The more I read I think people's expectations for these things needs to change. I feel like people are expecting a $200 quality lightsaber. From pictures and videos these sabers look like they are more $50-75 in terms of build quality. I'm getting one to display not to play with or use constantly. Sure it should work longer than a few weeks or months but I'm not at all surprised these things are crapping out so quickly. I also wonder if people are being too rough with them or constantly screwing around with the crystals and blades and the electronics aren't meant for that. Just tossing out observations. You are paying for the experience of building a toy/souviner not a battle hardened weapon that will last generations. I get the letdown of having it not work so soon after getting it but I can't imagine Disney is putting top of the line electronics in these things. I have to imagine the profits per builder is at least 100. That means you have 100 left to cover the parts,blade,carry bag,electronics,crystal and to pay the cast members.