Master Replicas Yoda Force FX Lightsaber

by Master Replicas

Product Features

• This first-class Yoda light saber replica from the Star Wars prequels features tough die-cast metal parts that look and feel like a real weapon
• Take your next step toward becoming a Jedi Master by procuring this awesome weapon today
• It comes with a handsome display stand and requires 3x 'AA' batteries, not included
• Includes authentic digitally recorded, motion-sensor-controlled sound effects such as power-up, power-down, idle, movement sounds, and clash sounds
• Sturdy purple polycarbonate blade is permanently attached to the hilt and displays realistic power-up and power-down glowing light effects

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ML91WK
• Item model number: SW-217
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,702 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

An enhanced glowing green blade with realistic power-up and power-down light effects. The power-up and power-down light effects are produced by a string of 73 super-bright LEDs that ignite sequentially inside the blade. Five motion sensor controlled sound effects digitally recorded from the movie: power-up, idle hum, swing, clash, and power-down. 3 built-in motion sensors for super sensitivity: 2 for detecting movement and 1 for detecting the impact of the blade. Since Master Replicas released the very first Force FX Lightsaber in 2002, fans have been clamoring for a Yoda Force FX. Unfortunately, due to the small size of Yoda’s hilt, Master Replicas’ team of product designers and engineers have been unable to fit all of the necessary light and sound technology in place to create a “realistic” Yoda FX that would live up to the standards of its’ predecessors – that is, until now!

Product Description

Since Master Replicas released the very first Force FX Lightsaber in 2002, fans have been clamoring for a Yoda Force FX. Unfortunately, due to the small size of Yoda's hilt, Master Replicas' team of product designers and engineers have been unable to fit all of the necessary light and sound technology in place to create a "realistic" Yoda FX that would live up to the standards of its' predecessors - that is, until now! With recent breakthroughs in Force FX technology, we are pleased to announce that the Yoda Force FX Lightsaber has become a reality!

Since Yoda was created digitally for the prequel trilogy, his lightsaber was also a digital construct. And so, Lucasfilm once again granted Master Replicas engineers access to the ILM computer files and reference images, allowing for the creation of the most authentic, realistic Force FX lightsaber possible. While the Yoda Force FX Lightsaber is smaller than anything released to date - measuring roughly 33-inches (including the blade), versus average Force FX which measures 44 inches - remember, as Yoda taught us, "Size Matters Not!"
And of course, the Yoda Force FX features:

ú An enhanced glowing green blade with realistic power-up and power-down light effects. The power-up and power-down light effects are produced by a string of 64 super-bright LEDs that ignite sequentially inside the blade.

ú Five motion sensor controlled sound effects digitally recorded from the movie: power-up, idle hum, swing, clash, and power-down.

ú 3 built-in motion sensors for super sensitivity: 2 for detecting movement and 1 for detecting the impact of the blade.

ú A durable metal hilt looks and feels like a real lightsaber.

ú A sturdy blade is permanently attached to the hilt.

Add the weapon of the greatest Jedi in the Galaxy - wise, old Master Yoda - to your collection today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall fun time, just some things to note., May 21, 2008

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Sanadin (East Hampton, NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Master Replicas Yoda Force FX Lightsaber (Toy)

I did a lot of research on Force FX sabers before deciding to purchase this one. I also went to a Sharper Image where they sometimes have them on display to play with. They had the Luke and Vader Episode IV ones as well as the Yoda.
Before I even turned them on I was hooked on the Yoda one because of its lighter weight and smaller hilt. My hands are slightly smaller than average and I found the Luke and Vader hilts rather unweildy, not only because they are wider but because of the large slider button. They are also considerbably heavier due to the longer hilt and blade and that they take Double not Triple A batteries like Yoda's.
I was also impressed by how bright Yoda's blade was- I won't go as far as saying that it is brighter than Luke and Vaders, but I was more impressed with the bright Green color than I was with the other two.
There is just enough room for me to grip Yoda's with two hands, but the strength of this one is that it is much, much easier to weild with one hand for the fancy spins around the body and behind the back. My only complaint is that you have to bash the saber harder than I expected to get the clashing sound effect, and the sound effect takes a half second or so to play. So it's either my particular saber or a problem with the Yoda sabers- that might be something worth researching. The LEDs provide an ALMOST perfectly consistent brightness along the blade, though like all MR Force FX's, you can occasionally see some patchiness. The speaker is very loud for such a small speaker, but I am unimpressed by the quality of the sound, and I am trying to find a replacement speaker to put in there.
Overall it is a ton of fun. It is a nice looking collectors item to have on the mantle, it is a nice conversation peice, and it feels very authentic to hold. MR did not cheap out on the materials. I'm considering buying a Vader or Anakin one now, though I'm curious to see what Hasbro will bring to the line up. Amazon has several sabers listed from them that they say will be available in July, though the Hasbro website says Fall for Luke and Vader. We'll see!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoda Saber, January 6, 2008

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E. Culp - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Master Replicas Yoda Force FX Lightsaber (Toy)

Beautiful replica bought for my husband. Not a day goes by that he and my son don't bring out their replica's for a little play. Keep in mind, my son is two-years-old so this thing has taken quite a beating and still works perfectly. Don't recommend that but still, good to know.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoda's Lightsaber, July 12, 2007

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Malcolm D. Kelley "Sci-Fi/Anime Fan" (san jose, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Master Replicas Yoda Force FX Lightsaber (Toy)

I like the saber but, I didn't think it would be as small as it is. I realize that the saber is the right size and its still fun and it seems very durable and the sound effects sound great as well! Its a must for any true Star Wars fan!