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Why Has LARP Seen a Tremendous Surge of Popularity?

Posted by Sword N Armory on Jul 30th 2020

Why Has LARP Seen a Tremendous Surge of Popularity?
During the 1970s, Live Action Role Playing (LARP) was born into the world. In an age of dungeons, dragons, game masters, and massive amounts of notebook paper there was also another movement brewing. This movement stripped down some of the rules, rid themselves of the table and planted their own two feet into the story itself. It wasn't until the late 1990s that LARP achieved popular status, with the publishing of the first universally defined LARP system, Mind's Eye Theater. In the following ye
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Today's Obsession with Fantasy Swords

Posted by Sword N Armory on Jan 10th 2020

Today's Obsession with Fantasy Swords
There’s a growing amount of people that’re getting into collecting fantasy swords. Why is this? What makes people want these swords? A lot of this has to do with the fact that these swords are depicted in movies, TV, and in video games. Many fans of these shows, movies, and games like the weaponry that they see and would like one for themselves. It’s for this reason why a growing number of people are looking into buying collector fantasy swords.Movies/TVMovies have a big impact on people. Fantas
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Cosplay Etiquette: 5 Rules to Follow when Participating

Posted by Sword N Armory on Sep 4th 2019

Cosplay Etiquette: 5 Rules to Follow when Participating
Cosplay is one of the world's largest growing phenomena's. Cosplay (for those who aren't educated on the meaning) is an interpretive art form in which individuals dress up like, or create extravagant costumes, a certain character from a movie, TV series, or novel. Most people spend large amounts of time and effort re-creating a character that they can personify in the form of a costume or with particular props. The craftsmanship and articulation you will find in any one cosplayer's wardrobe is t
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How Accurate was the Film: Gladiator?

Posted by Sword N Armory on Jul 8th 2019

How Accurate was the Film: Gladiator?
The movie 'Gladiator' did an accurate job of depicting actual events of the time. However, there were a few things that probably didn’t occur the way in which the movie had presented the events. Most movie recreations attempt to make the events as real and accurate as possible.Facts vs. RealityThe movie Gladiator essentially depicts the reign of Emperor Commodus:1. Commodus became the emperor after his father’s death.2. The film tells the story of the reign of Commodus.3. It’s unlikely that Comm
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Top 3 Hollywood Movie Swords

Posted by Sword N Armory on Oct 1st 2017

Top 3 Hollywood Movie Swords
Our movie-themed collection of swords and weapons will satisfy your need to look the part. This unique collection contains movie replica swords, armor, and helmets from many great films and shows. With that said, here are our Top 3 favorite movie swords that our awesome customers have purchased.Sword #3: King Leonidas Spartan SwordThe term "Spartan" still remains closely connected in a way for anyone strictly self-disciplined or brave in the face of pain, danger, or hardship. This version of the
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