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For when you absolutely, positively need the weirdest lightsaber possible

At D23, Disney unveiled a special look for Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker. The trailer features looks at the original Star Wars trilogy, the prequels, and the sequels. But perhaps most notably, it gave us a look at Rey holding a new, red lightsaber instead of her traditional blue one. Well, thanks to Chronicle Collectibles, you can buy a replica of Rey’s Dark Side saber, and it’ll only set you back $1,599.99. Only.

In the trailer, Rey’s red saber isn’t the single blade lightsaber most popular among Sith and Jedi. Instead, the saber has two sides. But unlike Darth Maul and other double-sided lightsaber enthusiasts’ sabers, Rey’s comes with a bizarre hinge that lets it transform between double-sided and two single-blade sabers next to each other.

The Chronicle Collectibles’ version of the hinged saber is a replica of Dark Side Rey’s from the trailer — complete with a plaque that says Dark Side Rey Lightsaber. Chronicle made the replica out of solid aluminum and all metal pieces. The creators were able to study the film’s actual prop — provided by Lucasfilm — to create an accurate saber, down to the weathering. Chronicle also boasts that the hinge connecting the two sabers is the same piece used in the real prop.

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While this is the first time a hinged — or switchblade — lightsaber appears in a live action Star Wars film, the blade isn’t entirely unique to Rey. In Clone Wars, Jedi General Pong Krell uses a hinged lightsaber in battle. In Rebels, Jedi Temple Guards also use these hinged sabers to defend the temple.

The Chronicle saber — which doesn’t appear to come with a blade — won’t ship until early next year. Chronicle will also only sell 750 of these lightsabers, making it a rare collector’s piece. You can purchase your own Dark Side Rey Lightsaber on Chronicle Collectibles’ website for $1,599.99.

Source: Polygon