Ripper Blades vs Ripper Clones: What’s the Difference?

Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones

Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones both specialize in making flat acrylic lightsabers blades. Both stores are also owned and operated by Gary and Vee Ripper. What’s the difference between Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones? Let’s compare the two stores. ORIGIN: Ripper Blades vs Ripper ClonesRipper Blades first launched in 2016. Gary ‘Rip’ Ripper made the … Read more

What is a legacy lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities

The Star Wars legacy lightsaber line is an assortment of 10 high-end character inspired lightsabers sold exclusively at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Galaxy’s Edge is new Star Wars land at Disneyland and Disney World. A legacy lightsaber lights up, makes sound, and features a metal hilt. Legacy lightsabers range in price from $109.99 to $199.99 (for the set … Read more

5 FASTEST Ways to Get a Lightsaber

getting a lightsaber fast

Need a lightsaber FAST? Many custom lightsaber companies have notoriously long wait times ranging from several weeks to even months before the company ships a lightsaber order. Worse yet, some custom lightsaber companies ship orders later than their advertised shipping window on their website. If you need to get a lightsaber sooner rather than later, … Read more

Lightsaber Hilt Kit vs Empty Hilt: What’s the Difference

empty lightsaber hilts

Empty lightsaber hilt kits and hilts are more versatile and affordable than lightsabers installed with electronics. Some lightsaber enthusiasts get an empty hilt or an empty hilt kit for a static display piece or cosplay accessory. Others get an empty hilt or empty hilt kit in order to install electronics or commission a sabersmith to install … Read more

Top 6 WEIRDEST Lightsaber Blade Colors You Never Knew Existed

weird lightsaber color

Most Star Wars fans and lightsaber enthusiasts know about common classic lightsaber blade colors like: blue, green, red, or purple. Some fans may even recognize less common lightsaber blade colors like: yellow (Jedi Temple guards), white (Ahsoka Tano) or the notorious black bladed Darksaber. Here are 6 weird lightsaber blade colors you never knew existed. 1. … Read more

5 Types of Lightsabers Couplers

5 types of lightsaber couplers

A lightsaber coupler or connector joins two lightsaber hilts together to make a saberstaff or double-bladed lightsaber. Let’s take a look at 5 of most common types of lightsaber couplers. Consider that some of the coupler types can be combined. For example, the Ultrasabers Quick Release Coupler is also adjustable and vented. 1. Solid Coupler (No … Read more

What is a Graflex conversion kit? | Lightsaber Terminology

Graflex conversion

A Graflex conversion kit is a bundle of lightsaber parts intended to make a Graflex style lightsaber hilt look more like a configuration from a specific Star Wars movie. Although a lightsaber enthusiast could source exterior Graflex lightsaber parts piecemeal, a Graflex conversion kit helps conveniently group together many of the necessary pieces. The Graflex … Read more

One Replicas Super Stunt Series Lightsaber Hilts: What You Should Know

One Replicas Super Stunt lightsaber

The One Replicas Super Stunt Series is a line of custom lightsabers that are character inspired, but slimmed down in order to be a bit friendlier for lightsaber dueling and or lightsaber spinning. One Replicas Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/ONEREPLICASstore affiliate link In general, many custom character inspired lightsaber hilts may look flashy and cool, but are not … Read more

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Lightsabers are too expensive?

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge lightsabers

Galaxy’s Edge is the new Star Wars Land that’s opening soon at Disneyland and Disney World in 2019. Galaxy’s Edge will have two different lightsaber stores. One store is called Savi’s Workshop, which will be a build-your-own lightsaber shop. The other store is called Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, which will be a Star Wars style … Read more

What is engraving? (Lightsaber Terminology)

lightsaber engraving

Engraving is the process of cutting a cavity into a metal lightsaber hilt in order to create: a deep pattern, lettering, chevron, symbol or other design element. Sometimes engraving is incorporated into a standard, widely released hilt design. Ultrasabers Grand Master is a striking example of some engraving on a widely released hilt design. Other … Read more