{"title":"Episode V","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vader-ep5","title":"Vader EP5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy Vader EP5 Saber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vader EP5 saber is inspired by Darth Vader in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. It pairs a dark Graflex-derived hilt with black grips and the control-box silhouette of Vader's Episode V weapon with modern electronics for collectors, cosplayers, display builders, and saber enthusiasts who also want responsive handling. Its canonical media identity is a red blade, even though the installed electronics let you select additional colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign and story connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is cataloged by the character, story, faction, blade color, and hilt format it actually represents. That means its lore identity remains separate from its selectable RGB effects: changing an electronics setting does not change the character or canonical blade-color collection to which the saber belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery configuration includes responsive motion sound, smooth-swing behavior, flash-on-clash, lock-up and blaster-style effects. Super Baselit favors durability and practical dueling with an in-hilt RGB light source. Neopixel moves the light into the blade for brighter illumination and animated effects, while Proffie is the enthusiast option for deeper sound and blade-style customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and handling choices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the listed blade length and core combination that best suits your use. A shorter blade generally offers quicker control in tighter spaces, while a longer blade creates a more cinematic silhouette. Decorative thin-neck, exposed-crystal, control-box, curved, crossguard, flat-blade, and staff designs should be handled according to their construction rather than assumed to have the same dueling tolerance as a simple combat hilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis saber is also called\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saber is also called Vader EP5, Darth Vader ESB saber, and Empire Strikes Back Vader saber. Seller names vary, so these aliases are included to help shoppers compare listings that use the same or closely matching supplier design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for collecting, cosplay, and saber performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum hilt, removable blade system, motion-responsive sound, clash effects, and selectable lighting make this a flexible centerpiece for display, costume use, choreography, and appropriate saber practice. For the closest media presentation, use the canonical red blade identity described above; for personal builds, the electronics provide additional colors, sound fonts, and effects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saber Supply","offers":[{"title":"Super Baselit \/ 32\" (82cm)","offer_id":53048419123466,"sku":"Vader-EP5-SDRGB-32","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super Baselit \/ 36\" (92cm)","offer_id":53048419156234,"sku":"Vader-EP5-SDRGB-36","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neopixel \/ 32\" (82cm)","offer_id":53048419189002,"sku":"Vader-EP5-SNV-32","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neopixel \/ 36\" (92cm)","offer_id":53048419221770,"sku":"Vader-EP5-SNV-36","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Proffie \/ 32\" (82cm)","offer_id":53048419254538,"sku":"Vader-EP5-PROFFIE-32","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Proffie \/ 36\" (92cm)","offer_id":53048419287306,"sku":"Vader-EP5-PROFFIE-36","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/6639\/9754\/files\/MG_9215.jpg?v=1783511944"}],"url":"https:\/\/sabersupply.com\/collections\/episode-5.oembed","provider":"Saber Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}