What is a dual-phase lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

dual-phase lightsaber

A dual-phase lightsaber is a lightsaber variation with an adjustable blade length. Darth Vader’s lightsaber is a versatile dual-phase lightsaber, according to Star Wars canon. Dual-phase lightsabers use two kyber crystals in order to allow the wielder to lengthen or shorten the lightsaber blade length to suit the situation. The blade may be adjusted quickly, … Read more

Kyber Crystals from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: What You Should Know

kyber crystals from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

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

Black Kyber Crystal Scarcity and Controversy | Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

It's no secret that the mysterious black kyber crystal is the rarest of the seven kyber crystal color available at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

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

Top 4 Jedi Props That Complement a Lightsaber

Jedi display props

Beyond the elegant and iconic lightsaber, Jedi require other in-universe prop replicas as well. Here are the top 4 types of Jedi props to complement a lightsaber. All of the props are display pieces, cosplay props, or both. The article contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and buy an item SaberSourcing gets some … Read more

What is an unstable blade? | Lightsaber Terminology

Unstable lightsaber blade

An unstable lightsaber blade, sometimes called a flame blade, is a volatile, unbalanced lightsaber blade type with a lively flickering, jagged, and fiery appearance and sound. The Kylo Ren crossguard lightsaber is the most prominent example of a lightsaber with unstable blades. Rey’s double-bladed collapsible hilt lightsaber, shown in promotional footage of Star Wars: The … Read more

Jedi Holocron with Light and Sound Review | from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

Jedi Holocron from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

This is a Jedi Holocron with Light and Sound is from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxys Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. In the Star Wars universe, a holocron is a palm-sized information storage device used by both Jedi and Sith. Dok-Ondar’s Den is the only place you can officially purchase the … Read more

What is a training lightsaber? (Lightsaber Terminology)

A training lightsaber, which is also sometimes called a Youngling lightsaber, is lightsaber calibrated to a less powerful and dangerous setting in order to minimize the occurrence of injury and facilitate safer lightsaber practice. A standard lightsaber could be adjusted for use as a training lightsaber. Jedi Younglings, who are children training in the ways … Read more

Are Savi’s Workshop lightsabers REALISTIC or too FAKE? (Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge)

build Savi's Workshop lightsaber

Savi’s Workshop lightsabers appear realistic to some Star Wars fans, and fake to others. Savi’s Workshop is the build your own lightsaber experience at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. Let’s look at the two opposing sides and examine whether Savi’s Workshop lightsabers are realistic or fake. Savi’s Workshop Hilt DesignRealistic: Savi’s … Read more

What is a lightsaber trophy? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber trophy

A lightsaber trophy is a weathered and damaged lightsaber confiscated from an enemy combatant, often a fallen Jedi, in order to commemorate victory in battle. A lightsaber trophy is often but not always severely worn and damaged to the point of being unusable. Similar to a war trophy, a lightsaber trophy symbolized a combatant’s prowess … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities: Disney’s Legacy Lightsaber Store in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities

Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities is a store that sells lightsabers and galactic artifacts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. The store, which sells legacy lightsabers along with other high-end collectibles and lore, gives off a gritty and mysterious, in-universe antique store vibe. Other artifacts and relics in the store include: statues, … Read more