Darth Vader Episode V FX Lightsaber
by Master Replicas
Our Price: $174.99
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Toy
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Master ReplicasBrand: Master Replicas
Toys and Games Reviews of Darth Vader Episode V FX Lightsaber
Customer Review: What I always wanted as a kid.
Summary: 4 Stars
A quick word about the above ratings: while this toy is obviously not educational in the least, I don't subscribe to the notion that a toy NEEDS to be educational any more now than I did as a kid, so pardon me if I lied there, but I didn't want to go bringing down the rating on this excellent gizmo with an honest answer to a rather irrelevant question. Also, I have no actual idea how durable this item is, as I've made no attempts to break this rather expensive doodad in order to find out just how hard it would be to do so; therefore my durability rating is guess. Lies/half-truths end here.
I would've killed, at least certain people, anyway, to have had one of these when I was ten. The technology didn't exist then, but I'm happy to make up for it now. The Darth Vader lightsaber I had back then was this plastic thing with a hilt too bulky for a kid's hand, which looked nothing like the actual prop, had the words "Star Wars: The Force Lightsaber" on the handle, didn't extend, didn't light up, and sort of made a noise if you swung it around so the air could whistle through it. Well, things have gotten better.
I'm not going to go on record saying that this product is worth the money, because let's face it, it costs rather a lot of money, and furthermore I got it as a gift and didn't have to spend anything on it. It's certainly worth somebody ELSE'S money. The detailing is perfect, even if the grip is slightly oversized, and any misgivings I might have had about the brightness of the blade were put to rest the first time I turned it on. This was in a house, and not in a store flooded with overhead flourescents, so if you've tested one of these in such a place and thought it looked dim, it's because the ambient light was likely just washing it out. Never tried it outdoors, because my neighbors will think I'm an enormous (not literally, but figuratively) geek, but indoors the beam is very bright and solid. The sound effects very much add to the package, as for once I don't have to make the swooshing noises myself, and it doesn't take too hard a hit to trigger the impact sound, though it works much better when tapping a wall or similarly solid object; striking something soft, like a couch cushion or even your own leg, take more of a blow to cause the sound to trigger.
As has been mentioned in other reviews, the swinging sounds sometimes don't activate when the saber is swung, and sometimes DO activate when you're holding it mostly still. Also, if I may geek out for just a minute and get nit-picky, I will mention that the power-up sound isn't actually the sound Vader's saber makes in the films, but rather is the sound made by Luke's and Obi-Wan's; Vader's lightsaber makes a much more hissy noise when turned on, hence the overal rating of four, as five would imply that there was no room for improvement. But really, these are very minor quibbles, and this is still the coolest piece of Star Wars memorabilia I've ever had.
One final word on the subject: most reviewers here seem to keep stressing that this item is not a toy. Certainly that is precisely what it is. It's a mock-up lightsaber that lights up and makes sound effects. It has no practical usage. It was made to be played with. This is a TOY. No, not one you'd likely buy for your clumsy nephew who'll likely break it inside of a day, but I think at this point we're all well past the notion that only kids play with toys.
Description of Darth Vader Episode V FX Lightsaber
This is an official reproduction of Darth Vader?s light saber from Star Wars: Episode V the Empire Strikes Back. Comes with glowing, bright red blade ignites with realistic power-up, and power-down lights effects. Authentic light saber sound effects are digitally recorded from the movie. It features motion sensor controlled sound effects: power-up, power-down, idle, movement, and clash. # Durable yet light chrome plated aluminum body looks and feels like a real light saber. New design is closer in look and feel to the size of a real light saber. A sturdy polycarbonate blade is permanently attached to the hilt. It requires 3 AA batteries, which are not included. Also, it includes display stand.Toys and Games
Bestsellers in Toys and Games
Mudpuppy Pirates Mini Cube MultiMudpuppy; MudPuppy; Release date: 2011-06-01; Toy
Best price: $5.72
Price in other shops:
Mudpuppy Royal Horses 100 Piece Puzzle (In Tin Box) MultiMudpuppy; MudPuppy; Release date: 2011-06-01; Toy
Best price: $13.00
Price in other shops:
Under the Sea First PuzzlesMudpuppy; MudPuppy; Toy
Robots Create a Card Stationery SetMud Puppy; MudPuppy; Toy
Best price: $35.94
Greece! Rome! Monsters! 36 Big Piece PuzzleMudpuppy; MudPuppy; Toy
Mudpuppy Map of the USA Floor PuzzleMudpuppy; MudPuppy; Release date: 2009-03-15; Toy
Best price: $7.10
Price in other shops:
Harry Potter 7" Action Figure w/ Wand and BaseNeca; Harry Potter; Toy
Best price: $6.00
Romeo Rabbit 9" Soft ToyYottoy; YOTTOY; Toy
Best price: $13.50
Price in other shops:
Clifford Welcome BannerSCHOLASTIC TEACHING RESOURCES; Scholastic Teaching Resources; Toy
Best price: $26.63
Cuisenaire® Rods Small Group SetCuisenaire Co. of America, Inc.; Cuisenaire; Toy
Similar Toys and Games
