Lightsaber
In Futurama, there are two types of lightsabers. The most commonly seen type is solid weapon, despite its laser-like appearance. It is used by the peace officers. It is similar to a nightstick or baton in manner and is used by hitting the subject.
| Lightsaber | |
|---|---|
 Smitty with a solid Lightsaber | |
| Type | Weapon |
| First appearance | "Space Pilot 3000" (1ACV01)  |
| Current status | Still in use |
| Wikipedia has information unrelated to Futurama | |
A variant of it was made which, instead of being hard, emits a laser to cut through most surfaces. This model can be used as a hitting stick for a Piñata, [2ACV17] a cooking implement for peeling potatoes, [3ACV22] dueling with, woodcutting [6ACV13] and for cutting through materials. Native Martians use similar objects for arrow.s [3ACV10]
Image Gallery
The solid lightsaber in use by the police.
Fry using one for Piñata.
As Martian arrows.
Bender peeling potatoes.
Used for cutting through the Planet Express Ship.
Additional Info
Trivia
- This weapon is taken from Star Wars. The "glowing solid stick" type lightsaber is, most likely, derived from modern lightsaber replicas and children's toys which use LED-lighted polycarbonate sticks.
- Lightsaber sounds are used in "The Six Million Dollar Mon".
- The giant microscope used in "Bender's Big Score" makes a lightsaber sound when activated.
- Lightsabers were also used by Sith Overlords in the Sithal War.
Appearances
External links
- Lightsaber at Wookieepedia
- Lightsaber Colors at Instageeked
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