Disney's REAL lightsaber looks insane! Here's how it may work

Disney released video of a working lightsaber that will be part of the entertainment at the Star Wars-themed hotel, Galactic Starcruiser. Bridget Carey explains how the company likely pulled off this feat of engineering.
0:00 Lightsaber!
0:23 Galactic Starcruiser
0:41 Flashback
1:15 "Real" lightsaber
1:35 Carlye interview
3:00 Patent
3:37 Shopping
4:39 Build
7:30 Behold
7:49 Kid test
8:27 For sale?
8:45 Where can you find it?
9:02 Build your own lightsaber
9:15 Conclusion
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[@BridgetCarey]

Happy May the 4th! Of course we don't know if the final lightsaber product we see in the video works exactly as described in the patent, but it's fun to look at clues like this to see how Disney got here. Tell us what you think about this real lightsaber!

[@TwoFace0711]

Are you learning German? Wenn ja, alles gute dabei 😉

[@rasheednuri1158]

They're probably using a type of mimetic poly-alloy 😒

[@Stroudzy]

Rey sucks. Galaxies edge is dying. Kathleen sucks. Let Dave run the galaxy.

[@MrUltimateConsumer]

Well done Bridget, I know what you were going after. Your explanation makes sense to me.

[@sdot6939]

I almost missed it. Happy may the 4th. I AM GETTING ONE.

[@supercoolmunkee]

*CNET:* I made a retractable toy *The Hacksmith:* That's cute. I made an actual working lightsaber that can burn the real fire and cut through metal.

[@fa11enking26]

Yeah but his saber hilt is ugly and has all that junk u gotta carry u can't use that for cosplay or parties and doesn't sound 1 either

[@fifashorts1078]

@@fa11enking26 what did you expect lol

[@fifashorts1078]

@@fa11enking26 also it looks Canon to the early lightsabers of the actual star wars universe

[@eacey]

@@fifashorts1078 don’t think they expected anything just pointing out pros and cons

[@fifashorts1078]

@@eacey true but I feel like he didn't really list any pros and tried to make it look bad despite the effort put in. I might be interpreting it wrong though.

[@yannyvannys2638]

words can’t describe how bad i want an obi wan lightsaber like this

[@Hockeyhobo89]

Yes!

[@waterlily7075]

grevious: *leaves* Obi wan: where are you going? grevious: Your lightsaber isn't......i don't want it so im just gonna go. Obi wan's lightsaber : 7:19

[@fa11endawn16]

Then you'll say=Only a sith deal absolutes...Or better....HELLO THERE

[@Somesom33]

Same but with a Darth Vader one, and an Anakin as well.

[@gw7911]

An Ahsoka one for me. (Edit probably won’t be getting the rebels one for s while considering how long and thin it is. Along with a curve.

[@iblackfeathers]

i would expect that in a few years cosplayers are going to perfect their own diy version with ready to build kits and pieces for assembly, complete with soundboard.

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

Lol no

[@bidenistechnicallyadictato738]

@@okays434 *Nope - Disney created THIS lightsaber specifically so they could put a patent on it in order to keep other non-Disney companies from making money off of lightsaber replicas - Disney designed the “realistic-lightsaber” specifically to own the market on lightsaber toys and crush the other smaller companies - that’s the whole point of this.*

[@califpv]

For sure, can't wait !

[@oddjam]

Before Disney sues them into dust for IP rights

[@danieljones8706]

"A few years" LOL More like a few days. If the patent is out there, then someone is gonna DIY it lol.

[@JakeThaGreat001]

“And this lightsaber is going to be used by characters, inside this Star Wars Hotel Experience. Which is called Galactic Star Cruiser and that opens 2022. At the Walt Disney World Resort in FLORIDA” Me aggressively searching on EBay for this lightsaber in 2022 while Duel of Fates plays in the background

[@lemur-kaiser3912]

@JakeTheGreat001 I really hope that they will sell it 😂 I want a red one

[@ghostinajar369]

My wife will want a red one as well!

