Episode VII - The Force Awakens introduced a controversial lightsaber style, but after a decade, the debate feels sillier ...

Granted, not everything about lightsabers is cut and dry. There are many lightsaber rules that make no sense in "Star Wars," ...

At its core, Star Wars is a fantasy story in space, a series of joyful, thrilling, and hopeful adventures. And what’s a good fantasy saga without a magical sword? They’re integral parts of these ...

Despite pop culture’s ongoing obsession with them, the original “Star Wars” trilogy did not feature a lot of lightsabers, at least in the grand scheme of things, especially in relation to other “Star ...

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Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook While lightsabers are undeniably iconic for their role in epic duels and their distinct hum, the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook No weapon in cinema history is as iconic as Star Wars‘ lightsaber. As soon as old Ben Kenobi opens ...

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