Speaking of Object Replicas...

[Nech <tytlane@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Have a go at it FBO-ers...I'm tempted to snatch it up, but am saving my 
cash money for something else I have in my sights.  Then I'll send it to 
Paul to fix for me!

in the meantime....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150543253327&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

> Up for auction is a replica of the "The Object", which was used to 
> promote the release of Led Zeppelin's "Presence" Lp back in 1976. This 
> Object is very slightly different in size, weight, and texture from 
> the reproductions sold in the 1980's and 1990's, and is easily 
> distinguishable from originals and those earlier reproductions. 
> However, when displayed, this is a cool eye-catching piece that every 
> Zeppelin fan will recognize! The original 1,000 objects that were 
> created, sell for anywhere from $600 to $1,000,(some replicas are 
> fetching $250 or more). PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY MISTAKE IN BIDDING! 
> THIS ITEM IS NOT AN ORIGINAL NUMBERED PROMOTIONAL PIECE, BUT A 
> REPLICA! The size and weight are almost identical of that of the 
> original. This piece is engraved with the limited edition #207/ 1,000. 
> The winning bidder will pay $15.00 for U.S. Mail's Priority service. 
> If you have any questions, please ask. Overseas bidders are always 
> welcome.This reproduction has some minor flaws but is in overall 
> fantastic condition. Flaws that are very minor and hard to describe, 
> some tiny pits that are on the surface of the statue.
>
> Presence is the seventh studio album by English 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England> rock 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music> band Led Zeppelin 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin>, released by Swan Song 
> Records <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Song_Records> on March 31 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_31>, 1976 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_in_music>. Both Page and Plant had 
> planned this album's recording session as a return to hard rock, much 
> like their debut album, except at a new level of complexity. The cover 
> and inside sleeve of this album, created by Hipgnosis 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipgnosis>, features various images of 
> people interacting with a black obelisk 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obelisk>-shaped object. Inside the album 
> sleeve, the item is referred to simply as "The Object". It was 
> intended to represent the "force and presence" of Led Zeppelin. In the 
> liner notes of the Led Zeppelin Remasters 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin_Remasters>, Jimmy Page 
> explained:
>
>         
>
> "There was no working title for the album. The record-jacket designer 
> said `When I think of the group, I always think of power and force. 
> There's a definite presence there.' That was it. He wanted to call it 
> `Obelisk'. To me, it was more important what was behind the obelisk..."