[@austinodunk4743]

if you are wondering this lightsaber will be available in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Hollywood Studios in Florida and California. Currently you can go to a store in Galaxy's Edge and buy a replica lightsaber for around 200 dollars. There a few option. When I went there I got Kylo Ren's and Anakin Skywalker's. You can also buy the replicas in downtown Disney. About the retractable lightsaber this is all information that I have heard of and cannot confirm is true.

[@lemur-kaiser3912]

@@austinodunk4743 nah g, I ain't going all the way to Florida, spending a fortune just to be there and spend an extra $200 in the process 🤣. I'm sure within the next 10 years, its price will lower as the item grows in commonality. By that time it may be sold by amazon and stuff lol

[@heatherkillough-walden8760]

@@lemur-kaiser3912 Ten years is a lot of lightsaber-using life to waste.

[@cynthiafernandez2372]

I can just imagine the lightsaber companies making stuff like this. It would be a miracle to see a double bladed lightsaber that can light up like a real light saber.

[@sushicatyt]

And I hope it actually becomes rigid so that I can have a saber fight with it

[@10waw]

You should see neopixal lightsabers

[@macewindu4070]

At last We will have our Double Bladed Maul

[@10waw]

Ayy

[@Litfilmz]

I’d cry tears of joy like a little kid!😂

[@jadamian75]

I love Bridgets kid at heart personality.

[@lukestatooinebuyers]

They already explained how it’s gonna work when they announced it. It works like a retractable tape measure. It rolls in the hilt with LEDs in the middle

[@sireuchre]

The patent was filed long ago, and clearly shows the fundamentals of how it works.

[@shinjian.song1]

Patents are even viewable on the internet lol, I remember I found the actual patent lol

[@d33pNacho]

-Disney: we made a real life saver -Disney fan: excuse me, did you say "lightsaber"? -Disney: haha! no, it's just a toy to keep your kids entertained for hours. A real life saver, you see.

[@reneflores5976]

Not just the children, but the women and men too

[@mitchm5049]

@@reneflores5976 underrated comment lol

[@bungersinyourarea]

It'll keep anyone entertained

[@starlitstreet]

I remember hearing about the patent for this a couple years ago. Glad they finally put it to use

[@PseudonymX]

The Hacksmith: I am four paralleluniverses ahed of you

[@kennyfordham6208]

You probably could use one of those birthday party horns (You know, the type that you blow into and it unrolls).

[@LnPPersonified]

Y'know...you might be on to something there.

[@briankinnaman6532]

Yeah, I’m totally geeking out over this!! 😳🤘🏼Thanks for sharing it. I appreciate your attempt to recreate it…waaay better than I would’ve done. 😂 Your daughter looks exactly like you! Adorable!

[@friedpork_owl]

Epic! I’m not an engineer either but could you use mirrors at both ends of the spool to refract the laser beam back & forth in a circle 2 create a cutting source that protects the internal hardware when extended? I look forward 2 seeing this in action. Cheers!

[@anonymouse9105]

That build was so jank. Even the kid was like "WTF?" LOL I give you credit for trying ;)

[@mickheaton4609]

Everyone out there saying they want needs to realize that if the saber cylinder is in fact 2 separate pieces that spool, the sabre itself is likely going to be too flimsy to actually have lightsaber battles.

[@kevindarkstar]

I'd say it definitely won't be able to hit anything, let alone duel!

[@harrymcdougall7923]

@@kevindarkstar it’ll still be fkn sick regardless though, i was born in 03 and have ALWAYS wanted an actual retractable light saber so i can only imagine it’s the same for the og fans, and i’m sure disney will make tweaks and improvements to the design we saw. duel capable or not i’m buying one😂

[@kentharris7427]

Hacksmith actually made a working lightsaber using a plasma torch. It is an actual lightsaber that produces 4,000 F! Probably not what the Disney was showing since it would have to be kid safe.

[@BrandonCultraroGamerVideo33194]

Hacksmith technically made the world’s first proto saber since it has a backpack.

