I don’t know about you, but when I picture a real-life Lightsaber, it’s usually cemented in my head as a telescoping, thin plastic material that reminds me of a travel cup my mother used to carry around in the 1980s. Well, the good old Lightsaber replica seems to have come a long way from those $20 remakes we had as kids, with the latest release coming in at $550 USD. What on earth could make this item so unique that it can warrant that price tag, you ask? I had the same question, and in a moment of pure procrastination, avoiding doing my weekly online grocery shopping, I instead took my easily distractable, ADHD brain into a Lightsaber deep dive. What I found left me perplexed, and I am convinced that by sharing this with all of you, the answer to where the value of this item will become clear. Let’s start with the full product description so you can get a feel for what we are talking about.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars LIGHTSABER Hilt Set – Limited Edition, $550
There are legacies that resonate across the galaxies for generations; three such legacies are celebrated here in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lightsaber hilt set. Inspired by the hilts carried by Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, this highly detailed limited edition three-piece set captures the drama of their battles against the forces of darkness as well as the struggles they faced with one another and within themselves. Presented in a wooden box featuring art depicting the three Jedi with their names spelled out in Aurebesh lettering, this special set is a must for the serious Star Wars collector.
Magic in the details
- Limited Edition of 3,000
- Disney Store Exclusive
- Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Includes three Lightsaber hilts and collector’s box
- Hilt designs inspired by hilts carried by Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker
- Push switch on each hilt to activate Lightsaber noises and lights when attached to one of our Lightsaber Blades, sold separately
- Battery case in handles
- Wooden box features artwork depicting Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as their names spelled in Aurebesh
- Aurebesh on side of case translates to ‘Jedi Knights’
- Commemorative metal label on inside lid
- Hinged lid features metal latch
- Protective foam inside lid and two layers inside bottom
- Inspired by the Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The bare necessities
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- Ages 14+
- Ahsoka Tano and Obi-Wan Kenobi hilts: Require 3 x AAA batteries each, included
- Anakin Skywalker hilt: Requires 2 x AA batteries, included
- Ahsoka Tano hilt: approx. 11” x 2 3/5” W (average Diameter)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi hilt (with extra non-functional emitter attached): 11 1/5” L x 2 1/2” D
- Obi-Wan Kenobi extra non-functional emitter: approx. 6 1/4” L x 2 1/2” D
- Anakin Skywalker hilt: 10 4/5” L x 2 3/5” W (average Diameter)
- Hilts: aluminum / zinc / metal / ABS / POM / PVC / FDM
- Box: wood
- Box: 11 1/2” H x 14” W x 6 1/2” D
- Imported
Alright, now we have covered the basics of this item. While I can concede that it is beautifully presented in a box that would be fitting for Luke Skywalker himself, I still have questions. The set, which was introduced in a limited number of signed items for D23 Gold Members earlier this month, is now available publicly. The value is, of course, in the Limited Edition (3000 only) set, where you get all three of the previously separate hilts; however, the word on the street is that this box doesn’t have the musical trigger when opening the box. You know, the one that gives you the chills as you see it for the first time? Full disclosure: I don’t have one of these, but I have seen many others being opened, and even for a non-Star Wars fan like myself, the moment does give you goosebumps!
Batteries are included, though Lightsaber Blades, the part that lights up to actually use the item, are not. The Lightsaber Blades are sold separately here. I admit that one aspect of these sets has never entirely made sense to me, and perhaps some of our Star Wars fans in the DIS community can tell me the answer. Don’t you want the blade for each of your Lightsabers? Why are they supplied without them in the first instance? Of course, in the parks, I understand; you can mix and match your own. Though for the Collectors Box Set online, wouldn’t the standard be to include the matching Blades? I digress…
Other than an exclusivity factor that is diluted to begin with by the sheer number of box sets we have seen released this year, I’m struggling to see how this $550 set is worthy of its hefty price tag. If you are a collector of these classic Star Wars accessories, please let us know your thoughts. Is this box one that you would consider for your collection, and what makes it worth the cost?
Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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