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Medieval Weapons - Medieval Armor - Medieval Helmets
Wednesday, November 28
 The other night, while cruising through the endless number of channels on television, I happened upon what is probably the greatest Spaghetti Western ever made - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. It wasn't the first time I'd stumbled upon it and I know it won't be the last, but it seems like every time this Sergio Leone masterpiece catches my eye, I'm compelled to watch it to the end. Released to US audiences just over a year after its release in Italy in 1966, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly portrays 3 gunslingers who wade through chaotic and violent gunfights, public hangings, and Civil War battles while trying to beat each other to a cache of gold buried in a war cemetery. Throughout the movie, tenuous alliances are repeatedly formed and broken between the 3 while each tries to figure out what the other knows so they can take the gold for themselves. Clint Eastwood (good), Lee Van Cleef (bad), and Eli Wallach (ugly), playing Blondie, Angel Eyes, and Tuco, respectively, put on a performance that, to me, is unrivaled in Westerns. Each of these guys are ruthless and calculating....and very cool. Eastwood and Van Cleef give you the hard, cold face of the old West while Tuco is a little looser and prone to calamity. One of the coolest features of this movie, besides the spectacular Spanish scenery, is Leone's propensity to focus in tightly on the eyes of the 3 actors. Not only does that lend to the drama that's usually at play during the moment it happens, but you can really pickup on the nature of each of the characters - Blondie's steely gaze wearing down his target, Angel Eye's furtive squinting, and Tuco's looks of suspicion. I can only describe the photography in this movie as incredible.
There is just SO much to this film, but the last moments in the movie are probably some of the most memorable among all Westerns. I won't spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it yet, but watching Tuco running among the tombstones, looking for some sign of the gold, with a strangely haunting musical score accompanying...it's awesome. Of course, that leads to a showdown that has me hanging on the edge of my seat even though I've seen it dozens of times; fantastic stuff! The end is much like the beginning....hanging around. ;)
If you've never watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, then you're missing out on the greatest Spaghetti Western ever made! It's a "must see" movie and a deserves a place in any Wild West aficionado's collection right beside the replica pistols and rifles.
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Thursday, November 22
 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The leaves are falling like the temperatures in many areas....it's that time of year! The shopping season is upon us and we here at Replica Dungeon hope that you find all your gift ideas right here! We will do our very best to provide you with the top quality service that you expect. Let me take a moment to talk about the 300 Leonidas Spartan Helmet. This helmet has been a pre-order item for quite a number of months and it's as cool looking as our King Leo Helmet. We've been patiently waiting for NECA to finish the design stage and move into the production stage. We finally heard some good news directly from NECA a couple of days ago; it's not everything we wanted to hear, but it's good news nonetheless. They are now finalizing the design, creating the helmet out of fiberglass. The "brush" feature on top of the helmet is being made from horsehair! According to our rep at NECA, they "look awesome"! Additionally, shipping time is said to be within 1 or 2 months at the most. While the estimated shipping time is somewhat disappointing, we're hoping they amp it up and get some out the door in time for Christmas! Those of you who have pre-ordered these helmets and have been waiting, thank you! We appreciate your patience and promise to get these helmets in your hands the moment they hit the streets. While we're all waiting for that helmet to arrive, let's not forget about all of the other goodies we have in the stocking for you! Not only do we have a wide variety of other 300 movie replicas, we also have a large selection of Swords and Weapons, Replica Guns, Medieval Decor, and more! Want to take the easy road to holiday shopping? Choose one of our Gift Certificates! High fuel prices, crowded airports, packed shopping malls...who needs it when you can sit back at home or in the office and get all your gifts here at Replica Dungeon! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Drive safe and arrive alive! Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
Thursday, November 15
Well, it's the holiday season again....a time when everyone struggles to find that perfect gift for a family member, friend, or co-worker. For many of you out there, you relish this time of the year, the moving from sale to sale, the standing in line for hours, the parking crunch at the mall, and the anxious checking of your watch for when the next store opens. It's a mission for you and you're bound to complete it one way or the other.
