KramStaar
Sr Member
Thanks again to everyone. Andy mate, you are too kind! Karl T., as you know I'm eternally grateful for you opening the door on the original
Rich, this comment is especially welcome and my grateful thanks to you for taking the time after all you are equally responsible for helping us gain access to this fine prop replica - indeed it can be argued that Sid raised the bar simply because you had already done so..
I was delighted to see your last WorldCon on eBay fetched a good $$ return and this is what I wrote on Propsummit regarding the price:
"As I said elsewhere, while we can argue the merits and accuracy of each blaster release (as well as the accusations of re-casting), I have to admit to being profoundly grateful to ALL of the gifted people who have made it their business to produce fabulous replica’s for the rest of us to build and enjoy.
Rich for all his grumpiness has for the most part worked especially hard at giving us a top-notch version. Considering the time and resources spent researching, building and finally producing these, I think that kind of money is not unexpected nor in the least bit undeserved.
I have recently being debating the issue of 'what is art?' with another exceptionally gifted prop builder and while he firmly disagrees with me, its my opinion that an original item like a SidKit or RAC blaster (or BR bottle, or SW saber etc. etc. etc.) is as much a piece of 'art' as a beautifully painted portrait or study of Han Solo, Chris Reeve or a classic figure study painting.
It therefore stands to reason that I believe Rich (and others here) produce popular art. Pity the hours, days and months are seldom acknowledged by the general public for the specialized skills that are employed.."
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