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February 11, 2004

Light saber

This light saber replica is licensed by Lucas apparently. Perhaps I could use one to slice open the dvd box set promised for September 21. I would be more enthusiastic at the prospect if I thought we would have the option of watching the original Episode I before Han Solo's Cantina shoot-out was bowdlerized.

There are 390,000 of them in the UK (according to the 2001 census) and they're the guardians of peace and order throughout the galaxy. Want to be a Jedi knight, too? If so, you'll need one of these. Just ignore those who say hokey weapons and ancient religions are no match for a good blaster at your side. The lightsaber's not as clumsy or random as a blaster – it is an elegant weapon from a more civilised age. And this version: the torch with a white tube attached. It's blue (a good start), makes whooshing noises and allows Obi Wan (now there's a name I've not heard for a long time) to talk through it. It even extends and retracts. So forget whingeing about wanting to go to Tashi to pick up some power converters. Saber –up instead.

And then... ***Dave has the answer to my speculation as to Lucas' intentions.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 11, 2004 10:31 AM

Comments

£99.95 for a flashlight with a blue-tinted lens and a three-foot length of translucent PVC? You could probably get all the parts at Home Depot or other DIY hardware for $15... But we are spoiled (myself included) by pre-made toys, aren't we?

Posted by: John Anderson at February 11, 2004 10:10 PM