life-sized 70's Kenner stormtrooper blaster
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Gigatron
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Could you see parades of life-size action figure troopers? Nobody could bend their knees - they'd all be goose stepping at all the fuctions. They'd all have to shoot straight armed and no one could turn their head to see what they were shooting at :lol
Now that would be funny
-Fred
Now that would be funny
-Fred
fried mon calamari
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That is flat out, the coolest idea I've seen in ages. :thumbsup Talk about stirring up a bunch of memories.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack Bauer @ May 1 2006, 05:28 PM) [snapback]1236412[/snapback]</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack Bauer @ May 1 2006, 05:28 PM) [snapback]1236412[/snapback]</div>
:lol ROTFL.
Like I said, Motman241: you may have beaten me out of the gates, but I'll be first to have a rack full of 'em. :lol P.S. Mine's based off of the super-rare HTF Glasslite Droids Boba Fett version. :lol
Just to bring the rest of you up to speed, I've already spoken with Motman241 and he has no objections to me making a run of these blasters. We both hit on the idea at the same time and he started with the stormtrooper blaster while I started with the snowtrooper rifle, completely independent of each other. Life's funny that way.
Expect an interest thread in the junkyard soon, and stay tuned for more classic weapons, such as the jawa blaster and Chewbacca's bowcaster. That's right. We're not stopping until the original twelve are complete.
Just to bring the rest of you up to speed, I've already spoken with Motman241 and he has no objections to me making a run of these blasters. We both hit on the idea at the same time and he started with the stormtrooper blaster while I started with the snowtrooper rifle, completely independent of each other. Life's funny that way.
Expect an interest thread in the junkyard soon, and stay tuned for more classic weapons, such as the jawa blaster and Chewbacca's bowcaster. That's right. We're not stopping until the original twelve are complete.
motman241
Well-Known Member
Those look great. Do you have any reference pictures of the super-rare HTF Glasslite Droids Boba Fett version? Not sure I recall that one.
Even in the first 21 original figures there's not that many weapons. We can pound these out in no time. There was the Han-type gun, the Stormtrooper gun, the bowcaster, Leiah's gun, and the jawa gun. Not included are the lightsabers, and gaffi stick.
Even in the first 21 original figures there's not that many weapons. We can pound these out in no time. There was the Han-type gun, the Stormtrooper gun, the bowcaster, Leiah's gun, and the jawa gun. Not included are the lightsabers, and gaffi stick.
I was teasing about the Glasslite. :$ Pretty sure they're all the same gun anyhow, just a question of what colour they were cast in. Or painted, in this case.
I'll probably tackle the jawa blaster tomorrow. The great part about this is that I have them all in my vintage collection already. :lol I think I'll paint a few of them at one time once I get a couple more models done. Then it'll be picture time. I expect the bowcaster to be the most difficult build due to thin frame and more detail. Might go with a bit of steel on that one.
Lightsabers wouldn't seem to be much of a challenge, and the gaffi stick couldn't be more simplified than most people make them now. But if people want them...
I'll probably tackle the jawa blaster tomorrow. The great part about this is that I have them all in my vintage collection already. :lol I think I'll paint a few of them at one time once I get a couple more models done. Then it'll be picture time. I expect the bowcaster to be the most difficult build due to thin frame and more detail. Might go with a bit of steel on that one.
Lightsabers wouldn't seem to be much of a challenge, and the gaffi stick couldn't be more simplified than most people make them now. But if people want them...
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not really considering the small size and production methods of the time, wernt anywhere near what they can do today,
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mez7, I have to disagree with you on that. If you look at the accessories to the Marx, and MPC playsets back in the 60's, the detail they could do in a small size was very good. Look at the laser pistols from the Mattell "Space 1999" toy Eagle, the detail is near perfect, all predate the SW toys.
Kenner was just cheap. :lol
David.
not really considering the small size and production methods of the time, wernt anywhere near what they can do today,
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mez7, I have to disagree with you on that. If you look at the accessories to the Marx, and MPC playsets back in the 60's, the detail they could do in a small size was very good. Look at the laser pistols from the Mattell "Space 1999" toy Eagle, the detail is near perfect, all predate the SW toys.
Kenner was just cheap. :lol
David.
motman241
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FETTCLONE @ May 9 2006, 05:03 AM) [snapback]1241019[/snapback]</div>
I figured that I could make something like the regular holster, but wondered if there was something more "toy"ish-looking. I'll probably holster my PVC E-11 while I carry the toy one, but would need to holster the toy one in case of a switch.
:lol Yeah, a loop of elastic like the 12" trooper. That's funny.
I figured that I could make something like the regular holster, but wondered if there was something more "toy"ish-looking. I'll probably holster my PVC E-11 while I carry the toy one, but would need to holster the toy one in case of a switch.
spcglider@aol.com
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(motman241 @ Apr 30 2006, 09:55 PM) [snapback]1236066[/snapback]</div>
Dude, that is SO sweet (and twisted). I bow to the superior intellect.
-Gordon
It's been a while in the making, but I saved its debut for the Michingan prop party. Enjoy.
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Dude, that is SO sweet (and twisted). I bow to the superior intellect.
-Gordon
mez7
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Krel @ May 9 2006, 04:42 AM) [snapback]1241011[/snapback]</div>
not really considering the small size and production methods of the time, wernt anywhere near what they can do today,
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mez7, I have to disagree with you on that. If you look at the accessories to the Marx, and MPC playsets back in the 60's, the detail they could do in a small size was very good. Look at the laser pistols from the Mattell "Space 1999" toy Eagle, the detail is near perfect, all predate the SW toys.
Kenner was just cheap. :lol
David.
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but then production methods were different in the 60s wernt they?
not super mass produced, made overseas for as cheaply (meaning far less superior materials) and quickly as they could possibly have it made, thats the way many toys of the age of the starwars toys were produced,
it wasnt just kenner, but the majority of toy makers of the day
not really considering the small size and production methods of the time, wernt anywhere near what they can do today,
[/b][/quote]
mez7, I have to disagree with you on that. If you look at the accessories to the Marx, and MPC playsets back in the 60's, the detail they could do in a small size was very good. Look at the laser pistols from the Mattell "Space 1999" toy Eagle, the detail is near perfect, all predate the SW toys.
Kenner was just cheap. :lol
David.
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but then production methods were different in the 60s wernt they?
not super mass produced, made overseas for as cheaply (meaning far less superior materials) and quickly as they could possibly have it made, thats the way many toys of the age of the starwars toys were produced,
it wasnt just kenner, but the majority of toy makers of the day
Got a couple more test-subjects cut out today; jawa ion gun and leia's pistol.
They'll be more fun with paint on 'em, like this one. :lol
Also started an interest thread in the Junkyard, so the stormy rifles are a go. Any suggestions on shape, details, etc. are welcome.
They'll be more fun with paint on 'em, like this one. :lol
Also started an interest thread in the Junkyard, so the stormy rifles are a go. Any suggestions on shape, details, etc. are welcome.
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