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"Hasbro’s Lightsaber Fiasco: How the Toy Giant Botched the Holy Grail of Toy Inventions
For years, fans of the Star Wars franchise have dreamed of owning a lightsaber that can actually retract its blade. Well, thanks to Hasbro’s catastrophic decision to abandon a revolutionary toy invention, that dream is finally within reach – but not with Hasbro’s blessing.
The lightsaber, dubbed the "Power Saber," is a game-changer. Developed by an Israeli inventor, Yair Shilo, this toy can automatically extend and retract its blade, just like the ones used by Jedi and Sith alike. And now, thanks to a partnership with Goliath, the Power Saber is available at Target and Walmart, without Hasbro’s involvement.
But what’s really going on here? Was Hasbro’s decision to give up on the Power Saber simply due to cost or safety concerns? Or was it something more sinister?
I got the chance to speak with Angus Walker, Hasbro’s head of inventor relations, and he seemed evasive about the real reasons behind their decision. Was Hasbro under pressure to meet a certain profit margin, and the Power Saber just didn’t fit the bill? Was it too expensive to produce? Did it fail some early safety test? Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Hasbro’s decision to abandon the Power Saber was a mistake.
Shilo, the inventor, believes that Hasbro’s decision to pass on the Power Saber is a slap in the face to the fans who have been waiting for this toy for so long. And he’s not alone. Fans of the franchise are flocking to social media to express their outrage and disappointment at Hasbro’s failure to deliver.
So, what does the future hold for the Power Saber? Will Hasbro eventually try to reclaim the rights to the invention? Or will Shilo’s company, Goliath, continue to reap the benefits of their innovative work?
One thing is certain: the Power Saber is a game-changer, and it’s time for Hasbro to take a long, hard look at their decision to abandon this revolutionary toy invention.
UPDATE: It has been reported that Hasbro has since claimed that they were contractually obligated to return the rights to the Power Saber if they didn’t move forward with the project. But fans of the franchise are still reeling from the botched opportunity to own a real lightsaber. The question on everyone’s mind: what did Hasbro have to gain by passing on this opportunity?"