[@Jamone1982]

"Mom I want that new lightsaber! Baby, we already have the new lightsaber at home..."

[@tommybro5313]

?

[@swaneleven]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tbcmiles3542]

Coming out of the hilt is 500x easier than the retracting, heck even toys have done just a basic spring loaded version. Make the hilt metal and add LEDs inside and apparently everyone freaks out about it

[@NineOneOneFx]

Me: The perfect video doesn’t exist!!!! CNET: Bridget Carey + Lightsabers

[@NeioGeo]

Loved the video! May the 4th be With You, Bridget!

[@Sela2125]

Dear CNET, whoever hired Bridget was on point that day! Whatever Bridget is making is not enough. This was like a starwarsy, goofy, crazy burrito. Love it.

[@XxXchinatigerXxX]

You have just brightened up my day and released my inner child at the same time! I love your version the most as it totally reminded me of the coloured in toilet roll versions I made as a kid. Wonderful stuff and your daughter's reaction was wonderful. Keep on with the fun stuff cos you do it really well! :)

[@kriswingert1662]

The original saber was Retro Reflective Tape on a pole with stage lighting hitting it. Simple, effective illusion. The extending Disney Saber is Retro Reflective Tape on an extending tape measure with stage lighting hitting it. If you want to build one like that, I suggest a telescoping car antenna covered in retro reflective material, with a base LED light to illuminate it.

[@nathanieltoby6936]

You’ve created a work of art. A shining example of peak craftsmanship and engineering. I am in awe.

[@toonboy4067]

It passed the kid test... at least your kid lol.. your daughter is precious 💖 May the Fourth be with you...always.

[@derangedcrouton1864]

I bet they're gonna start using this toy for their films instead of placement models where they cg out the white base. Imagine how easy it would be for them to use this toy as a reference for lighting and to suddenly create it, instead of having to guess what it would look like and cg it accordingly

[@Billan123]

No they won’t😂😂😂

[@BlenderStudy]

While growing up, I had two of Hasbro's Star Wars lightsabers and had mockery lightsaber fights with my brother a lot. 🤣 Thank you for the update..!!

[@richardjohnson9543]

The way it seems to be built I don't think it could be used for combat. And I'd also have concerns about those internal mechanisms getting messed up over time or if you dropped it. Still really cool though and maybe some future version could address the above issues

[@eastmanwebb5477]

So you have chosen Mace Windu. I approve.

[@MicJaguar]

Adorable the both of you. 🤣 Like when i was a kid and i used a metal vacuum tube, battery terminal cleaner and parts of a zebra pen to make my own light saber hilt. I imagine these are props for the theme park staff and may not be sold to consumers. Im guessing a high speed fan propells the end piece very quickly and it pulls the other parts along as it expands. The sections may be very thin and there is probably a bright LED inside the hilt. The tube looks clear but may have some diffusing coating that reflects a certain way so it has that look. Then the retract button reverses the fan and because the pieces are snug the vacuum pulls the end down enough to jar it loose. No not Jar Jar. It then uses gravity to let it fall back into the hilt. Im guessing the park staff will be trained how to use it in a way that allows for maximum affect without blundering it up. If you watch the video clip closely, you can see the clear tip sticking out of the hilt just before the actor deploys it.

[@blitzwaffe]

I was wondering if they could use a wire like nitinol to make something to retract and extend by heating it? I wonder if there's an alloy that could behave like nitinol but can also get super hot enough to cut through solid objects with ease?

[@BeefIngot]

8:20 the most diplomatic kid in the world.

[@BSGNUT]

She is DEFINITELY your daughter! SO adorable. She is a spitting image of you!! And, yes, I can't wait 'til Disney reveals more about this incredible lightsaber of theirs. Hmmm.... May the 4th Be with you and your family.

[@themaker6]

I think they use air pressure as a way to harden then suck in the end. It would need alot of guidence, but it could work!

