The $250 Lightsaber, Did I Waste My Money? (Savi's Workshop Review: One Year On)

Over a year ago I bought my first ever lightsaber at Disneyland for $220. These days the same lightsaber and experience will cost you $250, but is that worth it? Here are my thoughts a year on, did I waste my money?
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[@TheBrickBrit]

I did the Savvi’s workshop experience this summer when I went to Florida and it was fantastic! The saber is great quality & the experience is very memorable. 👍

[@jediorder88]

Absolutely agree, I have a fighting one I got for half the price but it's the experience. The immersion, the actors. My sister came along with me and she cried from just how cool the whole experience is.

[@WhatAvery]

For me personally as someone in Europe who will likely never have the chance to go to Galaxy's Edge, I decided to custom order LGT parts to make my own custom saber. And I'd definitely say that's worth it. The xenopixel Sabers are really customizable and I've bought a bunch of Soundfonts since. I'd definitely recommend that to anyone who wants a custom design and a good quality lightsaber.

[@CheeseChud]

Do the soundfonts allow me to have fart noises?

[@miniclip0703]

@@CheeseChud You could learn to make one yourself if it isnt already available

[@historicalaccuracy15]

​@@CheeseChudusername checks out

[@Sam_Y_75280]

If anyone wants a good quality realistic lightsaber, I highly recommend the Vega Hilt or the Scavenger Hilt from Imperial Workshop. Both of them are on the cheaper side which is good and there is a bunch of different sound fonts. Do some research though before you consider purchasing, so you know what you're getting into.

[@davidvissersbooks]

This was a great candid review on the Savi's Workshop lightsaber. I love the design you chose, its very cool! And the purple crystal was a great choice. I have a purple blade on my SaberForge lightsaber as well.

[@danhodson7187]

I did this in September, I got the same hilt style as you as unfortunately they were out of stock on a lot of the Black hilt components. I still really love what I made though. The whole experience was amazing a real holiday highlight for me, especially as it was on my birthday. It was $200 + tax back then and both my partner and I thought it was totally worth it. The hilt is really heavy and sturdy and the blade is really bright and vivid. The sound effects are also a nice addition. I did get the carry case with it and there were loads of people carrying them around while we were there. It was no problem getting it home either. I, like you, wrapped the hilt in a load of clothes in my main case as it wouldn't fit with the blade connected. Then carried the blade over my shoulder in the carry case. I kept it beside me on the seat on the plane as I didn't trust someone else's carry on not to crush it in the locker. The airport staff were fine with it, no questions through Orlando to Miami back to Heathrow. I'd definitely do it again it I could be sure of getting the Black Hilt components next time.

[@koreyshronts135]

Just built one (May 2023). If you're a big fan I'd say you'll enjoy the experience but you may want to buy one of the pre-built sabers instead. They're cheaper and I think look better. If you do build one, make sure that you thoroughly inspect it before leaving. Make sure that you are able to unscrew the end caps and that the sheaths (pieces above and below the switch) are snug. I only looked at mine once I returned to my hotel and found the bottom cap was jammed and that the sheaths were very loose. Had to make a special trip back to Savis and have them fix it (although now 1 part is not aligned properly). 3 other people showed up while I was waiting with loose piece issues. Looks like the manufacturing on these parts is not consistent at all and a lot of people have problems.

[@craftedcores]

We’d love to send you some custom Kyber crystals that work with the savi’s lightsabers for review!

[@DB-zp9un]

The experience itself was amazing.. Love how it's a very limited number of folks in there.. And it was just truly great.. I had checked out some videos before I went, and I'm kind of bummed I had as I knew what to expect...

