Update part 2. I'm trying to package up the two that are being shipped to buyers. Slow process as I'm getting the UC packaging back in place plus trying to find additional packaging to protect the maces. In addition, I'm fighting a stupid cold, I never got sick in Florida and this is my 4th time since I've moved here. I'm going to try my best to get those out tomorrow, but if not, please forgive me.
Still no word from UC.
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102Welcome to the Midwest...I just got over a month-long URI, only to be bedridden today with the stomach flu. 
On a side note, do you have any info from UC about a potential shipping date for either the Sword of Boromir or the Mirkwood Infantry Sword?
On a side note, do you have any info from UC about a potential shipping date for either the Sword of Boromir or the Mirkwood Infantry Sword?
"Remember, the force will be with you, always."
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103Hey Rev,
Any word if UC has produced or made available anymore of the "UC1298 - Hadhafang Sword of Arwen" ?
I can't recall if Kit mentioned if these would be part of some of the items coming back in stock with new Hobbit branding, seeing as Elrond uses it in a lot of his few scenes.
Any word if UC has produced or made available anymore of the "UC1298 - Hadhafang Sword of Arwen" ?
I can't recall if Kit mentioned if these would be part of some of the items coming back in stock with new Hobbit branding, seeing as Elrond uses it in a lot of his few scenes.
"One RATLSNAKE to rule them all."
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104As of right now, I cannot get nor pre-order Hadhafang. They also have not told me anything about it up and coming. Maybe they are being secretive or they simply don't know yet themselves.
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105Update: Val and Mag's Mace's have been shipped out to them. The other two are on their way back to UC as well.
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108Rev , I received my package today . . . Un - believable how huge this is and how nice to hold it myself ! ! After all these years of waiting , I OWN SAURON'S MACE ! ! ! 
Thank you Rev for being a great salesman and going the extra mile for us . It arrived with no damage I am very happy to add . Also as I posted in the recent acquisition thread , Val , I hope the best for you that your Mace arrive the same as mine has .
I look forward to future purchases from you and Thanks again , just thrilled to have added this to my collection finally ! ! !
Thank you Rev for being a great salesman and going the extra mile for us . It arrived with no damage I am very happy to add . Also as I posted in the recent acquisition thread , Val , I hope the best for you that your Mace arrive the same as mine has . I look forward to future purchases from you and Thanks again , just thrilled to have added this to my collection finally ! ! !
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109Magneticone, I am so relieved to hear that! I am not going to lie, these maces have raised my blood pressure lol.
I am glad to help. I hope to have an update from UC today for the others.
I am glad to help. I hope to have an update from UC today for the others.
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110Just got an email from UC. Having a couple questions answered:
They should be getting the maces in for inspection today. Hopefully, they can get a turn around within 48 hours.
They still do not have Thranduil's sword and have not received an updated date of arrival.
They are working on getting me nice pretty pictures of the items for me to use as well for my website.
They should be getting the maces in for inspection today. Hopefully, they can get a turn around within 48 hours.
They still do not have Thranduil's sword and have not received an updated date of arrival.
They are working on getting me nice pretty pictures of the items for me to use as well for my website.
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111I wonder which will get here first: UC's Thranduil Sword, or Indy's Guthwine, or my college graduation?? 
"Remember, the force will be with you, always."
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112[quote=""Fingolfin""]I wonder which will get here first: UC's Thranduil Sword, or Indy's Guthwine, or my college graduation?? [/quote]
My guess the last of the three Fing.
[/quote]My guess the last of the three Fing.
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113Just got an email from United, the replacement two maces are being shipped today.
I have to wait until Monday to see if my $90 in back-and-forth shipping will be credited to my account.
I have to wait until Monday to see if my $90 in back-and-forth shipping will be credited to my account.
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115In other news:
I officially have a website! I just purchased the domain name for http://www.castlekon.com.
I have added all the products that are in stock. I am working out the SECURE checkout right now for paypal and possibly for plain credit card entering.
Some of the prices are a bit higher than what I gave here, I am working to see if I can do a coupon code or something for you all. No matter what it turns out to be, I am going to honour the prices of what I originally put up for as long as possible.
