Spotted some good toy weapons at Dollar General.
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CB2001
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Yeah. Honestly, they look like they'd be a cheap base for a replica of Taki's revolver from the anime Wicked City.
This is a toy gun that someone modified to make it look like the one in the anime:
Tan Djarka
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The Dollar General near my house sold out of or no longer has the assault rifles, but one a town away did. It's $15, by the way.
CB2001
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It's $8 at the store in my town. I guess they must have it being much more at that store.
The one in town was pretty wiped out. I think people have been buying them for their kids' costumes and for xmas gifts. They had a ton of the sawed off shotguns though. Still annoyed those came in right after i went through the trouble of making one from the full sized they had lol.
CB2001
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I'm resurrecting this post primarily because it's Halloween time again, this time, Dollar General is packing a lot of plastic replicas. Some of them are good, others are so-so (but are a good starting base). Here's the recent finds from the one in my home town. As before, stores may have different items available, but I saw these and couldn't help but snag the pictures. The reason I've included these because of how close to the 1:1 that some are in comparison to other toy weapons included in the store:
You needing some grenades to add to your arsenal? DG has them for about $1.50. Dollar Tree also has these for $1 (obviously), but not all places have a Dollar Tree (like my home town), but if you have a Dollar General, and they have these, it may be up your alley. A little repainting can make them look close to the real thing a bit.
A double barrel shotgun for $8. It's a bit under scaled, but it looks good enough to be a temporary stand-in for one if you're doing an Ash costume. A little painting could be useful.
Now this gun here, it would be a very good base for a replica for $5. Honestly, this would be a good base if you didn't want to shell out $15 for an Airsoft. Plus, the accessories look like they can be useful for a replica.
Here is a $1.50 version. Slide works, but it doesn't look as sturdy though. But, still a good base line.
When I saw this, I was like, "That's really impressive for a toy." Honestly, when I show my dad a picture of it, he said, "Yep. That's like my rifle." In fact, I think it's good one for an I Am Legend costume if you're doing a low budget.
A returning item, the Western Shooter for only $1.50.
Another returning item. This is the two-pack with the el-cheapo Robocop gun (with the machine gun being under scale and the el-cheapo Robocop gun being close to 1:1). This time, it's $10 instead of $8.
This one is not a replica per se, but after seeing the Nerf repaints, I thought, "You know this could be a nifty little future gun to add to the collection if repainted a bit."
This one I included because of the fact that it looks like a small uzi. I doubt its 1:1, but I'll leave it to your judgement.
Another one of the better ones, a Glock replica for $5, with accessories.
Happy hunting.
You needing some grenades to add to your arsenal? DG has them for about $1.50. Dollar Tree also has these for $1 (obviously), but not all places have a Dollar Tree (like my home town), but if you have a Dollar General, and they have these, it may be up your alley. A little repainting can make them look close to the real thing a bit.
A double barrel shotgun for $8. It's a bit under scaled, but it looks good enough to be a temporary stand-in for one if you're doing an Ash costume. A little painting could be useful.
Now this gun here, it would be a very good base for a replica for $5. Honestly, this would be a good base if you didn't want to shell out $15 for an Airsoft. Plus, the accessories look like they can be useful for a replica.
Here is a $1.50 version. Slide works, but it doesn't look as sturdy though. But, still a good base line.
When I saw this, I was like, "That's really impressive for a toy." Honestly, when I show my dad a picture of it, he said, "Yep. That's like my rifle." In fact, I think it's good one for an I Am Legend costume if you're doing a low budget.
A returning item, the Western Shooter for only $1.50.
Another returning item. This is the two-pack with the el-cheapo Robocop gun (with the machine gun being under scale and the el-cheapo Robocop gun being close to 1:1). This time, it's $10 instead of $8.
This one is not a replica per se, but after seeing the Nerf repaints, I thought, "You know this could be a nifty little future gun to add to the collection if repainted a bit."
This one I included because of the fact that it looks like a small uzi. I doubt its 1:1, but I'll leave it to your judgement.
Another one of the better ones, a Glock replica for $5, with accessories.
Happy hunting.
