Howwwwwdyyyyy Hooooooooo!!!

[Dizzy Darth Vizzy]

Hi guys, first time poster AND first time in the forums (at least to represent myself).

I've been watching online LIGHTSABERS since the release of The Phantom Menace, and hence forth, "other guys".  Because of this simple connection, when it would occur to me to look for a lightsaber prop like 8 years later, I found the same "other guys".  

Fast forward to 2016.  I ran a search simply for "lightsabers", and after one or two sites, I found this site.

Did a BUNCH of research on YouTube and various "other guys" sites, and came back to this one after 22 days.

This is the company I will give my hard earned cash to.  This is the company that will not let me down.  This is the company that will provide me with an Emerald Guardian Lightsaber With Sound.

WoooooHooooo!!!

Anyway, I hope to have a welcome presence here, and look forward to getting that saber!!!  Can't order it for a bit, but will be doing shortly.

Thanks again, and I hope to be a forum member that is welcomed and offers something to everyone.

- DDV

[Vivectius]

Welcome to the party.

You have chosen correctly. US will not let you down, their products are excellent and their customer service is beyond anything you'll find.

Excellent choice for your first saber.  The next obvious question is, what are you looking at for your second? Also, in case you haven't noticed, we here on the forums love pictures and videos when people get their sabers, so feel free to post some when you do get it.

As odd as this may sound, depending on when you're looking to order, you might want to wait for the next raffle, which will probably, though not guaranteed to be, sometime in January (that's my own personal guess, they usually do one or two winter raffles, but that not a guaranteed thing). Mostly because, if you're going to buy the saber anyway, why not go for a chance to win a second (and possibly third)?

There is a forum search function in the upper right that looks like a magnifying glass, which, depending on which forum layout you're using, isn't the most obvious thing.  Otherwise, if you have any questions, always feel free to ask.

[Dizzy Darth Vizzy]

Welcome to the party.

You have chosen correctly. US will not let you down, their products are excellent and their customer service is beyond anything you'll find.

Excellent choice for your first saber.  The next obvious question is, what are you looking at for your second? Also, in case you haven't noticed, we here on the forums love pictures and videos when people get their sabers, so feel free to post some when you do get it.

As odd as this may sound, depending on when you're looking to order, you might want to wait for the next raffle, which will probably, though not guaranteed to be, sometime in January (that's my own personal guess, they usually do one or two winter raffles, but that not a guaranteed thing). Mostly because, if you're going to buy the saber anyway, why not go for a chance to win a second (and possibly third)?

There is a forum search function in the upper right that looks like a magnifying glass, which, depending on which forum layout you're using, isn't the most obvious thing.  Otherwise, if you have any questions, always feel free to ask.

Thank you very much to welcoming me.  I can't believe that I'm going to plunk down like, $550 dollars for a lightsaber.  However, I can't WAIT to get the darned thing!  I will certainly post pics when I get it.  Thanks again for welcoming me to the community.   

[Vivectius]

Thank you very much to welcoming me.  I can't believe that I'm going to plunk down like, $550 dollars for a lightsaber.  However, I can't WAIT to get the darned thing!  I will certainly post pics when I get it.  Thanks again for welcoming me to the community.   

$550?  Yes, it's a lot. Here's the thing. Two things actually. One, when you get it and turn it on, you'll know it was worth it and then some. Especially getting one with sound  .  Two, there are folks here with 20+ in their collection.... I've only got 8, although I will say that one was from a free giveaway sale, and two others were raffle prizes, but still...  And I cannot wait to get more 

Anyway, have fun looking around the forums, there's A LOT of information on a lot of topics, most of which is even useful .

[Darth Calon]

You are very welcome here, we're happy to have you. I believe that you spent that money. . . hmmm, I was going to say "wisely", but is a lightsaber a wise choice? Of course it is!   Just a warning, once you turn that saber on the first time, there's no going back. Your wallet will now hurt you even more.  

The first thing I did when I clicked here was give you your first point, cause your name made me laugh.

Like Vivectius said, feel free to ask questions and also use the search function. Otherwise, jump in wherever you want and have fun.

