of $12,999. Either way, I figured Eowyn's would be on the pricier side. It has some of the most detailed hilt design...
@Val - I would agree to your theory... if I wasn't looking at the prop right now haha. Maybe it's just cursed? First it falls out of it's scabbard on screen, then UC didn't want to make a replica, then Indy's delays, and now UC's delays. @N2 - hmm good point. I forgot about the Feb 2021. Last I chec...
I was at work when I heard this news. For a good half an hour I thought it was a hoax until I finally checked my phone. One of the most memorable actors of our day. R.I.P. Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez - one of my favourite characters from one of my favourite movies that started me on my path to m...
Geez... 2020 continues to be nothing but bad news. Andrew was such a great person. I was very lucky to live in his area for a bit. Had some good times chatting about LOTR, Arms & Armor, and LOTR Arms & Armor. At one point we even discussed him making a Guthwine run since Indy's was taking so...
Oh wow! I was not expecting them to sell out so quickly! I don't even see Eowyn's on the BudK website lol. Kit, are you allowed to say how many of each were made this round? And since they sold out so quickly, will UC do another batch?? Either way. that's great news for the future of LOTR replicas :D
Kit - how is the Eomer Spearhead coming along? Or any development on if UC will be doing other spearheads; or how they will be displayed? It's not. I scaled it and drew it up, but the most cost effective way to make it is to cast the spear head and neck shaft as one piece. The spear is about 8' lon...
Oh man..... The Horn of Gondor works?!? Between that and my Vuvuzela from South Africa World Cup - my neighbours are going to hate me.... Guthwine looks fantastic!! Cant' wait to grab one next year. I heard the next Weta MSSC sword will be Eowyn's. I'm SO glad they didn't say Guthwine.... then i mig...
Kit - if i read your reply correctly, did you design the book version Ice?? If so, I'm a huge fan of that sword. It's 1 of only 2 GOT swords i currently own. If possible, I would love to see your version of the Book Longclaw :) Deimos - haha i agree, like you, i'm never in a rush to purchase a sword...
For those not on the FB group, here are the results. I'm not sure how the individual tallied them (comments, likes, repeat comments from the same people, etc) - just copying and pasting his results : New Releases : 1-faramir’s sword 2 (tied)- Saurons sword and the remaining barrow blades 4-Aeglos 5-...
I wonder if the current state of the world and economics might not be putting the brakes on some licensing deals. The collectible market is 100% driven by disposable income. Also, though yes, the show is very popular, Netflix could be waiting until season 2 has aired and the show has truly taken ho...
Same here. I wish I could have taken on developing that whole line and done it the way I do other replicas. There were a few of those swords I would have loved to own. I hope if Netflix ever offer up the license for Witcher replicas UC gets it. I think UC did try, but there was no interest. Out of ...
I know i'm judging a sword replica based purely on prototype pictures.... but still.... damn. Heartsbane was the sword i was looking forward to the most! But it's a definite pass after seeing this. I agree, it looks like a toy. As if someone used metallic paint over plastic. I think the only one tha...
I just saw those Horn of Gondor teaser photos too! That display plaque is REALLY nice.
I'll definitely be picking up 2 of these next year (Boromir is my brother's favourite character lol).
It totally sucks but I got close to 15 years of enjoyment out of it, and unless it gets worse, it's ok. What worries me is all the other resin replicas I have that might go down that route. Are we sitting on a bunch of collectible time bombs?!? :'( Val & Lindir - now you guys are worrying me. I...
I’m looking forward to these new United pieces. Anyone picking up the UC Eomer helm even if you already have the Thranduil one? I’m just curious on it I guess. I’d love to see it in person and the only way to do that for me is to buy one. Hhmm…. I probably will not. I'm also on side that will choos...
Update for those not on FB LOTR Forums. A UC rep mentioned these yesterday: Gimli's Bearded Axe - ETA June 1st. Guthwine / Eomer Helm / Horn of Gondor - ETA before Christmas 2020. Isildur's sword - no plans yet. Glamdring scabbard - looking into it, no plans yet. (didn't specify which colour) Boromi...
15 years since the last Eowyn run...? Wow, now I feel old lol. Great news for collectors who cannot afford the eBay prices! Coincidentally, I JUST received my long sought after Eowyn sword literally 2 days prior this announcement haha. Luckily I got a good deal on it :) Definitely looking forward to...
I also noticed BudK carrying DSA - and thought it quite odd.... especially since last year they made a FB statement as to how they want to crack down on unlicensed replicas out there... I noticed they're also carrying Windlass swords now too... that may be easier to comprehend because Museum Replica...
Haha. It's been so long since I checked his website listing that I forgot :rolleye: . Thanks for the clarification :thumbs_up lol anytime (y). Hhmm…. I wonder... maybe after the 'Battle of the Two Guthwines' (BOTTG ;) ) is over - maybe Indy will consider selling the scabbards separately? For the ow...
Great to see some newer LOTR swords making it to production. Geez... is it me or has it been a while since the last LOTR sword?? Which was it - Isildur's? Sam's?
Ronin - Indy's version includes the scabbard... so 100% of orders lol
I never realized Dwalin's axes were of such poor quality - i'm glad I decided not to go along with them. I mean for $50 they would make an interesting wall display, but anymore and i'm sure i'd have regrets. Glad to see some of our members are taking advantage of the great deals! If anyone's interes...
Sigh... Tried picking up some Black Friday $50 deals: Lord Elrond - sold out while it was in my cart. Balin's Mace - shipping from EU, so over $100 usd on shipping alone. Dwalin's Axes - close to $100 shipping (oversize) as well to Canada. Oh well, I tried lol. Hopefully others are grabbing some goo...
You missed the Gondor Helm on your list, and the reissue of those had two rivets on the nose piece that weren't there before. Thanks Val - the Gondor Helm didn't even cross my mind lol. The only reason I've been thinking about the above questions is - maybe, just maybe, it might foreshadow any pote...
I'm posting this question here (I hope it's the best place for it) : So I've been wondering... There has always been talk of UC not completing many of the LE runs. Hence the reissues / continuations. That being said, does anyone know for sure: 1) Which replicas do have complete runs? 2) How many of ...
Just an update to the question of which Gimli axe is being reissued - it looks like it will be the bearded axe. Thanks for the update! That's great news - since I missed out on the bearded and walking axes :) Just a question out of pure curiosity : will the new run be made the same as the original?...
On a side note (sorry if you mentioned this before)… I know UC will not bring back the original Museum Collection... but may I ask why? Did they not sell well enough? Too much of a risk with the glass cases? Do you mean bring back the two the old UC made, or continue the line? Weta kind of already ...
A few Chinese Forges have been making red "Damascus" katana blades for years now. Also, Valyrian Steel has come out with a red "Damascus" blade for their Book Version Oathkeeper. Soooo it should be possible now ;) A process for red Damascus has been around since 2002. I know bec...