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Relic Raider

The version in the archive book had painted sides but I think the fully painted version is not the one in the movie, here's a screencap which shows that only the sides were white: The prop shown in the Best of the LF Archives book has a painted front and back, while its sides have a high gloss chro...

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Zach R. wrote: the point I'm trying to make, is that is why RR has such a hard time finding all of the remaining deadstock.

I don't have to look for them -- I have all the NOS ZipLights that were available.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Anderson wrote:AARRGGHH! And I was just about to order one too!

Enjoy the break, you make fantastic stuff. I had the pleasure of owning one before it fell off of a cliff.

*contemplates floatation insert*

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work on some other projects I think your time has finally eclipsed mine. You know what I'm talking about? Any intention of finishing? Going by what you wrote in your last PM on Fri Mar 16, 2007 I figured the item in question had been tackled by someone else and was already nearing completion. As I ...

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Chewbacca Jones wrote:I have a question. What's your website address?

X marks the spot!

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I hope nobody fainted. ;) I will not be taking any further orders for clover Zippos or clover badge kits this month. I need to 1. regain the remainder of my sanity (work on some other projects) 2. regrow skin on my fingertips (resin, abrasives, solvents, adhesives cause damage) 3. stock up on Zippos...

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Just to let you know, RR, I have yet to receive any of your emails, and have not found anything from you in any of my spam or junkmail filters, so something's amiss in that area. :-k But, glad we still have PM's here for our 'work'. :D :wink: Regards! Michaelson It is very strange! You may want to ...

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So you're also like a bad penny then?

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I talk to him quite often if he is named relicmaker on the goonies board That's not me. I use the name Relic Raider here and the name Island Raider on the 'Lost' forums. On the latter forum I have a whopping total of maybe five posts. Besides the aforementioned lack of time, I just prefer reading o...

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Note that the flint wasn't installed at the time of shooting the pics. Postal Regulations for Air Mail may require that the sparking mechanism of a cigarette lighter is disabled during transit, even if the lighter does not contain any fuel. Removing the flint and packaging it separately is the corr...

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VP, thanks for showing the content of your whole kit and kaboodle. I'm sure some folks like to see what they can expect to get!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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GoneSolo, I don't know if you have your lighter yet, because I don't necessarily know who's who. :) But when you get your lighter it comes with the cotton baggy, at least for the time being. Since a Zippo with badges is thicker than a plain Zippo and the clover Zippo will not fit in its original pla...

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I have spent two days trying to figure out the best solution to the international shipping dilemma. For now it will be like this: I still ship items with a value under $20 with First Class International (Air Mail) for a flat fee charge of $6.50 for the time being. Priority Mail International (USPS) ...

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Erin, this is a very nice picture of your lighter!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Guys and gals, this is to no one in particular, but I would like to clarify that which obviously has been misunderstood. On my website it says: Due to the cool season with its unpredictable and rainy weather I will not be taking orders for Clover Zippo lighters or Clover Zippo Badge kits until proba...

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Luckily I myself am not faced with this particular dilemma!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Thanks for clarifying. Not that I think it matters, because I don't think anybody would pay $70 to have one Zippo shipped. I know I wouldn't pay that much.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Strider, if I ship with UPS, FedEx or any other similar carrier I do declare the actual item value, which is the price my buyer pays me. This brings up a question regarding the shipping charges. Will the shipping charges be refunded in case of a lost package? With shipping cost of $70 exceeding the ...

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The following information is only for you guys who are not located in the USA and who are interested in any of my lighters. Until now I have been shipping Zippos with USPS First Class International (Air Mail) with good results. For the first time an international shipment has not arrived after thre...

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Hi guys! I apologize for having dropped off the earth for a while. I was on a vacation after the 4th of July, and when I came back my computer decided it was time to die for good. It took me a couple weeks to get back up and running, but I think I've caught up with most questions and requests. Micha...

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Thanks for posting these nice photos! I'm glad you're happy with the lighter. By the way, the hybrid badges for the #200 and the 1941 Replica have a more narrow metal edge. For some reason I thought the 1937 Vintage lighter looked better with a wider metal edge. Just don't drop the lighter on your f...

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One word: liability

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I found the Tristar butane insert easily online. It looks similar to the Thunderbird, but there are a few differences. Maybe both are made by the same manufacturer and one model is newer than the other. Anyway, this may be of interest at least for our Europeans!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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That's a shame. My Z-Plus seems to be made better than the Thunderbird. My Thunderbird works fine, but I think it may be leaking a little gas over a couple months. Do you know who the manufacturer of the German inserts is? Some people here might be interested in those as a better alternative. Cheers...

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balsho wrote:Now if they just made a butane insert that was reliable...

Did the butane insert break? I haven't had any issues with the one that I bought, but I haven't used it much at all.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Man, RR. I've been sending you e-mails and pm's to no avail. :cry: I haven't received anything. I know the PM system doesn't always work well for me, but email works usually just fine. Here are both email addresses: relicraider@gmail.com relic_raider@earthlink.net (will be available at least until ...

