Sith Obelisk from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Everything You Need to Know

Sith Obelisk from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

The Sith Obelisk is a decorative tabletop figurine with light effect from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Based on an ancient artifact in Sith temples, the collectible display piece is available exclusively from Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in the Black Spire Outpost. If you can’t visit Galaxy’s Edge yourself, some individuals may sell the item … Read more

Jedi Food Capsules: Everything You Need to Know

Jedi food capsules (energy capsules)

Jedi food capsules, sometimes called energy capsules, are small and portable survival rations carried by some members of the Jedi Order prior to the Galactic Empire’s rise to power. Jedi often attach multiple containers to their Jedi utility belt alongside pouches and other essential items. The tiny, spherical energy pellets inside the capsules may sustain … Read more

Obsidian Lightsaber | Kyber Crystal Profile

Obsidian kyber crystal

Obsidian is a versatile dark rock sometimes capable of functioning as a kyber crystal. Certain shards of dark side infused obsidian may be installed inside a lightsaber. A lightsaber using obsidian as its kyber crystal emits a red blade. Additionally, an obsidian shard is affixed to Snoke’s ring. Parts of Fortress Vader are constructed from … Read more

Shiny Chrome Lightsabers: Everything You Need to Know

Chrome lightsabers feature a chrome finish, or chrome-like finish, in order to create a shiny, reflective and glossy appearance. Often applied to an aluminum hilt, the bright and vibrant finish gives a lightsaber hilt a high-end, premium vibe like a hot rod. The eye-catching attractiveness of the shiny finish makes chrome a favorable finish for … Read more

Yoda Cane (Gimer Stick): A Powerful Symbol of Jedi Wisdom

Yoda cane (gimer stick)

The Yoda cane is a type of wooden walking stick called a gimer stick belonging to Jedi Grand Master Yoda. Gimer sticks are constructed from wood from a gimer bush, a plant that grows on Dagobah and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk. Yoda uses multiple different gimer sticks throughout his lifetime. Each walking stick is sized … Read more

Smooth Swing Lightsaber: Realistic Motion Sensitivity Technology Explained

Smooth Swing lightsaber

Smooth swing lightsaber, sometimes written as SmoothSwing lightsaber, refers to a lightsaber with extremely responsive, nuanced, realistic motion sensitivity influencing the lightsaber’s sounds. Originally developed by Thexter, a smooth swing lightsaber is much more sensitive to subtler lightsaber movements than a non-smooth swing lightsaber. Custom sabers configured as neopixel lightsabers and as in-hilt LED sabers … Read more

Lightsaber Weathering: How Different Companies Make Their Hilts ‘Battle Worn’

lightsaber weathering examples

Lightsaber weathering is a broad term describing a lightsaber with an aged and battle worn appearance. A weathered lightsaber embodies the “lived-in universe” of the Star Wars Original Trilogy where many objects and vehicles seem used and sometimes even worn down. Let’s take a look a several different types of weathered lightsaber styles and examples … Read more

Jedi Belt: Traditional Utility Belt of the Jedi Order

Light Side Belt from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

A Jedi belt is a traditional leather utility belt worn by members of the Jedi Order over their tunic. A Jedi typically attaches vital items to the adjustable belt including their personal lightsaber and several pouches containing essential tools and survival items. Although many Jedi from the Old Republic era up to the Clone Wars … Read more

Lime Green Lightsaber Blade Color Meaning and History

Yellow-green lightsaber blade color (Ahsoka Tano lightsabers)

A lime green lightsaber, similar to a neon green, chartreuse (fancy!), or yellow-green lightsaber, is an uncommon lightsaber blade color in Star Wars Canon. Ahsoka Tano is the most famous wielder of a lightsaber with a lime green blade. Lime green lightsabers also appears in the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) in … Read more

Foam Lightsaber: Everything You Need to Know

foam lightsaber

A foam lightsaber is a lightsaber made using a polyethylene (used in pool noodles), EVA foam, or neoprene in order to create a durable, yet soft and shock-absorbing surface. The forgiving nature of the foam material helps facilitate safer, full contact lightsaber battles among kids and live action roleplay participants alike (i.e. LARPers). One of … Read more