What is the lightsaber scrolling effect? | Lightsaber Terminology

saber scroll effect

The lightsaber scrolling effect is the gradual activation or deactivation of individual LEDs within a lightsaber lightsaber blade. The purpose of the scrolling effect is to mimic the extension and retraction effect of the lightsaber blade in the Star Wars films. A real life lightsaber, however, has a plastic blade attached to the hilt. The … Read more

What is a hero lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

Qui-Gon Jinn lightsaber

A hero lightsaber is a screen accurate version of a lightsaber used during close-ups in Star Wars movies. A hero lightsaber will be the most detailed version of a lightsaber shown in the film and will be the lightsaber that you imagine in you mind’s eye when you think of Darth Vader’s lightsaber, or Kylo Ren’s … Read more

What are clan sabers? | Lightsaber Terminology

One Replicas Obi Arena lightsaber

A clan saber or a clan lightsaber is a generic or common design of a lightsaber hilt. A clan saber will be used by multiple Star Wars characters. Clan sabers are most commonly associated with the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy since the Prequels contain many Jedi characters. For example, Adi Gallia and Shaak Ti are … Read more

Star Wars Force FX lightsabers vs FX Sabers: What’s the Difference

Star Wars Force FX lightsaber

Even though Star Wars Force FX lightsabers and FX sabers sound similar, there’s a big difference between the two terms. Star Wars Force FX lightsabers are officially licensed lightsabers. Master Replicas manufactured Star Wars Force FX lightsabers in the early 2000s. Currently, Hasbro manufactures Star Wars Force FX lightsabers. ‘Force FX lightsaber’ is a registered … Read more

Pre-ordering a lightsaber: What you should know

In the custom lightsaber community ‘pre-order’ can mean a few different things. One common use of the word ‘pre-order’ is for a brand new product that has not been manufactured or released yet. If you pre-order the product, then you will be one of the first people to receive the product once it’s completed and … Read more

What’s the most EXPENSIVE lightsaber you’re willing to buy?

lightsabers from various sellers

What’s the most expensive lightsaber you’re willing to purchase? Lightsabers come in many different prices ranges. Toy lightsabers can range in price between around $3 up to around $50. Officially licensed Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsaber retail for around $150 to $200. Many low-end to mid-range custom lightsabers with metal hilts will … Read more

How to Choose a Lightsaber Stand: What You Should Know

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If you’re shopping around for a new lightsaber stand, there are three main stand qualities to consider: size, stability and style. First, I’m going to introduce the stands in the article. As a disclaimer, most of these lightsaber stands are from Etsy sellers that provided me the stands for free and this article contains affiliate … Read more

Star Wars Disney Parks Exclusive Lightsaber Conversion: What you should know

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Some lightsaber enthusiasts who purchase Star Wars Disney Parks Lightsabers are dissatisfied with the soundboard so they wonder about doing a conversion, much like a Force FX lightsaber conversion, in order to get a better soundboard installed into the saber. Watch Star Wars Disney Parks Exclusive Lightsaber Conversion: What you should know on YouTube Every … Read more

Future of In-hilt LED Lightsabers After Neopixel Lightsabers

custom sabers from various commpanies

As neopixel lightsabers and blades continue to gain popularity among lightsaber enthusiasts, what’s the future of in-hilt LED lightsabers? Custom saber manufacturers like Vader’s Vault and Sabertrio unveiled their first neopixel lightsabers in 2018. Although Ultrasabers and Saberforge don’t yet offer neopixel lightsabers, the two companies, along with many other custom saber companies, will likely … Read more

Star Wars Master Replicas .45 scale lightsabers: A Walk-through of What’s in the box

Masters Replicas .45 scale Darth Sidious lightsaber

If you’re considering purchasing a Star Wars Master Replicas 0.45 scale lightsaber, then you’re going to be purchasing it from eBay [AFFILIATE LINK] or other secondary markets because Master Replicas lightsabers are out of production. You need to know what to look for, especially if you get one used, to ensure that you receive a complete … Read more