I still have to add the pre-order items as well.
Updating original post.
I officially have a website! I just purchased the domain name for http://www.castlekon.com.
I have added all the products that are in stock. I am working out the SECURE checkout right now for paypal and possibly for plain credit card entering.
Some of the prices are a bit higher than what I gave here, I am working to see if I can do a coupon code or something for you all. No matter what it turns out to be, I am going to honour the prices of what I originally put up for as long as possible.
I still have to add the pre-order items as well.
Updating original post.
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117Very detailed review Rev! Do you plan on doing that for every item you plan on selling? Also i'm liking your website - easy to navigate / user friendly
"Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum!"
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118Rev, I noticed a small error on your website: the thumbnail for Legolas' Bow is actually a picture of Tauriel's bow.
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119[quote=""Jash""]Very detailed review Rev! Do you plan on doing that for every item you plan on selling? Also i'm liking your website - easy to navigate / user friendly [/quote]
Jash, thank you so much for the kind words! I am working on Fili's sword review now. And I plan on doing reviews like this for EVERY sword in my collection. Of course, I am going to be focusing the products that are currently available, but I plan to get to everything eventually.
[/quote]Jash, thank you so much for the kind words! I am working on Fili's sword review now. And I plan on doing reviews like this for EVERY sword in my collection. Of course, I am going to be focusing the products that are currently available, but I plan to get to everything eventually.
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120[quote=""Valkrist""]Rev, I noticed a small error on your website: the thumbnail for Legolas' Bow is actually a picture of Tauriel's bow.[/quote]
Thank you, fixed! Thumbnails of bows all look similar. :p
http://www.castlekon.com/store/p4/Short ... nleaf.html
Thank you, fixed! Thumbnails of bows all look similar. :p
http://www.castlekon.com/store/p4/Short ... nleaf.html
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122Sorry for the down time, my Domain provider reset my account and clear the IPv4 Address pointer to my website. It is up and running again.
Also, look at the first post again, we have new, LOWER prices for many items. In light of me willing to take on a little risk, not like being out priced by anyone, and my general competitiveness the prices are lower. I also added an eBay column for you to price shop. I don't know how some of these guys price so low, especially since they are getting at least a 5% cut from ebay plus 3.4% for paypal. They must literally be making like $3.00 an item.
I still may be able to beat everyone's price on everything, if I can get a few orders of items in so I can be sure on the shipping costs to me.
The website prices are being updated now.
Also, look at the first post again, we have new, LOWER prices for many items. In light of me willing to take on a little risk, not like being out priced by anyone, and my general competitiveness the prices are lower. I also added an eBay column for you to price shop. I don't know how some of these guys price so low, especially since they are getting at least a 5% cut from ebay plus 3.4% for paypal. They must literally be making like $3.00 an item.
I still may be able to beat everyone's price on everything, if I can get a few orders of items in so I can be sure on the shipping costs to me.
The website prices are being updated now.
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123Great sword review, Rev! I also really enjoyed the boardgame review!! Good stuff
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124Thanks Heir! Many more good ones to come. I am hoping that as i get more practice they will be even more fun and enjoyable... not so serious.
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126This is a crime!
Mace Number 044... Broken far worse than any others! I think they are just sending me other people's rejects at this point. I am opening the other one later tonight after I tutor.
I swear I am going to get you guys the best ones out there!
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1
Mace Number 044... Broken far worse than any others! I think they are just sending me other people's rejects at this point. I am opening the other one later tonight after I tutor.
I swear I am going to get you guys the best ones out there!
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1
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127Ouch bummer what's wrong with the QC at UC Rev.
What's the name of the sword standing in the corner on the second picture ?
What's the name of the sword standing in the corner on the second picture ?
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128Wow... that thing got just murdered coming out of the factory. That's a crying shame, and my heart goes out to Mag and Idril, who are being forced by UC and poor Quality Control to wait even longer. 
I hope UC is taking care of all the back and forth shipping costs...
In better news, #234 finally arrived today in the exact same shape you sent it, which to my eyes is 99.8% perfect. Thank you.
I hope UC is taking care of all the back and forth shipping costs...
