Description
The Dark Lord's rarest design
The Combat Lightsaber – Model Vader E3 is inspired by the first saber design selected for Darth Vader during production of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Handpicked by George Lucas for a scene that never made the final cut, it's the rarely-seen hilt that bridges the fall of Anakin and the rise of the Sith Lord.
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A design that lived on
Though cut from the film, the design endures through official Lucasfilm action figures, early promotional images and The Force Unleashed, where Vader wields it — including his training of Starkiller. A genuinely uncommon Vader collectible.
What you get
Built on a Pogo Core design and available in Base Lit (RGBX), Xenopixel or Proffie, with full combat capability for duelling, cosplay and display.
Specifications
| Hilt length |
29.5 cm |
| Default blade length |
36" (other options: 32" and 28") |
| Blade diameter |
7/8" |
| Core |
Pogo Core (Proffie · Xenopixel · Base Lit RGBX) |
| Charging |
USB-C |
| Includes |
Charging cable, screws and hex key |
FAQ
Why is this design so rare?
It was George Lucas's first saber pick for Episode III, dropped from the theatrical cut — so it survives mainly through action figures and The Force Unleashed rather than the films.
Which board should I choose?
Base Lit for value, Xenopixel or Proffie for full Neopixel effects. Our Proffie vs Xenopixel guide compares them.
Does it come with a sound font?
Yes — it's preloaded with a Darth Vader-inspired signature sound font, so it sounds like Vader straight out of the box.
Can I change the blade colour?
Yes — the colour isn't locked to the character. Pick any blade colour and effects you like (even another character's look): Base Lit sets the colour on the hilt, Xenopixel uses the Xenopixel configurator app, and Proffie is set in config.
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