Armor

Armor

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Science Fiction's Best
Of the two dozen or so sci-fi titles I've read over the last two years (while enjoying the longest advanced training the Army offers) John Steakly's Armor has been certainly my favorite. At first I expected the book to be a meld of Starship Troopers and The Forever War, but the introduction of Steakly's second major character, Jack Crow, turned the story completely around -- and into a tale that transcends its dystopian future setting.As a reader you may be at first a little confused about the change of perspective in Armor. Half of the novel is written in the third person following the story of Felix, our power-armored soldier, and the other half is told by space adventurer/pirate/prisoner Jack Crow in the first person. This element is essential to understanding the story, and is reconciled later on as we learn more about Felix's story. So give it a chance even if you're at first put off by the shift in perspective.As many other reviewers have mentioned,...
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May 15, 2005 (Planet Earth) | Helpful Votes: 62 | Rating: 5

Simply fantastic...
Armor is, I believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever. It follows to basic plotlines -- one is the story of a desperate soldier fighting an impossible war, the other from the point of view of an ex-pirate escaped from prison who joined up with the wrong crew. The two plots do intertwine, but the plots aren't the appeal of this novel.The author's writing style is unique. On the battlefield, you get that feeling which is rarely accurately conveyed in words, the feeling of the rush, the confusion, the horror of combat (I've never been in a combat situation, but I like to pretend I can imagine what it is like). But it's more than that. Steakley questions the whole purpose of the war, the necessity and the making of heroes, and the humanity and desperation of the soldiers.When you get to the the pirate's section, it switches over to a first person POV, but instead of using one of the usual first person styles (either normal third person with the word 'I'...
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May 15, 2000 (Wilmington, DE United States) | Helpful Votes: 108 | Rating: 5

people--get over the science of fiction
after reading many of the reviews it's clear to me that there are two types of people in the world. people who assume their own plot and expect the author to fulfill it and people who assume nothing and are ready to be fulfilled by the author's plot.now i also now that armor is not a book for everybody. i've read it a number of times in my life. for the first time when i was in my early teens and as recently as a few years ago. armor is NOT about the social structures of the ant-like enemy. armor is not about the political or quasi-nationalistic motivations of the ant-like enemy. armor is not about the science of it's fiction. armor does not care how intersteller warfare is possible. it's assumed. armor does not care about the astro-physics of planetary behavior. armor does not concern itself with the mechanical genius of the full body killing machines.it is because armor doesn't concern itself with the typical science of fiction that we are directed to what it is...
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July 6, 2001 (new york city) | Helpful Votes: 69 | Rating: 5

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Dragon Claw Finger Armor Blade Black

Regular Price: $10.00 | Price with discount: $7.23 | You Save: $2.77 (28%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details 2 Inch Stainless Steel Blade 5 1/2 Inch Overall Length Smooth Moving Riveted Joints Intricately Detailed Cast Metal Finger Armor This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING Sale Price: $7.23You Save $2.77 (28%) Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Say goodbye to paper cuts.
Being a dark evil overlord can be very frustrating. Devising evil plans and keeping my minions on task is difficult enough. The last thing I need is paper cuts from my evil mail. Well say good bye to paper cuts with my Dragon Claw Finger Armor I can safely and securely open all my evil mail that comes to me from the nether realm. It also aids me in pointing when I'm making a defying stance. I did have one mishap whilst on the toilet. I do not recommend wearing your Dragon Claw when wiping. After that little mishap I can no longer sit for 8+ hours on my evil throne. Next purchase will have to be the evil inflatable cushion.
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February 4, 2011 (Central, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 31 | Rating: 5

Most fun thing I ever bought online
This thing is nice, it comes actually pretty sharp and well put together. The day I got it I instantly used it to rip up my old homework, with ease of course. I will definitely buy more of these for every finger. Also I have bought from Sword demon before, its a very trustworthy site. Overall, very very good for price
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December 5, 2009 | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

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The black Dragon Claw finger armor ring features intricately detailed cast metal construction with a ferocious 2 inch black finished stainless steel fantasy blade. This savage accessory has an overall length of 5 1/2 inches and features riveted joints that allow for smooth movement. Top to learn more

looks awesome!
I just got it and it looks awesome but its really loose and slips off easily.
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September 28, 2009 | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

Guardian Knight's Deluxe Armor by Toysmith (Color may vary)

