It doesn’t matter if it’s for cosplay, Halloween, Comic-Con, or just a regular costume party; as a Star Wars fan looking to dress up as one of your favourite characters from the franchise, one thing your costume needs to feel complete is a good quality replica lightsaber.
So, before you set out to represent that favourite character and show your love for the franchise. Here are reasons why you need a replica lightsaber to complete your already impressive Star Wars Costume.
To Fully Embody the Character you are Cosplaying
Many people don’t know this, but cosplaying is hard work. In order to fully embody the character you are dressing up as you will need to get all the components of your costume right (down to even the most minute detail). So, it is important to know what makes a good Star Wars costume. Seeing as how lightsabers are the most recognisable weapons from the franchise, your Star Wars costume definitely needs one to be complete.
To Show Your Connection to the Force
Your Darth Vader costume is incomplete without a replica of his red lightsaber. This is because the red colour of his lightsaber symbolises his connection with the Force, and the same goes for all the other characters from the films that you may want to dress up as. By picking the right colour replica lightsaber for your costume, you not only show your love for the character but how you connect with the Force.
More Accurate Cosplaying
While they are not exactly the same as real lightsabers, many modern neopixel lightsaber models do have designs that imitate and mimic every little detail of the versions used in the Stars Wars films. This means that they come with a strong and durable build, practical traits, and many useful features that make them perfect for cosplay.
Eye-Catching Designs and Features
When it comes to replica lightsabers, there is no shortage of impressive features and designs, especially with the models created for cosplay. With cosplay lightsabers, there are three features that are very important.
First, is the blade quality. The replica lightsaber you use for your costume should feature a good-quality polycarbonate blade. It doesn’t have to be a heavy-grade blade, as a mid-grade blade will do just fine.
Second, is the blade lights. Ensure that you go for a replica lightsaber with lighting features that are very bright and full, as they look more movie-accurate. Replica lightsabers that have their LED strips placed inside the blade are a good choice here since they shine very brightly and often feature a range of colours, animations, and other special effects.
Third, is the hilt design. In addition to a good quality blade and blade lights, the design of your replica lightsaber’s hilt should be authentic and movie-accurate.
Having a replica lightsaber with the aforementioned features is what will make your Star Wars costume complete and earn you that nod of acknowledgement from other fans who are impressed with the authenticity and accuracy of your costume.
Conclusion
Dressing up in a Star Wars costume is the way many die-hard fans of the franchise express themselves and their fandom. If you’ve chosen to show your love for the franchise this way, there is no point in doing things halfway; get yourself a replica lightsaber today and make your costume all the more impressive.
