Customer Reviews

Star Wars E3 BASIC LIGHTSABER BL01 GREEN

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

This green bladed lightsabre is owned by Obi Wan Kenobi. Anakin Skywalker borrows Obi Wan's green lightsabre for one battle. Yoda's lightsabre is also green. Some other Jedi Knights use green-bladed lightsabres. The Dark Side's General Grevious collects lightsabres owned by Jedi that he has won battles with, so sometimes General Grevious uses his collected green lightsabres to fight against the Jedi. Overall, green is not the color of the Dark Side characters' lightsabres.

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.

We actually got ours at Wal Mart. I never thought I would research so much for a $[...] toy for my sons. I (not literally) was up a nights trying to figure out which light saber to buy for my kids. My solution was to take my older son (5 1/2) with me to the store to help me decide. It was my younger son's 3rd Bday and I was going to get him a light sabre (1st on his list)and then get his brother one too (we call it half birthday) so they could play together. My older one chose the most basic light sabre (thankfully) for both of them. It was easier to hold, it was less complicated, and it looked more durable. This is a really simple toy that holds up, and for kids at least this age, there is no need for sounds, lights, bells and whistles. They were thrilled to get them and I like that their basic design means they hold up well. Great toy for the young ones.

Off the bat, it makes me think of Luke's from ROTJ. This thing is durable no matter what you do with it. I always loved the Skiff and Sail Barge battle in that move and I act it out with this. This is a beautiful replica of Anakin's lightsaber, and I do think a green blade is better then a blue or purple one, but red is better then any. That is just my opinion, however.

This packs the old activation box, which I just love. It does get in the way some times, but if you can find a good grip on this it is awesome.

Love the toy, my son actually has several light sabers, both electronic and basic like this one. However, you all should know that this basic one can be found at Wal-Mart for $8.97!! At that price, we bought several!

I got 3 for Christmas six months ago, a green, a blue, and a purple. They look good and are quite durable. They will raise a welt on the skin if a 4 year old whacks someone with all his strength. Realistic (to the movies) looking handles, but none of our handles are truly comfortable to hold for swordplay. I do think that the value of fun, imaginative play, is high in these toys. Have some fun and try these.

big disappointment.....no light in a laser light sword...sorry i don't get it. way over priced! half the price at walmart

My son loves playing 'Light Sabers'. He had a blaster and would run around the yard to get 'the Boss'. Me as a loving dad would give chase with my Obi-Wan Light Saber FX. At five he needed a light-saber of his own. Out of all of his presents, this was the only one that he insisted have his name on it.

He walked around the woods for the next two days with this clipped to his belt or being swung with his little hands at leaping chipmunks. If this can withstand the punishment of a five year old then it can with stand anything.

It's a great toy.

The grandkids loved these sabers, but I think they would have liked them to light up.

I am a star wars fanatic!This AWESOME toy has a green blade you can also buy another lightsaber to fight with a friend.The Revenge of the Sith Lightsaber green and gray is great for any Star Wars fan!

I have started to make lightsaber movies recently and at first me and my friends would use the realistic $100 from gamestop, needless to say, this wasnt a good idea, we were always afraid they would break and with such a pricey tag, it would be harder to acquire a second. That aside, we did have many extremely realistic lightsaber duels ;), so it was my idea to purchase some of these cheap ones to duel with so we could beat the crap out of them. When i received them i was slightly disappointed. Luckily i didnt get Anakin's handle (the grey) i held it and it is VERY bulky, if u want a good one get Qui-gons handle (the black) its alot easier on the hand. That was my first complaint, the second was the sloping sides make it very awkward, considering the movies are ramrod straight, but theres no way to get rid of that since it collapses so that wasnt too bad. My main and biggest complaint was the blade size, the handle is a good size but the blade is pathetic, its missing about a good foot and a half of blade. It makes shooting shots alot harder and takes away most of the luster of it. Honestly, if i had known the blade was that short I wouldnt have purchased them, but they were cheap so I didnt lost that much. They are great for kids who dont really care or who are small the blade will seem large to them but for anyone above the age of ten or in the buisness of making lightsaber movies or even adults using them I would suggest finding a different product. Maybe even some of ones that dont collapse entirely, for true lightsaber and star wars fans, the ForceFX lightsabers are a definite must buy even with the price tag, and even if they're only replicas, we have had many successful duels with them, hope this helped, enjoy