In the galaxy of bad decisions, turning down an automatic retractable lightsaber may just be Hasbro's Jar Jar Binks moment.
Imagine spending two years cracking the code on a lightsaber toy that could finally auto-retract—just to let it slip away like Luke’s hand. That’s exactly what happened when Hasbro mysteriously backed out of what could have been the "biggest toy ever." Instead, a plucky Israeli inventor took his dream saber to market on his own, rebranding it as the “Goliath Power Saber.” It's a Star Wars knockoff, but at least it’s a retractable one.
Now, after years of R&D and more lawn mowing than any Jedi should endure, you can buy this mechanical marvel for $60. It may not have official sounds or top-tier build quality, but it comes with a magical collapsing blade that safely pokes your friends without maiming them. Every parent’s dream, really.
The big question is: why did Hasbro let it go? Theories abound—from internal issues to cost concerns—but no one’s spilling the blue milk. Hasbro just wants to “maintain a positive relationship” with the inventor, which is code for “please don’t sue us.” It’s like they’ve all been trained by the same PR droid.
In the end, Goliath got the saber, and Hasbro missed out on what could’ve been its crown jewel—leaving us to wonder if someone in their office felt a great disturbance in the Force the day they said no. As for the inventor? He believes his saber is destined to reunite with Star Wars, proving once again that hope springs eternal, even when toy companies fumble the bag.
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