For the last 13 years, Adam Savage has been nursing an obsession with the Zorg ZF-1 super gun from The Fifth Element, which led him to start creating a replica in 1999. After several bumps in the road and an encounter with the actual prop, his project is finally on the right path.
Hit the jump to watch Adam show off his ZF-1 and discuss it’s history.
Etsy seller “Movie Guns Inc.” is offering this custom 1:1 scale replica of the Colonial Marines’ Smartgun from Aliens which consists of over 60 individual parts made from a mix of aluminum, resin and steel. The prop offers features such as grips reinforced with steel rods, a removable ammo drum, a removable top cover and a functional rear trigger handle.
Check out some additional pics after the break.
First time author Jack Streat is sharing his experience building LEGO weapons with a new book entitled LEGO Heavy Weapons: Build Working Replicas of Four of the World’s Most Impressive Guns. Included in the book are step by step instructions for building 1:1 LEGO replicas of a Desert Eagle handgun with working blowback action, a AKS-74U assault rifle with folding stock, a bolt-action Lee Enfield sniper rifle (a.k.a. Jungle Carbine), and a pump action SPAS combat shotgun.
Each set of instructions includes a complete parts listing, so you can find (or special order) any hard-to-find bricks. The book’s illustrated, step-by-step building instructions will be clear to anyone who’s ever played with LEGO bricks, and the biggest models will challenge and delight even the most serious builders.
Hit the jump to check out a promo video with demos of the various weapons included in the book.
We all know that lasers hold tremendous potential for all kinds of useful gadgetry. However, they can also be used for dangerous weapons and bizarre, pointless devices – and few are more pointlessly dangerous than ones featured in this list.
Nerd Approved reader Mike Iverson informed us about his incredible Gears of Wars sawed-off shotgun prop that he fabricated to open and accept shells. As you can see from the image above, the final product looks fantastic.
Check out images of the breach mechanism after the break.
One of the best parts of all this Avengers hype is seeing the cool things fans put together as a tribute to their favorite superheroes. We have Ken Robichaud, Avengers fan and Lego enthusiast, to thank for these fabulous recreations of their iconic weapons. These are 1:1 scale, so you can actually wield Thor’s hammer without being Thor. Just don’t smash stuff with it because you’ll have a Lego catastrophe all over the floor.
Check out more great Avengers Lego weapons after the jump…
New in our Nerd Approved Shop—the Mass Effect Normandy ship Replica!
Celebrate the popular video game series Mass Effect with this custom-crafted miniature version of the SSV Normandy. This is the first replica of the Normandy, and it’s sure to be a hit in your collection! The starship measures approximately 6 1/4-inches long. Ages 13 and up. Order yours today!
Normandy is a Systems Alliance starship. She’s a “deep scout” frigate, optimized for solo reconnaissance missions deep within unstable regions, using advanced stealth technology powered by an experimental drive core.
The Nerd Approved Network of sites has partnered with Entertainment Earth to offer readers a custom shop filled with action figures, toys, prop replicas, collectibles, jewelry and much more—all hand-picked by us! Excited about The Avengers? We’ve got you covered with an ass-ton of stuff—everything from Avengers-themed perfume to Pop Vinyl bobbleheads. Plus, for a limited time, if you buy one Avengers item, you get a second for 20% off.
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This Diecast metal 1:24 scale BTTF DeLorean replica is currently on sale for only $15.04. That’s a whopping 62% off the list price. If you prefer, there’s also a Back To The Future, Part III version on sale for only $14.48 (64% off).
DeLorean Back To The Future—$39.99 $15.04 (62% off)
Delorean Back To The Future, Part III—$39.99 $14.48 (64% off)
Here’s what happens when a Fallout fan uses his powers for good. Aleator777 of Instructables created this prototype PIP-Boy and it actually works. He wanted to do something a little different than the usual replicas that use iPhones so he used a 4.3″ LCD and wrote the code to make it all work.
It includes basic GPS navigation, an RFID reader and even a Geiger counter—but it’s far from complete. He hopes to build a fully functional PIP-Boy 3000 and has included a how-to in hopes that others will contribute to the project and help him realize his dream.
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