Ultrasabers and Saberforge both sell Initiate lightsabers, but each company uses the term in a different way. If you purchase an Initiate lightsaber from Ultrasabers, that means you’re purchasing a specific hilt model. Ultrasabers Initiate hilt models include: Initiate V2, Initiate LE V2, Dark Initiate V2, Dark Initiate LE V2 Initiate V3, Initiate LE V3, … Read more
Ultrasabers Apprentice and Initiate lightsabers are among the most basic and also among the least expensive lightsabers produced by Ultrasabers. Let’s go over some things that you need to know about these lightsabers. One of the first things you need to know about both Apprentice and Initiate lightsabers is that these hilts are short. They’re … Read more
The Korbanth Y3 lightsaber has been unveiled. The custom saber, a shoto lightsaber, is inspired by the design of the diminutive Yoda lightsaber. The Korbanth Y3 lightsaber, a limited run of 100 units, is available as an empty hilt capable of accepting electronics. Pre-orders start on December 15, 2017 until Y3 is sold out. Korbanth … Read more
TotalFX Rogue Lightsaber is trending online, especially due to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Here are 12 false and misleading sales tactics used by a variety of vendors who sell TotalFX Rogue Lightsabers. Several companies selling the TotalFX Rogue Lightsaber are linked to at the bottom of the article. Feel free to examine … Read more
Today I’m doing a MASSIVE Ultrasabers unboxing of 4 Mystery Box Sabers, 4 Grab Bag Sabers, and one Random Initiate Saber (freebie item). I purchased 4 Mystery Box Saber and 4 Grab Bag Sabers in order to compare the Mystery Box Sabers I get to the Grab Bag Sabers, in terms of: hilt models, upgrade … Read more
The Sanken 2 Crossguard Saber, from Pach Store, features a standard arsenal of lightsaber sounds including: turning on sound, turning off sound, idle hum, swing sounds, lockup sound (activated by tapping the button twice), and clash sounds (upon impact with something). You can also access a mute function by holding the button for a few … Read more
Most non-standard lightsaber blades–blades that differ from a standard polycarbonate tube lightsaber blade–use a blade tang/blade stem at the bottom of the blade. The blade tang is cylindrical and looks very similar to a lightsaber blade plug. All you have to do is place the blade tang into the lightsaber emitter, much like you would … Read more
Kaizen Saber has unveiled the Ventus lightsaber hilt. The custom saber is an original design (i.e. not character inspired).
When you think of a lightsaber you probably think of just sort of a basic cylinder. But lightsabers have gotten a lot crazier in recent years so let’s talk about some of the more non-standard designs. One of the first non-standard designs that became pretty popular was the double bladed lightsaber, made famous by Darth Maul … Read more
Lightsaber manufacturer Saberforge offers three very common types of hilt finishes: standard, weathered (a somewhat worn out look), and black. Beyond those three common options, Saberforge also offers several less common options and they all cost additional money, ranging in price from $75-$150. If you’re pondering a detailed and specific customization, you’d have to request a … Read more
