Making a lightsaber [Design Sci-Fi Weapon]

FOR NEARLY FORTY YEARS, the Star Wars franchise has been a powerful symbol in science fiction culture, achieving cult status and influencing millions of people. With the new Star Wars film, Episode VII 'The Force Awakens' coming out near Christmas, the craze has been reignited and merchandise is flooding the toy shops. One status symbol remains strong on the shop shelves, the greatest and most talked about Star Wars gadget that has captured the imagination of fans for almost four decades. The ultimate Jedi and Sith weapon: the lightsaber.