Forget droids and even X-wings; the lightsaber is undoubtedly the greatest symbol of Star Wars. George Lucas originally called them “laser swords,” but he felt viewers wouldn’t appreciate the fact their blades only had a specific length. The “lightsaber” name was actually created by Alan Dean Foster, ghost-writer of the first Star Wars novelization and … Continue reading Lightsabers Have Never Looked Better Than Star Wars’ New TV Show