In better news, #234 finally arrived today in the exact same shape you sent it, which to my eyes is 99.8% perfect. Thank you.
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129<sigh>
Thanks Rev. I guess I'll eventually get one.
I hope UC refund you all this return postage.
Thanks Rev. I guess I'll eventually get one.
I hope UC refund you all this return postage.
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131[quote=""Dark Shadow""]What's the name of the sword standing in the corner on the second picture ?[/quote]
Those are two Windlass swords, one with some custom wrap work and bedazzlement.
Longsword - Sword of Roven
http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-300-sword-of-roven.aspx
Shortsword (my functional Boromir-esque sword) - Arming Sword
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ming+Sword
That arming sword is the fastest sword I have ever handled. My first practice with it, threw a water bottle in the air, cut it in half upwards and cut one of the halves in half with a down stroke before it hit the ground. One of those epic, I'll never do that again moments. I love that little sword. The sword of roven handles really nice as well.
Roven is a little whippy, but to be e xp ected with that length and high carbon functional steel.
Those are two Windlass swords, one with some custom wrap work and bedazzlement.
Longsword - Sword of Roven
http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-300-sword-of-roven.aspx
Shortsword (my functional Boromir-esque sword) - Arming Sword
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ming+Sword
That arming sword is the fastest sword I have ever handled. My first practice with it, threw a water bottle in the air, cut it in half upwards and cut one of the halves in half with a down stroke before it hit the ground. One of those epic, I'll never do that again moments. I love that little sword. The sword of roven handles really nice as well.
Roven is a little whippy, but to be e xp ected with that length and high carbon functional steel.
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132[quote=""Valkrist""]In better news, #234 finally arrived today in the exact same shape you sent it, which to my eyes is 99.8% perfect. Thank you. [/quote]
My blood pressure is lowering slowly :p but these new issues aren't helping! lol
[/quote]My blood pressure is lowering slowly :p but these new issues aren't helping! lol
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133[quote=""Idril""]<sigh>
Thanks Rev. I guess I'll eventually get one.
I hope UC refund you all this return postage.[/quote]
I promise Idril, you will own this eventually! And I hope so too!
Thanks Rev. I guess I'll eventually get one.
I hope UC refund you all this return postage.[/quote]
I promise Idril, you will own this eventually! And I hope so too!
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134[quote=""Dark Shadow""]Rev what's UCF6 and UCFRIENDS are stand for ?[/quote]
UCF6 gives you all the 6 cents less so I can officially "beat" my competition for those certain items. I just do not like uneven numbers for prices online and I like them all to be the same
UCFRIENDS gives a 3% discount on some of the items that I would prefer to only give my UC Forums Friends rather than the general public.
For example for Sauron's Mace, I am charging $289.00 for it on my website. UCFRIENDS lowers it to just above the $280.00 which I quoted you all. These are mainly on items that I am going to have to inspect before sending them.
I do have one final coupon that I am using to keep track of any orders I get from my friend's kickstarter campaign so that I can kick him back a small percentage for his Dice campaign.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jo ... fsies-dice
Hope that helps!
UCF6 gives you all the 6 cents less so I can officially "beat" my competition for those certain items. I just do not like uneven numbers for prices online and I like them all to be the same
UCFRIENDS gives a 3% discount on some of the items that I would prefer to only give my UC Forums Friends rather than the general public.
For example for Sauron's Mace, I am charging $289.00 for it on my website. UCFRIENDS lowers it to just above the $280.00 which I quoted you all. These are mainly on items that I am going to have to inspect before sending them.
I do have one final coupon that I am using to keep track of any orders I get from my friend's kickstarter campaign so that I can kick him back a small percentage for his Dice campaign.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jo ... fsies-dice
Hope that helps!
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135It sure helps a lot Rev but to be honest if I would order that mace of Sauron it would kill me in the end for shipping,custom fees and other taxes as well.
I like that Shortsword (my functional Boromir-esque sword) - Arming Sword very much thanks for your e xp lanation and both links.
I like that Shortsword (my functional Boromir-esque sword) - Arming Sword very much thanks for your e xp lanation and both links.
