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Proffieboard Lightsaber Soundboard (Open Source): What You Should Know

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Proffieboard, developed by Fredrik Hubinette (Profezzorn Labs), is a featured-packed, open source lightsaber soundboard with neopixel support. Launched in 2018, Proffieboard is descended from Profezzorn’s TeensySaber soundboard. As a small, feature-loaded, open source, and attractively priced lightsaber soundboard, Proffieboard is becoming increasingly popular among DIY installers, sabersmiths, and lightsaber enthusiasts in general. It’s unclear the … Read more

eBay 10 percent off coupon (1-day only): lightsabers and more (expires Oct 26, 8am ET)

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green lightsaber blade

EBay posted a 10% off coupon for 24 hours only [affiliate link]. The 10% off coupon could be used on a broad range of items on eBay, including lightsabers and accessories. Coupon expires on October 26, 2018 a 8am ET (yes, it expires in the morning). No minimum purchase. The coupon must be used within … Read more

The Pach Store Maverick V2 Budget Sound Saber | New Saber Alert

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The Pach Store Maverick V2 lightsaber

The Pach Store released a new lightsaber called Maverick V2. Maverick V2 is a feature-loaded, entry-level, affordable sound saber. The Pach Store, which is based in Hong Kong, had previously released the first version of Maverick in June 2018 (four months ago). The exterior hilt design of Maverick V2 is similar to Maverick V1, although … Read more

Rancor Tooth Lightsabers and Beyond: An Interview with Starfall Sabers

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Starfall Sabers Rancor tooth lightsaber

What do lightsabers, a rancor tooth and Freddie Prinze Jr have in common? Starfall Sabers, of course (more on Freddie Prince Jr later)! Custom lightsaber company Starfall Sabers, created by Nick Cohen, is most well-known for selling an eye-catching custom Rancor Tooth lightsaber [Etsy affiliate link]. Starfall Sabers also makes popular custom Corran Horn and … Read more

Brick by Brick: An Interview with Custom LEGO Lightsaber Designer Demonhunter Bricks

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Demonhunterbrick LEGO lightsaber

Adam Gladwin, creator of Demonhunter Bricks, designs and sells custom, full scale LEGO lightsaber kits. The kits are modeled after popular Star Wars movie lightsabers. He sells the custom LEGO lightsaber kits, which use genuine LEGO pieces, in his Etsy store, on eBay and on the Demonhunter Bricks website. Demonhunter Bricks LEGO lightsabers on Etsy affiliate … Read more

Vader’s Vault The Revanchist (Revan Style Lightsaber) | New Saber Alert

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Vader's Vault The Revanchist

Vader’s Vault released a new lightsaber hilt design called The Revanchist. The hilt is modeled after the lightsaber used by Revan in the Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) video game. Vader’s Vault already manufactures a different Revan-style lightsaber called REV-N. The Revanchist is designed to match the scale of REV-N so lightsaber enthusiasts can collect … Read more

Reddit’s r/lightsabers Subreddit Surpasses 10,000 Followers

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r/lightsabers subreddit

The r/lightsabers subreddit has surpassed 10,000 followers. The subreddit is the largest lightsaber group on Reddit. The milestone illustrates the growing popularity of lightsabers as an interest and a hobby. The r/lightsabers subreddit has grown to become an invaluable resource for lightsaber buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts, discussing new custom saber releases, technologies, companies, etc. The … Read more

Lightsabers as Artwork: An Interview with High-End Custom Saber Maker Roland Palotai of Rolightsaber

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Hungarian artist and lightsaber enthusiast Roland Palotai left a career in the fashion industry in 2006 in order to pursue his dream of building lightsabers. But not just any lightsabers would do. Palotai, founder of Rolightsaber, constructs painstakingly detailed and realistic high-end custom sabers. Palotai sees his lightsabers as pieces of artwork, each with its … Read more

SHOTANKAZORI Offers Lightsaber Kyber Crystal Trophy Satchel (cosplay prop)

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Shotankazori lightsaber kyber crystal trophy satchel

Etsy seller SHOTANKAZORIstarwars [AFFILIATE LINK] offers a unique Lightsaber Kyber Crystal Trophy Satchel. Each kyber crystal in the trophy represents a Jedi or Sith defeated in battle. SHOTANKAZORI lists three versions of the trophy: non-lighted, LED, and LED with leather. The trophy is 12 inches long. SHOTANKAZORI demos the Kyber Crystal Trophy Satchel on Instagram. A kyber … Read more

‘Becoming a Jedi in Scouting’ Leadership Course: An Interview with Scoutmaster Tim Hodges

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lightsabers with PVC blades

Scoutmaster Tim Hodges selected the course theme ‘Becoming a Jedi in Scouting’, complete with PVC lightsaber building, for a National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) event in 2016. The national course for Scouts, which accepts up to 48 participant Scouts as young as 13, hones leadership skills including: planning, goal setting, team-building, problem solving, etc. The six-day … Read more