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Title: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Steve Green on 04 April, 2018, 06:05:11 PM
Based on Clint Langley's version, here's Brainbiter.

https://www.planetreplicas.com/product-page/slaine-brainbiter (https://www.planetreplicas.com/product-page/slaine-brainbiter)

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f806d_de6fde26b20541ec986e7365b25dc101~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_1125,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/7f806d_de6fde26b20541ec986e7365b25dc101~mv2.jpg)
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 April, 2018, 08:35:31 PM
Saw this in the thrill mail and while I alas will never justify this type of thing by George for those that do the one with the proper sized 'shaft' was just astonishin'!
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: James Stacey on 05 April, 2018, 09:19:36 AM
You'd need to replace the shaft for LRP (Not LARP Planet Replicas, we're British dontyewknow) but it's actually quite affordable for a LRP weapon.
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 05 April, 2018, 09:23:58 AM
I don't think I've ever felt quite such an immediate need to own anything so desperately impractical.
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: JamesC on 05 April, 2018, 09:39:08 AM
It looks fantastic. Can't help but think of Thryllseeker.
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Steve Green on 05 April, 2018, 09:51:34 AM
Yeah, it's a really odd one to pitch as a product.

I can see people having a helmet or lawgiver on a shelf, but something this size is a bit unusual.

I think you could possibly get LRPers with no knowledge of the story buy it because of the design.

Dan has some interesting things on the way, as well as some of the more mainstream items.
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 05 April, 2018, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 April, 2018, 09:23:58 AM
I don't think I've ever felt quite such an immediate need to own anything so desperately impractical.

My visceral response too
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Frank on 05 April, 2018, 12:57:29 PM
Quote from: JamesC on 05 April, 2018, 09:39:08 AM
It looks fantastic. Can't help but think of Thryllseeker.

"Could somebody send my regards to the 2000AD online forums. Tell tem I aw this and was thrilled".

The Mayor



Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 05 April, 2018, 01:25:22 PM
Quote from: Frank on 05 April, 2018, 12:57:29 PM
Quote from: JamesC on 05 April, 2018, 09:39:08 AM
It looks fantastic. Can't help but think of Thryllseeker.

"Could somebody send my regards to the 2000AD online forums. Tell tem I aw this and was thrilled".

The Mayor


Oh bless. Genuinely a tiny bit choked up at that!  :lol:
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Link Prime on 06 April, 2018, 12:36:45 AM
Shout out to Thryllseeker- hope yer keeping well.
Title: Re: Planet Replicas Brainbiter 1:1 replica
Post by: Mardroid on 06 April, 2018, 05:26:41 AM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 April, 2018, 09:23:58 AM
I don't think I've ever felt quite such an immediate need to own anything so desperately impractical.
So if you bought it you'd think it too many? 🤣

I understand just what you mean. A beautiful item. All that lovely intricate Celtic knotwork is very impressive.