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The lighter on the very left is an official Zippo version. Thanks for showing your photos!

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Thanks for posting your pictures.

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The clover on the G5 is dead on with the original prop. Without the sloppiness of the original, I hope! :P I got a hybrid from Relic Raider last week and am going to give a full review with pictures today or tomorrow. I'm looking forward to people other than me posting pictures! Cheers, -Relic Raider

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So what exactly are the differences between Generation IV and V? I'll reiterate and illustrate the differences: 1. Generation I-IV badges have one clover design, Generation 5 badges have a different clover design, hence the switch from Roman to Western "Arabic" numerals. The Gen 5 clover ...

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Thanks for the compliment! I would like to explain what I meant by "locking urethane clam shell." It means the protective urethane resin ("plastic") coating goes "around" the edge of the emblem on three sides, further improving durability. Since a picture says a thousan...

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It's been a while since I have posted on the forums. While I have been rather busy with various projects, I have not forgotten about you guys and girls! In fact, I have some news for you. For the past few months, many people have been asking me in emails if I was still making and offering my product...

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Bufflehead Jones wrote:Yeah, well, Indy stole his zippo from Elsa.

Where Elsa went, she didn't need a Zippo.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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I like that engraved top. Now I want one that says Relic Raider. :tup: If the scratches are superficial, meaning if they don't go deeper than the clear urethane coating, you can use 400 or 600 grit sandpaper to remove those unwanted badges of honor. That's the main advantage of the satin finish over...

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I rarely make a "white tail" like the one above. I offer so many models and options that I'd almost always have the "wrong" one in stock. If anyone wants a #207 with badges, I can put one together, but there will be wait that can range from a few days to a week. That's all folks!...

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The above mentioned #207 with hybrid badges is not available anymore. I have a couple more plain #207 and other Zippo models in stock, but the clover versions will be made to order, which takes at least a few days.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Here are pictures of the #207 (Street Chrome) with hybrid badges. The other lighter is a 1937 Vintage (Chrome finish) with resin badges. As you can see, the different finish is apparant when the lighter is viewed from the side. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/RelicRaider36/streetchrome2.jpg ht...

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Spooky wrote: Do you have any comparison pics of the #207 with a badge?

You'd only be able to tell the difference to a #200 when looking at the narrow side of the lighter. I'll take a picture when I get a chance.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/RelicRaider36/th_207_200_2.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/RelicRaider36/th_207_200.jpg Please click the thumbnails for larger images, or visit my website . The #207 Zippo has a slightly distressed chrome finish. Other than that it is identical to a #...

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Bink, I like my headlights to be flashy.

Anyway, the newly found chache should enable me to supply modified, new old stock ZipLights till about year's end.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Look what the mailman delivered today:

They ARE out there! I just increased my stock by 120 units.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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If I can't find a reliable retailer with reasonable prices, I will simply offer my badge kits that you can very easily install yourself. Could we send the zippo case to you to have them installed? Absolutely. Quite a few people, who alreay had Zippos, sent me theirs for badge installation. I do not...

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With all the prop fabricators on this board, why not just have someone make 'em? Make what? ZipLights? I doubt Zippo will like if someone starts copying their copyright and patent protected product. You can't go out and copy a Chevy and sell it. You can however go and modify your Chevy. As for desi...

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Hi folks, it's been a while that I have posted. I've been quite busy and I have also just returned from a vacation. Here are a couple updates: My current inventory of new old stock ZipLights has been reduced to 25 units. At the curent rate of orders, I expect this supply to last a little over a mont...

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I just thought it might be an easy enough operation to just swap the leds out. It sounds like its a bit more then that. I may just pick up a new insert for one of my other lighters. It'd be nice to have the option. Now if you can make a focusable led beam, then you'd really have something there! :r...

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Battery life should be the same, because this LED is also rated in the 25-30 mA range. The white color of the larger spot LED, compared to the smaller white LED, may be a bit more towards a bluish hue. Color temperature may be affected by condition of the battery and ambient temperature. These LEDs ...

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binkmeisterRick wrote:I'm still loving the ziplight I have, even though it's now the second brightest star in the sky. It's always in my bag.

At least you won't be tripping over your own feet in the dark. Don't worry, I'm still using the 18k mcd LED in my own ZipLight.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

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Can the LED be swapped out with the current LED in the ziplights or is there anything else (power supply) that needs swapping? I can see this being very useful snooping around the bowels of the QM! (especially when everyone leaves you behind and closes the door!) Dalexs I'd have to remove the curre...

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This is an Ultra bright white LED that I make now available as an option in my modified ZipLight inserts. Light output, per the LED manufacturer, is at least 90k mcd, which makes this LED five times brighter than my standard 18k mcd super-bright white LED. This 10 mm LED produces a narrow spot beam ...

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Here you can see the two fonts that I have available: http://home.earthlink.net/~relic_raider/script_sample.jpg Script, actual size 3/16 inch tall http://home.earthlink.net/~relic_raider/oldenglish_sample.jpg Old English, actual size 3/16 inch tall Those two fonts are available in black, white, silv...

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