diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
index 2c23c6ae2b0..4979b94eb92 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
@@ -209,6 +209,7 @@
 	force_wielded = 0
 	origin_tech = null
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "struck", "hit")
+	brightness_on = 0
 
 /obj/item/weapon/twohanded/dualsaber/toy/hit_reaction()
 	return 0