Tatooine resident Luke Skywalker, 19, inadvertently sliced off his own hand yesterday in an accidental lightsaber discharge. Lightsabers, lethal laser swords that are widely banned throughout the Empire, were once the signature weapon of the treacherous Jedi Knights. Skywalker, currently in recovery, is scheduled to undergo surgery to attach a new prosthetic hand later in … Read more
Hasbro unveils Star Wars The Black Series Centerpiece Rey (Starkiller Base) & Kylo Ren Figure as one of three Star Wars Hasbro San Diego Comic-Con exclusive sets for 2018. The set recreates the pivotal moment during the lightsaber duel in Star Wars: The Force Awakens when Rey, exuding a renewed purpose and determination, charges toward Kylo … Read more
Ripper Blades, a United States-based lightsaber blade company famous for its flat acrylic blades, celebrates its 1000th blade made. After successfully selling lightsaber blades through lightsaber forums, Gary and Vee Ripper first launched Ripper Blades as a business in December 2016. Ripper Blades are all made by hand, some featuring highly detailed and intricate designs. … Read more
MU4MA6, a 3D artist and game developer based in Japan, has designed a stunning LightSaber Blade Shroud Dragon that he’s selling on Shapeways, an on-demand 3D printing marketplace and service. The Dragon Shroud measures 2.69 x 3.32 x 3.79 inches and is offered in a nylon plastic (many color options) as well as a translucent plastic. … Read more
Twitter user Ayman Al Balushi posted a design for a lightsaber version of a khanjar, a traditional j-hooked dagger from Oman. It’s always interesting to see fans blend lightsabers with real world objects like a khanjar. Cool lightsaber khanjar, Ayman Al Balushi! UPDATE 2021: Unfortunately the link no longer works.https://twitter.com/AymanBalushi/status/979413683729305600 What do you think about creating … Read more
