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Lightsaber crystals, also known as kyber crystals, are a powerful curiosity in the Star Wars Universe. Doubly so are the ones which power fearsome Sith sabers: Red lightsaber crystals. But with how rare they are, where are the Sith finding enough to color-coordinate with? The answer lies both within the wild forces of nature as …

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Lightsabers are one of the most notable things about the “Star Wars” franchise. Even most non-fans know about the iconic weapons that the Sith and Jedi use throughout the various films. However, as wonderful as the films are, the mechanics of the lightsabers are never explained in any of them. So, it’s up to fans …

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Being in any fandom, you must have thought about hundreds of ideas every day on designing collectibles for yourself. We do not always have the budget to spend hundreds of dollars on decorative or practical versions of our favorite weapons. If you are a fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, or any popular franchise, you …

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With the recent opening of Savi’s Workshop at Disney Parks, Star Wars fans around the world are now wondering: “How exactly do lightsaber crystals work?” That’s a good question!—but the answer is complicated, and depends on if you default to Disney Canon or Legends material. For the sake of clarity, this article will cover both! …

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The world of competitive Lightsaber Dueling has exploded in popularity in recent years. Leagues, dojos, and local groups have popped up all over the globe, allowing fans to fight with a “real-life” lightsaber. Sounds impossible? Don’t get too excited; these sabers use a “blade” made from clear polycarbonate and LED lights; they won’t be cutting …

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In the Star Wars universe, we’ve seen that Force powers can indeed stop a lightsaber, and Darth Vader, the chosen one, is our prime example.  Although he’s shown this remarkable skill, the specifics of how Darth Vader uses the dark side of the Force to halt a lightsaber remain unexplained. Which specific Force ability did …

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