Dec 03

Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster for Sale: Your Chance to Shoot First

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Now is your chance to own Han Solo’s actual DL-44 blaster from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. This classic weapon is currently up for auction on invaluable.com with a starting bid of $200,000(USD). Sadly, it is a non-firing blaster. You’ll have to provide your own special effects.

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This blaster was used in the majority of scenes that feature Han, unlike the heavier version that was used for close-up shots. You would have seen this weapon in scenes like when Darth Vader uses the Force to whip the blaster out of Han’s hand in Empire, and in Jedi when Han wrestles with a Stormtrooper to regain his blaster on Endor.

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There are no bids yet, so be like Han and bid first.  It is an awesome weapon from a more uncivilized age. Even beat up, this blaster design is amazing looking and an awesome piece of movie-making history.

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Oct 14

100′ Range Foam Dart Blaster for the inner sniper in you

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foam-dart-blasterHave you ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be part of the army? Sure, in the world of video games, the sniper position is more or less heralded to be at the top of the food chain because more often than not, an unerring sense of accuracy trumps most of the other qualities required, but as we all know very well, the modern day battlefield is no “one man show”. Everyone out there has a part to play in the success of a critical mission, but just in case you are still adamant on being the sniper of the group, here is the $79.95 100′ Range Foam Dart Blaster for you to consider getting.

This particular 100′ Range Foam Dart Blaster, as its name suggests, is capable of shooting harmless foam darts from a distance of up to 100′ away. You will be able to pull Its bolt back smoothly in order to load a 4″-long x 1″ diam. blunt-headed dart into the chamber directly from a six-round magazine which is clipped into the undercarriage. A single squeeze of the trigger will fire the dart thanks to a powerful spring, delivering minimum “dart drop” downrange to boot. There is also a bipod that unfolds from the barrel so that it can secure the rifle whenever the need for precise aim arises. This is an interesting method of figuring out whether your little one has a penchant for shooting with accuracy, of course, in a safe and controlled manner.
[ 100′ Range Foam Dart Blaster for the inner sniper in you copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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Jul 19

Adam Savage Builds Han Solo’s Blaster

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Here, Adam Savage builds one of the best known guns in the universe. Han Solo’s Baster. I mean Blaster. Although, come Thanksgiving, Han is pretty handy with a baster too. He’s an awesome cook, with a fear of getting too close to the freezer.

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Adam has already made a Blade Runner pistol and an Indiana Jones revolver, so I’m pretty confident he can do it. Hell, is there anything this guy can’t do? Spoiler alert! He fires first and kicks this project’s ass!

This is a serious replica too, with some super nice detail, courtesy of the guys over at The RPF, who did much of the of detective work to figure out the parts needed. Now we just need to figure out how to get it to fire blaster bolts.

[via Laughing Squid via Nerd Approved]

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