NECA Releasing Prop Portal Gun

[Sedulous Studios]

Gah, I had just decided to pre-order this when it became available (didn't know that that was about to happen) and I already missed out! Hopefully I'll be able to snag one when more pre-orders come out.

 

[nick daring]

This has been a really quick sell out!

Portal fans are hardcore.

Nick

 

[comicguy]

Portable Device Demo

Aperture Science Handheld Portable Device Demo Review - YouTube

From the looks of it, it looks like NECA fixed the all clear plastic in the inside tube and made the back of it black like it should be.

Early pic

And from the new video

 

[Sedulous Studios]

Excellent! It doesn't sound perfect from the demo but it's hard to tell if that's due to video quality.

 

[nick daring]

Is there an official length on the piece?

Nick

 

[Jeyl]

I can't believe I missed out on this beauty. I CAN'T BELIEVE!

 

[rkpetersen]

There will be more available for pre-order from other retailers, I believe. Also, ThinkGeek isn't taking pre-orders for their allotment; you can sign up with them for an email notification the moment they are in stock.

 

[darkchylde80]

Managed to preorder through Play.com as I'm in the UK. Have to say I'm quite impressed with this replica, with a price tag of £100 as well it's great!

 

[Kingpin]

Managed to preorder through Play.com as I'm in the UK. Have to say I'm quite impressed with this replica, with a price tag of £100 as well it's great!

Thanks for the heads up, just placed an order through Play.com.


I wonder how easy/difficult it could be to refit one of the NECA replicas with Crix's Portal Gun electronics.

 

[rkpetersen]

Fortunate for people in Europe that play.com doesn't accept orders from the US - Otherwise they'd be sold out too!

 

[Sedulous Studios]

I have friends in the UK, therefore as of a few minutes ago I got my preorder!

 

[Slinch]

One of the last few apparently, it's sold out now. I just hope mine from way back still counts.

 

[darkchylde80]

Thanks for the heads up, just placed an order through Play.com.


I wonder how easy/difficult it could be to refit one of the NECA replicas with Crix's Portal Gun electronics.

You're welcome

That's the only thing I can see (at the moment) that lets it down is the sound. I'm sure someone here will try a different sound board in it.

 

[Shryyyk]

I got one from Play.com, so glad I did, as from the video it looks like a very nice display piece. I'm not too worried about the sounds, because as said above, i'm sure someone will try sort that out independently.

Also it was nice when I got an email from Play this morning letting me know that my pre-order was secure even though they'd sold out. I was worried for a second when I saw the "email concerning your pre-order"!

 

[Slinch]

Also it was nice when I got an email from Play this morning letting me know that my pre-order was secure even though they'd sold out. I was worried for a second when I saw the "email concerning your pre-order"!

Haha, yeah I got quite scared for a second as well. I have to say, the conformation they sent out is quite a nice touch.

 

[darkchylde80]

I got one from Play.com, so glad I did, as from the video it looks like a very nice display piece. I'm not too worried about the sounds, because as said above, i'm sure someone will try sort that out independently.

Also it was nice when I got an email from Play this morning letting me know that my pre-order was secure even though they'd sold out. I was worried for a second when I saw the "email concerning your pre-order"!

Same here, seriously worried! So happy I got my pre order in, can't wait for may!

 

[burn]

i missed preorder date! grrr....now hope that it will still b available once released !

 

[Berserk]

I checked with my local collectables store and was shown a letter from NECA saying they had be allocated 3 because they are a small shop but NECA still wants to support them. So I picked up my pre-order from them.

They still had 2 left....

 

[Shryyyk]

Just got this email:

Thank you for your recent Play.com order for Valve Portal Prop Replica Gun "Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device" (Play.com Exclusive!)

We have recently been informed by the manufacturer of this product that the release date has been changed to 25-May-2012. We have updated this information on site and will endeavour to process your order in readiness to arrive with you on the release date.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused to you in this matter and thank you for your patience and valued custom.

Kind Regards,

Customer Support Team

Play.com

Don't know if it's just a UK thing, or a worldwide thing, but at least it's a firmer date (personally I was expecting it around then anyway...)

 

[darkchylde80]

Just had the same email, I knew it would be delayed at some point.