Although the Saberforge Prodigy lightsaber hilt is an original lightsaber hilt by Saberforge, Prodigy exhibits some Graflex lightsaber elements and sensibilities including the signature bunny ears in the emitter section. The hilt design also mixes in pieces that are reminiscent of the Luke Skywalker ROTJ lightsaber and the Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel lightsaber. Saberforge Etsy Store … Read more
SaberBay (Etsy) [affiliate link] is a United States based custom saber company that specializes in character inspired hilts and lightsaber parts for DIY lightsaber projects. The SaberBay Etsy store first launched in 2015. SaberBay (Etsy) https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaberBay affiliate link SaberBay carries character inspired empty hilts manufactured by various custom saber companies. While SaberBay has sold mainly 89 … Read more
Lightsaber enthusiasts and prop makers wrap a thin strip of Mylar tape with a chrome-like, mirror-finish around a Skywalker lightsaber hilt in order to cover up the ‘Graflex’ lettering on the Graflex clamp section of the hilt. Star Wars prop makers constructed the original Skywalker lightsaber out of a vintage 1930s/1940s era Graflex flashgun. The … Read more
A kyber crystal, sometimes referred to as a lightsaber crystal, is an officially licensed collectible product exclusively available for purchase at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. According to Star Wars canon, the Force-attuned kyber crystal is the heart of a lightsaber. Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge kyber crystals serve multiple functions. What is a Star Wars Galaxy’s … Read more
This is an 89 Sabers custom Qui-Gon Jinn lightsaber hilt. 89 Sabers, sometimes written 89sabers, is a China based custom saber company. I purchased the hilt second hand so I didn’t get the hilt from 89 Sabers directly. This is neat hilt right out of the box since the hilt is mostly assembled. If you’d … Read more
The JQ Sabers Excelsior Cross Guard lightsaber has been released. The custom saber, which features a metal crossguard and side blades, is designed by Silver Sabres Combat Academy with the rigors of full competition dueling in mind. The Excelsior lightsaber is configured as a stunt saber (light only, no sound). The slim design of the … Read more
RENEVforge released a custom metal coupler intended to be compatible with Savi’s Workshop lightsabers from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. The custom coupler, which is not licensed or endorsed by Disney, is designed to connect together two Savi’s Workshop lightsabers in order to form a saberstaff or double-bladed lightsaber. Neither Savi’s Workshop nor any other store … Read more
If you’re in the market for a secondhand lightsaber hilt, Facebook can be a promising buying and selling platform. Many lightsaber-themed Facebook Groups include sales listings of secondhand lightsabers. Oftentimes a lightsaber is bewilderingly referred to as a “burrito” in the sales post title and description. Why? The answer relates to the Facebook algorithm. In … Read more
The mysterious black kyber crystal is the rarest of the seven kyber crystal color available at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. Secondhand black kyber crystals have sold on eBay for around $300-$500 each around the time Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland on May 31, 2019. Let’s take a look at what … Read more
Teaser images for the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) depict a weathered and broken lightsaber. The broken lightsaber belongs to Cal Kestis, the game’s protagonist. Broken lightsabers appear in many different Star Wars stories, often paralleling critical plot points and reflecting key personality traits. Why do Star Wars fans and lightsaber enthusiasts … Read more
