Well, about a week ago, I received Jack Sparrows sword from Master replicas, as well as 7 of the other small POTC items. I gotta say, they were a great deal, as MR cut the price of almost everything right before Christmas, (Sparrows sword is only $100 right now). I got everything for $150 with free shipping, which was surprising to me, as they were only advertising free shipping for USA residents.
Anyways, the sword is very nice, and the frame, though made of plastic, is a perfect match. I wouldn't say that it was worth the original $250 MR was asking, but its a perfect display piece for $100. It would have been nice if it were functional, and I'm sure MR could have pulled it off seeing as they did it for the Narnia sword (I do have the MRL (windlass) unlicensed version, and while its nice, and functional, it falls short on looks, and doesn't really capture what a period cutlass might look like). MRs sword also seems a little short, I know the cutlass inst supposed to be overly long, but the hilt is a little small for my hand, and I was wondering if they scaled it down. The aged effect on the blade and guard is also very nice, making it look like it was well used by Capt. Jack himself. Packaging and COA was also well done, #1660 of 3000. As for the smaller items, which would be Jacks rings, beads, Aztec coin, Tia Dalmia necklace, and Barbossa necklace, they are nice for $5 each, but as you would e xp ect, are not very detailed (Noble has its own higher end versions). I might continue this collection, with the compass, gun, and perhaps Barbossa's sword, and will also add photos to the gallery in a little bit.
Sparrows sword
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