The Problem with Delayed Lightsaber Shipments

In an age of two-day and even same-day delivery, many custom lightsaber enthusiasts are accustomed to long wait times and order delays. Custom saber buyers may wait weeks, months, and sometimes over a year for a lightsaber order to ship. Although some custom saber companies sell in-hand, ready to ship items that get mailed within … Read more

Why IDENTICAL Custom Lightsabers are Called Different Names

If you’ve ever noticed two seemingly identical custom sabers marketed as two different names, then you may have spotted an OEM lightsaber. An OEM lightsaber is a custom saber manufactured by one company and marketed, branded and sold by another company or reseller. OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. Some major manufacturers of OEM lightsabers … Read more

Top 10 Scam Warning Signs: A Guide for Lightsaber Buyers

By Darth Pepsi Guest Contributor, YouTube Creator There is a psychology to collecting, a catharsis to spending money, and an extraordinary feeling of excitement after a long period of anticipation when your lightsaber finally arrives. In this digitally powered age of consumerism, powerful search engines, social media and word of mouth are powerful allies to … Read more

Jedi Boots: Essential Footwear for a Jedi Costume

Jedi boots

Jedi boots are an essential cosplay footwear item, completing the look of a Jedi costume. Whether you buy or make your own custom Jedi costume, the signature tall Jedi style boots are almost always sold separately from the costume. Real life Jedi or Sith style boots, made from leather or faux leather, are often brown … Read more

Where to Buy Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers | Amazon, eBay and Beyond

Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber

Where’s the best place to find a Star Wars Force FX lightsaber? Star Wars Force FX lightsabers are a series of officially licensed, realistic lightsabers that light up and make sound. Master Replicas manufactured Star Wars Force FX lightsabers from 2002 to 2007. Hasbro has manufactured Star Wars Force FX lightsabers since 2008 and currently … Read more

Saberforge Shipping Speed: What You Should Know

Saberforge lightsabers

Since Saberforge is one of the largest custom saber companies in the world, lightsaber enthusiasts often ask, “How long does it take for a Saberforge order to ship?” Visit Saberforge Etsy Store [affiliate link] | Saberforge.com Saberforge posts their lead times in two common places:1) On the Saberforge website Help > Orders & Shipping > Lead … Read more

Lightsaber Scams: How a Good Sabersmith Goes Bad

Lightsaber Scams

Sometimes even a well-liked and established sabersmith (i.e. an individual who accepts lightsaber commissions) ultimately scams the lightsaber community, disappearing from the public eye and refusing to refund money and return lightsabers to buyers. Sabersmiths play a crucial role in the custom saber community by helping lightsaber enthusiasts turn their dream lightsaber into reality. A … Read more

4 Biggest Lightsaber Buying MISTAKES

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Selecting and buying a lightsaber can be challenging. Let’s talk about the four biggest lightsaber buying mistakes to avoid. Watch 4 Biggest Lightsaber Buying MISTAKES on YouTube 1. Ignoring Buyer Protections for Lightsaber PurchasesIf a lightsaber order goes as planned, you send a seller your money, the seller sends you your order within an agreed … Read more

5 FASTEST Ways to Get a Lightsaber

getting a lightsaber fast

Need a lightsaber FAST? Many custom lightsaber companies have notoriously long wait times ranging from several weeks to even months before the company ships a lightsaber order. Worse yet, some custom lightsaber companies ship orders later than their advertised shipping window on their website. If you need to get a lightsaber sooner rather than later, … Read more