[@chappingcleeks76]

The way it extends and retracts SO perfectly. I'm so excited to see one in person.

[@JRDavis-sx4sp]

I died when she said "light sword"

[@Wangsters]

Now THIS is the kind of high quality & thoughtful content I am looking for on KZbin!!

[@bluryfilms]

my guess is it works like those cheap collapsible ones to some extent, just done in a flashier style where the blade functions like those pop up metal staffs that were all the rage? and the light either hides the seams or perhaps there is some kind of stretchy membrane that goes over it that stretches out when the blade extends. i am thinking it must be the former of the 2 given that it might not look right when it is retracted back into the blade as rubbery membrane material might do something goofy when getting pulled back into the handle that could break the immersion.

[@jgor77]

Finally, "An elegant weapon for a more civilized age" ! If they sell it someday, I'm definitely buying it ! Thanks for going all out to Home Depot for parts and explaining how it could work, Bridget ! May the 4th b w/ u !

[@josiahdrake2632]

What? A real lightsaber? That’s impossible, hack smith industries had just made an early prototype model of the weapon!

[@stoichr3324]

That look at 7:58: "Mom, you're weird, but I love you." Awwwwww~

[@EGarrett01]

You're not weird to your kids, at least not when they're young. You're their model for normal.

[@fireresq7]

Where can we find this video??

[@amvcentral9198]

In honesty not only did hacksmith do this first and make it a legit saber, I'm pretty sure he designed Disney's one and sent them the design,lol

[@yashara1e]

Love those crazy eyes 👀

[@jersonknoops2846]

Hello there, may the 4th be with you, so we can’t buy those retractable lightsaber? or will that be more in the future?

[@stopmotionvideos4211]

LMAO 4TH???? ITS FORCE NOT 4TH.

[@MichaelSmith-dk1lc]

@@stopmotionvideos4211 ???

[@abmong]

Without seeing the whole video I’m guessing it’s some kind of translucent silicon gel/rubber that can be squeezed into the handle and wrapped around an inner shaft that can be extended like an old radio antenna. The light shining through masks any wrinkles on the gel skin.

[@MikaylaSnow]

This is still so fun! Great work!

[@IDeus]

I want my 9 minutes back

[@JDUB29624]

This by far is the greatest comment to stumble upon when I just randomly looked this up I skipped straight to end. I needed answers not a run around.

[@nicolasnacolas29]

This is the biggest money pit I’ve ever heard of i don’t think they realize I will pay very large amounts of money for this lightsaber

[@NetvoTV]

Will you pay me a small profit for me to help you do something like origami teaching, logo design and translation and more? I need some money at this time and trying to find ways to make side income 🙏

[@sesloajit5185]

This aimed towards kids with rich parents bud. Not broke adults

[@nicolasnacolas29]

@@sesloajit5185 lol broke

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

I saw those plans they made for them a few weeks ago and I can’t wait to be able to buy it I did try to make one like this a few years ago but it didn’t work out well for me as the outside was thin plastic so it broke and the light wasn’t there

[@YVBSV]

3:39 I'm glad videos like these show the steps necessary to get in your car, start it and get going. Everytime I try to go somewhere I face the notoriously difficult process of forcing myself to remember what's next... do I hit the gas and then switch to drive and then I open the door to let myself in? ugh, such a complicated process. Thankfully we're shown here how to do it. That's what I want to see in a video about lightsabers... footage of unrelated topics.

[@anthonymontgomery4334]

I'm surprised it took this long. It's really amazing how strong the spring would be if it's spring loaded it's some sort of a rotary motor I can't see it being durable

[@bubblextra]

but it makes me so angry on how they act like it’s a real real lightsaber i’m not saying this because hacksmith made a real lightsaber disney is just designing it for looks

[@bubblextra]

it’s just that i don’t get why they are freaking out

[@OMGz1122]

Love this vid as it involves a bit of DIY instead of just talking about a product made by another company

[@TheArtofWalls]

Tape is totally like the force! It has a good side and a bad side (unless it is double sided, of course), it is what gives a DIY maker the power, it can surround us and binds the galaxy together.

