- The self-retracting lightsaber toy, developed by Hasbro, was initially a secret project that ultimately was not completed, allowing the inventor to regain rights and partner with another manufacturer.
- Hasbro acquired the concept from an Israeli inventor, Yair Shilo, who spent years perfecting the retractable mechanism before the company decided to walk away from the project.
- The resulting product, Goliath’s Power Saber, features a unique mechanism that allows the blade to extend and retract safely without traditional gears or springs.
- Despite the toy’s lack of official Star Wars branding and some compromises in design, it captures the essence of a retractable lightsaber, and Shilo hopes to expand the concept to other types of sabers in the future.
- Hasbro’s decision not to proceed with the project remains unexplained, with speculation about internal pressures and the impact of the pandemic, leading to potential regrets over missing out on a popular product.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/31/24226439/goliath-power-saber-star-wars-lightsaber-hasbro-disney
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