If you are looking for a great Christmas gift for the Star Wars fan in your life, you will want to buy the Star Wars Clone Wars Grievous Spinning Lightsaber. You can expect your Star Wars fan to experience hours of delight with this replica of General Grievous’ spinning lightsaber. Please note that this is probably not suitable for children under six as they will have difficulty mastering the spinning effect.
This lightsaber is actually two light sabers in one. It features realistic Star Wars sound effects and allows for customizable play. When the lightsaber is turned on it makes the crackling and humming sound we have become familiar with, signifying the powering up of the lightsaber. When the lightsaber is moved the sound changes pitch. There is a sensor built into the handle which notes the direction of the movement and modifies the pitch of the sound to reflect the upward or downward motion. If the lightsaber touches any other object, it emits a crackling sound.
Upon pressing the power button, the user will see the saber light up. There are two lightsabers included in this package, one neon green, the other blue. One of the more interesting effects is how the lightsaber telescopes out and the beam appears to be energizing when the user swings the lightsaber in a “check-swing” motion.
To replicate the spinning motion General Grievous is famous for, the user will need to snap both lightsabers into the gyro-grip. The gyro-grip is a ratcheting mechanism which is the central hoop between both lightsabers. Putting the device together results in an electronic hissing and clicking sound. There is also an interesting sound effect when the sabers are separated. A single lightsaber can also be connected to the gyro grip to create an interesting hilt for the lightsaber, however, this is not something out of the traditional Star Wars universe.
The lightsabers are constructed of hard and soft plastic so they can withstand the rough and tumble play you can expect from Jedi dueling. The blades are made of a softer plastic, meaning that blade contact should be soft enough to be painless. The gyro-grip takes a bit of mastery to get the spinning motion right, so the user can be expected to clock him- or herself in the head a few times before getting the technique down pat.
If you are looking to buy something Star Wars related for Christmas this year, buy the Star Wars Spinning Lightsaber, it’s a great gift for any Star Wars fan.
