Lightsaber Scams: How a Good Sabersmith Goes Bad

Lightsaber Scams

Sometimes even a well-liked and established sabersmith (i.e. an individual who accepts lightsaber commissions) ultimately scams the lightsaber community, disappearing from the public eye and refusing to refund money and return lightsabers to buyers. Sabersmiths play a crucial role in the custom saber community by helping lightsaber enthusiasts turn their dream lightsaber into reality. A … Read more

What is a blade socket? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber blade socket

A lightsaber blade socket is the non-visible space inside a lightsaber emitter section where the blade or blade plug attaches to the hilt. Blade socket depth may affect the visible blade length and the blade tang (stem) and blade plug length requirements for a lightsaber hilt. Lightsaber Blade Socket DepthBlade socket depth is the measurement of … Read more

4 Biggest Lightsaber Buying MISTAKES

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Selecting and buying a lightsaber can be challenging. Let’s talk about the four biggest lightsaber buying mistakes to avoid. Watch 4 Biggest Lightsaber Buying MISTAKES on YouTube 1. Ignoring Buyer Protections for Lightsaber PurchasesIf a lightsaber order goes as planned, you send a seller your money, the seller sends you your order within an agreed … Read more

Where to Buy Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Legacy Lightsabers and Savi’s Workshop Lightsabers

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge lightsabers

The newly released Star Wars Legacy Lightsabers and Savi’s Workshop Hand Build Lightsabers are currently in high demand among Star Wars fans and lightsaber enthusiasts. Although the best and most affordable place to purchase the Disney Parks exclusive Legacy Lightsabers and Savi’s Workshop Lightsabers is directly from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland or Disney … Read more

Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Building: A Step by Step Journey

Savi's Workshop concept art

Savi’s Workshop, a build your lightsaber experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is arguably one of the most highly anticipated openings at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Galaxy’s Edge is the new Star Wars Land opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. At Savi’s Workshop, guests assemble their own personal, functional lightsaber on the spot … Read more

Build Your Own Lightsaber Stations at Disney Parks: What You Should Know

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Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort feature popular Build Your Own Lightsaber stations where Star Wars fans can select plastic lightsaber parts to assemble their own customized toy lightsaber. Build Your Own Lightsaber stations, which first opened in 2006, sell toy plastic lightsabers for around $25 to $50 or so, depending on the selected pieces (as … Read more

What is blade lightning? | Lightsaber Terminology

flat acrylic lightsaber blade

Blade lightning is a decorative design feature on a lightsaber blade intended to look like the electrostatic discharge from a thunderstorm or from Force lightning. Blade lightning adds an attractive and exciting visual energy to a lightsaber blade’s design. Flat acrylic lightsaber blades, like Ripper Blades, often feature a blade lightning design that’s engraved into the … Read more

How does a Z6 Riot Control Baton resist lightsabers?

Black Series Force FX Riot Trooper Baton

The lightsaber resistant Z6 Riot Control Baton is a non-lethal weapon wielded by the specialized riot control stormtroopers in the First Order. The weapon, intended for riot control, features twin contact conductor vanes that stun opponents with a non-lethal shock. The conductor vanes, which crackle with electric current during use, also enable the Z6 Riot Control … Read more

What is a lightsaber trophy? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber trophy

A lightsaber trophy is a weathered and damaged lightsaber confiscated from an enemy combatant, often a fallen Jedi, in order to commemorate victory in battle. A lightsaber trophy is often but not always severely worn and damaged to the point of being unusable. Similar to a war trophy, a lightsaber trophy symbolized a combatant’s prowess … Read more

4 Most Common Types of Lightsaber Display Methods

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Whether you own one lightsaber or many lightsabers, chances are you want to show off your growing collection to friends, family, guests and, yes, to yourself. Here are the 4 most common types of lightsaber display methods. Number 4 might surprise you. 1. LIGHTSABER STANDA lightsaber stand is a free-standing lightsaber display accessory designed to … Read more