Are Hasbro Star Wars Force FX lightsabers toys?

Hasbro Star Wars Rey Jedi Training Force FX lightsaber

Are Star Wars Hasbro Force FX Lightsabers toys? That’s a good question. When I think of the company, Hasbro, the first thing that comes to mind is a toy–maybe an action figure or some kind of car. Watch Are Hasbro Star Wars Force FX lightsabers toys? on YouTube Hasbro, nevertheless, does produce higher-end lightsabers equipped with metal hilts. … Read more

Ultrasabers Dark Sentinel V4 Lightsaber review | stunt saber

Ultrasabers Dark Sentinel V4 lightsaber

This Ultrasabers Dark Sentinel V4 lightsaber uses a guarded metallic-red switch and a blazing red blade. At 12.375 inches long and 1.45 inches wide, Dark Sentinel V4 is a two-handed lightsaber. The hilt features two choke points: one located above the emitter switch and the other located below, allowing for easier lightsaber spinning. Watch Ultrasabers Dark Sentinel … Read more

What is a tsuba (Handguard)? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber tsuba on a Kyberlight Saber

A lightsaber tsuba (pronounced SOO-BUH) is a handguard component located near the top of a lightsaber hilt in the emitter area. A tsuba protects the hand from getting hit by an opponent’s lightsaber blade, may change the balance point on the saber hilt, and serves as a decorative piece. Watch What is a tsuba? (Lightsaber … Read more

Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts?

Ultrasabers empty hilts

Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts? I’ve gotten this question several times. The good news is yes, you can install electronics in Ultrasabers empty lightsaber hilts. Watch Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts? on YouTube This is an Ultrasabers Emperor’s Hand (Mara Jade style)s lightsaber hilt. The pommel is removeable on … Read more

Thoughts on lightsaber snobbery and elitism

lightsabers from various custom saber companies

Lightsaber snobbery and elitism are somewhat common phenomena within the saber community. Here are a few the sabers that are a little controversial and some people will turn up their noses at them for a variety of reasons. Some people don’t like some of the basic Ultrasabers hilts (e.g. Apprentice, Initiate, Aeon, Dominix, etc) because they think … Read more

Ultrasabers lightsaber sales: what you need to know

Ultrasabers lightsaber sales and freebies

The Ultrasabers website typically has many sales. The custom saber manufacturer posts the sale right on their splash page. Let’s explore Ultrasabers sales and how they are structured. Let’s talk about some sales Ultrasabers has done in the past, some of which they may do in the future. Of course, there is no guarantee that … Read more

Kyberlight lightsaber blade plug Full review

Kyberlight lightsaber blade plug

Custom saber company Kyberlight currently produces only one style of lightsaber blade plug, called ‘Kyberlight Blade Plug’. Kyberlight Blade Plug costs $9.99 on the Kyberlight website and appears only come in one length. The blade plug is compatible with lightsabers that can accommodate a 1 inch diameter blade and is 1.5 inches long. Consider that the … Read more

Ultrasabers upgrade features: AV Switch, Windows, TRI CREE and Beyond

Ultrasabers lightsaber low end hilt models

Ultrasabers offers many upgrade features on their lightsabers, but which ones are worth the price? Lets walk through some of the benefits and drawbacks of optional upgrades on Ultrasabers lightsabers. Watch Which Ultrasabers upgrade features are worth the price? (AV switch, windows, TRI CREE, etc) on YouTube Premium LED color UpgradeUltrasabers offers some premium lightsaber colors. … Read more

Saberforge NEW Youngling Sabers | budget sound sabers

red lightsaber blade

Saberforge has recently added a section to their website called ‘Youngling Sabers’. When I first saw ‘Youngling Sabers’ I was wondering what it could possible be since relatively recently Saberforge unveiled their Shoto Sabers (shorter saber hilts) and it seems like ‘Youngling Sabers’ would be something similar. UPDATE 2021: Saberforge rebranded their budget saber line as … Read more

Can you duel with Star Wars Force FX lightsabers?

blue lightsaber blade

Can Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsabers like this one be used for dueling? Unfortunately, no, because Star Wars Black Series Force FX lightsabers use string blades. String blades are lightsaber blades where the LEDs are contained within the blade itself. During heavy dueling it would easy to disrupt or damage the LEDs … Read more