Jaden Korr wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if they do decide to drop the ASP plugs. They already have the Apprentice ones, the regular and low profile Elites, and soon all the new LF ones. That's already a lot to choose from, and personally I think the ASP ones really cheapen the look of SF's really beautiful hilts.
I wasn't a fan at first; the ones that showed up in pictures didn't look great. But when I saw them in person, I felt just the opposite; they added more depth and realism to the hilts, and they were nicer looking than I expected. The only downside in my mind was that most of them seem to have a lip that keeps them flush with the emitter, while I prefer them to be partially or fully recessed.
Prior to them, the only blade plug that appealed to me was SF's standard one that it seems they no longer make. That one in your post is really the only one of the new plugs that I would go for; for me, the plug needs to look like part of the hilt. I'll be kind of sad if they're left with just one plug that looks realistic.
What I'm wondering here is the price point. For me, I agree...the plug needs to suit the saber. I am not sure I'm going to be buying a ton of custom plugs. However, I have seen a few I like (the triangular design was nice...just not sure what hilt I would put it in). I'm looking forward to getting more info on this offering.