Weta's NEW Raygun - The Blunderbuss!

[RelicMaker]

Have you guys seen this? This is awesome!!! But, the price SUCKS!!!

http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=741&catid=4



The “UNNATURAL SELECTOR”[/B]

Strictly limited to an edition size of 50 worldwide 100% designed and crafted at multi Academy Award winning Weta Workshop in New Zealand Built from metal, glass and rare Venusian Worm Oak (imitation wood....which under Earth conditions is surprisingly similar to resin) The breech block will be engraved with your name and individual edition number
(click here for image) Articulated triggers, levers and switches Custom built stand - suitable for displaying on your mantelpiece, or hanging on the wall (click here for images) Certificate of Authenticity signed by Creator Greg Broadmore and Weta Workshop Creative Director Richard Taylor
[*]Packed in Grordbort’s Laboratories sturdy, wooden delivery crate

Dimensions :
The Unnatural Selector : Length x Muzzle Cone Diameter x Height 115cm x 20cm x 30cm, or 45” x 8” x 12”
[*]The Stand : Length x Width 65cm x 19cm, or 26” x 7.5”
Pricing and Shipment costs

Pricing varies according to the edition numbers you choose
Edition number 1 US$7,900
Edition numbers 2-9 US$5,900
Edition numbers 10-50 US$4,500

Freight costs are estimated as an additional US$150 to the United States . We can confirm freight costs once you advise your Delivery Address.
The gun will be insured by Weta during shipment to your Delivery Address.

 

[Jerseydevil]

I was able to get the first three guns through a barter. I love them and they are heavy and detailed and meticulously crafted.

I received this same email, and although it's a big piece and has a limited run, they really priced themselves out of the market. I suspect that even with a run of only 50, these will sit for a while. Notwithstanding my rant, the Blunderbuss is stunning. Really wish I could afford it.

 

[Noeland]

Uh . . . Lord Cockswain. REALLY?

The gun is awesome, but the price is REdiculous. Just silly expensive.

 

[Patattack]

It's absolutely awesome, but the price...!

You'd think that for $4500+ they could at least carve you a real wood stock instead of a cast resin one.

 

[RelicMaker]

I think for $4500, it should actually light up and work!!!

I may just make my own based on their design, with a real wood stock and some electronics!

 

[TheRealFennShysa]

Man, I knew it was going to be expensive, but... wow... it is a *very* nice piece, tho - Richard Taylor let me play with the prototype at SDCC...

 

[outlander]

You have to ask yourself ... at what price security? Those gate-crashing MoonMen are a frightful lot! :eek The Blunderbuss might just make a difference.

Actually, I think the price -while frightening- does guarentee some exclusive nature to the piece.

Man, I wish I could obtain the other Grordbort guns via a barter ....


JAS

 

[ItsThatGuy]

I think for $4500, it should actually light up and work!!!

Agreed! Gorgeous peice...just not the price.

 

[Jerseydevil]

Man, I wish I gould get the other Grordbort guns via a barter ....
JAS

Not quite as easy as it sounds. But in short, I have a friend who sells comics-related goods via the Web (including WETA stuff). I write press releases for him every week, and in return he gives me store credit for whatever I'd like from his site. Sadly, I know he won't be carrying the Blunderbuss.

 

[Ramiel]

Really cool, but I think I can make something even cooler for WAY less than $4000...

 

[CTF]

(including WETA stuff).

Weta, not WETA.

 

[mgoob]

Maybe a bit too ornate, but I like it and their line & implementation.
The boxes the pistols ship add alot.

Don't own them, just the photos from the website.

 

[madrobot]

For that kind of money, I'd not only make you a ray gun, I'd actually fly to mars and destroy the martians before they came to your door.

 

[outlander]

For that kind of money, I'd not only make you a ray gun, I'd actually fly to mars and destroy the martians before they came to your door.

Martians are not the problem. Ordinary selections from Dr. Grordbort's Infallible Aether Oscillators such as the Manmelter 3600 ZX or -for you ladies- the Victorious Mongoose will suffice for such pests.

But MoonMen... aye, there's the rub. For MoonMen you will need a weapon that can handle not only African Bull Elephant's or the Ghargunthi Collossopod, but whole herds of them in one fell sweep. Some menaces require the "Unnatural Selector"!

I write press releases for him every week, and in return he gives me store credit for whatever I'd like from his site. Sadly, I know he won't be carrying the Blunderbuss.

I think that would require one hell of a press release!

 

[madrobot]

Martians are not the problem. Ordinary selections from Dr. Grordbort's Infallible Aether Oscillators such as the Manmelter 3600 ZX or -for you ladies- the Victorious Mongoose will suffice for such pests.

But MoonMen... aye, there's the rub. For MoonMen you will need a weapon that can handle not only African Bull Elephant's or the Ghargunthi Collossopod, but whole herds of them in one fell sweep. Some menaces require the "Unnatural Selector"!

I write press releases for him every week, and in return he gives me store credit for whatever I'd like from his site. Sadly, I know he won't be carrying the Blunderbuss.

I think that would require one hell of a press release!

I'm of the mind that we should make sure the Earth is safe for Humans exclusively. Aliens, no matter if they come from the moon or Mars, should be dealt with in a very extreme manner. Nothing good has ever come from outer space. Unless you count the sun, but the sun does not abduct you from your bed or car, and stick things in your various orifices all the while mocking your cries for help.

Death to the scourge that is all extra-terrestrial life that walks bipedally, and flies in space ships.

 

[MooMooEgg]

I'm of the mind that we should make sure the Earth is safe for Humans exclusively. Aliens, no matter if they come from the moon or Mars, should be dealt with in a very extreme manner. Nothing good has ever come from outer space. Unless you count the sun, but the sun does not abduct you from your bed or car, and stick things in your various orifices all the while mocking your cries for help.

Death to the scourge that is all extra-terrestrial life that walks bipedally, and flies in space ships.

I mostly agree with this statement... but I'd allow sexy female aliens who do not abduct and probe (in the non-enjoyable fashion). :angel

but back on topic, the price for that gun is pretty crazy... I suppose it's justifiable by the size, small edition size, and crazy fanciness, but imo, it's just not worth it.

 

[docholl]

Good luck with the sales..........

 

[outlander]

From Lord Cockswain's latest safari.

 

[rad1701]

It's really cool and kind of inspiring me to try my hand at making something like it on my own.

 

[tripoli]

An interesting design and marketing as well.