I have thought about that too. I'd venture to try it, but know nothing about what to use or how to do it. The hammer would be absolutely awesome if it had some weight to it and the handle was slightly larger.
Thor: The Dark World - Mjölnir Replica
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I have thought about that too. I'd venture to try it, but know nothing about what to use or how to do it. The hammer would be absolutely awesome if it had some weight to it and the handle was slightly larger.
lock
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Thanks for the advice, gonna give the rub n buff a go.
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Yeah it would be nice to give it some weight and a bit of sturdyness and to it, it's a really sweet replica, gotta admire their attention to detail.
Filandrius
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What happens when you take off the screws on the end cap? Is the handle hollow?
lock
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Haven't taken the cap off yet but it sounds hollow. Have you tried??
Filandrius
Sr Member
I'll try as soon as I get mine. 
Filandrius
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Update: just got the hammer. IMHO, it's not worth the price I paid for it (around 150 USD) Yeah, it looks good, but it's too plasticky for my taste. It's a tad too light, and the washes for the weathering are below average to say the least. But hey, if the only alternative is to cough up an extra 500 bucks for an EFX, I guess beggars can't be choosers. :unsure
Update: turns out the stuff I said about rub n' buff above is not the right way to "repair" that thing at all. Like I said above, the weathering is basically a big wash, done pretty unevenly with a HUGE brush (most likely a flat paint brush, because of the visible strokes) So repairing the finish basically amounts to redoing the wash. I redid mine, just because the stock one was so "meh". Here's what I did: I started by toning down both the strokes and existing wash with a fine steel wool. Then I went all over the hammer head and tip with some heavily diluted black acrylic paint, focusing on the grooves. After that I applied dark gray/black Fuller's earth on the head with a big puffy brush to create a smoked/burnt effect. Then I sealed everything with a flat clear coat. The changes are subtle (I don't even know if they'll show up in pictures) but the hammer looks better in person afterwards. Don't get me wrong, it stills looks and feels like a toy; but it does looks marginally better.
Also, I removed the screws from the handle cap (mainly to remove and weather the "leather" strap) and, while the handle is hollow, there's not really a way to insert anything in it without compromising the cap's integrity because of the way the screws hold onto the plastic. Well maybe there is but it'll involve some major modification for sure. I'll think of something.
Update: turns out the stuff I said about rub n' buff above is not the right way to "repair" that thing at all. Like I said above, the weathering is basically a big wash, done pretty unevenly with a HUGE brush (most likely a flat paint brush, because of the visible strokes) So repairing the finish basically amounts to redoing the wash. I redid mine, just because the stock one was so "meh". Here's what I did: I started by toning down both the strokes and existing wash with a fine steel wool. Then I went all over the hammer head and tip with some heavily diluted black acrylic paint, focusing on the grooves. After that I applied dark gray/black Fuller's earth on the head with a big puffy brush to create a smoked/burnt effect. Then I sealed everything with a flat clear coat. The changes are subtle (I don't even know if they'll show up in pictures) but the hammer looks better in person afterwards. Don't get me wrong, it stills looks and feels like a toy; but it does looks marginally better.
Also, I removed the screws from the handle cap (mainly to remove and weather the "leather" strap) and, while the handle is hollow, there's not really a way to insert anything in it without compromising the cap's integrity because of the way the screws hold onto the plastic. Well maybe there is but it'll involve some major modification for sure. I'll think of something.
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You have some pics of the modifications you've done? Thanks.
Filandrius
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"Modifications" is really a big word. Like I was saying, it's some subtle adjustements to the weathering that barely show up in pictures. Anyway, here goes:
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Jeremiahnsmith
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Yeah, I just recently bought one of my own, and the "great leather-like paint" on the handle has worn off with light holding. Definitely plastic-looking now. So if you get one, don't hold it too much or the oils on your hand will make it look like crap. This also happened around the head of the hammer where it meets the handle. Fortunately, I have 2 of these (one to keep as a display and the other by accident but to carry around at cons (I guess the one with the messed up handle will be that one). Overall, still a good hammer and I'm happy with it, it's just something to warn other people about.
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Filandrius
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Sums up what I think about the hammer pretty well.
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The stand is cheaply made, but the metal Dark World plate that comes with it is worthy. Nice and heavy.
Clark Kent
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where can we get one of these?
This guy is great to deal with. Where I got mine...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321669733687?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Clark Kent
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woh, thanks for the link.
dstlouis28
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IMHO the asking price is too high. this hammer is nice but not worth more than $200. I and most people got it fol less than $200 shipped. Here is the seller I got mine from:
http://www.kghobby.com/lager-toys-1-1-thor-hammer-props-replica-with-display-stand-optional/
I would however spend a little time looking online as you may find a better deal somewhere else. Please don't pay $350 for this. It really is not worth that much money.
Clark Kent
New Member
WOW!!! even better, thank you so much.
Lord Magneto
Sr Member
I also have this hammer and its really damn nice. I dont have the stand that they offer. Would highly recommend getting it. I think shipping took about 2 weeks.
Shipping from them takes forever...
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