NorthProds
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Hey, thanks for clicking! I just wanted to know where to buy the best Han Solo blaster. This has been an itch for a very long time, and I want to scratch it lol. I LOVE STAR WARS!!!
Best Han Solo Blaster
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It really depends what you would be satisfied with.
Licensed?
Custom kit set?
Plastic?
Metal?
3D print?
Screen accurate?
You should clarify a bit more. Or just go to eBay/Etsy/Junkyard (on RPF) and search for "han solo blaster" or "dl-44".
I have a Master Replicas Han Solo blaster. Metal parts, quite inaccurate, comes with display stand and plexi-cover. Costs a small fortune today on the aftermarket, though.
Licensed?
Custom kit set?
Plastic?
Metal?
3D print?
Screen accurate?
You should clarify a bit more. Or just go to eBay/Etsy/Junkyard (on RPF) and search for "han solo blaster" or "dl-44".
I have a Master Replicas Han Solo blaster. Metal parts, quite inaccurate, comes with display stand and plexi-cover. Costs a small fortune today on the aftermarket, though.
newmagrathea
Sr Member
Also, which version from which movie?
Assuming not build yourself. I think the best bang for the buck is Todd's Costumes, And you can do more accurazation to it if you wish to
keep the ball moving on it.
http://www.toddscostumes.com/props-and-accessories/han-solo-dl-44-blaster-complete-gun/
keep the ball moving on it.
http://www.toddscostumes.com/props-and-accessories/han-solo-dl-44-blaster-complete-gun/
NorthProds
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From Star Wars (1977)
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Is his based off of the Star Wars 1977 version?
Biggest question though is, what is your budget? A Han Solo Blaster can be had for as little as $20 to over a $1,000+.
You can get a cheap toy from Rubies and do a repaint. Not real accurate though.
There are a lot of resin kits that can be assembled and painted for around $85-$100. These are solid with no moving parts.
You could also go the 3D printed route for a bit more I believe. Lots of sanding and prep work but you will have things like a moving trigger and hammer on some models.
Then you have the airsoft DL-44 by AW for around $200. Again not screen accurate, but extremely passable plus it's all metal.
Moving further up, you have the Metal Denix Mauser that you can buy aluminum (or 3D printed) parts for. These are made by various people/members here. These are the most accurate, but also the most expensive.
You can get a cheap toy from Rubies and do a repaint. Not real accurate though.
There are a lot of resin kits that can be assembled and painted for around $85-$100. These are solid with no moving parts.
You could also go the 3D printed route for a bit more I believe. Lots of sanding and prep work but you will have things like a moving trigger and hammer on some models.
Then you have the airsoft DL-44 by AW for around $200. Again not screen accurate, but extremely passable plus it's all metal.
Moving further up, you have the Metal Denix Mauser that you can buy aluminum (or 3D printed) parts for. These are made by various people/members here. These are the most accurate, but also the most expensive.
newmagrathea
Sr Member
There is the hero, and Greedo Killer.
NorthProds
New Member
Thanks for the info, and my range is between $200-$450
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The Hero is what I'm most interested in.
As other's have said, that's kind of like asking "how much does a car cost?"
I also have one of the Armorer Works Airsoft versions that I modified to have real wood grips and weathered appropriately. It's not 100% accurate down to the tiny scratch, but it looks the part, was relatively inexpensive, is all metal, and best of all really fires (gas powered.)
If I were you I'd consider looking through this thread.
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=265343&highlight=anh+blaster
as well as Robiwan's thread
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=275891&highlight=anh+blaster
in my opinion, for the least amount of work and best bang for your buck (no pun intended, it actually goes bang) this is a very good way to go.
Here’s mine. All I did was replace the grips with real wood grips, add the model engine parts and weather.
I also have one of the Armorer Works Airsoft versions that I modified to have real wood grips and weathered appropriately. It's not 100% accurate down to the tiny scratch, but it looks the part, was relatively inexpensive, is all metal, and best of all really fires (gas powered.)
If I were you I'd consider looking through this thread.
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=265343&highlight=anh+blaster
as well as Robiwan's thread
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=275891&highlight=anh+blaster
in my opinion, for the least amount of work and best bang for your buck (no pun intended, it actually goes bang) this is a very good way to go.
Here’s mine. All I did was replace the grips with real wood grips, add the model engine parts and weather.
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DrGooseNoodles
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AW Customs, from Evike. Give it a little Weathering love.
NorthProds
New Member
Thank you for the info all of you! Been trying to go back to old threads lately.
Also gotta give some love to Field Marshall's stuff. He sells modded Denix bases, along with excellent quality parts to build up every version that exists. I've got his ANH add-ons. If you want to go a little bit DIY with it, check out his ebay page or website.
Can't go wrong with any option mentioned in the thread.
Can't go wrong with any option mentioned in the thread.
Another great option is Field Marshall's pre built Denix kit.
You've got more options with his parts, because you can save money and get aluminum or splurge and go all steel. He has options for a sleeve bull barrel and a more accurate full replacement bull barrel with more accurate chamfers at the transition.
I'd say it's right up there with Todd's and some parts possibly MORE accurate than Todd's (bull barrel/flash hider/scope bracket knobs), although Todd's Hensoldt replica is arguably nicer.
You could also go with DEC, but it's a kit, so you'd have to build it, but his parts are great, and he's been making kits for years now. I think his was the first uber-accurate kit offered after the huge discussion thread with Deadbolt and Kpax and all those excellent detectives who helped us identify the remaining parts on the original blaster.
EDIT: I was beaten by mere seconds with the previous post! Haha
My personal blaster has a mixture of DEC and Field Marshall parts. The scope cradle will soon be replaced (working on smoothing one out with lots and lots of sanding), but you get the idea. MGC C96 replica, DEC bull barrel and flash hider, all other parts Field Marshall, and I made the grille with real Tomtit engine cylinders from Reade Models.
You've got more options with his parts, because you can save money and get aluminum or splurge and go all steel. He has options for a sleeve bull barrel and a more accurate full replacement bull barrel with more accurate chamfers at the transition.
I'd say it's right up there with Todd's and some parts possibly MORE accurate than Todd's (bull barrel/flash hider/scope bracket knobs), although Todd's Hensoldt replica is arguably nicer.
You could also go with DEC, but it's a kit, so you'd have to build it, but his parts are great, and he's been making kits for years now. I think his was the first uber-accurate kit offered after the huge discussion thread with Deadbolt and Kpax and all those excellent detectives who helped us identify the remaining parts on the original blaster.
EDIT: I was beaten by mere seconds with the previous post! Haha
My personal blaster has a mixture of DEC and Field Marshall parts. The scope cradle will soon be replaced (working on smoothing one out with lots and lots of sanding), but you get the idea. MGC C96 replica, DEC bull barrel and flash hider, all other parts Field Marshall, and I made the grille with real Tomtit engine cylinders from Reade Models.
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