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Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader Electronic Lightsaber

Lightsaber
2005 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first in the series, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the merchanise that was produced alongside the film. The films captured the public imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.

This toy was produced by Hasbro Inc in 2005 for the final film Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. The design of the toy lightsaber allows the child to play as either a character from the dark side or the good as it has a colour changing blade as well as electronic sounds.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Recreational Artifacts
  • Weapon
  • Lightsaber
  • Recreational Artifacts
  • Packaging
TitleAnakin Skywalker / Darth Vader Electronic Lightsaber (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed card, plastics, electronic components
Brief description
Boxed Lightsaber for Darth Vader, from Star Wars, Episode 3, Revenge of the Sith, made in China by Hasbro in 2005.
Physical description
Boxed toy lightsaber, the box has graphics from the Star Wars film Revenge of the Sith with its logos, with a large clear window. There are small rectangle windows in blue and red. One side on the box highlights Anakin Skywalker in blue and the other side portrays Darth Vader in red. The toy itself is made of a hard plastic, the handle is black and silver and the sword extends into a long clear plastic tube. The buttons change the colour of the light.
Dimensions
  • Box height: 60mm
  • Box width: 53mm
  • Lightsaber length: 970mm
  • Lightsaber length: 96.7cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Electronic light and sounds
Credit line
Given by Hasbro UK
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceStar Wars
Summary
George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first in the series, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the merchanise that was produced alongside the film. The films captured the public imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.

This toy was produced by Hasbro Inc in 2005 for the final film Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. The design of the toy lightsaber allows the child to play as either a character from the dark side or the good as it has a colour changing blade as well as electronic sounds.
Collection
Accession number
B.221:1, 2-2009

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Record createdOctober 14, 2009
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