# Elegant Sci-Fi Weapons The New Lightsaber Featured in the Star Wars Trailer is Controversial By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-lightsaber References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/tldr/2014/11/28/7302383/lets-talk-about-the-new-lightsaber-ouch-hands) & [variety](http://variety.com/2014/film/news/star-wars-the-force-awakens-trailer-watch-1201365773) The highly anticipated first trailer for J.J. Abrams' take over of the '[Star Wars' franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) featured a new lightsaber that has everyone talking. Taking after the traditional [medieval swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana) people are accustomed to, minus the leather and steel, it is quite an elegant design, if not necessarily practical. At least, according to a slew of fans that have taken to the web to share their opinions. The new lightsaber features an extended hilt that people feel will be a danger to the holder rather than the opponent. Yet at the end of the day, companies will have fun introducing the [new lightsaber as toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi) and other memorabilia for fans around the world. Others have already started introducing hilarious memes of the new lightsaber, showing extension in much more ludricrous areas of the weapon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Weapons Design:** There is an opportunity to create new and innovative sci-fi weapons designs that blend futuristic aesthetics with practicality. - **Fan-made Merchandise:** Companies can capitalize on the controversy surrounding the new lightsaber by creating and selling fan-made merchandise inspired by the design. - **Humorous Weapon Design:** There is potential for creating humorous weapon designs that playfully exaggerate certain features, similar to the memes created about the new lightsaber design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can incorporate the controversy surrounding the new lightsaber design into marketing and promotional strategies. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers have an opportunity to produce and sell replicas of the new lightsaber, appealing to collectors and fans. - **Digital Media and Content Creation:** Digital media companies can create and distribute humorous content, such as memes, related to the new lightsaber design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Pink-Inspired Saber Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md)