I’ve recently developed an appreciation for the swords in GOT, but not the replicas. I keep looking at what Valyrian Steel are offering and find myself upset at the quality and price point.
Heartsbane is another dissapointment just judging from the photos they’ve released. The detailing on the fittings is laughable, I’d even go so far as to say knock off quality. The “bronze” finish is tacky and the handle is the wrong colour.
Here’s a photo of the cross guard on the prop
And here’s a shot of the Valyrian Steel replica
Anyone else think that’s pretty dreadful, especially given the price point they’re charging for these? That lions face is laughable.
The handle is meant to be a nice dark brown colour but there’s is a much paler colour.
Everything they do seems half arsed. They released the Oathkeeper scabbard without the belts - the only scabbard in their lineup to not have a belt - because they didn’t receive the belt
I’m pretty sure they could have requested photos and even found photos of the belts on the internet if HBO wouldn’t supply them.
The Red Vipers spear is another replica that looks dreadful. It seems odd scale wise and that area where the snakeskin bunches up under the spear head is wrong. I don’t think it was as solid piece on the prop, but rather the leather was just gathered there.
Needless to say, though I was initially tempted, I’ll not be buying any replicas from Valyrian Steel.
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