Rare Photos That Show The Behind-The-Scenes Of The Original Star Wars Trilogy

Published on 04/13/2022
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Bendy Prop Lightsabers

We’re sorry to burst your bubble, but high-tech laser swords do not exist in the real world (yet). Because the team couldn’t get their hands on some genuine Kyber crystals, they had to make do with props like this bending green lightsaber. Of course, the props aren’t as showy or spectacular as their in-universe counterparts, but given how often trained Force users lose limbs while wielding lightsabers, it’s probably for the best that the weapons don’t exist in our galaxy.

Bendy Prop Lightsabers

Bendy Prop Lightsabers

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Mace Windu’s Lightsaber

Prior to the release of the prequels, most Star Wars fans assumed that there were only three lightsaber colors: green and blue for the Jedi, and red for the Sith. They’re entirely adjustable and come in a variety of colors, as it turns out. Mace Windu’s purple lightsaber was first shown in the prequels. Samuel L. Jackson requested that the hue be used since he prefers to have at least one purple prop on set. The prop Jackson is holding in this photo is actually blue, green, and red rather than a vivid violet, because the distinctive lightsaber glow was created in post-production.

Mace Windu's Lightsaber

Mace Windu’s Lightsaber

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