With one of gaming’s most passionate communities, Mass Effect has not only inspired its fans on the fronts of art and cosplay, but has garnered a rather impressive official merchandise selection for fans to peruse as well. Joining the family of space-techy goods and just in time for the Legendary Edition is an impressively modeled acrylic omni-blade lamp.
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Originally introduced in-series with Mass Effect 3, the omni-blade has proven a popular series staple since. A product of the miraculous omni-tool, a holographically projected, forearm localized device that allows commander Shepherd to interface with all manners of alien technology, the omni-blade serves as a directly weaponized application of the tool’s potential. While typically hailed for its plausible enough quasi-scientific grounding, the third installment in the series had taken the idea of the omni-blade to wild new possibilities ranging from the blade to holographic armor.
Fortunately, BioWare has made it more possible than ever to enjoy the illumination of an omni-blade as safely as possible with this newly announced Omni-blade shaped lamp. Standing 10.5 inches (26.67 centimeters) tall and made of wholly transparent die-cut acrylic, this imposing light comes with the flexibility of being powered via a USB connection with an included cable or three AA batteries, not included. Perhaps the best part of this highly collectible piece is that at $23, a pre-order for March seems especially affordable to any die-hard Mass Effect enthusiast.
As fans prepare for the resurgence in popularity of the Mass Effect franchise, BioWare’s own efforts towards developing a fourth installment of the main series is sure to benefit from the revenue generated by the re-release. In the meantime, brushing up on the lore of what was one of the studio’s flagship titles beside Dragon Age proves easier than ever with ample lore guides, fan-made theorycraft videos, and explanations of the finer details that make Mass Effect as rich a galaxy of storytelling to explore as it is.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is in development for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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Source: BioWare
