Kylo Ren's lightsaber from "The Force Awakens" is surely an unorthodox design. The smaller blades are not technically crossguards, but simply power vents.
Kylo Ren's lightsaber from "The Force Awakens" is surely an unorthodox design. The smaller blades are not technically crossguards, but simply power vents.
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Luke Skywalker attempts to master the lightsaber.
Luke Skywalker attempts to master the lightsaber.
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Lightsaber colors are determined by the different types of crystals at their core.
Lightsaber colors are determined by the different types of crystals at their core.
Actors dressed as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker have a lightsaber battle during an exhibition is Australia.
Actors dressed as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker have a lightsaber battle during an exhibition is Australia.
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Star Wars fans Alain Bloch and Matthew Carauddo founded the Golden Gate Knights in 2011 to teach classes on how to safely wield a lightsaber and perform choreographed moves.
Star Wars fans Alain Bloch and Matthew Carauddo founded the Golden Gate Knights in 2011 to teach classes on how to safely wield a lightsaber and perform choreographed moves.
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Students hold up their lightsabers during a Golden Gate Knights class in saber choreography in San Francisco, California.
Students hold up their lightsabers during a Golden Gate Knights class in saber choreography in San Francisco, California.
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"The Force Awakens" cast member John Boyega wearing a Stormtrooper helmet to disguise his identity engages a unknowing fan in a lightsaber dual during the kick-off event of Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015.
"The Force Awakens" cast member John Boyega wearing a Stormtrooper helmet to disguise his identity engages a unknowing fan in a lightsaber dual during the kick-off event of Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015.
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John Boyega poses with a lightsaber at the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' fan event at the Roppongi Hills on December 10, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.
John Boyega poses with a lightsaber at the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' fan event at the Roppongi Hills on December 10, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.
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A performer dressed as the Star Wars character Galen Marek, brandishes a lightsaber during the unofficial Star Wars convention, 'For the Love of the Force,' in Manchester, northern England on December 4, 2015.
A performer dressed as the Star Wars character Galen Marek, brandishes a lightsaber during the unofficial Star Wars convention, 'For the Love of the Force,' in Manchester, northern England on December 4, 2015.
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Characters wielding lightsabers take to the stage to promote Star Wars The Old Republic at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) press conference leading up to opening day of the 2009 E3 Expo on June 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Characters wielding lightsabers take to the stage to promote Star Wars The Old Republic at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) press conference leading up to opening day of the 2009 E3 Expo on June 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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U.S. President Barack Obama fences with Olympic Fencer Tim Morehouse with a lightsaber.
U.S. President Barack Obama fences with Olympic Fencer Tim Morehouse with a lightsaber.
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