Star Wars fan from Russia creates retractable real life lightsaber. Watch

A man named Alex Burkan bagged world record for creating the first retractable lightsaber.

Published on: Jan 25, 2022, 14:55:39 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Guinness World Records often takes to Instagram to share about such records that leave people amazed and intrigued. Case in point, this share about a retractable real life lightsaber by a Star Wars fan from Russia.

The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the lightsaber in action. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

“First retractable lightsaber: How Star Wars superfan @alex_burkan [Alex Burkan] from Russia created a self-contained real life lightsaber,” they shared while posting the video. They also added more information about the record while replying to their own post.

“The lightsaber produces a plasma blade measuring over 1m (3.28 ft) in length which can cut through metal. Alex's creations is a replica of the Starkiller from the videogame 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed',” they wrote.

“Alex isn’t the only person – or indeed record holder – who's tried to create a real-life version of the iconic Star Wars weapon. @thehacksmith (Canada) also created a lightsaber of their own, which broke the record for first retractable proto-lightsaber. ‘The Hacksmith version is much more powerful, it definitely works longer than 30 seconds. Our duel would be extremely fast and furious, because I have only 30 seconds to win!’,” they added.

Take a look at the video that shows the mechanism behind the equipment.

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The video has been shared two days ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 1.4 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. The video has attracted tons of comments. Also, many posted heart or fire emoticons to showcase their reactions.

“Omg we are getting closer,” wrote an Instagram user. “Awesome,” posted another. “Bro, you are extremely brilliant!!! I hope you keep breaking records with your amazing inventions,” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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