[@KingNP41]

Yeah. The actual real plasma lightsaber was created by The Hacksmith. That’s the first “real” lightsaber that’s fully retractable and can cut through stuff.

[@amanuelt2088]

Disney: “I’ve created the first retractable light saber “ **Hacksmith has entered the chat**

[@GO_142]

Ikr

[@mikesaybanha]

They also made it burn things unlike Disney

[@sages101]

@@mikesaybanha yes because giving children a welding torch is something Disney should do. Great idea genius.

[@Ben7seven7]

The last time I was this early Lightsabers weren’t real.

[@themediabros]

Damn beat me to it

[@Ben7seven7]

@@themediabros 😁

[@legodeathstarproductions5513]

What about the hacksmith

[@epicraptor777]

meanwhile the hacksmiths *laughs in actually being able to cut stuff*

[@connorchristie2551]

7:38 I'm SCREAMING at the end result lmao I love it

[@jessesanchez1025]

It would be good to get back to a makes perspective on things like this, you know a real fans view.

[@antzpantz]

OMG BABY BRIDGET!!!

[@scottydo5282]

Custom lightsaber companies are probably dissecting those patents like mad scientists right now.

[@Jmartin_leo]

Me: Mom can I have a Real Disney Lightsaber? Mom: We already have a real lightsaber at home. Real Lightsaber at home: 7:39

[@j.justin1511]

That is the jankiest POS ever and I AM HERE FOR IT. Absolutely love it. Well done! Excited to see these "real" lightsabers make their way (eventually) to retail markets so all of us nerds can run around like children again. (insert "take my money" gif here)

[@in7minutesorless]

*disappointed Hacksmith Industries noises*

[@legodeathstarproductions5513]

Correct

[@TheEjshowwithEjtheprince]

Kid: mom I want a lightsaber Mom: we have lightsabers at home

[@ZArocket]

I doubt it’s combat capable but they still look really cool (if we could buy them with like the legacy hints I would totally get one)

[@gratefulot360]

Where’s Adam Savage when you need him?

[@mikesilva3868]

Agreed 😌

[@supercoolmunkee]

Really? Adam Savage? Yo The Hacksmith just made a real working burning lightsaber. Check out his channel with his recent video.

[@yashpatel5219]

HAcksmith made one way before and it can cut through things

[@legodeathstarproductions5513]

Yes grow my army of hacksmithers, grow!!

[@onebeets]

who needs this, we already have real protosabers

[@RubenRodriguez-ud5ie]

Mom can we get a lightsaber Mom: we have lightsaber at home Lightsaber at home:

[@moshamora87]

always a joy watching cnet video with Bridget in it.

[@Davi_L]

Oh my God I remember when Bridget was pregnant with her daughter in the video. Been a long time

[@clairemadeinheaven]

Disney: *not available for purchase* Me: I LITERALLY HAVE MONEY TO GIVE YOU FOR A LIGHTSABER

[@englandfpv9385]

I feel like it could be done with a very light fabric tube and fan forcing it in and then out with blowing and suction inflating and deflating it. Then a bright led illuminating it from in the unit. Kind like those tall blow ups you see at car dealerships. Kinda.....

[@KremitDeFrog]

this.. I'm thinking they could roll the tube up like a condom.. I think this could be done with acrylic fabric and some finely clustered LEDs each attached to a segment of an extendable/collapsing arm that's extended or collapsed by the inflation/deflation of the tube.. or maybe the LED is a LED Filament strip..

[@venom5809]

Ha Ha Mini Bridget always cracks me up. 😂

[@WeloTwelve]

I pray everyone that reads this comment has a wonderful day and MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!!! 🌌🔫

[@clibreros94]

Funny how the sketches for the theme park are better than actual storyboards probably

[@Symbolsm]

😢 Another video that I literally think I wasted time and money. There is no end result. Or accomplishment.

