It doesn't look like there's anymore grab-bags on the site as of present.
Fortunately I ordered and received my new Dark Liberator V3 in Arctic Blue.
It's a good thing I ordered it when I did because it seems like it may have been one of the last too.
I have to tell you, this product is absolutely fantastic, and that is coming from someone who originally did not think very highly of the Liberator-Models. While the regular Liberator still doesn't do anything for me, I am so glad I received the Dark Liberator as this thing is seriously spectacular.
Everything about it is beautiful and well crafted.
I'm a big fan of the Dominix and Phantasm models but the Dark Liberator brings a whole new emphasis to the cosmetic factor of a black-anodized body. It looks so smooth that it looks more like an antique than a battle-ready saber, like something an extremely wealthy aristocrat would use.
The hilt, as described by many owners on the site, is extremely well balanced, arguably the most well-balanced saber manufactured, the slightly concave middle makes for a really nice spot to hold.
Although the hilt is very simple in design, it has just enough beauty to it that actually benefits from the lack of complex oddities like the sheath on the Consular or the doo-dads on the Guardian. The feel of the hilt is reminiscent of a Japanese sword, at least to the extent of a really expensive almost antique sword that has its guard absent. I'm not really sure if there is a correct name for it. It's kind of like that sword used by "that one guy" in Kill-Bill during the club fight-scene with the Crazy 88's. Anyways...
It's in Standard Setup but I'm not sure if I could send this back in to have it converted to sound?
It is a V3 body but I'm not sure if Ultrasabers can connect a Li-ion battery pack and the Obsidian or does it specifically have to be Li-ion in the first place?
My only gripe with it is that I ordered a Heavy Grade blade as opposed to a Mid-Grade blade which would make the Arctic Blue color look way more vibrant than how it appears. Unfortunately, I do not have any regular mid-grade blades in my possession other than 2 32' Ultra-Edge Mid-grade blades which look okay, but I'm more of a 36' fan. In addition, the emitter, while cool and adds character to the hilt, is incredibly uncomfortable on the hands unless, of course, I wear gloves.
Other than that, this hilt is SICK!
In fact, I may even do my first video-review on this product out of sheer excitement and support especially in consideration to my prior disdain for the design.
