DV5 – The Power of the Empire Forged in Cold Precision
“I am your father.” In a galaxy ruled by fear and fire, Darth Vader’s lightsaber stands as the ultimate symbol of authority and dread. The DV5 is a masterfully crafted tribute to Vader’s Empire Strikes Back saber, blending chilling cinematic legacy with real-world MPP-inspired design lineage. This very flash tube model helped define the most iconic saber prop of all time. With every strike, this saber whispers of power earned through pain, of a Jedi lost to darkness, and of a galaxy brought to heel under the grip of the Empire.
🔩 Key Features:
Inspired by Vader’s Empire Strikes Back hilt — embodies tragedy, ferocity, and the enduring shadow of the dark side.
MPP-Inspired Construction — a nod to the real-world camera flash tube that became Vader’s hilt in the original prop design.
CNC-Machined Precision — constructed from aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum with brass accents for superior durability and realism.
Full-Scale Replica — 28.6cm (11.26") hilt length for display or performance.
⚙️ Tech Core Options:
Proffie Pixel – Fully open-source & flashable; unlock advanced control with your own presets and blade styles.
🖤 Visual Callouts:
Screen-Accurate Microflash Emblem – honors the ESB prop’s distinctive aesthetic
Sleek Black Grip Sections – provide a commanding hold, echoing Vader’s brutal saber style
Polished Chrome Emitter – cold, gleaming, and ready to cut down traitors of the Empire
Low-Profile Activation Switch – perfect for clean dueling lines and display realism
📐 Specs:
Hilt Length: 11.4” (28.6 cm)
Blade Diameter: 1”
Weight:
Empty Hilt: 1.65 lbs
Installed: 1.87 lbs
📦 What’s in the Box:
DV5 Saber Hilt (tech core optional)
89Sabers Collector Plaque & Saber Stand
Pixel Blade (if selected)
Charging Cable
18650 Rechargeable Battery
Blade Plug
Extra Screws & Tool Kit
The DV5 draws from both the cinematic and real-world origins of Vader’s saber. The original ANH and ESB props were built using MPP Microflash camera handles, reimagined here with incredible fidelity. This saber bridges the gap between screen-accurate collecting and modern saber performance—ideal for cosplayers, duelists, and devoted Star Wars fans.
*International orders may be fulfilled by our trusted global dispatch network. U.S. customers will not be subject to import tariffs.
DV5 (Darth Vader Ep5 Inspired)
- Proffie 3.9 open-source soundboard (240+ LEDs inside of pixel blade)
- 1" Pixel blade included
- Full sound with Smooth-Swing technology (the most realistic-sounding soundboard saber you'll ever hear)
- What you hear on-screen is what this saber will sound like in real life
- Full ignition, movement/motion, deflection, clash sensitive, and on-demand blaster block sounds
- RGB - Full-color spectrum - Ability to change colors on the fly
- Gesture controllable for on/off
- SD card slot for fully customizable sound fonts and user-selectable blade profiles
- 25+ Preloaded sound fonts
- 5 Different blade ignition/detraction & profiles/designs
- As with any pixel blade; duel at your own risk as LEDs inside the blade can be damaged
It's been said, that working on your own Proffie Technology Core is a lot like working on your own hyperdrive engine without an astromech.
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