Price with discount: $19.99 | You Save: $1.49 (7%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Ships in assorted colors as available: black or silver: customers are unable to choose color upon checkout. Ships assorted. Ages 5 & up. Royal Knight Deluxe Armor Set incl. Sword, Shield, Breast Plate and Helmet. This fun plastic set comes with a full breast plate with harness, sword and sheath and helmet with swing-down visor. Battle the fiercest dragons with this Deluxe Play Armor Set! Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Good quality
My son loves this and it's made of great quality meaning it can be used for years. Only complaint is that the helmet is a bit shallow and falls off my son's head very easily. A deeper helmet, or a chin strap or some such would have helped this stay more secure.
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October 30, 2008 | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 5

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Battle the fiercest dragons with this Deluxe Armor Set! Each set includes a 22½ sword with sheath, 10½ shield, 10"x14½ breast plate, and helmet with visor. Made from durable plastic. This item is available in silver and black. Ages: 4+ Top to learn more

A nice addition...
I bought this as an additional accessory to go with my three year olds Halloween knight costume. He looked adorable! The knight set was pretty large for him and we had to tie on the chest armor to keep it from falling off, but he loved it. He still loves playing with it all and surprisingly has not broken any of it yet (almost 1 month later). It is lightweight and the sword will bend if you hit something to hard. This set is much better than one you would get from the dollar store but probably not the BEST armor set out there for kids. Regardless, this set will definitely trigger loads of imaginative play for any young child. It would probably be best fitted (size) for ages 5-8.
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November 12, 2009 (Cinti, OH) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

perfect for my son
Once he got this gift, there were suddenly no other toys in the house. 9 months later scarcely a day goes by when he is not attired in full armor off battling dragons, bears or enemy invaders. I bought this set for his 4th birthday and it should be understood that the boy needs to have a degree of self-control so as not to harm siblings, babies, mothers etc. I won't say none of his sisters have been hit with the sword but he's pretty good about targeting imaginary foes. The plastic wasn't too bad as a hit goes. Preferable to the sticks he carried about earlier. I'm not really in favor of encouraging violence in kids but with my son I've found it is an unquenchable urge to be victorious by rescuing and battling. With minimal direction he sees himself as protector of mother, sisters and babies, which is good. I also prefer the sword as a weapon for now to guns. Although, these too have a place with parental guidance as to their purpose. (I don't let him shoot people just "wild...
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June 1, 2010 (Chicago, IL USA) | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 4

Arms and Armor (DK Eyewitness Books)

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A Wonderful Reference
From a different perspective, I have always found this book to be a wonderful reference for role-playing games. In my D&D campaign, this book was required reading for all players. It may not be the most thorough book on the subjest but it is pretty close. It gives those new to gaming an incredible viewpoint of medieval armour, siege weapons and types of weapons and their uses that fall outside the general point of reference for most young people. Any RPG fan is sure to love this book. Aside from RPG fans, I think this book has something to offer everyone. All of the books in the Eyewitness series stand apart as an amazing set of visual reference volumes. Vivid illustration and bold lettering make them easy to read and do not put off younger readers while the wealth of information available and the thoroughness which they have exercised in creation of these volumes earn these books a welcome place in any reference library - whether school, village or home.
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January 26, 2000 (Massena, NY USA) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5

Arms & Armor is a great book!!!
I love this book so much that I decided to skip writing & English one day and do a report about it instead. There are so many different weapons. Don't look at that one star rating because he doesn't know what "arms" means. He thought it meant arms like a limb.It has so much cool stuff like an early grenade launcher, early grenades and a lot of different helmets. It goes from the stone age to the Old West.The pictures are so great I decided to copy some of them and put them on a poster board and write about them.Right now I'm eight years old and I'm mostly interested in WWII but this really caught my attention. I think it's better than most of the WWII books.I can't say anything bad about this book because there is nothing and if there was something bad, I would have told it.I think people that are interested in weapons and if they want to make a project about time periods like medieval or old west, they will really like...
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May 10, 2005 (Colorado) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

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Now reissued with a CD and wall chart! Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed.

