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Post by prophecygirl on Jan 6, 2006 6:32:54 GMT -5
Got my orb this morning, and here are some pictures: Front packaging Packaging side Packaging back Packaging top Orb casing Casing inside Orb in casing Orb
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Post by thezepposideman on Jan 6, 2006 6:53:37 GMT -5
packaging isnt too flattering, but the prop itself is VERY nice. Thanks for the pics! Im going to get this, any more pics by any chance? I cant get enough
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Post by Lior Knight on Jan 6, 2006 7:20:17 GMT -5
Neat! ;D Thanks for the pictures, prophecygirl.
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Post by Raven on Jan 6, 2006 9:47:41 GMT -5
Very cool looking, what's the cheapest price going on this one?
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Post by VampireStake on Jan 6, 2006 9:52:52 GMT -5
Woah! I had no idea this was already shipping! C'mon BCC!
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Post by prophecygirl on Jan 6, 2006 10:18:27 GMT -5
I got mine from Forbidden Planet in the UK, and sometimes it happens where they get their shipment before the US does. I don't know if its started shipping in the US yet, but should be soon.
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Post by xtinaslayer on Jan 6, 2006 10:23:34 GMT -5
its either the casing looks big or the orb looks small.....
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Post by xtinaslayer on Jan 6, 2006 10:25:08 GMT -5
the box looks big but the pic of willow looks new, looking at her hand with orb makes the orb smaller, can u take a pic of u carrying or holding the orb in yr hands>?
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Jan 6, 2006 11:55:37 GMT -5
It looks as though the hand was either added or the Orb was added it looks computer generated. I really like it and think that it is the best prop so far. I can't wait to get it. BCC sent me a bill for it so they should send you a shipping notice soon VampireStake.
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Post by magickgrrl on Jan 6, 2006 13:42:17 GMT -5
Does the orb feel plastic or is it more glass-like? Does it have a heft to it?
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Post by prophecygirl on Jan 6, 2006 14:56:13 GMT -5
Yep the orb's quite heavy - like a real crystal ball type thing. Definitely doesn't feel like plastic!
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Post by madvicks on Jan 6, 2006 15:47:29 GMT -5
Mine arrived from FP today too. I was shocked as I didn't even know it was coming, must have missed the announcement.
The packaging as mentioned isn't quite as flattering as it could be the Vampyr book replica box is really nice, so was the Stake sleeve and the Sword of Angelus box
The orb itself is really heavy! And the "soul" effect in the orb itself is nice.
The display box is huge, much bigger than I expected, but Factory X have fallen down on the quality of the wood used again (as with the stake and Vampyr book), for a few more dollars outlaid this box could have been made with a higher quality wood and made all the difference without pushing the price up either.
The only thing I noticed is the orb doesn't sit into the sponge properly (or mine doesn't) so you cannot get the lid on without nearly crushing the orb.
Quite impressed overall and a nice surprise to come home too!
Worth £59.99 though, erm not really, if you have Christmas money or something as I did then treat yourself!
EDIT: The orb is made of "polyresin", which is a fancy name for plastic!
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Post by BillyBudd on Jan 6, 2006 18:59:21 GMT -5
Sweet...looks very good. I pre-ordered one, so I hope it arrives soon.
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Jan 6, 2006 19:13:47 GMT -5
XD I love how they added the hand to Willow on the cover! I would have thought Jenny would be on the cover... but oh well.
The orb looks amazing! It has the look of a soul inside. One of their better props. I would so get one if I had the money.
Can the lid fit on when the Orb is sitting in the case? Or does the lid have to just be on the side somewhere?
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Jan 6, 2006 20:13:00 GMT -5
I too would have thought that Jenny would be on the cover holding it as she is the one who purchased it in the container. Then again Willow is the one that used it.
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Jan 6, 2006 20:18:16 GMT -5
I bet its just Alyson Hannigan's face is much more reconizable to people outside the show, and easier to sell.
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Post by BillyBudd on Jan 6, 2006 22:00:05 GMT -5
Probably.
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Post by xtinaslayer on Jan 6, 2006 22:11:24 GMT -5
after much observation from the pictures, the box cannot be covered with the orb inside, look at the part where the top and bottom part seperate, it shows that the top is only like half high. anyway, the "soul" orb look makes it look...shattery..
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Post by thezepposideman on Jan 7, 2006 0:48:52 GMT -5
Ye I noticed that it sits alot higher than it does in the promo pics. Is there any way it could be sunk alittle? Whats got it lifted so high in the first place? is the purple sheet covering a wood block or something?
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Post by xtinaslayer on Jan 7, 2006 0:54:41 GMT -5
maybe there is something else inside, a note with the spell... quod peditum es in venitur.....
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