New Lightsaber Toy Features an Automated Retractable Blade
Here’s a cool new Lightsaber toy that features something we’ve never seen before in a Lightsaber toy… an automated blade that retracts and extends.
This comes from the toy company Goliath and it’s called the Power Saber. This is not an official Star Wars-licensed Lightsaber, but it was originally set up at Hasbro at one point.
Power Saber inventor, Yair Shilo was actually developing the idea with Hasbro but when the deal fell through, he secured his patent and took it to Goliath.
Hasbro said in a statement: "We greatly value our partnerships with inventors who bring us their ideas for toys and games. For a variety of reasons, we were unable to move forward with this particular concept."
The description of the toy reads: "Power Saber is the world's first fully auto extending & retracting saber. With motion based SFX, flash on clash & in an in-hilt LED, this saber delivers the most realistic experience.
“Extend the saber to 35''/90cm and get ready for battle! After battle, the Power Saber can be displayed on the included stand or carried around with the belt clip.
“This saber is suitable for kids ages 6 and up and recommended for any fan. Available in red & green, choose your side! Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)."
Check out the saber in action in the video below!