For others, this is a time of year that's greeted with dread. Can I shop without having to actually walk around and....well...shop? What do I get, I can't do fruitcake again this year! Is it a bad thing to just sit things out and wait until the last minute, because I just don't know what to do? Now we know that many holiday gifts will be of the traditional sort - clothing, footwear, toys, etc., but why not consider something unique and special? We here at Replica Dungeon have an answer for the unique gift, plus we have a ready solution to the last minute person, the one that dreads the holiday crunch, or the one who yearns for a store with no set hours. Did you know we just introduced a slew of Medieval Decor items that are both affordable and cool looking? Imagine have a full size Medieval Knight standing guard over the house or office! Too big? Then try this desktop sized Medieval Jousting Knight; he'll fit just about anywhere. That's not all we added; there's a large selection of themed lamps, figurines, boxes, and even a Dragon Glass Top Table to choose from! We didn't stop there; as always, we have a huge selection of swords, replica firearms, and movie props to choose from. You'd certainly be the star gift giver with any of our unique and affordable replicas! Just check out our Oda Nobunaga Samurai Swords; we're offering special pricing until Christmas. Harry Potter fan? We have you covered too with our large selection of replica wands and accessories. Have you thought about giving your loved one a highly detailed replica M1911 .45 Automatic, the pistol that armed troops for nearly 7 decades? Can't really decide? Well, we also offer Gift Certificates that make shopping easy. Just think about it...you don't have to pull out that old fruitcake you got last year and "recycle" it; you can get a highly unique gift right here at Replica Dungeon! You can shop our website from home and never have to worry about fighting the mall crunch. Your friends and family will love getting a gift that's cool, perhaps a bit wild, and certainly out of the ordinary. One last bit of shopping advice that can save you money; shop early and allow plenty of time for normal shipping. You'll thank yourself later! Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
Tuesday, November 13
 Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poem about a Norse warrior who comes to the aid of a Dane king to rid the land of Grendel, an evil and murderous troll monster. An earlier incarnation of this epic tale, Beowulf & Grendel, entered the theaters back in 2005 (2006 in the US), but now we have a brand new adaptation to look forward to, hitting US theaters on November 16.The new version, simply called Beowulf, takes the tale and gives it a new twist while expanding the filming technology of motion capture a little further. Generally speaking, the film remains true to the original poem in areas, but director Robert Zemeckis has applied his own adaptations in the areas of dialogue, timelines, and character traits, among other things. Perhaps the most striking thing about the film is that it is not your typical live action film; it is filmed entirely in a motion capture technique similar to the one used in Polar Express, the last Zemeckis film, but with some improvements. All of the actors were filmed on a motion capture stage and then later altered with computer-generated effects. From all reports, the animated characters bear a strong resemblance to their human references. This should all make for a pretty interesting film about dragons, trolls, good, and evil. From the reviews that we have seen here at Replica Dungeon, this new version of Beowulf has received generally good marks with some reviewers urging viewers to watch the movie in the 3D version. I think we are all in for good ole fashioned bloodbath movie fun with this one. What about the weapons? Are there going to be any new swords or movie replicas? No worries, we expect there to be some licensed replicas emerging and we will have our eyes open for any that crop up. We do have the original Beowulf sword which is awesome! Be sure to keep an eye on our Movie Prop Replicas section, where we already have a huge selection of swords and weaponry from movies such as Lord of the Rings, 300, Eragon, and more. If something comes out and looks good, you can be sure we will have it here! Watch the trailer! Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
Thursday, November 8
 We've all seen the movies and television shows with them. We've always wondered what it would be like to have one. And admit it, you'd secretly like to walk around like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill, wreaking destruction upon villainous watermelons and cantaloupes dressed up like O-Ren Ishii and Gogo Yubari wouldn't you? The Samurai sword is the armament of legendary warriors with a storied history and it's not impossible for anyone today to own a piece of the history.For the collector just starting out, if you wanted to pick up a finely crafted piece like a Dragon Samurai Katana , you'd have to lay out a small fortune, but now we have an answer! Replica Dungeon has just rolled out a large number of cheap Samurai swords that combine quality craftsmanship with gorgeous looks all priced under $100! These new swords feature various design styles on their guards and all are constructed out of polished carbon steel meaning that they can hold a better edge than their more display-oriented stainless steel cousins. Additionally, these samurai swords have features such as real ray skin and fabric cording. Get started on your Samurai sword collection today and get more for your money with us! You can impress your friends with a magnificent display of arms and, when they're gone, carry out your secret vendetta against those dastardly pieces of fruit. Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
Wednesday, November 7
 I must be getting old because they just don't make any good Westerns anymore. Remember back in the 70's when the only thing on TV were great wild west shows? Gun fighters all decked out in their cowboy hats and chaps with a single or double pistol holster and spurs on their boots. Those were the days. I must admit, I was really into Deadwood when it came on HBO and was sorry to see it go. I wish someone would put together a really good Western movie like Tombstone again. I thought that was the greatest. Huge battles with guns blazin', banks getting robbed, always someone in the watch tower with a western rifle and someone hiding in the stables with a couple of western pistols drawn ready for action. Regardless, we have a HUGE selection of replica western six shooters and non-firing cavalry revolvers that are fully functional. The cylinders spin, the hammer cocks and the triggers fire. Grab a fast draw pistol and pick up some replica bullets and a gorgeous leather belt gun holster and you are ready for anything. We also just added some really cool World War II pistols and machine guns. Check them out here!Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
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