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LED Flashlight Lightsaber Whooshes to Life, Shines Bright Blue Light
Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 3:15 AM on August 24, 2008
Though we're still galaxies away from having real lightsabers, the wonderful people in charge of Star Wars merchandising has given us the next best thing--LED flash light lightsabers. The Star Wars Lightsaber LED torch is a full size replica lightsaber handle which makes that whooshing noise when you turn it on and throws an ultra bright blue LED light. Okay, maybe it's not the next best thing, necessarily, but at least it's kind of useful and it'll only cost you US$20. Whoooooosh! [Gadgets.co.uk via Nerd Approved]
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jak0b
Posted 3:47 AM 24/8/08
@DavidFromCanada: Third'ed
jak0b
ViperBorg
Posted 3:39 AM 24/8/08
@DavidFromCanada: Seconded.
ViperBorg
DavidFromCanada
Posted 3:37 AM 24/8/08
I need video proof
DavidFromCanada
Vivara
Posted 4:09 AM 24/8/08
These are really bad. And no, this isn't new news.
I saw these two weeks ago in my local Debenhams store here in Ireland!
Vivara
Alex2643
Posted 3:56 AM 24/8/08
lame
Alex2643
strider_mt2k
Posted 4:32 AM 24/8/08
@heylookitscook: A flashlight on a foggy evening is a Lightsaber to anyone with half an imagination. ;)
strider_mt2k
heylookitscook
Posted 4:29 AM 24/8/08
So what we have here is a flashlight?
I am pretty sure my maglight will do the job.
heylookitscook
strider_mt2k
Posted 4:28 AM 24/8/08
Not as handy or random as a candle...
strider_mt2k
JackMatt
Posted 4:27 AM 24/8/08
@DavidFromCanada: /agree
JackMatt
Git Em SteveDave displays attention-grabbing vanity
Posted 4:26 AM 24/8/08
This will actually work as a real light saber, but only when USB 3.0 wireless is rolled out. Until then, it's just a flashlight. Damn power requirements.
Git Em SteveDave displays attention-grabbing vanity
enchantedgoose
Posted 5:05 AM 24/8/08
@DavidFromCanada: fourthded
enchantedgoose
acekrn
Posted 5:23 AM 24/8/08
cry me a river @ Istolensteinsocks
acekrn
Istoleinsteinsocks
Posted 5:09 AM 24/8/08
@Vivara: Would you stop! The five worst things I hate and find useless in blogs are..
1. Old news, so what..
2. Windows problems? should have bought Apple!
3. Apple problems? should have used Linux!
4. Yeah, cool but does it blend?
5. Yeah, cool but does in run Crysis?
So if you want so say something say something usefull next time. awright?
Istoleinsteinsocks
Istoleinsteinsocks
Posted 5:37 AM 24/8/08
@acekm: a very clever response, I shall right that down on a sticky note for future reference, now stop wasting my time, again.
Istoleinsteinsocks
Vivara
Posted 6:11 AM 24/8/08
@Istoleinsteinsocks:
I've no problem with 'old news', but when the writer makes it sound like it was announced 30 seconds ago, it gets kind of annoying.
Vivara
strider_mt2k
Posted 6:39 AM 24/8/08
@Vivara: I say ask for your money back. :p
strider_mt2k
Istoleinsteinsocks
Posted 7:05 AM 24/8/08
@Vivara: Yeah, but for most of us it is. So I for one would like it presented as such. And really, by saying I have heard that before does it contribute to the article? And the article is what we are all here for after all. "strider_mt2k"'s comment added, it was clever and true and I believe that is why we have the ability to comment at all.
Istoleinsteinsocks
Starsmore
Posted 8:06 AM 24/8/08
Hvaen't I seen these popping up on eBay for, like, forever? Except they come with a lightsaber blade that lights up!
Starsmore
kumuasata
Posted 12:08 PM 24/8/08
@DavidFromCanada:
Fith'd.
kumuasata
Justifan
Posted 11:56 AM 24/8/08
no mention of luxeon or cree led? or led model?
if it doesn't have a modern led its just a 5 dollar light in fancy clothing. pretty lame really.
Justifan
stevegel
Posted 1:45 PM 24/8/08
[www.thecustomsabershop.com]
stevegel
CPFReviews.com
Posted 4:06 PM 24/8/08
@ Justifan, Don't think it would have a Cree or a Luxeon :D ....
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FiveLiters
Posted 1:39 AM 25/8/08
That's nothing...I have an LED Fleshlight that I stick my saber in...whoops,TMI!
FiveLiters
BiZarRroBALlmeR
Posted 7:55 AM 25/8/08
I've got condoms that Whoosh, but the chicks don't seem to digg it.
BiZarRroBALlmeR
Onizuka
Posted 3:40 AM 26/8/08
I'd like an LED Schwartz ring instead.
Onizuka