What is a dust cap for a lightsaber blade? | Lightsaber Terminology

dust cap

A lightsaber dust cap is a PVC vinyl end cap that covers the open end of a lightsaber blade when the blade is removed from the hilt. A dust cap is flexible, rubber-like, and fits snugly onto the end of a polycarbonate lightsaber blade. Watch What is a dust cap for a lightsaber blade? (Lightsaber Terminology) … Read more

BEST and WORST Reason to Get an Ultrasabers Mystery Box Saber

Ultrasabers lightsabers

The best part about getting an Ultrasabers Mystery Box Saber is you have very little control over which lightsaber you get. Oddly, the worst part about getting an Ultrasabers Mystery Box Saber is you have very little control over which lightsaber you get as well. Go figure. Watch BEST and WORST Reason to Get an … Read more

Death Star Corridor Pattern and Lightsaber Design

Quest Design Canada lightsaber stand

The Death Star corridor pattern, sometimes called the Imperial corridor pattern or Star Wars light panels, serves as a distinctive and memorable backdrop to the lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The Death Star corridor pattern is comprised of bright, rounded-off ‘light panels’ offset by … Read more

Top 6 Lightsaber Safety Tips

lightsabers from various companies

Wielding a lightsaber is a fun and exciting endeavor. As with any sport or hobby, however, it’s important to take some simple safety precautions in order minimize the risk of injury. Here are six tips to help you stay safe during lightsaber spinning and lightsaber duels. 1. Select a Safe and Duel Worthy Lightsaber Some … Read more

Rubie’s Costume Co: Star Wars Costume Accessory Lightsabers and Costumes | Lightsaber Company Spotlight

Rubie's Costume Co

Rubie’s Costume Co, the self-described ‘world’s largest designer and manufacturer of costumes’, produces officially licensed Star Wars costumes (for adults and children), plastic ‘costume accessory’ lightsabers, and Star Wars pet costumes. Many of these costumes and accessories are affordably priced and commonly used for Halloween parties and trick or treating. Rubie’s ‘costume accessory’ lightsabers are … Read more

The Pach Store Sunkiller Lightsaber Hilt Kit | New Saber Alert

The Pach Store Sunkiller lightsaber

The Pach Store released the Sunkiller lightsaber. Sunkiller is a black and silver colored custom saber inspired by the design of Starkiller’s dual lightsabers (TFU2). Sunkiller is available as an empty hilt kit only. Assembly is required and Sunkiller does not come with electronics, a blade or accessories. The Pach Store recommends the hilt for … Read more

February 2019 Lightsaber Sales and Discounts

A selection of Ultrasabers lightsabers with various blade colors

Here are February 2019 lightsaber sales and discounts from various lightsaber companies. Please contact me with additions or corrections. UPDATED 2/20/2019 This list contains some affiliate links, meaning I may receive some money if you click through and purchase an item. Thanks for your support! KYBERLIGHT Happy Kyber Valentines Sale ends February 14, 2019 United States seller … Read more

Electrum Sabercrafts Aurora Smart Saber | New Saber Alert

Electrum Sabercrafts Aurora Smart Saber

Electrum Sabercrafts unveiled the Aurora Smart Saber. The Aurora lightsaber is now open for pre-orders. The thin neck custom saber is an original design that shares similar design features to Original Trilogy style thin neck lightsabers. Aurora, a two-handed lightsaber, is available configured as a Bluetooth equipped RGB sound saber with an option to upgrade … Read more

Saberkraft Flame Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Saberkraft Flame lightsaber

The Saberkraft Flame lightsaber, a custom saber, is an original hilt design with a slanted emitter and and layered appearance. Saberkraft released the Flame lightsaber as an empty for display or DIY. A limited run, Saberkraft began accepting pre-orders for Flame in January 2019. Saberkraft (Etsy) https://www.etsy.com/shop/saberkraft affiliate link The Flame lightsaber hilt is machined … Read more

Are neopixel lightsabers duel worthy?

Sabertrio Valhken lightsaber

Many neopixel lightsabers and blades are designed to be very durable and resilient, but some neopixel blades are more durable than others. Check with the company or vendor and see if they consider their neopixel blade to be duel worthy. Sabertrio, for example, states that their neopixel lightsaber blades are “recommended for up to MEDIUM … Read more