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136[quote=""Valkrist""]Wow... that thing got just murdered coming out of the factory. That's a crying shame, and my heart goes out to Mag and Idril, who are being forced by UC and poor Quality Control to wait even longer. [/quote]
Actually it's me and Idril who are still waiting... I'm pretty sure Mag got his or will be getting it soon.
I'm okay waiting, I just hope to get there eventually.
[/quote]Actually it's me and Idril who are still waiting... I'm pretty sure Mag got his or will be getting it soon.
I'm okay waiting, I just hope to get there eventually.
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137Dang, sorry Nick, got you and Mag mixed around.
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138Ah it's alright. These things happen!
I just want to thank Rev again for going through all this trouble to make sure we get the best products possible!
I just want to thank Rev again for going through all this trouble to make sure we get the best products possible!
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139[quote=""jnicktem""]Ah it's alright. These things happen!
I just want to thank Rev again for going through all this trouble to make sure we get the best products possible![/quote]
No problem brother, I just appreciate your patience.
I just want to thank Rev again for going through all this trouble to make sure we get the best products possible![/quote]
No problem brother, I just appreciate your patience.
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140Alright everyone, now comes one of the most stressful 3-4 weeks of my life...
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1
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142[quote=""jnicktem""]Safe travels #103!!!![/quote]
A bit ironic that you are the closest customer to me by location... Soon my friend... soon.
A bit ironic that you are the closest customer to me by location... Soon my friend... soon.
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143After my Witchking Helm shipping fiasco, I'm half tempted to just drive to your place to pick up the mace! That is of course depending whether or not United can send a good one to you in the first place.
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145[quote=""RevAnakin""]Alright everyone, now comes one of the most stressful 3-4 weeks of my life...
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1[/quote]
i believe that when they were making them, they placed the low numbered ones, one the bottom of stack and the high numbered ones were on top.
hense they grab the ones numbered higher first while the low numbered ones are at the end of the row, isle, or bottom of the stack!!!
thats just my opinion cause it seemed like the first releases where around the numbers of 230-290!!!
but i could be wrong cause i ended up with #8!!!!
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1[/quote]
i believe that when they were making them, they placed the low numbered ones, one the bottom of stack and the high numbered ones were on top.
hense they grab the ones numbered higher first while the low numbered ones are at the end of the row, isle, or bottom of the stack!!!
thats just my opinion cause it seemed like the first releases where around the numbers of 230-290!!!
but i could be wrong cause i ended up with #8!!!!
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146[quote=""RevAnakin""]Alright everyone, now comes one of the most stressful 3-4 weeks of my life...
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1[/quote]
Being a fellow Australian I too am interested to see how this process works out, as I also am keen to complete my Sauron collection.
It is official. Jan is going to be sent a brand new, in perfect condition Sauron Mace (hopefully tomorrow)... duh duh duh duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. 103!
I do not understand at all how three weeks ago I was sent ones in the mid 200s and now am getting 044 and 103... but nevertheless.
Now starts the very long process of me hoping nothing happens between Indiana and Australia... I am insuring the heck out of it!
Pictures below:
http://s222.photobucket.com/user/RevanF ... t=3&page=1[/quote]
Being a fellow Australian I too am interested to see how this process works out, as I also am keen to complete my Sauron collection.
"One RATLSNAKE to rule them all."
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147Update: Got the RMA number from UC for poor no 044. That will be shipped out tomorrow along with Idril's Mace (sorry for the day delay, I have to get some extra packaging to fit around the head).
Also, Thranduil's sword is supposed to be in... NEXT WEEK! So everyone who can, I suggest placing your pre-order because I doubt the first batch will be in stock for very long.
Also, Thranduil's sword is supposed to be in... NEXT WEEK! So everyone who can, I suggest placing your pre-order because I doubt the first batch will be in stock for very long.
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149Thranduil's sword 
A whole lot of people are waiting for this for so long including me.
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150I am going to place and order for Thranduil's sword tomorrow. So far I have four people interested. If anyone else is, please email me by 3:00 pm EST tomorrow.
castlekon@gmail.com
castlekon@gmail.com
