STAR WARSThe Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Deluxe Lightsaber

The media could not be loaded. I bought this as someone looking to put a Kylo Ren cosplay together, not so much as a collector. So my review will be focused on this lightsaber as a prop, instead of a display item.First of all, though, it does NOT include the AA batteries required. Make sure you pick up a pack, or order them along with this!Some positives first. The attention to detail is really incredible. I love everything about the hilt, including the "discolored" metal near the crossguard vents. It really looks like the metal has been affected by the heat of the beam. The power up and power down sequences are amazing, too. The main blade lights up, and then the crossguards. When powered down, all lights fade down together, back into the hilt. When the saber is on, the lights are constantly humming and flickering, like Kylo Ren's saber in the film. This is my first Force FX saber, so I had no idea the lights would be this cool. I'm super excited about that.I know a lot of complaints involve the speakers. Personally, if they are quiet compared to the other sabers, I don't mind at all. I'll be carrying this around conventions and events, and I don't want to be blaring sound effects in a public space like that. If it were up to me, there would be a volume function somewhere. However, the sfx for movement and the blade hitting are so good that I won't take off any points for the fact that they're always on.A few negatives, or maybe just general comments on how I think this could've been improved. The label stickers (three in total) are basically glued on. It would not have been difficult to make those vinyl clings, rather than actual stickers. I'm still working as carefully as I can to remove all the residue without damaging the paint. The saber itself is also very heavy. While I appreciate that it does not feel cheap, it might be tiring to carry around an event for the entire day. And finally, the blade itself is very perfect, like the other Force FX lightsabers. It might've been cool to distort the glass to give the blade a more ragged look, closer to canon, but that's such a "wishlist" request.All in all, money well spent! I'm very excited to complete my costume and show this lightsaber off!

This Kylo Ren lightsaber is awesome. It's a higher end product and thusly expensive. It always sparks the conversation with oohs and aahs and everyone wants hold it and swing it around. It's looks and sounds great. You actually feel like Kylo Ren when you hold it. It's seriously badass. The Mfg suggested price is $199.00 which is the price I paid. Be careful as many unscrupulous sites or 3rd parties are selling the same product way above the MFG suggested price taking advantage of the temporary shortage. Make sure you are buying the correct model which is B3925. It is copyrighted by Disney and Hasbro. This lightsaber is manufactured by Hasbro. The Hilt (handle) is made of metal and very detailed. It takes 3 AA batteries. It's fairly large in circumference at 6.5 to 7" at its widest point. The lightsaber is heavy and has a total weighs over 3 pounds. The blade and cross guards have a tough polycarbonate outer shell with an inner liner of plastic and foam surrounding and protecting the LED array. The lights sequence to the sword tip when turned on and then the cross guards sequence on. Very cool. The individual LEDs that make the sword and cross guards are well diffused and can not be individually seen. The red light is very bright compared to most other lightsabers. There are multiple sounds created when the lightsaber from when it's turned on or off, waved in the air or struck on a surface/another blade. The sound is nominally loud. Sounds great and different from any other lightsabers. The overall length is about 43.5 inches with blade length of 32.5" with the cross guards at 5". The enclosed stand is polycarbonate and offers several positions to display the lightsaber. The box is rectangular and the lightsaber is very well protected by internal foam packing. The box was shipped from Amazon just wrapped in protective plastic not in another box. I was concerned at first but all was OK.

I have been collecting lightsabers since 2005. I have 6 other Hasbro Force FX lightsabers and have a close friend with all of the originals. Count Dooku and Yoda have two of the most unique of the original characters. Once I received the Kylo Ren one from Amazon, I was amazed at the box size. The vent ports or handguards, create a lot of character to this new addition. It lights up in sequence after the main blade. It flickers and lends to theories that the Knights of Ren are on a comeback and don't know how to make a classical Jedi weapon. The sound level is lower than most, but it does sound more evil similar to Darth Vaders lower level sounds. The cap on the end doesn't have as many air holes, so the sound levels are probably due to this. It is probably a design flaw to some degree, but not a big deal. The heavier weight of the hilt is great to make you feel like two hands are needed to use it. I would get this as a great addition to any collection. You will not regret it.

What's to say about one of the most discussed, contested and through many YouTube videos, proven light sabers in the history of the films. Next to the double bladed light sabers, this one has raised so many doubts that even Stephen Colbert himself had to finally put it into it for all of us fans LOL. It is mean, it is menacing, it is hefty and feels good in the hand. My only complaints and it is truly hard to find them is twofold, firstly, it could be louder. Seriously this thing should rumble in my hands but it is very muted. Secondly, there is a complete lack of a wall hanger. My advice, look for a guitar hanger that allows the guitar to be hung by the neck and it works perfectly. The clear piece provided is nothing more than a tabletop stand. Definitely miss the days of the master replica series that provided wall-mounted's. But was that enough to keep it for me? Absolutely not. If you're on the fence about this and can look past the fact that it doesn't vibrate the windows in your house, then you will be pleased beyond anything you might expect.