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TV & Movie Replica Swords..."Don't Believe the Hype!"
TV & Movie Replica Swords are BIG business.
With every new movie and TV show that has swords featured in them, you can bet your bottom dollar that a replica will be hot on its heels.
Some of these replicas are truly stunning display pieces - others fully functional replicas - but most are really quite tacky. But I think that the biggest problem with movie swords in general is their mass market appeal and prices that do not reflect their true value. This appeal can attract the kinds of sellers who are only interested in making a quick buck, and buyers who have probably never bought a sword before in their lives. Clearly not a good combination ensuring that the buyer gets a good deal.. Some TV & movie replica swords are also very cheaply and poorly made, yet because they are “branded” by a popular movie or TV series, are sold for up to 5 times as much as comparable swords of the same quality.
"In other words, a sword that wholesales for $10 and normally would retail for around $30 is suddenly worth $199 simply because it’s a movie replica…" I’ve lost track of how many postings I have read on internet forums by fans who are convinced that these replicas are the real thing... ...When in reality trying to recreate your favorite fight scenes will more likely than not break the sword and possibly result in serious or possibly even fatal injuries. (In fact, it’s interesting to note that the “kick-ass swords” seen in movie fight scenes are actually usually made from plastic, fiberglass or at best disposable lightweight aluminum!). So with that in mind, let’s take some time to review some of the most popular replicas on a case by case basis to determine which ones represent the best value for money. And if they are found to be lacking, we will take a look at some more viable alternatives to consider.
For a detailed review, price guides and further info on your favorite Movie replica swords, click on the title.
1) The Last Samurai
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