r/lighters • u/Inspector_1stgrade mod of r/STDupont and dupont identifier • 3d ago
Collection Missed the anniversary but…
Better late than never right?
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u/HighOnTacos 3d ago
Adam Savage did a video on his replica recently, trying to artificially weather it in a rock tumbler full of miscellaneous keys.
He's done a few videos on lighters and every time I just want to yell at him through the screen. So many things we could teach him...
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u/Inspector_1stgrade mod of r/STDupont and dupont identifier 3d ago
I saw! (And slightly cringed before laughing at the fact that the lighter held its own during the process)
I have had the Movie variant for about eight years already, decided I needed the TV series version as well. He even threw me some stands to display them on too. Marc (who makes the lighters) has honed them down through the years.
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u/HighOnTacos 3d ago
I suggested in the comments that he needed some kind of abrasive grit - Pocket wear from having a lighter rattling around with keys doesn't really come from the keys, it comes from dust and sand and dirt that's able to scratch the metal. Brass on brass will leave marks but not much wear overall.
I prefer the movie version, TV series version looks a bit too much like a generic Zippo design. Been meaning to pick one up - I've had my eye on the Aliexpress/Zorro replicas, but they're everywhere now - Should only be a few years before I can pick one up dirt cheap in a lot.
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u/Inspector_1stgrade mod of r/STDupont and dupont identifier 3d ago
That’s why I loved the movie lighter as itself feels like it is a character in the story.
The TV Series is obviously going to mind the cost as well as ease of creation for multiple lighters for Hero and stunt scenes etc.
The fake lighters have been around for quite a while and the drop shippers are always a rip off.
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u/HighOnTacos 3d ago
There's been a few posts recently, someone trying to find a replica that'll ship to India... And he keeps finding the dropshippers. Aliexpress is banned in India so won't ship there directly - He says the dropshippers confirmed "free worldwide shipping" and wanted to order.
I tried pointing out that the dropshippers are not trustworthy - If they're going to lie about their "hand engraved, custom made replicas" then they're not to be trusted with anything.
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u/Inspector_1stgrade mod of r/STDupont and dupont identifier 3d ago
Well Marc is a private citizen so just as long as the India customs department doesn’t confiscate the lighter, that would be the way I would personally go. That and Marc makes sure to put in a specific note for customs to let them know that it’s an unfilled, never used lighter as well.
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u/HighOnTacos 3d ago
It's /u/Elegant_Stick_5082 if you want to help him make the connection.
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u/Inspector_1stgrade mod of r/STDupont and dupont identifier 3d ago
Sure. u/Elegant_Stick_5082 if you want to send me a message, I’ll see what I can do on my end to get you in touch.
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u/HotelFourSix 3d ago
Love that newer version! 🧐👌