There are two to three distinct times throughout the year that often have the best lightsaber sales. May 4th (Star Wars Day) will often have good lightsaber sales. Additionally, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and around the week of Thanksgiving will often feature good lightsaber discounts. Finally, some good sales tend to occur around the holiday … Read more
Lightsaber weathering describes a lightsaber hilt with a used, battle worn, or aged appearance. Weathering follows the tradition and inspiration of George Lucas’ Original Star Wars Trilogy, where many characters possess and use items that appear used or even worn out. A lightsaber hilt can be weathered various ways including: scratching, scuffing, tarnishing, rusting, etc. … Read more
If you’re purchasing a used lightsaber online through a lightsaber group or forum NEVER send a personal Paypal/’Friends and Family’ payment to the seller–ALWAYS pay for the item as ‘Goods and Services’. If you send a personal payment to the seller, you’re forfeiting ALL of the Paypal buyer protections. If something goes wrong with your … Read more
If you’re looking into purchasing a lightsaber, make sure you’re aware of the scale. Although many lightsaber hilts are one-to-one scale, Master Replicas used to manufacture some smaller, 0.45 scale lightsaber hilts. Unfortunately, sometimes when people sell these scaled down hilts, the photos and description DO NOT make the smaller size very clear. Watch Beware … Read more
‘Saber rattle’ or wobble or lightsaber hilt rattle is when some of the internal components of a lightsaber move around and make some noise. For example some Ultrasabers lightsaber will experience saber rattle because the LED module is not held in place with a retention screw. Some lightsabers also have loose, unsecured battery packs, which … Read more
The Vault: A Custom Lightsaber Community is a custom lightsaber collecting Facebook group that was started by custom saber manufacturer Vader’s Vault. With 17,500+ members, The Vault is a very large lightsaber group. The group is open to discussion of all saber companies, but it still has a bit of a Vader’s Vault slant. Watch … Read more
Hasbro manufactures the popular Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsaber line. Black Series Force FX lightsabers are officially licensed, collectible lightsabers that light up and make sound and retail for around $150 to $200 (Force FX Elite lightsabers may cost around $300). When the lightsabers become scarce or are discontinued, they may sell … Read more
Buying a first lightsaber can be a challenging process. Here are some common places you can buy your first lightsaber. This list is meant for informational purposes only and I’m not endorsing the products or companies, but rather letting you know about some common options. Watch Where to Buy Your First Lightsaber: Exploring Common Options … Read more
A day blade is a colored lightsaber blade that’s intended to be used in a bright environment (i.e. outside in the sun or in a brightly lit room). A day blade also conveys the lightsaber blade color without illuminating the saber’s LED. Watch What is a day blade? (lightsaber terminology) on YouTube This article features … Read more
A crystal chamber is a section either within a lightsaber itself or attached to the lightsaber where a crystal is displayed. A crystal chamber can be incorporated into a blade plug design. Ebay seller jarret921 makes crystal chamber blade plugs [DISCLAIMER: This is an affiliate link]. Installing a crystal chamber blade plug is one of … Read more