[@TitanicTruths]

I was thinking the roll up mech too, wasnt sure if its a tape measure style or (and sorry for the comparison) more of a condom style ring rolled up. I feel like the LEDs may be more of a fiberoptic device. The light is in the hilt, but travels up the blade via the defused filter. As we can see a brighter glow at the hilt and it dims a bit near the tip of the blade. I also noticed they dont seem to show it retracting, and those who saw also have not seen that. Its as if there is still an issue getting it to retract properly. That is of course the hardest part, making sure everything lines up and doesnt jam.

[@lorddio4280]

Real lightsaber! Hacksmith : Hello there!

[@djpapeleta360]

Kid: Mom I want a lightsaber. Mom: We have a lightsaber at home. This is the home lightsaber.

[@obi-wankenobi2042]

The closest I’ve gotten to the lightsaber is a proto saber. Cuts through almost everything besides giant “12 thick steel vault doors but if you don’t have the money to get one or make one your self you can also just take a katana, heat it up to about 2-3,000• Fahrenheit ofcourse and that will work. Proto sabers usually require just about as much energy as an entire nuclear facility. But you can use a bunch of battery packs and chemicals you can also use salt but if you do. Test it outside. If the flame on the proto saber goes too long you can dial it back but it won’t be as hot as you’d like.

[@JarppaGuru]

when i was kid like 20 years ago. i made blade from long see thru plastic i folded ends (longest edges) so its like flat s shape. when you start roll those edges inside other you get ring. keep continue you get blade. should i patent it? kind like roll A4into tube and pull it get longer thinner tube but edges stop it open completely and break apart. and s shape is just simple form you need fold 2 times and another one need be fold to have space so another folded part slide easy

[@bmuraaz6024]

the hacksmith made a real one, but it is called a proto-saber as it was connected to a backpack.

[@IanZainea1990]

Have you seen the inflatable snake robots? You could probably do something with that technology. You'd need something telescoping in the middle to give it rigidity though.

[@MrSeanmcgall]

it works like two half circle shaped tape rulers going up and down, hence it looks cool, but is fragile

[@andrewhopkins8229]

"Death weapons" would be perfect for a Disney theme park. Literally cuts the lines in half! 😂😂 Jkjk

[@masterpig5s]

Wait, you just showed the tape measure and I was thinking about it earlier today. Bi fold stuff like tape measures. Of course, Disney can just make custom bi fold tape with led and wiring inside. Yeah

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Fun fact Disney was the first to design touchless faucets for Tomorrowland. So not surprised

[@jessikapiche6097]

'this will make a fine addition to my collection!!!' ;) couldn't resist

[@miguellee3]

Your kid made me laugh! It really was a good attempt 😂

[@biryaniboy7587]

*The Hacksmith:* “...and I took that personally.”

[@Sleekman]

could someone tell m where i can print out the patents? i cant find them anywhere

[@youtubeaddict2018]

I can’t believe you guys don’t know yet how disney made that lightsaber. I will try to explain to you guys what they did. First of all it’s not real. The mechanisms is actually quit common. Remember the old light sabers where you had to sling the saber and the long glowing pole popped out? Well this is very similar. What’s actually happening is there is a thin layer of stretchy latex that’s wrapped around the light itself. Little motors push the pole out in segments and it also pushes itself through this white latex. It’s able to stretch out and make the height transition move smoothly. It’s more to it then that but that’s the basic set up

[@christopherhood4942]

Idk if you heard but the lightsaber isnt for grabs its part of the park's performances- you know how they did the real webswing robot for the spiderman bit in that new avengers part? This is just for show and supposedly wont ever be available for the public

[@SpamMattsubi]

Weird question but are either of those two books (on the bottom left next to the blue one) related or similar to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round? I have a copy of it that looks exactly like them

[@davida6146]

Upon first glance I thought it looked cool but look at that hilt... it looks massive and out of proportion with the actual blade... I'll wait for their second version of this because I know it can and will be improved

[@porko882]

when will the retail version comeout?