Modern toy lightsaber often come with fantastic lighting effects and as the franchise has developed and more characters have been introduced, we now have more variety than ever when it comes to blade colors and designs. Some kits even have mix-and-match components to them so that kids can create their own designs that aren’t inspired by a particular character.
In fact, there’s so much choice on the market these days that you can find a blade for every character, budget and purpose. Need something flashy to complete your cosplay? Perhaps you’d prefer your lightsabers to be a decorative replica, or even a ‘combat ready’ model that can tolerate smashing against an opponent’s blade? There are plenty of officially branded and unofficial products to serve your requirements.
If you’re looking for some official Disney merchandise then luckily there are several options listed on third-party retailers, die-hard fans we would also recommend checking out Disney’s theme park shops within the Galaxy’s Edge area of Disney World Orlando.
1.Galaxy’s Edge Legacy Lightsaber
SPECIFICATIONS
Hilt only, blade purchased separately
Some of the easiest replica lightsabers to find are the Galaxy’s Edge Legacy Lightsabers, which are officially licensed Disney products and can be used alongside a lightsaber blade purchased at the Galaxy’s Edge park. While it’s fun to grab one from one of the official theme parks directly, you can also find these across Amazon and Walmart, though the blade is sold separately from the hilt.
You can also buy the light-up blade online, but this could be a hindrance given its additional expense. Still, these character-specific designs such as Kylo Ren, Dary Vader and Luke Skywalker only vary in the hilt design, which makes the process of buying a blade a little easier when they’re actually in stock.
2. The Black Series Luke Skywalker Force FX Lightsaber
Luke Skywalker’s light sabre is well recognized throughout the franchise, which is unsurprising given not only did it belong to the first protagonist of the original trilogy, but it was also one of the first lightsabers to ever appear on screen. The Black Series is a range design by Hasbro that offers a more accurate replica of the on-screen props, while still being officially branded as a children’s toy, so this model can be played with and used in duels.
Doing so will reveal lighting and sound effects when clashed against a surface, and while this is far from what enthusiasts would call ‘dueling quality,’ you can smack it around without having to worry too much about snapping anything.
Still, it’s far from cheap, so it’s understandable that collectors prefer to keep this as a mounted display prop, and while it’s based on Luke’s blade from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, it isn’t a 100% accurate replica of the original which may bother perfectionists.
3. The Black Series Supreme Leader Kylo Ren Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Love them or hate them, the sequel trilogy introduced a new generation to the Star Wars universe, and with it a new villain in the form of Kylo Ren. His iconic, medieval-inspired lightsaber is characterized in the movies with crackling sound effects to represent the unstable kyber crystal housed within, something that’s beautifully replicated within this faithful prop toy.
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.
You get a collectors stand in the box if you want to keep this displayed on a desk, but it can withstand being swung around as long as you’re not being too rough with it. Outside of extremely expensive small-batch replicas, this version of the Supreme Leader’s lightsaber is considered to be one of the best officially licensed products available on the market.
