Unicorn lightsabers are dream lightsabers that are: hard to find, hard to make, prohibitively expensive, or some combination of the three. People have various opinions about what they consider to be a unicorn lightsaber. A unicorn to me would likely be different from something that you would consider to be a unicorn. Watch What is a … Read more
Let’s talk about four common types of screws used on lightsaber hilts. Common types of lightsaber screws include: thumb screw, socket head screw, button head screw and set screw. Let’s examine each of these screws and how and where they are commonly used on custom saber hilts. Watch Common Types of Lightsaber Hilt Screws: Thumb, … Read more
A ‘beater’ is a somewhat inexpensive lightsaber intended for the rigors of everyday use or of everyday dueling. Typically, people do not spend much money on a beater lightsaber. For example, some of the Ultrasabers basic lightsabers, Mystery Box Sabers, or Grab Bag Saber (i.e. stunt sabers under $100) would probably make good ‘beater’ lightsabers. … Read more
Greeblies are small, decorative pieces that add the finishing touches to a lightsaber hilt. Primarily ornamental, a greeblie may or may not serve a function. Some greeblies serve a purely decorative purpose while other greeblies serve a minor function. Although a greeblie may serve a minor function, often a simpler, cheaper or less ornate component … Read more
Bunny ears are one of the signature design elements of the Graflex lightsaber. They’re located near the top of the saber hilt in the emitter area. Bunny ears are a piece of metal that splits apart into two ‘ears’ and sticks out of the saber hilt. If you ever pack or ship a Graflex-style lightsaber hilt, … Read more
‘As First Built’ (AFB) or ‘As First Built By’ (AFBB) is a term typically associated with certain Master Replicas prop lightsaber hilts (both 1:1 scale and 0.45 scale). The term will also occasionally be shortened to AFB or AFBB. ‘As first built’ means that the hilt will look like it’s in the same condition as when … 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
‘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
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
