My Todd's Costumes DL-44 ANH Han Solo Blaster replica

[cking]

Hi all,

Now that I've got my display room up and running again, I wanted to show my latest ANH Han Solo DL-44 Blaster replica. This one was purchased fully finished from Todd Coyle at Todd's Costumes.
What I love about this is that the weathering on the scope bracket and thumbscrews are silk-screened onto the parts using a template that was created from hi-res copies of the original Blaster prop photo that appears in the Star Wars Chronicles book. It's a brilliant technique that achieves a very accurate result.

I had a custom display stand made for it by a seller on Etsy and the name plaque is made by Ariel Martinez using artwork that I did to match the size and style of the old ICONS name plaques (which came with their Sabers and Blaster props back in the day).

Thanks for looking.

Chris

 

[Gerard2567]

Holy ****. That Kenner style display is sick.

 

[cking]

Thanks. I wanted to pay homage to the Kenner toys in some way since they are what got me started on this life-long love of the original trilogy.

Holy ****. That Kenner style display is sick.

 

[russellsch]

I, likewise, just received my weathered/battle worn DL-44 from Todd's. I absolutely love the weathering. I've been looking, & lusting, after one of these for years now. I finally pulled the trigger on mine about a month ago, & already received it. It's a beautiful prop, & wonderfully made.
By the way cking, I absolutely love your display!!

 

[LTsmash1200]

Looks great. I've been waffling back and forth on pulling the trigger on one of these for a while. This is very tempting. I also absolutely love the Kenner card display.

 

[AJK001]

That is awesome. I'll add my name to the list of people who have been going back and forth on ordering a DL-44 from Todd's. This just makes my decision even harder.

 

[BradMeltzer]

Chris, do you have a link for the name plaque person? And for the display stand person? Thanks so much.

 

[chubsANDdoggers]

cking what a display?!!! Beautiful. Love the old school backdrop! When u say “silk-screened” for the rail markings do u mean it’s basically a sticker on top of the rail and screws? It’s not actually scratched or carved into the paint itself? Interesting approach if so..

 

[BradMeltzer]

This is amazing.

 

[LewisD]

Hi all,

Now that I've got my display room up and running again, I wanted to show my latest ANH Han Solo DL-44 Blaster replica. This one was purchased fully finished from Todd Coyle at Todd's Costumes.
What I love about this is that the weathering on the scope bracket and thumbscrews are silk-screened onto the parts using a template that was created from hi-res copies of the original Blaster prop photo that appears in the Star Wars Chronicles book. It's a brilliant technique that achieves a very accurate result.

I had a custom display stand made for it by a seller on Etsy and the name plaque is made by Ariel Martinez using artwork that I did to match the size and style of the old ICONS name plaques (which came with their Sabers and Blaster props back in the day).

Thanks for looking.

Chris

What is the name of the seller on Etsy who made the acrylic stand? Would they consider selling more of them?

 

[cking]

What is the name of the seller on Etsy who made the acrylic stand? Would they consider selling more of them?

I'm sure they would sell more of them. That's what they do in their Etsy store. Here's a link to it:
FORCEDISPLAYS by thepcmodshop on Etsy

 

[Lee1604]

Hi all,

Now that I've got my display room up and running again, I wanted to show my latest ANH Han Solo DL-44 Blaster replica. This one was purchased fully finished from Todd Coyle at Todd's Costumes.
What I love about this is that the weathering on the scope bracket and thumbscrews are silk-screened onto the parts using a template that was created from hi-res copies of the original Blaster prop photo that appears in the Star Wars Chronicles book. It's a brilliant technique that achieves a very accurate result.

I had a custom display stand made for it by a seller on Etsy and the name plaque is made by Ariel Martinez using artwork that I did to match the size and style of the old ICONS name plaques (which came with their Sabers and Blaster props back in the day).

Thanks for looking.

Chris

Hi Chris,
I'm going to gift a DL-44 prop to a friend of mine for his birthday. That backdrop would be awesome. Would you be willing to grant me a copy to use for David's present? I'd appreciate that a lot. I've been searching all over for a perfect one, and this one just ticks all the boxes.

 

[Jonflake88]

I would also be interested in this for my own build display if you’re willing to share. Really great idea. Would fully understand if not though!

 

[chubsANDdoggers]

Any chance we can see the top view and other side of that blaster.. Curious as to the new mods todds is now adding to his denix?