In the tradition of the Eyewitness series, Arms & Armor begins with a short introduction to prehistoric weapons, accompanied by a photograph-rich spread with fascinating, history-packed, fun-fact-loaded captions. The Los Angeles Times Book Review says the Eyewitness Books are "like a mini-museum between the covers of a book," and they are right! From crude Paleolithic hand axes, we progress to missile weapons; the first warriors (and the effect of the discovery of copper and bronze on tools and weapons); the weapons of the armies of ancient times; weapons from the Dark Ages; European swords; crossbows versus longbows; axes, daggers, and knives; plate and mail armor; Indian warriors; Japanese samurais; early firearms; flintlock firearms; dueling swords; dueling pistols ("Although illegal, for centuries dueling was a popular way for 'gentlemen' and army officers to settle their quarrels," the section begins); bizarre, extraordinary, seemingly impractical hand weapons; grenadiers and cavalry; pistols; "Guns that won the West"; North American Indian weapons; and, believe it or not, more. This book is sure to find an audience with youngsters obsessed with knights and times medieval, art-history buffs, amateur historians, or anyone with a penchant for pistols. (Ages 9 to 12) --Karin Snelson Top to learn more

Good but basic book on Arms & Armor
A good but basic book w/o alot of volume but good pictures and variety of weapons and armor. Would appeal to younger children ( I am 65 and enjoyed it).Worth the price.
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April 18, 2009 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

Legends In Steel Waist Guard Armor

Regular Price: $64.00 | Price with discount: $41.49 | You Save: $22.51 (35%)

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Medieval GAUNTLETS Armor METAL GLOVES Pair Set

Regular Price: $169.98 | Price with discount: $43.00 | You Save: $126.98 (75%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details All carefully hand crafted. This is a beautiful decorative piece for any collector and makes a wonderful gift. This is strictly for decoration only! This medieval armor gauntlets is made to look antique with 18 gauge steel metal hand polished finishing. This is a new beautiful reproduction medieval gauntlets. Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Awesome gauntlets, great price
I got myself these gauntlets once I saw how inexpensive they were, expecting them to be cheat tin sheet metal. Boy was I surprised. Not only are they heavy steel, but the craftsmanship is remarkable. They're not too terribly uncomfortable, and make a lot of noise while you wear them, but that's half the fun! They're all leather and steel, with copper rivets to accentuate their design and hold everything together. They're perfect for the guy in your life who likes armor, Renaissance fairs or just looking ridiculous.
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December 2, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5

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This is a brand new medieval armor gauntlets. This will make a wonderful piece in your medieval artwork collection. Although this medieval merchandise would make a great piece for your medieval armor collection, this is strictly for decoration only! NOTE: It is your responsibility to understand SCA combat rules and regulations. These rules and regulations vary from tournament to tournament and all standards are subject to interpretation by Tournament Marshal. For your own protection, do not wear this or any other armor in any combat activity unless it is approved by SCA Officials prior to event. The manufacture and we are not responsible for inappropriate and unauthorized use of this product; always follow SCA rules and guidelines. This medieval armor gauntlets is made to look antique with 18 gauge steel metal hand polished finishing; therefore, please do not think this is a used or a piece of museum art. The pair set of Medieval Armor Gauntlets come in one complete box. Top to learn more

call me Mr. Safehands
i gotta say i was pretty impressed at the overall look and feel of these. no doubt in my mind that these would keep my hands safe. there heavy duty and i think they would tolerate anything from flying shrapnal to a direct ax attack. if your lookin for protection on the battle field then this would be the way to go. Gauntlets are made for protection right? so why only 3 stars? well your hands will be nice and safe as long as you dont mind that you cant get a good grip on anything. dont get me wrong, you can still hold a sword, but it doesnt rest snugly in the palm of your hand like it should. one hard strike to the sword from an opponent and you would find yourself weaponless. i think maybe with a little bit of modification they would be quite capable of holding anything. the quality of the metal is great, and the fingers are freely moveable. the only problems with the fingers is that they look a little nubby and your pinky overlaps your ring finger a little bit, making it somewhat...
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December 20, 2007 (Tx, USA) | Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 3

Great item almost perfect... almost..
negitives (with fixes)slightly rusty on inside (rust remover)slightly scratched on the outside (polish)metal on inside that pokes into hand (add slight padding of any sort)leather unhooks off the metal sometimes (needle nose pliers)Positiveswell designed (very nicely done works well in all kinds of activities)Very Durable (the steel strength is great as you would assume)nice looking (great for display or for wear)Great for combat (they say there not, but these could brake bear teeth)dual use (it has a mean punch and a great defence)40$ or so (this is usealy $180.00 its a killer price)All and all these gauntlets are great a little work and you get a great item...i highly suggest getting them if you are looking for some real hand protection or are just wanting a nice looking piece for your fireplacebest thing is if the leather gloves did ruin it would just mean make some holes in...
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February 4, 2009 (Boston MA) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 4