Todd’s Costume DL-44 ANH blaster

[HarlockFan]

I have been sitting on a Todd’s costume Han Blaster from while now. And I keep on comparing it to the Denex Blaster builds. After a while you really start to know the difference. Todd’s Han Blaster really is top notch. The only mod I did was to add a washer to the safely since it didn’t have a in dent. That made it tighter and wasn’t a worry after that. I would really recommend Todd’s DL-44 to anybody who wants a blaster that feels right without any modifications. I added some photos to compare with my Luke Bespin Blaster. The Denex mod does not compare with Todd’s blaster. Field Marshall’s steel blasters are still the best but Todd’s is a great option as well.

 

[scarf man]

That’s a pretty solid piece. It comes pre-built from Todd’s huh, pretty good finish and weathering.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

So can you clarify your review? I know nothing of Todd's Costumes Blaster. You say...

...I keep on comparing it to the Denex Blaster builds. After a while you really start to know the difference...

What is he using for a base for the blaster? I assume not a Denix from the way you wrote this.

 

[HarlockFan]

Todd made a scan of a real Mauser and made his own base. The Denix Mauser base is pretty far off a real fire arm and really isn’t comfortable to hold nor does it feel natural. So Todd made his own Mauser. There is no in-dent on the safety so it is free floating nor is it a functional safety. I added a C washer to make it tighter. So it is really not a big deal. The feel and proportions are correct to a real Mauser but still is not a steel body. For the money it is a great deal. I still like my Bespin blaster build but the Denix base leaves a lot to be desired as far as handling. Some people hate he used the serial number from the Pawn Stars gun for one of the parts but I feel it is now part of Star Wars history even if only a few parts are from the film.

 

[HarlockFan]

Todd made a scan of a real Mauser and made his own base. The Denex Mauser base is pretty far off a real fire arm and really isn’t comfortable to hold nor does it feel natural. So Todd made his own Mauser. There is no in-dent on the safety so it is free floating nor is it a functional safety. I added a C washer to make it tighter. So it is really not a big deal. The feel and proportions are correct to a real Mauser but still is not a steel body. For the money it is a great deal. I still like my Bespin blaster build but the Denix base leaves a lot to be desired as far as handling. I have attached a photo of a Denix build next to the Todd’s blaster. Yes, I can compare to real guns because well, I have real guns (and movie guns like John Wick, etc.) Lol.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Todd made a scan of a real Mauser and made his own base. The Denix Mauser base is pretty far off a real fire arm and really isn’t comfortable to hold nor does it feel natural. So Todd made his own Mauser. There is no in-dent on the safety so it is free floating nor is it a functional safety. I added a C washer to make it tighter. So it is really not a big deal. The feel and proportions are correct to a real Mauser but still is not a steel body. For the money it is a great deal. I still like my Bespin blaster build but the Denix base leaves a lot to be desired as far as handling. Some people hate he used the serial number from the Pawn Stars gun for one of the parts but I feel it is now part of Star Wars history even if only a few parts are from the film.

I know about the Denix, I been dealing with them since the late 1990s. Tell me more about Todd’s. What material is it made from?

 

[HarlockFan]

I know about the Denix, I been dealing with them since the late 1990s. Tell me more about Todd’s. What material is it made from?

It is feels like a zinc alloy similar to the Denix. It is not pot metal like the Anders metal Blade Runner kit which requires a lot of work. The slide and the bolt carrier group work great but there is definitely a “zing” sound when you rack the slide. Think of a Denix except with the correct proportions.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

It is feels like a zinc alloy similar to the Denix. It is not pot metal like the Anders metal Blade Runner kit which requires a lot of work. The slide and the bolt carrier group work great but there is definitely a “zing” sound when you rack the slide. Think of a Denix except with the correct proportions.

Sounds really nice. Thank you for all the information.

 

[mrwax]

This is interesting, I could have sworn he used to use the Denix as a base. It does look pretty darn good...

 

[HarlockFan]

He designed a whole new base and it took about 3-4 years to develop and finish it. I am extremely impressed with them and I would put squarely between thee steel build and a Denix build. Nice to be able to hold naturally unlike the Denix builds. He used the Denix base previously before he developed his new base.

 

[Davy Jones]

Looks great! Which serial did he use from the Pawn Stars gun?

 

[HarlockFan]

 

[HarlockFan]

Here are the two serial numbers. The barrel is the known hero prop serial number. The frame is the Pawn Stars serial number from what I can remember.

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

So it's an accurate Mauser replica made in zamack(?) like a Denix? Can it dry fire? It's a great replica if it can. Not even Fieldmarshall's kit could.

 

[HarlockFan]

It just has a working hammer, slide, and a non functional safety. You can’t make a replica that can be converted to a working firearm. So everybody has to be careful when making these things.

 

[mrwax]

It just has a working hammer, slide, and a non functional safety. You can’t make a replica that can be converted to a working firearm. So everybody has to be careful when making these things.

By working hammer, do you mean it moves when you pull the trigger? I know I'm surprised at how under the radar this has been, especially considering that Todd's work is not exactly unknown around here.

 

[HarlockFan]

It works when you pull the trigger like the Denix. Here is Todd talking about the finished blaster on his final update. Final Update on blaster

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

It works when you pull the trigger like the Denix...

This is what I was curious about. I wish the steel kit I have did that.

 

[HarlockFan]

I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me that. I am extremely happy with Todd’s blaster and would recommend it to anybody who wants a complete finished blaster.

 

[Halliwax]

This is what I was curious about. I wish the steel kit I have did that.

Strange my steel fieldmarhsall Mauser fires and functions like a real one?