Master Replicas Inc. was founded in November 2001 by a group of collectibles industry veterans and successful business leaders who all shared a passion for limited edition prop replicas collecting. By combining strong replica prop expertise with advanced management practices, Master Replicas is able to faithfully recreate each prop in the Star Wars line right down to the smallest detail by working directly with items in the Lucasfilm archives. This ensuring maximum authenticity for each piece in the collection. Originally starting out with lightsaber props, Master Replicas expanded the line to include blasters and other props seen onscreen in the films throughout theStar Wars saga. Master Replicas has since closed its doors, its assets being taken over by Factory Entertainment and EFX.