# Modular Lightsaber Designs Saber Forge Lets 'Star Wars' Fans Create Their Own Jedi Weapons By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saber-forge References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/saber-forge-adaptive-saber-parts-modular-lightsaber) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1621134222/adaptive-saber-parts-make-your-dream-lightsaber-a) With the latest instalment of Star Wars hitting theaters later this year, it's only natural that [Saber Forge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saber-recycler) would be an incredibly successful venture. Endorsed on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-lumenforge) and already smashing its $100,000 goal by $249,009 with 18 days and counting, Saber Forge allows fans to [design their own custom lightsaber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-knives), which would be the ultimate souvenir to bring to the premier of the movie. Made up of Adaptive Saber Parts (ASP), the movie-quality lightsabers are made out of convincing materials that require no real experience to assemble. Saber Forge ensures that all fans are able to enjoy such a creation without breaking a sweat. My Modern Met reports, "In addition to the hilt, Saber Forge offers “plug and play” no-solder electronic kits. You can upgrade your handle to a dueling saber, light-up blade, or functional hero-level prop that’s complete with lights, motion detection, and sound." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Design for Product Customization:** Other industry players could apply a modular design approach to allow customers to fully customize their own products, such as modular gaming controllers. - **DIY Fan-made Prosthetic Limbs and Artificial Organs:** Biotech startups could develop modular prosthetic limbs or artificial organs that can be customized by fans in a DIY-friendly manner, allowing for better accessibility and cost-efficiency. - **Modular Interior Design:** Modular building materials and interiors could be designed to allow for easily customizable lives of city-dwellers where space limitations apply. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys and Collectibles:** Toy companies could use a modular system of parts to allow for fully customizable toys and collectibles, bringing a unique experience to their customers. - **Movie-prop Design and Manufacture:** Movie props designers/manufacturers can use Saber Forge's approach to create interactive and customizable movie props for fans and filmmakers alike. - **DIY Electronics:** This approach could be extended to a variety of electronic products that would allow enthusiasts to create their own prototypes, from modular drones to gaming controllers. ## 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 Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md)