Count Dooku’s Lightsaber Direction
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The direction of Count Dooku's lightsaber hilt in LEGO sets has sparked a debate among fans, with a proposal to reorient the piece for greater accuracy. The discussion centers on whether the current orientation of the hilt in LEGO instructions and promotional materials correctly reflects the design of the lightsaber prop from the Star Wars films.
The article suggests that flipping the lightsaber hilt could align the design more closely with the movie prop. The author notes that the pommel brace/bracket, while not identical, is the most similar element between the LEGO piece and the prop when oriented in the proposed direction. The author also acknowledges that LEGO has made mistakes in instructions before.
The author admits that the issue is not of great importance, but highlights the attention to detail that LEGO fans often have. The post was submitted by /u/ArrowTalon, who is a fan of lightsaber design.
Ultimately, this discussion underscores the passion and attention to detail within the LEGO community. If you're a Star Wars fan who appreciates accuracy, you might enjoy comparing the LEGO hilt to images of the movie prop.
While I’m sure we’re all aware of how strongly folks feel about Lego lightsaber hilt direction, I bring a new debate to the table: Count Dooku’s. Being one of the few character specific hilts that’s only been made a handful of times, I think it warrants being put in the proper direction. While instructions, box art, and the video games like to have Dooku’s hilt the wrong way, I propose flipping it the other way is actually more accurate to the movie prop it was designed to match. Plus, Lego...
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