Hasbro Scout Trooper Blaster

[Vagabond Elf]

I've always figured the Scout Trooper blaster was the Star Wars equivalent of all those .32 ACP / .38 ACP pistols that were the most common sidearms in World War One and still very common in World War Two. Basically, it's a weapon you give to someone who shouldn't be unarmed but if they actually have to shoot at someone they've done something wrong. Thus, in the real world they were for officers who shouldn't be anywhere near the fighting; for Scout Troopers, they're supposed to do their real shooting with the cannon on their bikes. So the goals of "easy to carry" and "doesn't get in the way" trump "easy to use" and "actually effective."

Now, have these made it to Canada anywhere, I wonder?

 

[Halliwax]

Free shipping direct from Hasbro!

…. I’m gonna say it… I’m gonna say it

 

[Padawan311]

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You are welcome, happy to help!

 

[NomoZ]

I've always figured the Scout Trooper blaster was the Star Wars equivalent of all those .32 ACP / .38 ACP pistols that were the most common sidearms in World War One and still very common in World War Two. Basically, it's a weapon you give to someone who shouldn't be unarmed but if they actually have to shoot at someone they've done something wrong. Thus, in the real world they were for officers who shouldn't be anywhere near the fighting; for Scout Troopers, they're supposed to do their real shooting with the cannon on their bikes. So the goals of "easy to carry" and "doesn't get in the way" trump "easy to use" and "actually effective."

Now, have these made it to Canada anywhere, I wonder?

Mastermind Toys have them for $23.99 and their site says exclusive. Wished the price was closer to the US price, but since there's a store near me I figured why not and ordered one for pickup.

Hoping it's close to the prop size and not scaled up too much.

NERF Star Wars Scout Trooper EC 17 Blaster

A compact blaster favored by the Empire’s scout troopers and patrol troopers, the Scout Trooper EC-17 has a pressure-sensitive grip that

www.mastermindtoys.com

 

[NomoZ]

Grip is a little long compared to the original; I have big hands and can easily fit 3 fingers without the gloves.
To me it definitely seems like an officer's sidearm that the Empire stuck a scope on to try and extend it's role instead of finding something more appropriate for the scout troopers.

 

[13doctorwho]

I've already started working on mine!!!

 

[blewis17]

Just ordered it through Hasbro's eBay page for $17 shipped United States, about 1 week delivery time.

 

[blewis17]

Someone should measure the blaster Singlepoint scope with the real deal, and that will give us our scale.

Here's a pic of the 1983 Kenner ROTJ Scout Trooper blaster for comparison; these Kenner versions still command a hefty $$$ on eBay. StudioCreations states that the Kenner version was 12% LARGER than the filming prop (not sure where that tidbit comes from):

 

[NomoZ]

Found this page looking for images; Julien's Auction page for a sold prop with lots of pictures.

BIKER SCOUT (IMPERIAL SCOUT TROOPER) BLASTER WEAPON FROM STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI - WITH DVD

 

[Cbstudios]

Some quick comparison shots with the Hasbro Nerf and a Resin Kenner recast. The Kenner is larger, not by much, but the grip on the Nerf is thicker.

These nerf ones have a decent amount of power too, I’m quite impressed

 

[NomoZ]

Oh wow, I thought it would be smaller.

 

[Cbstudios]

It’s a pretty nice fit in my CRAZY outdated Scout Trooper boot holster. This brings me much joy haha

 

[Halliwax]

Looks like it fits perfect!

 

[The Goon]

Oh wow, I thought it would be smaller.

That's what SHE said!

Okay, seriously, that Hasbro blaster looks like a good "close enough" version, so I guess I'll start looking for one.

 

[Halliwax]

That's what SHE said!

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Okay, seriously, that Hasbro blaster looks like a good "close enough" version, so I guess I'll start looking for one.

LOL!!

That’s what I’m saying, hasbro is good enough for me!

 

[NomoZ]

Hahaha

Yeah if I can find a 2nd in the future for cheaper than I paid I'd pick it up to make a more accurate version, but I'm happy with how it is. I love the mismatched screw detail for the side button.

 

[Halliwax]

Im going hunting this weekend for one

 

[mrwax]

I picked up a couple for the exorbitant full price of $15 each. Here are a couple rough, possibly useless, measurements:

Back of scope to tip: ~207mm



Back of blaster to tip: ~186mm


Base of grip to top of greeblies: ~126mm


I have no idea how close this is to the accurate size, it seems a little large to me, but I've never seen a real one in person. It's a three-finger grip with my relatively large, ungloved hands.