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High Republic Folding Crossguard lightsaber

September 24, 2020

‘Excalibur’ Crossguard Lightsaber: Star Wars Debuts New High Republic Lightsaber

Star Wars is teasing a lavish new crossguard lightsaber variation with a folding crosspiece. High Republic era Jedi Master Stellan Gios wields the Excalibur...

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January 22, 2020

Maul Wields New Double-Bladed Lightsaber in Star Wars The Clone Wars Poster

Maul is depicted wielding a new red double-bladed lightsaber in official promotional artwork and the trailer for season 7 of the Star Wars: The...

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October 3, 2019

What is Force Friday? | Lightsaber Terminology

Force Friday is a Star Wars merchandising and product launch event developed by Disney. Retailers from around the world have participated in the event....

Hasbro / lightsaber company news / Lightsabers in the news

April 17, 2019

Hasbro Teases REALISTIC Lightsaber Prototype

The Hasbro panel this year at Star Wars Celebration Chicago unveiled a brand new, lightsaber prototype. Hasbro has not released many details about this...

Lightsaber 101: Basics / Lightsabers in the news

April 12, 2019

Rey’s Episode IX Lightsaber REVEALED at Star Wars Celebration Chicago

“The lightsaber that Rey inherited from Luke lives,” Daisy Ridley said today. Ridley, who plays Rey in the Star Wars movies, made the announcement...

Lightsaber Discussion / Lightsabers in the news

April 10, 2019

Does Star Wars Celebration Chicago allow metal lightsabers?

Although Star Wars Celebration Chicago starts tomorrow, fans and lightsaber enthusiasts are still asking last minute questions about the convention’s lightsaber and cosplay prop...

Hasbro / Lightsabers in the news / Master Replicas

April 3, 2019

Star Wars Celebration Lightsaber Vendors: What You Should Know

Lightsaber enthusiasts would like to know; where can Star Wars fans purchase lightsabers at Star Wars Celebration? Star Wars Celebration, one of the largest...

Lightsaber Wielding Darth Vader on the International Space Station (ISS)

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November 2, 2018

Lightsaber-Wielding Darth Vader Commands International Space Station on Halloween

The Force is strong with this one. Alexander Gerst, a German European Space Agency astronaut, became a lightsaber-wielding Darth Vader for Halloween on the...