Taipei: Frustrated by the lack of quality lightsabers in toy shops, Makoto Tsai did what any self-respecting hardcore Star Wars fan would do – he studied engineering at college and then spent years perfecting a replica.
The 36-year-old is part of a small group of artisans around the world who have forged successful careers handcrafting remarkably realistic models of the movie saga’s famous energy swords.
Local and ethnic Chinese fans are offered a half price discount, provided that they pass a written test “to prove they have enough passion for Star Wars”. As a result, a cottage industry has sprung up of replica manufacturers filling a gap that more established companies have uncharacteristically failed to fill.
Among fans of the custom saber scene, California-based Michael Murphy is known as “Yoda”. His online shop and forum FXSabers.com is the go-to place for those trading tips on where to buy and how to build the best lightsabers.
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