Ripper Blades vs Ripper Clones: What’s the Difference?

Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones

Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones both specialize in making flat acrylic lightsabers blades. Both stores are also owned and operated by Gary and Vee Ripper. What’s the difference between Ripper Blades and Ripper Clones? Let’s compare the two stores. ORIGIN: Ripper Blades vs Ripper ClonesRipper Blades first launched in 2016. Gary ‘Rip’ Ripper made the … Read more

All About Lightsaber Blades: An Interview with Vee Ripper of Ripper Blades

Ripper Blades, various flat acrylic lightsaber blades

It all started with a nightlight. Gary ‘Rip’ Ripper, a Star Wars fan and lifelong artist, created the first ever flat acrylic lightsaber blade after noticing a nightlight. In November 2016, Rip teamed up with best friend and now significant other Vee Ripper in order to expand the growing lightsaber blade hobby into a full … Read more

Ripper Blades Celebrates 1000th Lightsaber Blade Made

Ripper Blades flat acrylic lightsaber blade

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