New Hasbro Toy Lightsabers
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I believe the Kylo was the only one available
that makes sense, thats why no one has shown vader/yoda/luke sabers yet
Just posted this in the Kylo FX thread but I suppose it's relevant here too...
Apologies for the the poor quality pictures - these were taken on my phone but I'm sure they'll be of use to someone!
I bought the Hasbro version at TRU at midnight for £35. I went to Disney Store first thing in the morning and regretted my purchase almost instantly. The Disney version is £10 cheaper at only £25 which is a ruddy steal in my opinion.
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As you can see, the Hasbro hilt is smaller - possibly too small (which must be a first considering how chunky there electronic sabers usually are). There are no gaps on the pommel (these are taken up by a non-removable 'port' to make it Bladebuilder compatible. The Disney version has the gaps in the pommel and the hilt occasionally 'rumbles' when turned on (oo-er!). There's also no doubt that the Disney version is much brighter:
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The Hasbro version does have it's advantages though. In my opinion, the sound is better. Hasbro is slightly louder and has a better 'clash' sound. The Disney 'clash' sounds more like a surge of electricity than lightsaber clash (but maybe this is film accurate!).
I've recently sold most of my FX sabers and Glasgow TRU didn't get any Kylo FX's in, so the only one I can compare it to is Yoda. The FX is still much brighter then the Disney one, but I would say not quite as much as it looks in the pictures. In the picture, you can clearly see the individual LEDs on the Disney Kylo, but it isn't *quite* this obvious in real life.
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Geezo, those lightsabers really do show the state of my carpet! I swear it's not that obvious in normal lighting
There's a new black series Vader on eBay right now with pics of it on the Target shelves (with a Yoda one sitting behind it) so it looks like at least a small shipment of them went out.
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
I can't find it. Just KRs and stock photos.
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Found a listing with pics of the Yoda and Vader on someone's floor. No details or pics of the sabers themselves
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Found it...
What's weird is the ad is for a 2005 MR Vader SW-207. :wacko
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Found this in an ad on fleabay but I don't know if I can let myself believe it:
Star Wars Force Awakens Force FX Deluxe Lightsabers Wave 1: "An elegant weapon from a more civilized age." Fully functioning lightsaber replicas from the Star Wars saga. Each sword features a distinctive blade, plus authentic lights and sounds. Based on the designs from Star Wars movies! Amazing lightsabers - you won't want to miss them! There's no better weapon for slaying a Wampa, or fighting the Sith. Each Force FX Lightsaber Replica from the Star Wars saga features durable die-cast metal parts that look and feel like the real thing! Its sturdy, blue, polycarbonate blade is removable from the hilt and features realistic power-up and power-down glowing light effects. Each 43-inch long lightsaber also includes digitally recorded and motion-sensor-controlled authentic sound effects such as power-up, power-down, idle, movement sounds, and clash sounds. It's a wonderful find for clever collectors and great fun for very lucky kids! Requires batteries, not included. Ages 15 and up. Requires 3x "AAA" batteries. 23-inches long! : 1x Darth Vader 1x Yoda IN STOCK 9/11/2015
Yoda and Vader blades are removable
Sent the guy a message to see if I can get pics of the actual sabers with blades attached and removed. All he has in the ad are stock photos...
Got a quick response:
This is currently only picture I have until they come
in stock Thursday or Friday . I will see if hasbro can send me pictures ,
thoughost likely won't hear back until tuesday.
Sorry I couldn't be more help
at the moment.
Greg
Sent him another email to ask if he was sure blades were removable and he responded:
Yes, I got my description right from site, says
removable blades. Old models did not. Now these black series waves will all be
removable. Luke Skywalker new saber will also be removable when it comes out
sometime in November.
This is the only page I can find on the Hasbro site for the Vader and it doesn't list the removable blade:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3924as00
Sent Greg yet another email requesting the link...
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Ask him how he knows the blades are removable.
I found another where the guy looks to have it in hand. I asked if he knows if the blade is removable but I doubt he'll answer because he's specifically stating "unopened" in the ad.
The box doesn't mention it at all so I think hope is pretty much lost at this point. Hopefully somebody will come up with something to give us...a new hope...
I found another where the guy looks to have it in hand. I asked if he knows if the blade is removable but I doubt he'll answer because he's specifically stating "unopened" in the ad.
The box doesn't mention it at all so I think hope is pretty much lost at this point. Hopefully somebody will come up with something to give us...a new hope...
