In Star Wars canon, the lightsaber is not a mass-produced accessory—far from it. Every lightsaber is constructed by, and thereafter closely linked to, a specific individual. Even in those cases when the saber eventually falls into the hands of another person, it tends to retain its association with its first owner if their identity is […]
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Lightsabers in the Star Wars universe exist in a wide variety of types. They tend to reflect the characteristics of their wielders: their combat preferences, their relationship to the Force, and maybe their plain old personal taste. Every aspect of the lightsaber has significance, in much the same way an individual’s tattoos aren’t just random […]
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There are a number of ways that lightsabers can achieve notoriety. Some are renowned for their unusual design (the crossguard lightsaber), others for their scarcity (the Darksaber), and still others for their association with one or more illustrious personages. Anakin Skywalker’s blue lightsaber belongs to this third category. In the Star Wars universe, it is […]
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Even casual fans realize that, in the Star Wars universe, the Jedi are more than just Good Guys with lightsabers. The Jedi are directed and informed by a profound moral worldview that is based on the Force and has relevance far beyond their perennial struggle against the partisans of the dark side. Beyond that, however, […]
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The end-of-the-year holiday season has arrived, so it’s time to get ready for that special date coming up on the December calendar: the 20th. That’s when The Rise of Skywalker is scheduled to arrive in U.S. theaters. Episode IX has been eagerly anticipated—or at least hoped for—ever since reports first surfaced, not long after the […]
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When you think of Obi-Wan Kenobi, what comes immediately to mind? The answer to that depends on who is being asked, and which Star Wars movie they’ve seen most recently, but it’s likely that the average fan thinks of the wise and wizened Kenobi of A New Hope. That version of Kenobi played a vital […]
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Apart from intense enthusiasm, collectors of all kinds have one common characteristic: they tend to accumulate a lot of stuff relating to their hobby. Nobody ever stopped at collecting one Blu-Ray, one baseball card, one video game, or one car. If you’re really into a certain pastime, it’s only natural to cast a wide net, […]
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Emitters are sometimes called “blade holders” because that’s exactly what they do—stabilize and support the part of the lightsaber used for striking objects and people. In addition to fulfilling that practical function, emitters contribute significantly to the overall aesthetic appeal of a lightsaber. Quite a few collectors have managed to give their lightsabers a new […]
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Single blade lightsabers are the Old Reliables of the Star Wars universe. They’re the first lightsabers that most people remember seeing, and they’re usually what leap to mind whenever conversations turn to this topic. But as you surely know already, there are many types of lightsabers that do not conform to the classic design. Just […]
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What do you want to do with your lightsaber? If you’re like a lot of collectors, the answer is, “As much as humanly possible.” You want to exploit the full power and potential of your lightsaber, in accordance with your interests and circumstances. One of the best ways to amuse yourself with your single or […]
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