The saber isn’t for sale, at least not yet. But fans can soon see it in action at Disney’s new “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser,” an immersive Disney hotel that will open in 2022 and allow guests to live out adventures from the lucrative franchise. Some corners have definitely been cut, but it’s overall way above the competition, and the weathering effect on the hilt – the sands of Tatooine aren’t kind to anything – adds a nice and unique touch that perfectly represents Obi-Wan’s eroded state in the series. It’s hard to fully capture all the little, movie-accurate features of a lightsaber, but Hasbro ain’t joking with their Force FX Elite line. As a fan of Star Wars and other science fiction franchises, I know how important it is to have a high-quality retractable lightsaber. Rather, the company’s Imagineers — designers of Disney’s parks, rides, gadgets and hotels — created the device to function like a real lightsaber in that the “blade” of light extends from the base of the sword.

As with most lightsaber toys, it comes with motion-activated noise and lighting effects so you can pretend you’re the man himself while you swing it around. The price is a little high for our liking, but official Star Wars toys don’t come cheap these days so you’ll have to cough up the cash if you have your heart set on a model designed after one of your favorite Star Wars heroes.

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There are fewer Darth Vader DTLS versions because he got launched afterward. However, the Design department decided to switch the design long after his release. The handle is comfortable to hold and features a variety of buttons and switches. The blade is bright red, and a rechargeable battery powers it.

It’s a good way of getting started without too much complexity, though other brands will allow you to select individual hilt and blade components to create a product that exactly suits your requirements. If you’re not too fussed about that then Encalife’s Lightsabers are an easy off-the-shelf alternative. In 2019 Disney opened Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a 14-acre expansion that allows guests to ride the Millennium Falcon and dine on galactic delicacies such as Blue Milk. It’s Disney’s largest-ever park expansion. Watching that lightsaber activate right before your eyes will be just one of the countless ways that, from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, you’ll be plunged into a Star Wars story where your decisions and actions — or even the casual conversations you may have — determine how your personal journey unfolds,” Disney Parks wrote in a blog post on Tuesday.

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More importantly, this iteration of Vader’s iconic red saber is based on his appearance in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, meaning it reflects all the small tweaks and updates done to the design for the latest on-screen duels between Vader and Kenobi. Weight:The weight of the lightsaber can affect how comfortable it is to use. Make sure to choose one that is lightweight and easy to hold. You’re getting 80 LEDs for bright lighting, a real metal hilt, and the ability to switch between Battle FX for combat sounds and Molten FX to simulate you melting the environment with the blade when you press it against a surface, as seen when wielded by Kylo in the franchise. We’ll discuss the top retractable lightsabers, their features, designs, advantages, and disadvantages. 1. Star Wars Lead Villain Extendable Lightsaber