Well after 20 years of collecting on and off I think I have finally gone and done it - completed the line.

The final piece in the jigsaw puzzle was completed last week when I got my hands on my very own R2D2 pop up lightsaber. Well chuffed if it's totally 100% bonified real.

It turned up in the post today and looks the genuine article to me having compared it to photos on TIG. But having never owned one, seen one or felt one before I admit to having no real experience with this one.

So I wondered if there were any experts out there who could confirm it's authenticity from the photos I'm posting. I was thinking of sending it off to UKG but I don't think it'll make the grade and I don't want it graded anyway, just verified.

So any help would be massively appreciated. It's be great to have finally done it.

Cheers in anticipation
Jay

Hey Jay,

I had a similar issue awhile ago with the pop-up saber. Luckily, here at TIG we solve problems!

Here's a link to my thread: http://www.imperialgunneryforum.com/t8199-r2d2-pop-up-saber-help

Check out the pictures and comments and let me know what you think, because from the looks of it with the pictures provided, I think you're in the clear. I can see the EPM and it doesn't look like it's painted.

But maybe run through the tests?

-Float
-Light
-Scratch
-Flexibility

etc.

Hi thanks for the link. Funnily enough I was just reading a lot of threads including yours and one from Snaggletooth. Very insightful.

- So I've done the float test. It floats on the surface and then sinks when tapped under. Pics attached.
- I'm pretty sure it's  made of green plastic and not painted, I've tried scratching and nothing comes off though I read Frank hacked at his to find out it was painted
- it looks the same colour as the POTF ones on the TIG site
- it bends a tiny amount but not much and I would say is not particularly flexible

So seems good on the face of it. I read a lot about length. Anyone got the correct size in mm for a POTF saber?

If you got this on Ebay I think I was bidding against you and probably ran the price up. I wish we could coordinate this stuff.

I still need one.

Thanks for your kind words. Yes I'll be well chuffed if it's the real deal and I've completed the run, it's certainly looking promising. Thanks also For the great pics, especially the one with the ruler. I'll be measuring mine first thing in the morning (LOL, ooh err missus).

Well I've measured my lightsaber and I'd say snap. Looks like 38mm is the magic number!

Congrats on finishing the line. I believe this is an authentic saber and based upon craig's post I would say there is enough to say it is authentic. It matches his in every way. So now that the lineup is done, what's next? Droids and ewoks? Variants?

Thanks Bryan. No rest for the wicked. There's a couple in the collection need upgrading and I'm pretty certain I have a Repro Ben Kenobi saber that needs replacing. Next in line is building a suitable cabinet to house them all - promise photos once it's done.

Recently I've been getting into the Spanish line. Reading Javi's book has only got me more interested. I think I have a Poch Death Squad Commander and deffo have a PBP Hammerhead, Snaggletooth, Dengar and awesome Han Solo (my pride and joy). Be looking to build on that...

Jay

Jay,

Congrats on the saber AND finishing the line! I think we were at the finish line around the same time.

I have no idea where I'm going from here, but that's what excites me the most.

So true. When I read about some of the guys collections and collecting experiences on the forum I feel like I've barely scratched the surface.

congrats!  I concur with others on this thread, given your images and description of it's properties your saber looks to be an original Kenner produced (ie not Glasslite etc..) POTF (ie not Droids line) saber variant with EPM (ie not the floating, lighter POTF without EPM) , and yes, your variant should sink when submerged in water. So once again!