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CB2001
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NP, EricL. Just keep in mind, like the Dollar Tree, the Dollar General's stock may differ from store to store. Happy hunting.
:thumbsup
They never have this cool stuff at my DG!
But I'm still gonna look!
But I'm still gonna look!
CB2001
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Also, at Fred's, I found a big play package for a soldier set, which comes with a helmet, a gun (a Glock), a belt, a knife and something that looks like a smoke grenade. The thing about it, it's $29.99. The gun looks good like a good replica, especially for a Left 4 Dead 2 cosplay, but $29.99 for a lot of a small number of items like that. But then again, I would probably go with the $5 one in my previous post.
robertnfrappuls
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A little paint can make the western revolvers look really nice.
A little paint can make the western revolvers look really nice.
Very nice! How'd you touch up the handle, it looks exquisite to my eyes!
Agreed! How did you paint that handle? It looks great!
CB2001;2538793. said:Now this gun here, it would be a very good base for a replica for $5. Honestly, this would be a good base if you didn't want to shell out $15 for an Airsoft. Plus, the accessories look like they can be useful for a replica.
Those pistols are great, I have painted up several for some friends' kids. The little flashlight on the bottom has a good LED in it. The pistol makes a cocking sound, and when you pull the trigger it makes a bang firing sound. When you have the silencer screwed on and pull the trigger, the bang becomes a silencer "pew pew" sound. Very cool, and very economical. I have seen these at Wal-Mart now too, but Dollar General has been the mainstay for them.
Here's one I painted up before. I also drilled out the indentations in the silencer. This was an early project in learning weathering (still learning!). I made 'texture' on the grip by dry brushing.
robertnfrappuls
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I started with this instructable:
Steampunk Pirate Gun Mod
but quickly deviated. It was a combination of red, brown, and black spraypaint in layers with some creative sanding and dry-brushing with a paper towel. Finished it with a satin polyurethane.
I actually did this last year, so it's a bit hard to remember, but you have to put down a coat of darker brown first and wait for it to dry. Then, a coat of black. You then sand down the black off down into the brown, and completely through the brown just a little bit in a few areas. This creates the black in the recesses of the crosshatching and leaves the high points of the crosshatching two shades of brown, the lighter shade being on the very highest points. There was a very light coat of burgundy in there somewhere, but I can't recall where (to add a little of that red-orange hue of a nice wood) I also did a little dry brushing with black on a paper towel to create some of the woodgrain effect. Sorry I don't recall exactly how I did it.
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CB2001
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Before I begin, I apologize for slightly slacking off. A couple of these pictures were taken two months ago, so I don't know if any of the stores may still have them or not. So, as before, merchandise varies between stores.
A returning favorite, but with digital camo instead of the regular camo style:
Something for you Nerf-like aficionados:
When I saw this, I was like, "That looks promising for $5."
This one is for you budget minded M-41A replica makers.
Saw this one and I was surprised this one. $15 bucks and you can add a Sniper Rifle to your arsenal of replicas.
Here's the same Sniper Rifle with another returning favorite. Also for $15.
I should have grabbed two of these myself, but they're no longer here at Madison. Bummer really. Plus, that Sniper Scope looks like it would work better for another replica for no other charge.
I'll have to check the game again, but this one DEFINITELY looks like something out of Defiance.
This is the first of two sawed-off style double barrels I've seen. Looks good for a potential replica.
Here's the other one. This one screamed Mad Max to me. But that's just me.
Here's another one for you Nerf-like aficionados who are looking for something kinda bad-ass for their collection.
When I saw this, I was shocked. I was like, "Cool beans! A mini-gun." Then I realized the thing is hand cranked and is small.
Here's my hand and wallet to show the size comparison. You may not be lugging it around for your Jesse Ventura costume from Predator, but it looks interesting for a small-scale replica to use for a short film (maybe something for James Bond-like vehicle). Or maybe a replica of the Nemeis' minigun from Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
Here's one for the ladies of the RPF, or at least for your little girls.
And finally, a revolver that actually haas a turning barrel and has an electronic gunshot effect.
And there you have it. CB2001 reporting the finds at the Dollar General. Happy hunting.
