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PostSubject: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 11:58 am

There's a LL Vader Saber offered as a prototype / test shot.
I used to have one like that, (on top):
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT Dsc03210


When I got this saber I thought it was some sort of variation, now I know it's not, it is a faded, discolored saber, take a look:
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LL Vader Sabers tent to fade due sunlight, if you leave them for a long time under the sun they will fade. I don't know if this effect will take years, days or months but sunlight affects this LL sabers.
Here's another example:
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT 2012-126
On this picture you can even see how the saber was affected only on one area.

So, if you come across one of these remember, no prototype or test shot. Just a discolored LL Dart Vader saber.

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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 12:01 pm

Could it just be a mould purge?
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT Chirpa10


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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 12:02 pm

cheers Ozio :clap: 
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 12:43 pm

Thanks very much Ozio. So the saber is still a genuine saber, just not a prototype as there are no repro LL sabers out there yet?


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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 12:45 pm

aussiejames wrote:
Could it just be a mould purge?
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT Chirpa10
Whats this figure James? clear limbs? never seen that before, im not to familiar with ledy's, but surely those limbs could not have degraded to clear?unsure 
Whats the history on this one mate?
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And great thread Ozio, i learn something new every day cheers 
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 12:51 pm

Thank you for confirming that Ozio. I've just seen that saber (with Vader) on eBay UK & assumed it was faded.
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 5:33 pm

Thanks again Ozio! We can always rely on you for your Lili Ledy knowledge.
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 8:37 pm

AussieFortuna wrote:
aussiejames wrote:
Could it just be a mould purge?
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT Chirpa10
Whats this figure James? clear limbs? never seen that before, im not to familiar with ledy's, but surely those limbs could not have degraded to clear?unsure 
Whats the history on this one mate?
cheers

And great thread Ozio, i learn something new every day cheers 
It's Mr Ledy's avatar.
LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT 175-52
Mattais has one as well & I've seen one sell on ebay. The theory is it's just uncoloured plastic sent through the mould. Not pre production, not degredation just a factory oddity.
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 23, 2013 10:38 pm

Thanks for the heads up there bud I am still learning about lil ledy stuff I have a few figs but most I got off people here as I trust you guys.
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 29, 2013 2:47 pm

It sold for $242.50!
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 29, 2013 2:49 pm

ouch, I saw the auction end myself Sad
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PostSubject: Re: LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT   LILI LEDY VADER SABER WHITE PROTOTYPE TEST SHOT I_icon_minitimeTue Oct 01, 2013 8:55 pm



It's a Force Ghost Chirpa.

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