StarKiller Lightsaber V1 | Neopixel Lightsaber
The original weapon of Vader's secret apprentice from The Force Unleashed. Hand-built in our UK workshop with your choice of Neopixel or RGB electronics.
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What’s in the Box
- 1× Starkiller V1 hilt
- 1× polycarbonate blade
- USB-C charging cable
- Assembly screws
- Hex key
- Quick-start guide
Full Lightsaber Specs
| Hilt material | 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium |
| Blade | Heavy-duty polycarbonate (2mm-3mm) |
| Blade colour | Red |
| Soundboard | RGB, RGB V2, Xenopixel V5, Xenopixel V6, Proffie V2.2 |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (USB-C) |
| Warranty | 12-month UK warranty |
RGB vs Xenopixel / Neopixel
RGB (baselit) sabers light the blade from a single LED in the hilt, offering a wide range of colours and solid effects at the best value, and the most impact-resistant build for duelling. Xenopixel and Neopixel sabers use a strip of individually-lit LEDs inside the blade for ultra-bright, uniform illumination and advanced effects. See our electronics guide and buyer’s guide. A full side by side of every board we fit, so you can choose the right saber with confidence. Still unsure? Message the workshop, we'll help you pick.
RGB vs Xenopixel/Neopixel Lightsabers
Function RGB RGB V2 Xenopixel 5 Xenopixel 6 Proffie V2.2 ★ Best value Sound Fonts 16 sets 16 sets 36 sets 36 sets+ 100 sets Bluetooth — ✓ — ✓ (PC Only) App control — ✓ — ✓ ✓ Pixel to RGB — — ✓ ✓ — Motion control ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Duelling level Heavy Heavy Medium / light Medium / light Heavy Smooth swing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Flash on clash ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Volume control High / low / mute No. of functions 18 18 18 18 21 Ignition LED 12W RGB 12W RGB 50W Pixel 50W Pixel 50W Pixel Infinite colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Twist colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom fonts — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom functions — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Film Blade scroll effect — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable blade ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable core ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Connects to PC — — — — ✓ Battery 3000mAh 3600mAh 3200mAh 3600mAh 3600mAh Charging time First charge 6–8 hrs · usual 3–4 hrs Warranty 12 months
The Story of the StarKiller Lightsaber V1 – Neopixel Lightsaber
Galen Marek — Starkiller — was Vader’s secret weapon: an apprentice of impossible raw power, sent to hunt Jedi in the shadows between the trilogies. The V1 is his original saber, carried in his signature reverse grip through the first Force Unleashed. This replica recreates it in machined 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium.
Famous Battles & Moments
The Jedi Hunts
Kashyyyk, Raxus Prime, Felucia — Starkiller is sent to erase the Order’s survivors, and General Kota, Kazdan Paratus and Shaak Ti each meet this blade.
Pulling Down a Star Destroyer
The Force Unleashed’s signature moment: Starkiller drags an Imperial Star Destroyer out of the sky with the Force alone, saber in hand as the wreck comes down.
The Birth of the Rebellion
Betrayed by Vader and the Emperor, Starkiller sacrifices himself protecting the senators who will found the Rebel Alliance — his family crest becomes its symbol.
History of the Saber
Galen built this saber under Vader’s instruction, its design echoing his master’s industrial brutality in a slimmer, reversed-grip form. It served through every Jedi hunt of the first game until his final stand aboard the Death Star.
Combat Style
Starkiller fights in reverse Shien — the blade held backwards along the forearm — with Force power far past any duelist’s. Aggressive, unpredictable, and constantly switching between saber strikes and raw telekinesis.
Why Collectors Want It
TFU remains one of the most loved Star Wars games ever made, and the V1 is its icon — the reverse-grip blade of the apprentice who pulled a Star Destroyer from the sky. Machined from 6063 aluminium, duel-ready out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn to Use Your Lightsaber
Every saber we build is more than a display piece. With motion-sensitive smooth-swing, flash-on-clash and multiple blade styles, it's made to be ignited, duelled and enjoyed. New to your saber? Our step-by-step guides walk you through fitting the blade, charging safely and getting the most from every feature.
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