A returning favorite, but with digital camo instead of the regular camo style:
Something for you Nerf-like aficionados:
When I saw this, I was like, "That looks promising for $5."
This one is for you budget minded M-41A replica makers.
Saw this one and I was surprised this one. $15 bucks and you can add a Sniper Rifle to your arsenal of replicas.
Here's the same Sniper Rifle with another returning favorite. Also for $15.
I should have grabbed two of these myself, but they're no longer here at Madison. Bummer really. Plus, that Sniper Scope looks like it would work better for another replica for no other charge.
I'll have to check the game again, but this one DEFINITELY looks like something out of Defiance.
This is the first of two sawed-off style double barrels I've seen. Looks good for a potential replica.
Here's the other one. This one screamed Mad Max to me. But that's just me.
Here's another one for you Nerf-like aficionados who are looking for something kinda bad-ass for their collection.
When I saw this, I was shocked. I was like, "Cool beans! A mini-gun." Then I realized the thing is hand cranked and is small.
Here's my hand and wallet to show the size comparison. You may not be lugging it around for your Jesse Ventura costume from Predator, but it looks interesting for a small-scale replica to use for a short film (maybe something for James Bond-like vehicle). Or maybe a replica of the Nemeis' minigun from Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
Here's one for the ladies of the RPF, or at least for your little girls.
And finally, a revolver that actually haas a turning barrel and has an electronic gunshot effect.
And there you have it. CB2001 reporting the finds at the Dollar General. Happy hunting.
CB2001
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Hello ladies and gents, once again. CB2001 is bringing you another DG weaponry update. Not much this time around (yet), but still something.
First off, we begin with another returning item: The Desert Eagle. I have tested one of them out, and apparently, the slide doesn't move when you pull the trigger. Even so, still a pretty good base to use for your Jack Slater or Matrix Agent Program costume should you need one.
Next one is a new addition. I've seen this weapon used in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series. I'm sure some have seen it in other works.
Also, this one isn't really a Dollar General item, but actually something I spotted from a recent trip to Toys'R'Us. Now, for years, Hasbro has released Lightsabers that have been oversized in comparison to the props, basically making them fit the insides of a flashlight so you can have a glowing expanding blade. Then, Hasbro released a 1:1 lightsaber with a plastic blade that lights up, but doesn't retract. Now, it appears, they've released a 1:1 scale lightsaber that expands, which isn't oversized. Below is a picture of the Darth Vader saber, and the second picture has the light up tube Darth Vader saber to show the size similarity. Maybe potential for a little repainting or modding?
That's about it for now. Hope to have been helpful once again.
First off, we begin with another returning item: The Desert Eagle. I have tested one of them out, and apparently, the slide doesn't move when you pull the trigger. Even so, still a pretty good base to use for your Jack Slater or Matrix Agent Program costume should you need one.
Next one is a new addition. I've seen this weapon used in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series. I'm sure some have seen it in other works.
Also, this one isn't really a Dollar General item, but actually something I spotted from a recent trip to Toys'R'Us. Now, for years, Hasbro has released Lightsabers that have been oversized in comparison to the props, basically making them fit the insides of a flashlight so you can have a glowing expanding blade. Then, Hasbro released a 1:1 lightsaber with a plastic blade that lights up, but doesn't retract. Now, it appears, they've released a 1:1 scale lightsaber that expands, which isn't oversized. Below is a picture of the Darth Vader saber, and the second picture has the light up tube Darth Vader saber to show the size similarity. Maybe potential for a little repainting or modding?
That's about it for now. Hope to have been helpful once again.
CB2001
Master Member
Got new pair of updates from the Dollar General. You may want to check your nearby store ASAP.
The top gun looks like the same style of the military rifles used in 28 Days Later. The bottom one is a bit undersized, but included it anyway.
Two returning items and one new one. All three I've purchased. The one on the top, $6. The two on the bottle, $5 each.
The top gun looks like the same style of the military rifles used in 28 Days Later. The bottom one is a bit undersized, but included it anyway.
Two returning items and one new one. All three I've purchased. The one on the top, $6. The two on the bottle, $5 each.
