Obi Wan Kenobi is one of the world's most beloved characters. From a mysterious guide to a mentor to a fully-fleshed out character in the prequels, Obi Wan's popularity has stayed high since he first appeared in A New Hope portrayed by Sir Alec Guinness - but was firmly cemented when he was playe...

September 28, 2021

The 25th of September is Mark Hamill's birthday - and we're in a celebratory mood. The actor is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker, the original heroic Jedi who journeyed from unknown moisture farmer to famed Jedi master.  But how good was Luke with a lightsaber? What duellin...

September 22, 2021

In our article discussing the traditional lightsaber forms, we mention all 7 of the styles depicted in Star Wars lore. From the original disarming style of Form I through to the deadly Juyo/Vaapad, almost every physical possibility of saber combat is explored. But what happens when you put a seco...

August 24, 2021

Want to frustrate, outmatch and finesse your opponents when you cross duelling sabers with them? Why not learn from a style created to do just that: Makashi, also called the Contention Form.  In Star Wars' rich lore, lightsaber forms were originally created as a reactionary measure. Where Form I ...

August 22, 2021

Soresu, or Form III, is one of the most famous lightsaber forms due to its most famous practitioner - Obi-Wan Kenobi. Like all lightsaber forms, form 3 was developed as a reaction to changes in weaponry and fighting styles. Specifically, form III was developed after the advent of blaster weapons....

July 29, 2021

We’re very proud of our duelling sabers - and rightly so. With polycarbonate blades, balanced weight distribution and sturdy aluminium hilts, they are perfect for LudoSport-style duels.  However, what happens if you’re disarmed? As we’ve discussed in our past article on Lightsaber Combat Forms, s...

July 21, 2021

Hey duellists - this one's going to be a great read.  Have you ever felt angry? Not just angry, but furious? Have you ever channelled that fury into your training - pushing past barriers and breaking the limits of what you thought possible?  If you have, you've touched on the very essence that fu...

June 24, 2021

In the galaxy-spanning Star Wars franchise, we see a lot of conflict. From incredibly high stakes duels between good and evil in the main films through to more casual fights between criminal gangs and bounty hunting in TV shows like The Mandalorian, it's clear that knowing how to battle is a crit...

June 18, 2021

Explore other lightsaber forms in our guide here.  Shii-Cho, or Form I, is the first style a Jedi learns. It is known as the 'Way of the Sarlaac' or 'Determination' form and is the perfect entry point for those who want to learn how to use their duelling saber.  What is Shii-Cho? Shii-Cho is the ...

May 27, 2021

Do you want to learn to fight like a Jedi? Then clear your mind and concentrate. In this article, we're going to go through some of the best Jedi fight tips you can keep in mind when duelling - all based on things we've seen in the movies and TV shows.  Considering that we'll soon be launching so...

May 24, 2021

Star Wars is an iconic franchise that has inspired so many people across the world. From the amazing lightsaber duelling scenes to the good versus evil storyline and galaxy-spanning scope, it's a franchise that thinks BIG.  It's no surprise then that some of the characters in the franchise have l...

April 28, 2021

In the world of Star Wars, Jedi are not all the same. While the mystical warrior monks all share certain aesthetic similarities (the robes, the lightsaber and the use of the force) there are some very different types of Jedi on display throughout the entire franchise. In the golden age of the Jed...

April 21, 2021

Our last article looked at the best Star Wars aliens, focusing on the intelligent races we see throughout the franchise. But one of Star Wars’ biggest appeals is the vast galaxy we get to witness as fans - and the strange creatures which inhabit it.  Some are enormous and malevolent - seeking on...

March 29, 2021

When it comes to galactic civilisations, Star Wars truly nails the sense of depth and scope involved in all of the alien cultures that come together in the franchise. The main films showed us aliens rich and varied - which have only been expanded upon even further by the games, TV shows, comic bo...

March 19, 2021

The Best Star Wars Side Characters The Star Wars universe is expansive - with so many stories just begging to be told. In 2021, we’re lucky enough to see expanded versions of the universe across multimedia formats including books, TV series and games. In these, we get the opportunity to see side ...

February 25, 2021

As fans of the Star Wars franchise, we all spend time watching various videos about the series: whether that's some obscure lore, a favourite song (Duel of the Fates, anyone?) or even a montage of saber duels. In one of our more successful articles, we covered fan-made Star Wars films available o...

February 23, 2021

Do all Jedi use lightsabers? Saber Questions Answered In the vast, expansive Star Wars universe consisting of film, TV, books, games and other media, no pairing is as iconic as a Jedi and their lightsaber. Whatever you see it in, a Jedi knight igniting their saber is always an exciting moment.  ...

