Luke Skywalker’s Return of the Jedi lightsabers a Guide

[scarf man]

The Luke ROTJ sabers, Identification thread

* Glossary located at the bottom of the post.

1). THE V2 ( belt hanger in ROTJ ) ( sail barge, deleted sandstorm, Endor, & throne room scenes )
[ cast/machined aluminum construction ]
{ greeblies; Graflex clamp, Transcriptors reference turntable conical knurled knob, boot stud, computer edge connector card, unknown long lever in graflex clamp, D ring }
[motorized bladed Obi-Wan stunt in ANH]

More detailed discussion here:

Luke ROTJ V2 lightsaber

I have a replica ROTJ hero version, but I have a growing fascination with the Luke V2 saber. If you own a replica of this saber, I'd love to see it. What is the best version out there currently? Is there any substance to the rumour that MR will produce a Luke V2 next year?

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…and here:

DaveP's Luke RotJ V2 Research/Development Thread 2021

Intro: Hello everyone. As some of you may know, I’ve been working away on my own version of the V2 for some time now behind the scenes. Well, it’s finally time to unveil the project and where I am in the development process. This thread will serve as a development thread to start with, where I...

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2). The V3 or Shared Stunt ( Endor, & Vader duel scenes )
[ used as stunt in ANH & ROTJ, hence the term “shared stunt” ]
[ cast aluminum construction ]
{ greeblies; Graflex clamp, custom clamp card, D ring }

[shot into space on the shuttle]

More detailed discussion here:

Halliwax's weird V3 theory

2021 Update I originally started this thread back in 2018, its main goal was to prove that some photos which we thought at the time was the v2 was actually the v3. Years have gone by, with new discoveries being made almost every month. There is a lot of new data, discoveries and photos that...

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3). R2 fired resin stunt ( sail barge scenes )
[ resin cast of shared stunt ]

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4). Climbing resin stunt ( sail barge scenes )
[ resin cast of shared stunt with emitter tip ] *Citation needed

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5)."Yuma" Stunt/ Proto Hero ( sail barge scenes, short bladed stunt )
[ first iteration of the Hero ] [ machined aluminum construction ] { greeblies; triangular belt ring }

More detailed discussion here:

Magic of Myth ( MoM ) Luke RotJ Hero ( cave build ) lightsaber research, images, reference, & collaborative model builder's discussion.

Hi guys and welcome, this thread has been going for over two years and we've made so many discoveries! Thank you! The mission of this thread is to research, discuss, and enjoy the most thorough examination of the Luke ROTJ Hero Lightsaber as it exists in its current state. Many recognize...

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6)."*Hero" (ISYHCANL)
[ second iteration of the hero ] [ turned aluminum & greeblie construction ] [used for pickup shot in the film]
( *redressed yuma stunt )

More detailed discussion here:

Magic of Myth ( MoM ) Luke RotJ Hero ( cave build ) lightsaber research, images, reference, & collaborative model builder's discussion.

Hi guys and welcome, this thread has been going for over two years and we've made so many discoveries! Thank you! The mission of this thread is to research, discuss, and enjoy the most thorough examination of the Luke ROTJ Hero Lightsaber as it exists in its current state. Many recognize...

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7). *Hero ( Magic of Myth tour ) [deleted scene illuminated LEDs & circuit greebiles in control box]
[ third & present iteration of the hero ] [ turned aluminum & multiple greeblie construction ]
( *further redressed yuma stunt )

More detailed discussion here:

Magic of Myth ( MoM ) Luke RotJ Hero ( cave build ) lightsaber research, images, reference, & collaborative model builder's discussion.

Hi guys and welcome, this thread has been going for over two years and we've made so many discoveries! Thank you! The mission of this thread is to research, discuss, and enjoy the most thorough examination of the Luke ROTJ Hero Lightsaber as it exists in its current state. Many recognize...

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8). Resin Stunt (Magic of Myth tour)
[ cast from hero ]

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* Glossary:
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Greblies: Detail pieces added to a model or prop to spruce up the appearance, and, or, aide in construction.

Stunt: Shorthand for stunt prop, or background prop, or fx prop.

