# Realistic Lightsaber Toys Disney Revealed its Latest Lightsaber which is Fully Retractable By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realistic-lightsaber References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/4/22418959/disney-real-lightsaber-reveal-video-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-hotel) In anticipation of the opening of the 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' luxury hotel, [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starspeeder-3000) revealed a new toy: a realistic lightsaber that lights up and fully retracts. The [realistic lightsaber toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntrx-cosplay-light-stick-toy) eliminates the immersion-breaking problems of other lightsaber toys, namely the inability to retract the blade portion and the lack of immersive LED lights. Instead, the realistic lightsaber has a built-in mechanism that extends the LED-lit blade right out of the handle–exactly like in the [Star Wars movies and shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grogu). The realistic lightsabers are expected to be released before or alongside the opening of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser luxury hotel. The new hotel venture is slated to deliver an immersive two-day Star Wars experience to guests, and the realistic lightsabers will likely play a part. Image Credit: The Verge ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Realistic Lightsaber Toys:** Innovation opportunity for toymakers to develop realistic retractable and LED-lit lightsabers that improve the Star Wars fan experience. - **Immersive Hotel Experiences:** Opportunity for luxury hotel brands to incorporate immersive experiences or themes in order to attract more guests. - **Film and TV Merchandise:** Opportunity for merchandise companies to develop innovative products for films/shows by incorporating realistic features that enhance fan experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more realistic and interactive toys based on popular movie franchises. - **Hospitality:** Innovation opportunity for hospitality brands to incorporate immersive experiences or themes in order to attract more guests. - **Merchandise Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to develop and sell more realistic and interactive merchandise based on popular movie franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [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) - [Ride Attraction Play Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starspeeder-3000.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md)