A lightsaber dust cap is a PVC vinyl end cap that covers the open end of a lightsaber blade when the blade is removed from the hilt. A dust cap is flexible, rubber-like, and fits snugly onto the end of a polycarbonate lightsaber blade. Watch What is a dust cap for a lightsaber blade? (Lightsaber Terminology) … Read more
The Death Star corridor pattern, sometimes called the Imperial corridor pattern or Star Wars light panels, serves as a distinctive and memorable backdrop to the lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The Death Star corridor pattern is comprised of bright, rounded-off ‘light panels’ offset by … Read more
The Ultrasabers Standard MHS Coupler [NO SOUND] is one of the most basic couplers offered by Ultrasabers. You can buy the coupler in the ‘Lightsaber Parts’ section of the website. The coupler is also included by default with many no sound saberstaffs in the Double Bladed Lightsaber section, although you can upgrade to fancier couplers … Read more
Many custom saber companies design lightsabers that can be connected together with a coupler to create a Darth Maul style double-bladed lightsaber or saberstaff. Lightsaber enthusiasts like the idea of lining up the buttons and Covertec wheels of the two hilts, simply because a double-bladed lightsaber with aligned buttons looks better than a lightsaber with … Read more
The Custom Saber Shop (TCSS) released a highly anticipated new piece called MHS Crossguard Extension yesterday. The new piece allows MHS lightsaber builders to construct a Kylo Ren style crossguard lightsaber for the first time. The MHS Crossguard Extension piece could alternatively be used to help construct a tonfa style lightsaber hilt. The new MHS Crossguard … Read more
Star Wars: The Black Series Force FX lightsabers, which are manufactured by Hasbro, use wireless battery packs that run on three AA batteries (a few models use three AAA batteries). There are three major problems with The Black Series: Force FX lightsaber battery packs. Let’s take a closer look. 1. Force FX Lightsaber Battery Packs … Read more
Proffieboard, a feature-loaded lightsaber controller, is shaking up the custom lightsaber community. Notable Proffieboard highlights include: the board’s open-source designation, neopixel and SmoothSwing V2 (motion algorithm) support, and its small size. Released in 2018, Proffieboard sold nearly 3000 boards during its initial release as a group buy in The Rebel Armory (TRA) forums. SaberSourcing interviewed … Read more
A Covertec wheel is a button or knob attached to a lightsaber hilt. A Covertec wheel connects to a Covertec belt clip, allowing you to wear your lightsaber hilt. The Covertec belt clip system, along with the D-ring belt clip system, is one of the most popular methods that lightsaber enthusiasts wear this lightsaber. Covertec … Read more
Lightsaber hilts use lots of different types and styles of grip sections. Some grip sections, especially grip sections on Star Wars movie inspired hilts, are mainly meant to look cool. Other grip sections are more practical and comfortable during lightsaber dueling and everyday use. Let’s look at some common lightsaber grip sections styles. Grenade Grip … Read more
Custom lightsaber blade company Ripper Blades announced they will be releasing neopixel lightsaber blades. Ripper Blades has not divulged a specific release date for the new Ripper Blades neopixel blades. Ripper Blades Etsy Store [AFFILIATE LINK] https://www.etsy.com/shop/RipperBlades Watch Ripper Blades Announces NEW Neopixel Blades on YouTube The year 2018 has been a big year for neopixel … Read more
