Force Friday is a Star Wars merchandising and product launch event developed by Disney. Retailers from around the world have participated in the event. The in-store and online event includes: giveaways, activities, and midnight madness openings at select stores. The first Force Friday event occurred on Friday, September 4, 2015. Force Friday typically serves as … Read more
A Plug and Play lightsaber electronics kit is comprised of pre-wired, ready-to-install, DIY lightsaber components that may be installed in an empty lightsaber hilt with few to no tools. Using a Plug and Play lightsaber electronics kits may be an attractive option for first-time DIY lightsaber installers since the kit simplifies the electronics installation process … Read more
Cramfu, sometimes spelled cram-fu, is the art and skill of acceptably fitting internal lightsaber components inside a lightsaber hilt (e.g. wiring, sound module, chassis, speaker, battery pack, etc.). Cramfu is likely a portmanteau of ‘cram’ and ‘Kung Fu’. The cover image depicts lightsaber cramfu by Davinium Customs (Facebook). Small lightsaber hilts, narrow hilts, and unusually … Read more
A dual-phase lightsaber is a lightsaber variation with an adjustable blade length. Darth Vader’s lightsaber is a versatile dual-phase lightsaber, according to Star Wars canon. Dual-phase lightsabers use two kyber crystals in order to allow the wielder to lengthen or shorten the lightsaber blade length to suit the situation. The blade may be adjusted quickly, … Read more
Lightsaber enthusiasts and prop makers wrap a thin strip of Mylar tape with a chrome-like, mirror-finish around a Skywalker lightsaber hilt in order to cover up the ‘Graflex’ lettering on the Graflex clamp section of the hilt. Star Wars prop makers constructed the original Skywalker lightsaber out of a vintage 1930s/1940s era Graflex flashgun. The … Read more
If you’re in the market for a secondhand lightsaber hilt, Facebook can be a promising buying and selling platform. Many lightsaber-themed Facebook Groups include sales listings of secondhand lightsabers. Oftentimes a lightsaber is bewilderingly referred to as a “burrito” in the sales post title and description. Why? The answer relates to the Facebook algorithm. In … Read more
Teaser images for the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) depict a weathered and broken lightsaber. The broken lightsaber belongs to Cal Kestis, the game’s protagonist. Broken lightsabers appear in many different Star Wars stories, often paralleling critical plot points and reflecting key personality traits. Why do Star Wars fans and lightsaber enthusiasts … Read more
A yellow lightsaber is a rare lightsaber blade color. Yellow lightsabers are commonly associated with the prestigious Jedi Temple Guards. The Rey lightsaber emits a golden yellow blade as well. Yellow Lightsabers in Star Wars Canon The mysterious Jedi Temple Guards are among the most famous wielders of yellow lightsabers. Jedi Temple Guards are a security … Read more
Beyond the elegant and iconic lightsaber, Jedi require other in-universe prop replicas as well. Here are the top 4 types of Jedi props to complement a lightsaber. All of the props are display pieces, cosplay props, or both. The article contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and buy an item SaberSourcing gets some … Read more
Ultrasabers currently offers 13 different lightsaber blade colors, including 5 standard blade colors and 8 premium blade colors. The company offers a brighter TRI CREE LED version of 6 of the blade colors as well. Let’s take a closer look at the standard and premium Ultrasabers lightsaber blade color options. Consider that blade colors look … Read more
