As I am wrapping up stuff I picked up in 2021 I figured I might take a fast have a look at the Energy-Con 2021 unique Chromatic Energy Sword scaled prop duplicate from Manufacturing facility Leisure. Manufacturing facility Leisure has been placing out a very good little bit of Masters of the Universe prop replicas and whereas there 1:1 scaled gadgets are pretty costly, these smaller scaled releases are reasonably priced and it is simpler to search out room to show them. Manufacturing facility Leisure launched the usual He-Man Energy Sword in 2020 and Skeletor’s sword in 2021 however for Energy-Con 2021 they launched a chromatic variant that has a extremely cool shade scheme to it. It places me within the thoughts of carnival glass, which is type of neat. It is a distinctive tackle the Energy Sword and it seems actually cool on show so I made a decision to choose it up. It is a part of a restricted run of 1,000 and you may nonetheless decide them up, in order that’s one thing. Possibly there’s simply not an enormous marketplace for these? Let’s check out the Chromatic Variant of the Energy Sword after the break…
The Details:
Size: 7 1/2 inches
Composition: Stable metallic
Scale: Round 1/fifth
Non-Scalper Value: $35 {dollars}
Version Measurement: $35 {dollars}
The Packaging:
* The chromatic Energy Sword is available in the identical collector pleasant sturdy field with a gap high as the opposite gadgets within the sequence. The highest simply lifts off to disclose the sword within a molded tray and lined with one other plastic overlay. You possibly can take away and change it fairly simply and total it does a advantageous job of holding the merchandise and displaying off what’s inside.
The Positives:
* What you are getting here’s a stable metallic model of the Energy Sword. It is sturdy and the chromatic end is basically spectacular. It seems unbelievable, particularly when gentle hits it. That is truly my favourite piece from this line but.
* Manufacturing facility Leisure went with the classic search for the Energy Sword which is at all times welcome. It is powerful to beat a basic, you recognize?
* The chromatic end extends all the way down to the deal with and appears superb within the heart of the sword. The element right here, particularly on the quillons, seems unbelievable.
The Negatives:
* I say it each time however, nonetheless, my greatest criticism with this line is that there actually is not a good way to show these. You possibly can go away it within the field or use the field insert however that is not terribly engaging for show. I actually want Manufacturing facility Leisure would have crafted a small stand to carry the merchandise, both horizontally or vertically, one thing maybe with a small title plate. Presentation is essential for a prop duplicate and that will have been a pleasant contact.
You understand what? It’d sound loopy however that is undoubtedly my favourite launch on this line but. No, it is not precisely “correct” to any supply materials nevertheless it simply seems glorious. That chromatic end is attractive and appears even higher in individual. You are paying a small unique tax right here (about $5 bucks greater than an ordinary launch on this line) however the restricted run and the general coolness of this merchandise undoubtedly helps offset that. I am actually curious if this line will proceed. I have not heard about any new items recently and most all the pieces else nonetheless appears accessible however possibly they’re at present specializing in different stuff like the varied MOTU themed mugs and cookie jars they’re promoting by means of BBTS. It is a Good and a 1/2 piece and undoubtedly one thing uncommon for the gathering, which I at all times recognize.
For those who’re on the lookout for simply the Energy Sword I did evaluation the
1989 Energy
Sword from the He-Man/ New Adventures line and the usual manufacturing unit Leisure scaled Energy Sword. In fact, most He-Man
figures in my Fabulous
Secret Powers archive even have Energy Sword equipment included with
them, too.
For extra opinions from Manufacturing facility Leisure’s MOTU choices try the next:
