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Disney unveils ‘real’ lightsaber at SXSW: People ‘don’t care’

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insanely expensive Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience.“It’s a true ‘wow’ moment for our guests and for me. As you can tell, I love firing this thing up as much as I possibly can,” D’Amaro said in the presentation, per a video posted to Twitter by fan account Disney Food Blog.D’Amaro activated the saber, which extends out and makes all the noises and sounds “Star Wars” fans will instantly recognize. “This was a hard project,” Leslie Evans, who runs research and development for Disney Imagineering, told D’Amaro onstage. “This was not easy.

But it was absolutely worth it.” “Because as you can see, this is a way to feel like you’re in the film. It is such an iconic moment,” continued Evans.

Yet the “official” saber has been criticized for its cumbersome handle and for not featuring enough detail.Disney sells lightsaber collectibles, some of which cost more than $200, that have been praised for their quality.The “real” saber appears to have divided the wide galaxy of “Star Wars” fans.“Neat,” snarked one Twitter user. “The hilt is too bulky and the blade is too short, so you unfortunately will not be allowed to release this, but keep up the great work!”“Real my ass,” said another.“Don’t care, StarWars is Dead,” slammed a third.

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