Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte.
Summary
The Sith Lord ofThe Acolyteonly revealed his lightsaber in a recent episode, but aStar Warsfan has already created a real-life model of it.The Acolyterevealed thatthe Sith Lord had a new type of lightsaber, one that contained a smaller dagger hidden in its blade. It’s already had a massive effect onThe Acolyte:the Stranger killed seven Jediwith it, and he used it to seduce Osha to the dark side. The Sith Lord’s lightsaber has only appeared in a few minutes ofThe Acolyteso far, but it’s already been brought into the real world by a talented fan.
Already, X userNerdyBrenthas created a real-life model of the Stranger’s lightsaber, and it looks absolutely stunning.
As the pictures prove, the model of the Sith Lord’s lightsaber is incredibly detailed. Every groove, ridge, and scratch on the model looks just like the lightsaber fromThe Acolyte. It even incorporated some wear on the lightsaber’s metal, highlighting how much the Stranger used it.The Acolyteepisode 6 showed the Stranger’s lightsaber in better detail and in daylight, but this model still provides the best look at the new weapon. The model was even made prior toThe Acolyteepisode 6, meaning the only references available were from the fight on Khofar - which had low lighting and quick movements - making it truly impressive.
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Star Warssells replica lightsabers for many of the franchise’s most iconic characters from thecanon theme parkStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, located at both Disney World and Disneyland. Since they come directly from the creators ofStar Wars,Galaxy’s Edge’s lightsabers are typically the most screen-accurate replicas on the market.NerdyBrent’s model of the Stranger’s lightsaber, however, is so accurate that it wouldn’t be surprising if it looks quite like the replicaStar Warswill inevitably make. It’s almost like getting a preview of theGalaxy’s Edgereplica months in advance.
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While the current model likely provides a preview of the officialGalaxy’s Edgereplica, fans who can’t create their own lightsabers likely won’t have to wait long to get their hands on an official prop. The Stranger has been an instant hit, and he’s already one ofThe Acolyte’s most popular characters.It’s almost inevitable thatStar Warswill make a replica of the Stranger’s lightsaber, and it will likely come sooner rather than later. An officialBlack Series replica of the Stranger’s helmethas already been announced, and it would be a prudent move to further capitalize on his popularity by announcing an officialGalaxy’s Edgelightsaber replica.
The fact that there’s already a real-world replica of the Stranger’s lightsaber - even beforeGalaxy’s Edgecould announce an official version - is a testament to the popularity of bothThe Acolyteand the Stranger.The Acolyteepisode 5 made huge waves as soon as it showed the Stranger in action, and viewers clearly enjoyed watching his massacre. Producing something as detailed and complex as a working model of the Stranger’s lightsaber in such a short amount of time is not something anyone would do for a show they only kind of like. With such dedicated fans,The Acolyteseems to be very beloved indeed.
The Acolyte
Cast
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
