(Mouse over the picture to see the sabers glow!) 2002/2003 - Generation 1 - Gen 1 FX sabers were the first models ever produced by Master Replicas. They used 6 AA batteries, and the hilts are significantly "oversized" to accommodate all of the electronics stuffed into them. The Anakin EP II and Luke EP VI FX sabers both used an EL or electro-luminescent blade instead of LED's. Because of this, the Anakin EP II and the Luke EP VI do NOT have the power up/power down movie effect. The Anakin EP II- AOTC was first released in late 2002, while the Luke ROTJ was released in early 2003.
Anakin EP II - AOTC -
Blue
Luke EP VI - ROTJ -
Green 2003/2004 - Generation 2 - Gen 2 FX sabers were slightly different in design as they all used the LED lights for the blade power-up/down effect. These models still used 6 AA batteries, but the electronics were slightly improved, and the hilts were made more durable. The Vader EP IV - ANH was first released in late 2003, while the Mace and Luke were released in 2004.
Vader EP IV - ANH -
Red
Mace EP II - AOTC - Purple
Luke EP V - ESB - Blue
2005 - Generation 3 -
With each passing year, the technology used in
producing these FX sabers is
getting better and better. While the Gen 1 sabers
left a lot to be desired, the Gen 3 blades are really coming along
nicely! These
now use 3 AA batteries, while still keeping the 64 LED blades. Because they now use only 3
batteries,
this means a more accurate sized hilt. Despite half the batteries, light
and sound is at least equal to earlier models,
if not better.
Anakin EP III - ROTS
- Blue
Vader EP V - ESB - Red
Mace EP III -
ROTS - Purple
Luke EP VI - ROTJ -
Green (Re-release/Borders Exclusive)
2006 - Generation 4 -
Master Replicas has done it again. With each
passing year Force FX
technology just keeps getting better! These new Force FX
lightsabers feature even better (louder/crisper)
sounds, improved electronics,
new speakers and pre-amps, better power management, and improved
blade
durability!