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Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
I can't handle this roller coaster of emotions!! :lol
At least we should have a definitive answer soon on the blade question.
Where are folks ordering these? I asked at target and they told me they are only getting the Kylo saber, and even that wouldn't be there for a few weeks.
At least we should have a definitive answer soon on the blade question.
Where are folks ordering these? I asked at target and they told me they are only getting the Kylo saber, and even that wouldn't be there for a few weeks.
Yeah, Amazon and Target don't mention it either and it isn't on the box. I bet he was looking at the description of the Anakin ROTS one. I think our worst fears have come true.
The good news is there's a removable blade Hasbro one on there right now with the low, low, buy it now price of $4232.50!
edit: they have FIVE available for $4232.50!
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
There's actually a removable blade Luke ANH on fleabay that is a steal at $400 if it turns out the new sabers are fixed blade. It's in Germany though... :unsure
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
Got another response from a different seller:
I am not sure as it does not say on the box. Sorry, these boxes are staying
sealed. This is all the website says:
Realistic light
effects
Authentic movie sound effects
Real metal hilt
Display
stand
Includes Lightsaber, stand and instructions
I am not sure as it does not say on the box. Sorry, these boxes are staying
sealed. This is all the website says:
Realistic light
effects
Authentic movie sound effects
Real metal hilt
Display
stand
Includes Lightsaber, stand and instructions
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H0llyw00d
Sr Member
And yet another seller:
the blade can be removed according to the manufacturer but I don't have picture
with the blade removed. I just ran out of stock an hour ago, we have re-ordered
the item. If you wish to buy the item we can ship as soon as the order arrives
at our warehouse
Sorry about that
Best regards
J
I'm getting a real twilight zone feel to this situation...
the blade can be removed according to the manufacturer but I don't have picture
with the blade removed. I just ran out of stock an hour ago, we have re-ordered
the item. If you wish to buy the item we can ship as soon as the order arrives
at our warehouse
Sorry about that
Best regards
J
I'm getting a real twilight zone feel to this situation...
Yeah, the one guy I wrote to said, "It's permanent. Makes the realistic sound when turned on and swung around/hit into objects. $200.00 new when purchased it functions perfectly. Thanks for the interest."
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H0llyw00d
Sr Member
Are you sure that isn't the Kylo Ren? Those are fixed blade and cost $200. The other FXs are supposed to be $150
Got another response:
It doesn t say anywhere on the box that it is detachable, sorry. I haven t
opened the box to find out either. I ve looked online, and these are too new for
there to be any extra info on them. All I can find is that they re sold out, and
they re on back order.
This is bizarre :facepalm
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Thanked this guy for his response and mentioned how anxious we all are to find out if the blades are removable and he responded:
I hear ya, I want to know too. Seems like they d say on the box, but maybe not.
I have a Darth Vader too, kind of hoping it doesn t sell. Pretty exciting there
s finally new force fx sabers finally out.
I found these at a local toys
r us. Someone on the staff had made sure they weren t easy to see, ha. Really
surprised I found them.
I sort of, um... suggested that he open the Vader he has to see if the blades are removable as it would be worth much more... :rolleyes
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H0llyw00d
Sr Member
AAAghh... Got another response:
Yes what I'm selling is of the new black series fx that just came out. Yes I
have the new series with me on hand. But no the blades are not remove able, it's
permanently attached.
Awe, man... :facepalm
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Asked him if he had inspected it and knew it was not removable and he responded:
The box doesn't say that's it's removable. Normally it would say it. So I'm
assuming that's it's not remove able. I haven't taken the merchandise out of the
box. I have it there un open.
Jeez, this is killing me...
Yes what I'm selling is of the new black series fx that just came out. Yes I
have the new series with me on hand. But no the blades are not remove able, it's
permanently attached.
Awe, man... :facepalm
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Asked him if he had inspected it and knew it was not removable and he responded:
The box doesn't say that's it's removable. Normally it would say it. So I'm
assuming that's it's not remove able. I haven't taken the merchandise out of the
box. I have it there un open.
Jeez, this is killing me...
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Yeah, it was definitely Vader's. I think he was just trying to push the sale to make it seem like it was more expensive than it really was.
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
I actually messaged him to see if he purchased any of the new ones and if so did they have removable blades. Maybe he's selling his old one as he has a new one... My desperation knows no bounds...
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