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Hasbro makes lightsabers for Star Wars fans of all ages, ranges from plastic lightsabers for children up to the realistic, collectible Force FX lightsabers for adults.

What is a retractable lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

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retractable lightsaber

A retractable lightsaber, sometimes called an extendable lightsaber, is a lightsaber equipped with a blade that extends from and retracts into a lightsaber hilt. A retractable lightsaber mimics the scrolling effect (i.e. the extension and retraction) of the lightsabers depicted onscreen in the Star Wars movies and media. Retractable Lightsaber Toys and Costume AccessoriesMost retractable lightsabers are inexpensive … Read more

Hasbro Lightsabers: Comparing Bladebuilders, Force FX and Ultimate FX

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Hasbro lightsabers

Hasbro manufactures the widest variety of officially licensed Star Wars toy lightsabers and adult collectible lightsabers on the market. Let’s compare some of the most popular Hasbro product lines, including: Bladebuilders Lightsabers, Ultimate FX Lightsabers and Force FX lightsabers. STAR WARS TOY LIGHTSABERSHasbro produces a wide variety of toy lightsabers that retail for around $10 … Read more

Star Wars Signature Series Force FX Lightsaber Line: What You Should Know

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Star Wars Signature series Force FX lightsaber

The Star Wars Signature Series Force FX Lightsaber line is a series of fully functioning adult collectible lightsabers that light up and make sound. Manufactured by Hasbro, Star Wars Signature Series Force FX lightsabers are officially licensed replicas. Hasbro started manufacturing Signature Series Force FX lightsabers in 2008 after taking over the Force FX lightsaber … Read more

Amazon Sale: $88.39 Star Wars The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber (50% discount)

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Kylo Ren Force FX lightsaber

Amazon is offering the Star Wars: The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber for only $88.39, which is about a 50% discount off the listed price. It’s unclear how long the sale on the Kylo Ren Force FX lightsaber will last. Products in The Black Series: Force FX line, including lightsabers and the riot … Read more

Are Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers for kids?

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Star Wars Force FX lightsabers

Are Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsaber for kids? In an official capacity, no, Force FX lightsabers are NOT for kids. The box specifically refers to the lightsabers as ‘Adult Collectibles’ and does not provide a recommended age rage. Unofficially, though, many kids probably do own the lightsabers anyway. Watch Are Star Wars … Read more

Amazon Sale: $89.99 Star Wars The Black Series Riot Trooper Baton (50% discount)

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Star Wars The Black Series Force FX Riot Trooper Baton

Amazon is offering the Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX Riot Trooper Baton for only $89.99, which is a 50% discount off the listed price. It’s unclear how long the sale on the Riot Trooper Baton will last. Products in The Black Series: Force FX line, including lightsabers and the riot trooper baton, are … Read more

Problems with Battery Packs from Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX Lightsabers

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Force FX lightsaber battery pack

Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsabers, which are manufactured by Hasbro, use wireless battery packs that run on three AA batteries (a few models use three AAA batteries). There are three major problems with The Black Series: Force FX lightsaber battery packs. Let’s take a closer look. 1. Force FX Lightsaber Battery Packs … Read more

Star Wars The Black Series Lightsabers vs Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers: What’s the difference?

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Force FX lightsabers

What’s the difference between Star Wars: The Black Series lightsabers and Star Wars Force FX lightsabers? Although the terms overlap, they don’t always refer to the same thing. Watch Star Wars The Black Series Lightsabers vs Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers: What’s the difference? on YouTube The Black Series lightsabersThe Black Series is a line … Read more

Hasbro Unveils 3 NEW Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers at NYCC (Pre-Order for 2019)

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Hasbro new Force FX lightsabers

Hasbro unveiled three new Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsabers this weeked at New York Comic Con 2018. The new lightsabers are available on Amazon [affiliate link] and are slated for release in January 2019. The three new lightsabers are: the Mace Windu lightsaber (from Episode III), the Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber (from Episode I) and … Read more

What is the lightsaber scrolling effect? | Lightsaber Terminology

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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