What blaster to get?

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Lisa

Jr Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #1

I'm looking for a blaster, and have no idea what to choose! I have some criterias, and hope they somehow will end up pointing me in the right direction.

I would like a blaster that looks good, and that's the most important thing. Kids love to take a closer look at your blaster, and it's a shame if they can see it's fake long before they even touch it. I would also like a light weight blaster, preferably not much heavier than my E-11 that weighs about 700 grams (1.54 lbs). Last, the price can't be too high. I wish I could afford the hyperfirm ones, but that's just too expensive right now.

I don't mind assembling and painting myself, that's part of the fun.

Any great ideas of what I should buy? I'd love to get some advice from you guys.

 

volkerc

Active Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #2

sounds like you should check with sidewinder

 

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dankenman

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #3

I agree with volkerc, Sidewinder is great. You can see pics of my new kit in this thread:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=30736

 

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Heatshock

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #4

hey Lisa - ncie to see u over here from FISD too

sidewinder is the man
nice kit or assembled.

plus he is based in UK

 

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Lisa

Jr Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #5

Thanks! Looks like a beautiful kit! Does he have ROTJ kits too?

 

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Lisa

Jr Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #6

And can my tiny arms carry it for hours?

 

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dankenman

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #7

I think he does have a ROTJ, he does many other movie weapons as well. The pieces are light. I don't have it assembled yet, but I wouldn't imagine it will be very heavy

 

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Flettch

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #8

It's not heavy, I recommend

 

Misfit2

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #9

Stormrider makes a great kit also.

 

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FettDad

Active Hunter

• Feb 21, 2009

• #10

support that on stormrider, his are lighter than the rest, from experience, and cheaper too!!

 

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Stormrider

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 23, 2009

• #11

For people in europe id suggest getting sidewinders. You dont have to worry about customs, and though Ive not seen them, I hear good things.

While I am glad people like mine, and thank everyone for their support, I cant really comment on anyone elses, as I havent owned them.

I do know that from the pictures ive seen, you cant go wrong with any of the better known kits here.

The downside for mine is the greebles arent ready yet. Though pm's say the parts I need to finish them are on the way

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