I remember my first lightsaber, it was a cheap Vader inspired hilt that probably lit up. Even then I thought "wow, this thing isn't all that comfortable to hold". It had all kinds of little buttons and gadgets that to my knowledge did nothing other than make it look mostly like what it was on screen. Fast forward 15 or so years and I was given the chance to pick out my own custom lightsaber. Things have certainly changed since the early days of toy lightsabers. They are made out of aircraft grade aluminum and involve LEDs powerful enough to blind your dog. So I decided to put a lot of thought and care into my selection. I chose the shiny one. My lovely wife holding the very first lightsaber of Indy Lightsaber Academy As it turns out, I chose pretty well. The saber was simple, easy to hold, and aesthetically pleasing. It remains one of my favorite sabers to this day. But then I got stupid and bought something that wasn't simple, horrible to hold and look