Customer Reviews

Star Wars E3 BASIC LIGHTSABER BL01 RED

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

We are very happy with the non-battery operated line of Hasbro lightsabres and we own four different models. We had first purchased the battery operated light sabers and were not happy with them. If you are interested in my review of those different, more expensive toys, see those items to find my review.

The red lightsabres are used by characters on the Dark Side. The Jedi/good side characters use blades which are blue, green or purple.

These less expensive and more durable light sabers are my children's favorites and preferred by my husband and I for these reasons:

a. They are more lightweight than the electronic models and therefore are easier to carry and easier to grip/hold with one hand.

b. The blades fully retract into the handle (just like they do in the movies---the electronic models don't do this) and they LOCK in the closed position so they don't fall open while carrying or wearing them.

c. The lock is easy to operate; you hold it down and flick the blade to extend the "laser blade".

d. When flicking it open, it takes just one quick flick to extend the blade completely open, and even children aged 4 can do this with one flick after a few practices.

e. It closes very easily. My children prefer to push it (gently) into the ground or into the floor to close it.

f. The built in clip works well to clip the closed unit onto the waistband of the pants, a pants pocket or a belt. Due to good design of the locking mechanism, the unit stays closed/retracted while worn in this manner.

g. The lack of electronic components and light bulbs allows for rougher play and not worrying about breakage while using it in lightsabre to lightsabre clashing together play.'

h. You won't have to replace light bulbs that can break in rough play (as the other models have).

i. There are no sensitive electronic components to break if it accidentally gets wet or left outside and is rained on.

j. At this low price we can afford to buy a couple of extras for visiting children to play with.

k. All of the blade lengths are of equal length allowing for safer play (unlike the electronic models).

Love this toy, but rated educational value as 1 as truly there is not much educational about this toy. I have no problem with this being non-educational, though, as my children have other venues to expand their education! Imaginative play is very important for children as is "unstructured free play time" and this falls into that category.

This lightsaber rocks!I don't have one myself but my cousin does and he shattered my electronic Yoda Lighsaber with no trouble and he's 10 and I'm 13!!!

Guys, for star wars freaks like me and you like playing with your friends and neighbors then you should certainly get this amazing toy. It might not have gaudy lights and sounds but this toy is really unique: the blade acually goes in all the way. That is also very usefull for storge space and if you are planning on doing much more than "sword fighting".

-Qtip, 10

Wow! I thought my electronic sabers were cool! I bought my sister and I one (mine red, hers blue) and we just exploded over these!

They're very durable, rectract fully, easy to open and withdraw, and can clip on your belt! We dueled and dueled, until we were too exhausted from the fun!

I have this big black cape with a hood so I can dress up like the Sith Lord to add even more fun.

My sister and I played Star Wars for 3 hrs! My sister thought it was 20 minutes because we had so much fun!

The electronic ones are pretty durable and great for Halloween, but not very durable for extreme fighting, and continuous at that. My saber (or my sister's) haven't gotten a single scratch since I bought these bad boys. My electronic lightsabers have plenty of scratches and marks, and one has a dent at the top.

Overall, these things are inexpensive, and ultimate play fighters! May the force be with you.

(It's snowing, and it's giving me ideas...)

As I have stated previously, I believe all the basic lightsabers are superior to the flashy and fragile light up siblings.

These things can take a beating and are perfect for role playing since they lock, release with a button, clip on to anything, like a pocket, pants seam, or a belt, and they look VERY realalistic.

I am VERY impressed with the Anakin Skywalker style basic lightsabers. They are almost a replica. And they pack the original trilogy's design. :: Drools ::

This item is one of the best things you can give a Star Wars junkie, besides a trip to Star Wars rehab.

The only minor complaint I have is the grip, it is a little large. But if you can tolerate that, this is THE product for you.

Two thumbs up here. |,,,, |,,,,

Get this or another non-electronic lightsaber. Yester day, I was fighting my friend and with only one hit, I DESTROYED his electronic lightsaber, just like that!!! I was using a non-electronic lightsaber, only it was the blue and silver one. I wasn't strength that I used to send his blade flying, his saber wasn't durable at all!! These can't break if yo're just fighting a friend with a brand-new non-electronic saber, I'll bet my life in that, if you're the one with the brand-new saber, even if the fight lasts forever. Actually, even if it's over 100 years old. These do get scratched VERY easily, thogh. that's why I gave it 4 stars for durability. it can be educational, thogh, because it can help teach you to fight. Overall, this toy gets 5 stars. ( I'm going to get this one very soon, maybe today.) Bye!!!

My 5 year old son got this for his birthday and has played with it every day for two weeks. The blade is segmented and stows in the handle or can be swished out by sliding an unlock button and making a Jedi Knight-like gesture. This is a simple, no-frills toy and my boy loves it. It also has a belt clip. I need one too so we can battle.

Somehow I got the impression that a LIGHTSABER had the capability to produce light. It doesn't. I purchased two for my grandchildren and learned just now that there is another toy, also called lightsaber that does operate on battery power. I wasn't impressed with the toy at any price. It's about as much fun as using spent paper towel rolls to have a sword fight.

I bought one of these when 'The Phantom Menace' came out 11 years ago, when i was 7 years old. After 11 years of abuse this thing is still as sturdy and strong as ever. As a senior in high school now I used it and a few other basic lightsabers as props in photography class. Inevitably a few lightsaber duels broke out between my friends and I. Even after 11 years and swung with the strength of an 18 year old that old toy held together perfectly. The version here is the same product as my old one and I highly recommend it. In addition to its remarkable durability, it also has a clip allowing it to be easily holstered to your pants, and its fully retractable unlike other lightsaber toys. Getting your kid this toy can provide literally decades of entertainment! Dueling with my friends in class was just as fun for a senior in high as it was the first time I ignited it as a 7 year old.

i'am a die hard star war sfan and collect lightsabers.I just ordered this in the mail and it is very fun,durable and educational. The good: Very strong no matter how hard you hit it,it will not break. Also the handle is very cool. Clips to your belt to suprise opponents. the bad:the handle gets scratched very easily. It has no sound effects. and the blade isn't very realistic. overall this a great toy and a must have to your lightsaber collection.