Astyanax's Makes, Builds and Acquisitions: 2023

[Astyanax]

December 5, 2023

I received this Pumpkin Bomb from Spider-Man (2002), purchased from RPF user PhantomForge.



The bomb is 3D printed in resin, and exquisitely finished. Looks fantastic in my Marvel display!

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this Walkie-Talkie from Ghostbusters (1984), 3D printed in PLA from files downloaded on Thingiverse.



The walkie-talkie consists of a dozen or so files that were individually 3D printed, and then glued together. There is no paint, as all the parts were printed in their relevant color filament. I gave it a matte clearcoat for protection. Sometime later, the antenna broke off, so I printed another in resin and gave that a glossy black finish.



(This was one of my earliest print attempts, originally for my Ghostbusters costume a few years ago.)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this Military Flashlight from Ghostbusters (game), purchased from a military surplus store.



Not much to say here, looks good with the Ghostbusters stuff!



(The flashlight is an important part of the game, and looks nice added to a costume.)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this Mini-Puft from Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), 3D printed in resin from files downloaded on Thingiverse.



After printing and assembling, it was a simple paint job, although the blue striping on the hat was tricky!



(Right, so not exactly a prop. But my prop collection is somewhat peppered with 1:1 scale characters, too. This give it some life and even enhances the sense of scale of all the props!)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added these Ecto Goggles from Ghostbusters (1984), a toy purchased from Spirit Halloween for costuming purposes a couple years ago.



The sizing is nice, but close inspection shows that it's just a toy.



(I hope to make a better one in the near future!)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this Ghost Trap from Ghostbusters (1984), a toy purchased from Spirit Halloween for costuming purposes a couple years ago.



Although it's a plastic toy, it has nice lights and sound effects, and the doors can be opened by pushing down on a lever.



(This is just a placeholder for the Haslab "Two in the box" Ghost Trap that'll be coming later in the year!)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this PKE Meter from Ghostbusters (1984), a toy purchased from Spirit Halloween for costuming purposes a couple years prior.



Although it's a plastic toy, it has nice lights and sound effects, and the antenna raise and lower according to pre-programmed cycles.



(This is just a placeholder for the Haslab "Two in the box" PKE Meter that'll be coming later in the year!)

 

[Astyanax]

December 8, 2023

I added this No Ghost Patch from Ghostbusters (1984), purchased from the GBFans store.



This patch is a little more in the idealized style, as truly accurate looks a little more messy. I prefer this look.

 

[Astyanax]

December 9, 2023

I received this Michael Knight's Driver's License from Knight Rider (TV), from a seller on Etsy.



I don't believe Michael's driver's license is ever seen in the show, so we'll call this homage, not a prop. I like that it adds flavor and recognizability to my other Knight Rider items.

Also, the style is the more modern hologram California style. Back in the time period of Knight Rider, the driver's license would have looked more plain. I like it because it seems more "real" to people looking at my display, but it's far from accurate!

 

[Astyanax]

December 9, 2023

I received this Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), purchased from a seller here on the RPF.



Unfortunately, I don't know the lineage of this lightsaber. There are two panels on the side held in by magnets, which can be removed to install a chassis.

 

[Astyanax]

December 9, 2023

I received this Han Solo's DL-44 Blaster from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), purchased from a seller here on the RPF.



Unfortunately, I don't know the provenance or lineage of this blaster. I believe it was based on a Denix, with certain parts upgraded over the years. The scope is 3D printed. I like the weathering, and it is quite heavy!



(I positioned the scope a little farther back, to make it look a little more like an A New Hope blaster.)

 

[Astyanax]

December 10, 2023

I received this ECTO-1 License Plate from Ghostbusters (1984), purchased from a seller on Amazon.



This stamped metal license plate has printed-on weathering, and although the original movie license plate is more yellow and pristine, I like the flair that it adds to the back wall of the Ghostbusters display shelf!

 

[Astyanax]

December 17, 2023

I finished my build of this Lament Configuration Puzzle Box from Hellraiser (1987), from parts purchased on Etsy.



I built this replica from exactly the same materials as the original prop. The cube is a 3" x 3" x 3" block of white oak, stained dark brown and painted black on two opposing surfaces. The brass faces are laser cut, and were attached not by gluing, but by adhering to wet clear-coat on the block. No squeeze-out as a result!



(I display this cube on a small turntable, so it's always rotating and catching the light. This prop is replica is probably my favorite in the whole collection!)

 

[Astyanax]

December 17, 2023

I received this Mandalorian Cosplay Helmet from Star Wars universe, from a gift exchange here on the RPF.



Although this helmet is not canon to anything in Star Wars lore, it is impressive! It's made of metal and padded for wearing!

 

[Astyanax]

December 18, 2023

I received this Raptor Claw from Jurassic Park (1993), from Dark Matter Props.



The claw is resin cast, and heavily weathered to look like a fossil. It even stands up on its end!



(There are several versions available out there, but I feel this is the most accurate-to-the-movie version of the claw available today.)

 

[Astyanax]

December 18, 2023

I received this Cherlindrea's Wand from Willow (1988), from The Disney Store.



The wand is resin cast, and quite large at 18" long. The paint job is pretty decent.

 

[Lee S]

November 1, 2023

I received this Sabine's Rebels Patch from Ahsoka (TV), purchased from RPF user Lee S.

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Really excellent quality and size!

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Glad you like it

 

[Astyanax]

That completes my inventory of items acquired in 2023.

If you enjoyed this, my inventory continues in threads from 2022 and earlier, and 2024.

Thanks for reading!
Bill