Originally posted by .::Levi@than::.
taken from thelightsaber.com -This is Obi-Wan's second Padawan lightsaber. As beautiful and unique as it is, it was thought to have been destroyed in Theed generator shaft during a duel with Darth Maul on Naboo. After defeating Darth Maul, he used the force to retrieve his lightsaber from the 600 foot shaft. 10 years later, Obi Wan was captured on Geonosis and his lightsaber was ordered to be destroyed.
I don't know about the cartoon, they may just have messed it up, or maybe it wasn't destroyed. I hope that answers part of your question anyway.
Actually...that's perfect. Thanks.