This is a Sabertrio Vahlken [Etsy AFFILIATE LINK] and it’s in the stunt saber configuration (no sound) with a Royal Blue blade. The hilt measures 11.3 inches long with an average diameter of 1.42 inches. The hilt choke point below the emitter is a thinner than average section of the hilt, while the windowed emitter … Read more
Tatooine resident Luke Skywalker, 19, inadvertently sliced off his own hand yesterday in an accidental lightsaber discharge. Lightsabers, lethal laser swords that are widely banned throughout the Empire, were once the signature weapon of the treacherous Jedi Knights. Skywalker, currently in recovery, is scheduled to undergo surgery to attach a new prosthetic hand later in … Read more
Hasbro unveils Star Wars The Black Series Centerpiece Rey (Starkiller Base) & Kylo Ren Figure as one of three Star Wars Hasbro San Diego Comic-Con exclusive sets for 2018. The set recreates the pivotal moment during the lightsaber duel in Star Wars: The Force Awakens when Rey, exuding a renewed purpose and determination, charges toward Kylo … Read more
The Force Relics x Jevaho Creations Petro lightsaber has been unveiled. The custom saber, a limited run, is inspired by the design of the Petro youngling lightsaber in The Clone Wars animated series. Petro lightsaber, a joint collaboration of Force Relics and Jevaho Creations, is available as an empty hilt that may be used for … Read more
Why aren’t more women interested in collecting and dueling with lightsabers? As the woman that operates the lightsaber-themed YouTube channel SaberSourcing and website SaberSourcing.com, this is a question I think about a lot. Watch Women and Lightsabers: Why aren’t more women interested in collecting or dueling with lightsabers? (Discussion) on YouTube When I first launched … Read more
Lightsaber hilts come in a range of shapes and sizes. The smallest diameter lightsaber hilt is typically around 1.25 inches in diameter–some Vader’s Vault lightsabers are that size. Ultrasabers Intiate V2 hilts are 1.375 inches in diameter, which is also considered a small diameter for a lightsaber hilt. Smaller diameter lightsaber hilts work well with … Read more
Ripper Blades, a United States-based lightsaber blade company famous for its flat acrylic blades, celebrates its 1000th blade made. After successfully selling lightsaber blades through lightsaber forums, Gary and Vee Ripper first launched Ripper Blades as a business in December 2016. Ripper Blades are all made by hand, some featuring highly detailed and intricate designs. … Read more
Lightsaber spinning is the practice of maneuvering a lightsaber around in circles, curves, figure eights, etc. Spinning can follow a choreographed sequence or a flowing, freestyle format. Either way, lightsaber spinning can look very cool, especially in the dark. Watch What is lightsaber spinning? (Lightsaber Terminology) on YouTube Lightsaber spinning is sort of a hobby within the … Read more
The most common lightsaber blade lengths are full size blades, between 32 inches and 37 inches. If you go to the lightsaber Wikipedia page, the entry says that lightsaber blades, as portrayed in the Star Wars films, are about 3 feet long. Watch What are the most common lightsaber blade lengths? on YouTube Although full … Read more
A blade cover is a supplemental, decorative lightsaber accessory that slides over a standard, cylindrical lightsaber blade. Here are some Flame Day Blade Covers from Etsy seller CosplayCover [AFFILIATE LINK]. Full disclosure, Cosplay Covers did send me these blade covers for free to review. Watch What is a blade cover? (Lightsaber Terminology) on YouTube Blade … Read more
