Blade Runner 2049, old and new blasters!
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Just ordered a bunch of your posters
Thanks - order received. I will get your package off in the post tomorrow.
DashawRendar
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Apologies if this is in the incorrect thread, but I'm in need of some assistance... I have a chance to get a Tomenosuke Pro Retail version for $1,200 (the one with the green and brown art box with foam inside). From my understanding it is the one that was released right before the newest 2049 version? Is this a "good" deal or should I take my chances and wait for a new release from Tomenosuke since they just secured the license? Still in very early stages of researching here, and am a bit overwhelmed. There are so many versions, it's tough to tell what is most accurate, etc.
Buch
Sr Member
If you're looking for accuracy... well I wouldn't get the pro, it has an inaccurate matte finish... it's cool, but it's not accurate.
DashawRendar
New Member
Okay, good to know, thank you! Do any of the Tomenosukes not have the matte finish? If I'm not mistaken, It looked like the latest release also had a matte finish? And sorry if it's frowned upon to post the same question in multiple threads...I'm still new to the forums. I'm on a bit of a time crunch with this so I needed to get the question out there quickly
Buch
Sr Member
Okay, good to know, thank you! Do any of the Tomenosukes not have the matte finish? If I'm not mistaken, It looked like the latest release also had a matte finish? And sorry if it's frowned upon to post the same question in multiple threads...I'm still new to the forums. I'm on a bit of a time crunch with this so I needed to get the question out there quickly
HCG Exclusive has a more glossy finish and some of the earlier releases too...
Sounds a little on the high side too, but given the last run sold out prices are up again. Wouldnt take much to get the receiver where you want it though. Depends on if you are willing to wait for the next run.
DashawRendar
New Member
Ok good to know! The seller provided me with a more specific version that he is selling. Apparently it's the 2013 Pro Blaster Hero Replica World Convention Variant. Seems like I've been researching the wrong blaster this whole time. Do you know anything about this specific model or where I might be able to find more info? I've looked all over and can't seem to find info about this particular model
I wouldn't get thrown off by the vernacular too much. Basically after the WorldCon in 2006 (where the screen used hero was revealed and photographed extensively), all the high end blasters tend to be more accurate, especially the Tomenosuke and Coyles, and the various resin replicas. So anything called a "WorldCon" just means it was modeled on the hero. Before that everyone was pretty much guessing based on screencaps.
If you haven't checked out PropSummit that should be your first stop to reference the PKD blaster.
DashawRendar
New Member
Ahh good to know! Thanks for clarifying that for me. I've been over to propsummit several times but I guess I'm going to have to continue to dig deeper. Lots to learn it seems. The guy who was going to sell me his 2013 blaster raised his price after I showed interest :/ so I guess I'm back to square one hoping for another release of Tomenosukes. Seems like in the past they took about a year in between each release? Hopefully it'll be sooner now with the license!
A couple of guys are talking about make their own in here, I haven't seen anything about a run yet. Neca apparently has the rights so they might put something out for the film release.
nexus8offworld
New Member
I wouldn't count on NECA making a full size prop replica of any of the blasters for this movie. Randy Falk, head of their licensing and development, was asked a while ago about doing a full size Pulse Rifle replica from Aliens and he said with the restrictions that govern those kinds of things in the U.S. there was no way for them to do it. He might have also mentioned that he had no interest in doing something like that given the possible problems that could occur with creating and selling a replica of something that looks so much like a real gun.
Given that response I think it'll be up to either Tomenosuke or some other prop manufacturer to get us replicas of the new blasters in the movie.
Given that response I think it'll be up to either Tomenosuke or some other prop manufacturer to get us replicas of the new blasters in the movie.
Yes, it's the same thing I've heard from eFX Collectibles on doing Star Wars blasters. Hope Tomenosuke will pick up the slack.
rgriesbeck
Master Member
I'm starting to 3d model it (K's Blaster), I'm still wrapping my head around how it functions and how it will need to be broken down to be assembled again. I sell a 3D-printed blade runner kit in the project runs, this one will be similar. Will be a plastic kit, you sand, assemble and paint.
Will also make the retina scanner one gun is started
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