Yuma: Location of filming for the sail barge scenes of Return of the Jedi. Yuma, Arizona U.S.A.

ISYHCANL: Shorthand for Darth Vader’s dialogue from the scene where the prop appears.
”I See You Have Constructed A New Lightsaber”

V2, V3: Shorthand for version two & version three.
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For more detailed info. on Lightsabers from this, & other characters, check out SethS‘s The Ultimate Guide to Lightsabers eBook
eBook discussion here:

The Ultimate Guide to Lightsabers eBook

2018 Update! The guide is now live on the front page of wannawanga! http://wannawanga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SW_Lightsaber_Guide.pdf +++++ Original post: So if you're anything like me, you forget to bookmark pages, and you frequently have to go searching for information on this saber...

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Special thanks to LOM, thd9791, Dewy, teecrooz, BAlinger15, & SethS for helping with pics.

More pics from later in the thread in post #5

 

[TridCloudwalker]

I've heard that wooden ones were made, but I've never seen proof.

The metal Yuma saber, from what I've heard has the the same exact body as the Hero. The only differences were the control box and I've recently noticed some paint differences. There appear to be a few black paint flecks on the lower "booster" section (for lack of a better name). And the copper painted neck looks more like a dirty gold with some major paint chips out of it.

And here's either a resin or possibly wooden copy:

 

[Sumatra]

:lol

I was just going to start a thread like this tonight.

 

[Sumatra]

Here are some screen caps I took last night.

Barge climbing saber:

"Hero":

R2 Saber (not a new screen cap):

 

[scarf man]

Photos from the rest of the thread: Updated 2020

The V2

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The Shared Stunt (V3)

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The Yuma Stunt (coming soon)

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The Hero (coming soon)

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The Mandolukian (coming soon) ?
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The Creepy Uncle (coming soon) ?
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[thd9791]

Okay so the saber used to fight in Yuma was a metal stunt different from the shared stunt used in the end. That shared stunt has no nipple

http://www.baudalign.com/lee/pics/lukevader.jpg

got it.

Do mine eyes decieve me, or is there black paint under the emitter on the Yuma saber under his chin? And maybe...maybe is that the remnants of paint below the control box? could this have been another repainted stunt from A new hope? It's got a tiny emitter that looks re-finished too....ooh...just like the V2...hmm

And without a doubt that saber on his belt is wooden or plastic, the thing is so dull looking and it flops so much as he climbs..

just my 2 cents!

 

[thd9791]

does anyone have any better versions of this picture? It's the first picture in this google image search, of Luke and boba fett. There is a potentially good shot of luke's Yuma saber, one of my favorites.


Behind the scenes Return of the Jedi luke boba fett - Google Search

 

[thd9791]

no 'delete' option for double posts..

 

[Spectacular Spider-Man]

Luke's lightsaber is one of my favorite and most interesting in development as there are so many of them.

 

[scarf man]

Okay so the saber used to fight in Yuma was a metal stunt different from the shared stunt used in the end.

Correct.

Do mine eyes decieve me, or is there black paint under the emitter on the Yuma saber under his chin? And maybe...maybe is that the remnants of paint below the control box? could this have been another repainted stunt from A new hope? It's got a tiny emitter that looks re-finished too....ooh...just like the V2...hmm

Unlikely to the point I would say no. The ROTJ hero (Yuma) saber doesn't show up in any behind the scenes pics, or on screen until circa ROTJ production.

And without a doubt that saber on his belt is wooden or plastic, the thing is so dull looking and it flops so much as he climbs..

It may be a resin cast of the Yuma. I don't think there is enough information about this particular saber to make definitive statements.

 

[thd9791]

Correct.

Unlikely to the point I would say no. The ROTJ hero (Yuma) saber doesn't show up in any behind the scenes pics, or on screen until circa ROTJ production.

It may be a resin cast of the Yuma. I don't think there is enough information about this particular saber to make definitive statements.

I would say it (resin cast) is most likely a re-cast of the V2, that neck is rather thick. From what I've seen and heard the Yuma stunt was slightly smaller in most dimensions, including that bell shaped emitter. Edit: albeit actually looking longer as well.