January 15, 2021

  Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had plenty of opportunities to grab your dream saber in our special sales – but if not, don’t worry, we run frequent campaigns where you can save on our sabers – including the 40+ new versions we’ve released over the festive break! In 2021, we’ve got ambitious pla...

January 04, 2021

There are few things as cool as putting together your own unique saber with a custom lightsaber builder. Whether you're building something that suits your style or trying to replicate a famous looking blade, there's an option for everyone with the Saber Builder™.  But if you're lacking inspiratio...

December 17, 2020

Lone wolves. Scoundrels. The Galaxy's most feared men and women. Like it or not, in a franchise full of heroes and villains, morally-flexible bounty hunters stand out. There's just something about them. Whether you're talking the massive Boba Fett fandom that erupted for a character who barely ta...

December 08, 2020

Lightsabers are not all created equally. In the original trilogy, the only lightsaber customisations were in the hilt design and blade colour. Now, however, as the franchise has grown and expanded, there have been many different types of lightsaber featured across games, books, TV and film.  One ...

November 23, 2020

We've all yearned for our very own lightsabers - customised to our specifications and built to reflect our fighting style and personalities. How many times have you wondered which lightsaber colour you'd have? What kind of lightsaber form you'd adopt and whether you'd have any special adaptions l...

November 09, 2020

Looking for the best Star Wars costume you can put together for Halloween? We’ve gathered inspiration from across the internet to present a combination of the best Star Wars costumes ever put together and some easy Star Wars Halloween costumes you can throw together for this year.  Best Star War...

October 20, 2020

The Darksaber is here. Revealed at the end of The Mandalorian season 1, this ancient and revered saber of clan Mandalore is something only die-hard Star Wars fans really know about. Considering its cool looking black blade and relative obscurity, it’s no surprise that the internet is awash with q...

October 12, 2020

Since the early days of A New Hope, Star Wars has always been supported by a wider merchandising offering: with books, spin-offs and most importantly, toys. However, the books created to support the deep lore of the Star Wars universe are perhaps the greatest contribution to the wider story of th...

September 28, 2020

September 21, 2020

What To Look For In A Real Life Lightsaber There have already been some great attempts to replicate lightsabers in our own world. Most of these attempts involve flames or lasers that can cut balloons and paper - making them too both dangerous for the general public and a little underwhelming. Le...

September 14, 2020

Star Wars is a franchise that has spawned some iconic spin-offs, but has also given birth to its fair share of sub-par experiences. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the video game world - where the Star Wars license has been both honoured and abused in equal measure. Take, for example, the St...

September 13, 2020

In the Star Wars franchise, not all lightsabers are created equally. Instead, they are custom lightsabers built to the whims of their creators – using what materials make sense to that wielder. In real life, cosplayers look for custom lightsabers that reflect their own personalities and styles – ...

August 31, 2020

Star Wars is a franchise that inspires, enthrals, and entertains people around the world. It is such a cultural phenomenon that often, fans themselves take storytelling into their own hands. With such a massive universe to play with, there’s huge scope for fans who want to tell a story within the...

August 16, 2020

Discover the best saber on saber battles in the Star Wars Universe in this article and see if you can gain any inspiration or tips for your own saber forms.

August 16, 2020

In a tool composed mainly of energy, lightsaber hilts contain all of the physical matter that permit a saber to function. From standard to curved to double-bladed, the Star Wars universe has shown us many different lightsaber hilts that each serve their owners in different ways. The earliest ligh...

July 19, 2020

A lightsaber is an elegant tool, but how it is used depends on the wielder’s style. Gripped by dark side users, a lightsaber becomes a savage tool of oppression and pain. Handled by a Jedi who has mastered specific forms, lightsaber combat can be a dance of grace and beauty – but with deadly stak...

July 19, 2020

Lightsaber’s take their colour from the crystal its owner selects. Our own lightsaber design allows you to pick whatever colour you want from built-in colour selectors, so you are not tied to one style. However, if you were locked to one colour, what would it be? Your blade colour says a lot abou...

July 19, 2020

A Guide To Famous Jedi and Sith Lightsabers Lightsabers are the most iconic part of the Star Wars universe. They’re an elegant tool from a more civilised age, or a terrifying tool for destruction when wielded by the Sith. Each lightsaber is unique – a testament to the choices and personalities of...

July 11, 2020

How to choose a lightsaber for real-life fighting So, my young Padawan, you have reached a key stage in your learning. Here, you will undertake The Gathering – recovering and assembling the parts required to create our most sacred tool – the lightsaber. As with every young apprentice, you will be...

July 11, 2020

In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi padawan constructs their own lightsaber when they are deemed ready by their master. Often, a padawan replicates the style of their master’s saber but there were also many Jedi who chose to create a unique style for their lightsaber. The looks and performance of...

July 11, 2020