According to Lucasfilm it is, even though Wicked Lasers doesn't advertise it as such. But let's be honest, the hilt looks exactly like a lightsaber. Here's what Lucasfilm's General Counsel David Anderman had to say:
“It has come to our attention that a company called Wicked Lasers is selling a highly dangerous product out of Hong Kong that is designed to look like a lightsaber from Star Wars. This product is not licensed or approved by Lucasfilm in any way. We have demanded that Wicked Lasers immediately cease and desist their infringing activities. As Wicked Lasers itself admits, this product can cause serious injury to the user and other people. We strongly discourage consumers from purchasing it.”
And guess what, we're getting one in for review. What should we do with it?!
[via Giz]
Well the most obvious option is to bring it to a showing of Eclipse. Ah, the fun you could have. Maybe when you're done with that you can use it to destroy Jar Jar action figures and vuvuzelas.
tereglith
Jul. 1, 2010 16:44pm
I will not go see Eclipse or any other glistening vampire movie. I will purchase some Jar Jar action figures and melt them into oblivion. Thanks for the idea, tereglith!
Peter Ha
Jul. 1, 2010 16:47pm
By all rights, Lucasfilm should now send cease and desist letters to every flashlight manufacturer as well, since they clearly feel they can hold a copyright on a 'kinda sorta look and feel'.
You can't patent fiction. You can only copyright it. Anyone can make a derivative work, as long as its not a word for word copy.
cydonos
Jul. 2, 2010 12:26pm
On the other hand, I didn't realize this is a freakin class 4 laser. Don't buy this thing!
cydonos
Jul. 2, 2010 12:40pm
ok, it kinda looks like a lightsaber (i don't know exactly wich one, where are the nerds?)
but anyway, what can you use this thing for? Other than burning something or someone?
philforpeace
Jul. 9, 2010 02:59am
jedi battles with police helicopters?
adhdcanuck
Jul. 20, 2010 03:32am