As for the others, haha I might have gotten carried away there, thank you.

 

[thd9791]

I might be necro posting, but I tried to make a new thread and it was deleted due to the fact it wasn't a "new Topic" per se

So, here are some screencaps, taken by robn1 of the duel in the death star. Shared Stunt? Most likely --> the saber has a copper-ish neck, dark gray emitter and gray body (except it looks like where the clamp should be it's all black/scuffed)

Anyways, much like the "luke practice" shots Parts of SW has on it's website of a gray and dark copper saber, this looks one and the same.

ROTJ Lightsabers pictures by robn1 - Photobucket

 

[lonepigeon]

Just to clarify a couple things...
The master for the "Shared Stunt" and "V2" was made of wood. Those two ANH stunt sabers were cast copies from aluminum.
The wooden master saber was never seen on screen. Propstore had it on display at Comic Con last year. Old timers may remember it when it was up for auction many years ago. Several other prop bits were made from wood and cast in aluminum for ANH like R2's blue flipper arms.

The lightsaber on Luke's belt as he climbs up the barge. I used to think it was the Shared Stunt, but I've recently found that the Shared Stunt was missing the emitter nipple in scenes shot earlier so it can't be the same saber. Most likely the barge saber is an older cast of the Shared Stunt (nipple intact). It's clamp has holes drilled in it and the standard Graflex lever which matches the Shared Stunt and not the V2.

 

[thd9791]

Just to clarify a couple things...
The master for the "Shared Stunt" and "V2" was made of wood. Those two ANH stunt sabers were cast copies from aluminum.
The wooden master saber was never seen on screen. Propstore had it on display at Comic Con last year. Old timers may remember it when it was up for auction many years ago. Several other prop bits were made from wood and cast in aluminum for ANH like R2's blue flipper arms.

The lightsaber on Luke's belt as he climbs up the barge. I used to think it was the Shared Stunt, but I've recently found that the Shared Stunt was missing the emitter nipple in scenes shot earlier so it can't be the same saber. Most likely the barge saber is an older cast of the Shared Stunt (nipple intact). It's clamp has holes drilled in it and the standard Graflex lever which matches the Shared Stunt and not the V2.

Very cool, I never knew. Thank you!

I always figured it was from A New Hope somehow, and not the same. It looks like the grip was painted and deteriorated/browned over time.

 

[thd9791]

Necro Posting! After this shot cropped up on facebook, looks like a post production shot documenting props, It looks like this is that same metal ISYHCANL prop. I can't see, not sure if the control box is addled yet, this looks like something from the 80s. Looking at the emitter/neck and the ratio's in dimensions I would have to say the this is NOT the same as the Yuma, can't be. Looks dead on to the Hero prop though.

It's Labeled Luke 2, Luke 1 might be the V2 or one of the Yuma or stunts used in the Death Star,

Just some more 2 cents

PS If I may add, the thing I can't explain is the difference in the Yuma and others - the small diameter emitter, bell shaped with a taller mid section, and smaller "small steps" and a longer neck with smaller diameter windvane - It's all general feeling I don't have exact measurement proof, just looking realistically. - Actually the "Barge Saber" made form wood or resin has the same look as the Yuma, with the small emitter and such. Not quite the same as this photo.

 

[thd9791]

so, I found this clearer picture of the "mystery" barge climbing saber -

I'm eating my words. The neck on that above is nearly black...

Here's a picture of that "dummy" box on the metal one

 

[scarf man]

Bump for pics filled in on the first post.

 

[thd9791]

Here are some extra pics

R2 Dome saber -

ISYHCANL -

The "Luke 2" is a good finished Hero form the archives.

Resin stunt -

check.

 

[Tarkin]

Does anyone have any idea if the little red and green lights and well as the two black buttons next to them on the resin stunt prop were resin pieces or plastic pieces?? Thanks!!

 

[scarf man]

On my first generation cast of the hero, the buttons & arrows (red & green lights) are part of the cast. I think it's a safe assumption that the prop dept. molded the saber whole. So, resin would be my answer.