[@joshcapricorn]

I did Savi's Workshop in Sept 2019, so it wasn't open for long and didn't have the blade colour variety it does now (hell, I didn't even realise you could get the other coloured kyber crystals until after I got back to Sydney 😭) but I must say it was an awesome experience, albeit very pricey like you said, especially in Oz Dollars. I love my saber, and it is now almost my "everyday" saber, for lack of a better word, as I have since bought 5 Black Series replica sabers (Vader, Obi-Wan, Darksaber, Maul x2) and those are my display pieces so I use my Savi's one as almost the demo saber for family and friends to play around with (plus some of the BS sabers involve a longer blade insertion process than twist and click like the Savi's one). I will definitely do it again one day, and this time I'll remember to get all the bloody kyber colours 😂😂 great video Holly, love your work!

[@rinsler1583]

As someone who lives in the uk and doesn’t really have a Disney land to go to my best option for a custom lightsaber would be a plumbing store where I can get custom pipes and bolts

[@lonydeering8223]

Just wanted to add that you can go to the first order, and they can do shipping it to your house. Make sure you save your receipts.

[@thelegodoctor932]

There are plenty of good hilt stand options from custom saber companies, sellers like myself on Etsy, as well as the one that comes from Disney..

[@BlackHawkBricks]

you should try making a stand for it out of LEGO Lightsabers.

[@calebbrittain5004]

I’ve never done the workshop or been to that Star Wars park but I’m going in a few weeks and considering doing the shop … i really want a lightsaber and I like to customize stuff … I just been debating if. It’s worth the money for a one time thing and the experience?

[@rythemoparguy]

The sounds change with the different chrystals because each one is connected to different characters and you can find out which one is whitch character with the Holocron

[@maszkalman3676]

or you know a 15 dollar rfid reader also you could coda anything other in your "crystal" as well...

[@ryananderson6894]

I’ve pre ordered Luke’s Green Lightsaber, can’t wait!

[@krapicon376]

To save battery life of the Savi's Lightsaber. With the blade out of the hilt, turn the power switch to the on position. When you hear the electrical short sound, it turns off the power. If you look down inside the emitter the flashing light, which is the Kyber crystal, turns off. When the blade is out, and the switch is in the off position the Kyber crystal light flashes draining the battery. I have two and this trick has made my batteries last.

[@BrickScape]

I was going to go to Disney world back in spring of 2020 but Covid hit and the world shut down literally 1 day away from us leaving it really sucked I have new trip planed for next spring still have the money saved up for a saber and am definitely going to do it

[@d00ks]

I bought the $50 carry case. Expensive but so much better than the cheapie they give you

[@PKCEBC]

You can also remove the Kyber crystal when you're not using it to save battery.

[@claytonepich2132]

my saber doesnt turn on anymore and i built it mid october. so I am super bummed, especially because I barely had it on.

[@damianfrench6836]

@Clayton Epich you can change the batteries if you take the bottom cap off the hilt. There is a little battery pack that takes 3 Triple A batteries.

[@oddish3022]

Dude it’s crazy how similar our light sabers turned out and I even picked a purple blade 🤯

[@xtremetuberVII]

Let's call you Force Siblings.

[@Wildbarley]

I did the experience with another, it was great fun seeing how different our designs were and talking about the show experience afterwards. When I did it it was a bit cheaper though it seems, inflation is a killer. Elemental Nature here.

[@StarkMarkV]

I'm planning on visiting my home state (California) in May, and have plans on doing the workshop. Also plan to do my reservation like yours, at night. Though one of my concerns is the whole bringing it back home. How sturdy or fragile is the Saber itself? If you don't mind me asking. :)

[@Radiatron18]

I’ll stick to my £100 neopixil with better mechanics and TONS of different parts I can buy to make it my own

[@maszkalman3676]

also avctually useable when hit another lightsaber...

[@drewpatterson8009]

I also did this experience. $150 would be the most I would pay again. The experience is pretty fun and for a hardcore Star Wars fan it's a must. For everyone else though I would say book a reservation to Oga's Cantina instead. Have some fun drinks take in the vibe and spend less and still get some potentially cool souvenirs. The Rancor Beer flight for example was only $80 bucks and I got some really cool glasses and stand. Savi's is a one and done experience for sure though.