Happy sabering!

[Taegin Roan]

Welcome to the forums.

As Calon said, once you get your saber, all you will do is save up for the next one. I only have 1 so far, but I have five or six others that I am looking at buying when I get enough money. Ever since I got it, I new my money was going to disappear very quickly. Maybe I shouldn't say disappear, because I know exactly what is happening to it. It is being turned into a work of art and beauty. Not to mention self-defense weapon.

Again welcome, and have a point.

[Rapine]

Hey Dizzy Darth Vizzy!

Welcome to the forum.

Feel free to ask questions. Everyone here is very helpful and friendly.

Great choice in the Guardian.  Looking forward to seeing those pics.

[KraytDragonPearl]

Welcome to the Forum,

I can see from your post that you have been lurking about before posting.  Most people don't refer to "the Other Guys" as "The Other Guys" until someone points this out.    At least you adhered to forum rules and etiquette.  

As for your choice of sabers, I know that you will love the Guardian,  it is a little on the beastly side as far as sabers go, but its well made and extremely durable.  Since it was my first saber Im kinda partial to it.  

Viv and DC pretty much covered the rest, so once again welcome!

Dont forget to post pics when you can.  

MTFBWY
KDP

[Akheron]

Welcome Vizzy, excellent hilt choice. I've always liked that design.

[Lord Raváge]

Labintias sulig tave Jen' Garthaz iv SoCal, bustas iv tave Tsis!!!
(Greetings from the Dark Side of SoCal, domicile of the Sith)

Ilsir geuj ne fanvake narys stai su zo plethora iv neyasli varsi ir uverei. Dary nenx dvejoti kia uzpra jok falykas j'us galez zinot ir kaiefas valia cali ax sorms j'us is tave status direction.
(There are so many helpful members here with a plethora of varied experience and opinions. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have and someone will answer or point you in the right direction.)

Galez Akuyi Buti Su J'us!
(May The Force Be With You!)

[Darth Acervus]

Welcome to the forum Dizzy Darth Vizzy lol(cool name)

Love your enthusiasm

Emerald Guardian was my first saber also.

It will blow you away.

Welcome to your new addiction

Point for the name & excellent understanding of "the other guys"

[bigBear]

welcome to the forums.

there's a section for everything here. combat, costume, art, even games.
after you order you'll check the shipping info many times. (we all do that) it don't change on 1st or 6th. won't have any disappointment from here.

[Dizzy Darth Vizzy]

Hey guys, thank you ALL for your warm welcome and sage advice on how to use the force forums.  I appreciate your enthusiasm to have a new member, and yes, I will be ordering that Emerald Guardian saber sometime soon.  And just like the rest of you, I'll be drooling all over it when I first see it and then turn it on.

What I really want to do is to learn how to wield this thing like some of you cats on YouTube.  I have no experience in this whatsoever, albeit I do find it funny that, I've owned a samurai sword for 7 years (nothing too fancy folks, I got it off of trueswords for $40), but it's more of a decoration than anything else.  The only reason I've not tried any wielding techniques with it is because it has a very long and sharp blade.  Since I'd like to keep my fingers (and my ears, and my nose, and my etc), I have decided NOT to try and learn how to wield that thing.  Additionally, it has a very large and protruding knuckle guard that would surely bring this talent to an agonizing crawl.

So, I have one question for you guys - surely I'm not the only person in here is has (or will soon) purchased a saber and didn't know a THING about how to wield this thing correctly, fluidly, and quickly.  I'm willing to put in AT LEAST one hour a day to get this down.  My question is, given one hour per day, how long did it take for YOU to wield a lightsaber with some skill?

Looking forward to that reply, and just posting with you guys in general.  Thanks again for the warm welcome, from the feedback in this thread I think I can say... "Chewie, we're finally home".

 

[bigBear]

spin zone is a great place, there's a great tutorial to learn from in easy how to format.

[Dizzy Darth Vizzy]

spin zone is a great place, there's a great tutorial to learn from in easy how to format.

Thank you good sir!