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In Star Wars Canon After TLJ, There a Secret Lightsaber Shop That People can buy a kyber crystal (even the bleed/red) and build a lightsaber.
- Thread starter Yukari
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Isn't creating a lightsaber supposed to be a very emotionally and spiritually driven experience? Or was that old canon? I could have sworn that making a lightsaber was a little more difficult than just plopping a crystal into a small metal shaft. And I also could have sworn that kyber crystals were extremely rare.
The point is, if this shop is indeed canon, it raises a whole lot of questions in regards to how the hell it fits into the rest of the canon, LOL.
The point is, if this shop is indeed canon, it raises a whole lot of questions in regards to how the hell it fits into the rest of the canon, LOL.
Basically. Something tells me it will basically never be mentioned outside it's own Galaxy's Edge books.
Light sabers aren't Harry Potter wands.
I believe Lightsabers are to be crafted by the Jedi/Sith themselve and adding their own style to it to fit the wielder, it's supposed to be a thing do when completing your training and it being a special moment, like finally getting your lightsaber in the KOTOR games.
I believe Lightsabers are to be crafted by the Jedi/Sith themselve and adding their own style to it to fit the wielder, it's supposed to be a thing do when completing your training and it being a special moment, like finally getting your lightsaber in the KOTOR games.
It's just a little lore for a theme park experience. I wouldn't put anymore stock into it besides just having fun while you're there.
Aren't kyber crystals supposed to be super rare? Hence why Kylo is still using his busted ass crystal.
It's the same in the new canon there's a whole ritual and process in one of the clone wars episode that features some little padawan trying to earn them.
This is obviously a dumb gimmick for a shop and honestly I bet no one mentions it
Even the Wookiepedia article linked in the OP clearly marks it as Legends (same as the old EU). It's not canon. L. O. L.
edit: yeah I know it's in "canon" comics, I'm saying no one accepts this as canon if Wookieepedia straight up labels the place as Legends.
edit: yeah I know it's in "canon" comics, I'm saying no one accepts this as canon if Wookieepedia straight up labels the place as Legends.
Vertical integration comes to the Star Wars universe. They own the mines, the shops - direct distribution straight to force sensitive people.
Right Disney is greedy but this felt something out of outer worlds
Droids are basically slaves and all you get is a joke in solo about a droid activist and evil black c3po being mad about being slave on Doctor aphra
Can someone who has read the book/comics maybe weigh in on how the place is treated in those? I'm genuinely curious.
Wookiepedia considers it Legends
So it doesn't exist except as flavor text
Kylo also hangs out on Batuu and takes pictures with lines of tourists.
They created fluff to explain the park, it doesn't really mean anything.
They created fluff to explain the park, it doesn't really mean anything.
I mean I know about Wookieepedia calling it Legends I'm the one who you responded to before. ;).
What I was getting at is the article is specifically about the Gift Shop in The Real World and I'm wondering if the location as referenced in the comics/book attempts some bs parity with that.
Good to know it's only referenced as flavor text tho, it's pretty clear even Lucasfilm isn't trying to make that canon and everyone really truly is just flipping out for no reason.
I bet the Jedi that build their own lightsabers secretly made fun of those that used store bought ones.
Yeah, this won't be mentionned anywhere else this specific shop. It's just some light background stuff to disguise the shop as an "experience" but I doubt it will get linked to the movie or the general canon.
Well there is a whole book dedicated to the park's storyline. There's a character they created for the park and there is a storyline to explain the whole thing and even the rides, but yea it's not gonna mean a whole lot to anything in the lore.
Huh? On My PC , it's marked as CANON.
This Book is a Direct Prequel to the Park Story
Its end with Kylo Ren comes to Black Spire
Did you watch the video? They talk about how important the ritual is to the force and how the lightsaber is a great relic that can be used as a symbol for hope in troubled times.
I have a few friends who work at this experience and they say it's pretty common for people to cry during it. They make it really emotional when building your saber.
On my mobile it's classify as LegendsHuh? On My PC , it's marked as CANON.
This Book is a Direct Prequel to the Park Story
Its end with Kylo Ren comes to Black Spire
Well what would you do when they tell you its $200 for a toy at a giftshop?
It's a 15-20 minute experience where you initially walk in and are greeted by one the gatherers who explains the story behind the lightsaber and the importance of it. You then go piece by piece as they talk about the different styles and what each style means to the Jedi or Sith. The whole experience is timed with lights and music. At the end where you activate the lightsaber the music swells as you initiate your bond.
They make it a very intimate experience. There's only a few other people in the room with you and you can only bring one of your party members in with. It's $200 yes, but the experience and the completely personalized lightsaber makes up for it.
I'm sure it's very nice but ...I mean it's just a toy isn't it? Don't get me wrong...I am a nerd too but this just seems like build-a-bear for grown-ass neckbeards. Alan Moore was right.
That's literally the setup for Jedi Academy. The MC made a lightsaber without any sort of Jedi training or knowledge.
I built my lightsaber 3 weeks ago. It was a great experience. I'm going back when the new ride comes out and I'm going to buy some more kyber crystals for my lightsaber. Currently, I have the dark side hilt with green blade.
The lightsabers are extremely well-made and are pretty much solid metal other than the blade portion. I haven't made one but did buy a charecter hilt and that was too heavy to lug around all day. It is more for collectors or to display. It's too heavy to be swung around by a kid all day.
Merchandising has been a part of Star Wars basically since it's inception so making a real world store part of the fictional canon feels weirdly fitting, actually.
Huh? On My PC , it's marked as CANON.
This Book is a Direct Prequel to the Park Story
Its end with Kylo Ren comes to Black Spire
that's the book. The Book is Canon.
the article you actually linked is for Savi's and is about the gift shop at DL/WDW. That is labeled as legends.
Not really a need to be upset about this.
I thought Galaxy's Edge went above and beyond and trying to create a narrative explanation for just about everything - despite obviously being a Star Wars theme park (theme area?) grounded in real life.
In context, you are building a lightsaber "in secret" to keep a tradition alive. It is presented as an incredibly intimate ceremony, full of reverence for the Force and its practitioners. You are not canonized as a Jedi, but it is done in a way where a young child could totally believe they've been empowered to be one in their own head canon. For everyone else it is just respectful fanservice/tribute.
Even if I was a nobody in the Star Wars universe (with some cash to burn) I can imagine the appeal of an experience like this, and giving my money to a good natured rebel trying to keep a tradition alive. Real people have paid more money for less interesting collector shit, so I guess I don't understand what is so unbelievable about doing it in a fantasy setting.
I thought Galaxy's Edge went above and beyond and trying to create a narrative explanation for just about everything - despite obviously being a Star Wars theme park (theme area?) grounded in real life.
In context, you are building a lightsaber "in secret" to keep a tradition alive. It is presented as an incredibly intimate ceremony, full of reverence for the Force and its practitioners. You are not canonized as a Jedi, but it is done in a way where a young child could totally believe they've been empowered to be one in their own head canon. For everyone else it is just respectful fanservice/tribute.
Even if I was a nobody in the Star Wars universe (with some cash to burn) I can imagine the appeal of an experience like this, and giving my money to a good natured rebel trying to keep a tradition alive. Real people have paid more money for less interesting collector shit, so I guess I don't understand what is so unbelievable about doing it in a fantasy setting.