[@ark7204]

Hate how the price increased once more due to the limited materials for every piece and Disney's greedy choices. But still... Someone told me that it's an experience that I should try once... at least. So I'm thinking about visiting Disneyland in 2023. But I was also told that some old savi's saber pieces are retired and replaced with the new one apparently. I'm trying to aim for Power and Control with Darksaber style. But ... will see.

[@michaelrinaldi9168]

The hollie hulkbuster fund jar coulda had 250$ in it 😂

[@karanphokela5743]

I recommend not getting into POP! because the plastic is often poor quality. Plus the printing can be messed up and if you take them out of the box their heads get become lopsided. If exposed to the sun the plastic will change color. I got eight of them.

[@BlackHawkBricks]

If I ever go, I 1000% going to buy one!

[@alexlogue2505]

Doesn't beat my sonic screwdriver...

[@ilikemandalorians9861]

Ah, a fellow intellectual 😌 felicitations to you, dear fellow 🤝 allons-y!

[@just_a_banana2020]

I mean at least you didn't spend any of that money on the Black Panther bust or the UCS Hulkbuster

[@jpg334]

I live in New Zealand and have been to Disneyland about 15 times I haven’t been to the Galaxy’s Edge part of Disneyland yet and plan to in May I have a few lightsabers already that I got from SaberForge and 89 Sabers I even have one that was custom built for me I still have to get most of my sabers installed but I 100% want to get a few Savi’s sabers and legacy sabers too I plan to have a total collection of 34 to 35 sabers

[@joelmathre4783]

On a Savi's Workshop saber, no; $250 includes a plethora of experiential Disney Star Wars things. They are cheap products. Real collectors, those that focus on sabers and/or quality products in general, will advise many sources of lighsabers that are leaps and bounds better than a Disney product at $250; differences are 1. You don't get the Savi's Star Wars lightsaber-puppymill experience and 2. you get a quality product. I thought, based on your video title, that there was a legit concern and question. How I was mistaken...

[@taylorsinclair1313]

I swear the first Savi's workshop I did in Orlando I built the very same design, but I swapped the position of the two sleeves. I also picked the same Kyber Crystal color!

[@_Eternal-Darkness_]

The lightsabers are a really cool thing to own, I'm just not a fan of paying a lot of money for them. I'm more of a star wars set person myself

[@Mr.Misfit2814]

I really want to build one. They are going to change the parts for each saber soon so it will be a whole different experience.

[@goldorak1964]

it is easier to dismantle the handle from the blade to carry

[@ilikemandalorians9861]

“Look at the size of that thing!” 😱

[@bricktopian]

If only she said it to ashnflash 😔

[@HagridBuilds]

I don’t care enough to watch the video, but that thumbnail looks great. Good job holly

[@HollyOnFilm]

Thank you! And I appreciate the honesty 😂

[@bricktopian]

Same tbh. Shes looking good 👍

[@danibobstudios]

oh is that what happened! Mine died and I swear I heard noises lol

[@HollyOnFilm]

It was a jump scare and a half when it first happened

[@dabbzee]

wow you made my exact first saber! same pieces same order too lol good taste

[@darkheartt302]

Thanks for posting this video! Her accent is adorable!!! +1 Subscriber!!

[@bruceivey8812]

Super cool subbed!

[@caitlynskiff2001]

When Galaxy's Edge first opened I totally thought that if I ever was able to go to Galaxy's Edge I was gonna get my own lightsaber but honestly with them raising the price of it all the time I think I'll skip it and get Luke's character one instead as that is my favorite lightsaber in Star Wars and will look better on display I think.

[@Xtafa]

Just check any star wars group, ask what savi combo they want, enjoy the experience and sell them the saber if you don't think it's worth it

[@Kyryn]

I went to Savi’s earlier this year. For me it was a very good experience and worth the price but now they keep raising the price. I still think it would be worth it if you wanted it for the experience and a decent lightsaber. If you are looking for a high quality lightsaber I would skip Savi’s and buy from online.

