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 Best Value, Durable, Better than Electronic Models May 31, 2005
christinemm (Connecticut, United States)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
We are very happy with the non-battery operated line of Hasbro lightsabres and we own four different models, this is one of them. 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 blue bladed light sabre is used by these Jedi characters: Luke Skywalker (in older movies), Anakin Skywalker (before turning to the Dark Side and before turning into Darth Vader), and also used by Obi Wan Kenobi. The character General Grevious collects lightsabres from the Jedi that he has won battles with, and he uses those to fight, so sometimes he uses the blue bladed lightsabres. Overall the blue blades are created and used by the good side, the Jedi side.
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.
Great for young Star Wars fans April 18, 2005
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
This is a very fun toy. I recommend this toy for any Star Wars fan.
If you have a lot of imagination, this is much better than a electronic lightsaber. These are very durable and they go down all the way, unlike the electronic lightsaber. It's also fairly inexpensive. Okay, so there are a few bad things about this toy. My
two critical comments about it are that it is not for an unimaginative mind because it does not light up. Secondly, there are white factory stripes on the blade. But overall because it is very durable and fun to play with, I give it five stars.
awesome thats all i can say May 16, 2005
dude wit da mohawk (Minnetonka, MN)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
it was sweet! my friends have the newest yoda and anakin ones and i kick butt against them! its light enough so u can swing swiftly and still maintain balance! i easilly can manuever it and still swing hard!
i think its one of the best ones!!
yep, awesome :)
really cool November 5, 2005
Kristine Summers (Illinois, MO USa)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
don't think that lightsabers are only for little kids. I'm 13 and i still have fun with these things. my friends and i still have lightsaber duels when we get together to watch the movies. even my dad will duel me, maybe I'm just a nerd. its very durable, so whoever is playing with it will have fun. i have a couple of lightsabers they hold together great even through the years. so if you're looking to get something for your four year old or your star wars nerd its a good buy. so enjoy your lightsaber they're great for people 3-53, enjoy.
Great toy August 12, 2005
Mike (North Carolina)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Toys are to play with and these were great. Kids can play with them without fear of damaging delicate electronics. I looked at all the lightsabres available and am as delighted I got these as the child was who received them.
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