[@PatoChu]

short answer: yes, long answer: no If you want to get your money's worth and get the best quality product, get a Neopixel.. it is 50 times better than this and for the same price If you want a really cool experience probably once in a lifetime type of thing as Disneyland/world isnt accessible for everybody, then sure, go for it, its fun, and its not that bad quality (depends on how you look at it too)

[@macchoudhry5868]

I prefer sabers from companies like SaberTrio, KRSabers, SPSabers, Jawas Junkyard, Korbanth. Those sabers are very good and high quality. Not as Chonky as a Disney lightsaber. Compared to these companies I would t pay for a Disney saber. There are way more quality sabers out there. 😊👍🏽

[@BrickArtemis]

One day I’ll make it galaxy’s edge. Seriously love your videos.

[@NothingNerd]

I am a big fan of black series sabers I don't know how they compare

[@gregr3720]

$250? What about the lightsabers improved or changed since last year to warrant charging an additional $50?

[@maszkalman3676]

plus tax also probably will be more and more expensive...

[@graysonderp5902]

i’ve wanted to go there…

[@FN-spoodz]

That too half is just like mine lmao.

[@Gameprojordan]

The good thing about the Disney ones is they are legitimate star wars license props, which I feel would hold their value much better down the line than those custom unofficial branded ones. If I were to dump a couple hundred dollars on a lightsabre I'd much rather the licensed one for that reason.

[@highlightshadow]

The savi's really don't hold their value much --- to be honest, things like this are neve an investment or something you can expect to get money back on. Seen many not last that long (led's on the disney sabers are pretty poor). The neopixel sabers now covering the price range from $130 fully working through to multiple thousands.

[@operator0017]

I did it too! I absolutely loved the experience! I am a huge fan and I would have sacrificed anything to get this 😂Luckily I didn't have to because I paid for it myself 😅

[@bobjohnson6131]

Savi for a collectible and display. It's just for collection honestly. Those wanting it to duel with is dreaming lol

[@eldonwatson7161]

If I ever become "Kardashian rich" I'm going to market real ones.....

[@bricktopian]

That's ironic. People as fake as the kardashians making you want to market something real 🤔😂

[@eldonwatson7161]

@@bricktopian it was more of a money reference than anything

[@JustinHeath-lu5xz]

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[@BrightestWitchBricks]

Magical 🤩✨

[@Phantasm29]

Yes you can get a better lightsaber somewhere else but the experience of building it was worth the price

[@MayoHosko]

$250 😳

[@maszkalman3676]

250 Bucks for a horribly plastic thick hilted toy grade non battle ready lighsaber is quite bad on some sites you cna get a random lightsaber for 70 bucks with battle ready blade and sometimes with different effects as well randomly. Also these are custom so ugradable...

[@thekingofcookies4877]

wait what? Sabers too!?

[@Fanporium]

The nice thing is that since the Savi's lightsabers are only available in the parks, their resale value is usually higher than the purchase price. So if you decide later that it's not worth keeping, or if you go into it just wanting the experience and not to own the lightsaber, it's pretty east to sell the saber for more than you paid for it. And you still get the experience of building it. Win, win!

[@madhatten00]

for the experience yes, but for the saber itself? nope; you can get a much better lightsaber for cheaper

[@betterlatethannever4529]

Idk, if I'm forking over a large sum of money, then I'd rather buy the quality ones from fan companies

[@scottdean2199]

The crystals are far more unique than just the color. Each crystal has an RFID chip, and there are 27 variations. Each has a slightly different sound for the saber, but the main value is with the Jedi and Sith Holocrons you can buy from Dok Ondar's. Each crystal has a set of voice messages from one of various characters.

[@maszkalman3676]

yeah so unique an rfid chip is like 4,99 if you buy one on wholesale over 1000 piece it's 8 cents per piece ...

[@liys540]

i think it's worthy

[@thepostofficeprince8819]

Face diapers for compliance

[@rockinHurley777]

You sure did. Those sabers are crap.

[@Rocketleaguedude101]

Thank you for giving me the idea for booking it at night.