A fan-made verson of Guts’ Dragonslayer sword from the manga series Berserk.
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With the release of the MMO Age of Wulin on the horizon, software developer Snail Games held an online auction in which its users could bid for exclusive items including pre-paid time cards, enhancement materials and a rare mount that characters can take advantage of. While many of these items were modestly priced, one man decided that virtual weaponry was worth the price of a small car, and shelled out $16,000 for a one of a kind virtual sword and a plaque he can hang in his room.
Set in medieval China, Age of Wulin is based on the folklore surrounding martial arts and those who practice it. Players meet and interact online and perform quests which are enhanced by various interactive community functions. But when it comes to this particular sword, only one man is financially irresponsible enough to wield it.
The Chinese version of the game is expected to launch as a closed beta sometime this Spring, with a US version following sometime thereafter. Check out the trailer after the break.
Arm yourself like a Stark! Valyrian Steel has developed a line of officially licensed swords and hammer based on weaponry described in A Game of Thrones (the book, not the television series). From left to right in the above image, you can order Arya Stark’s Needle, Jon Snow’s Longclaw, Eddard Stark’s Ice, or Robert Baratheon’s Warhammer. Each replica was designed based on detailed notes and descriptions from George R.R. Martin. They’re made with high quality metal and craftsmanship. Still, you shouldn’t try to stick someone with the pointy end.
Product Pages – Needle ($190), Longclaw ($600), Ice ($270), and Warhammer ($270)
It’s only a rubber strip with two holes, but for a kid with an imagination, it will turn any old tree branch into a swashbuckling sword. Sadly, it’s only a concept at the moment—but it’s something you could easily make at home. And while you’re at it, make a lightsaber version as well.
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This is a conceptual rendering of a truly absurd controller for the Wii port of Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road Victory—an arcade game based on collectible cards.
The Big Bang Sword Cane isn’t your normal geezer cane. This 33.5″ example features a magnetic compass and a stainless steel sword sheathed inside the cane itself, which is advertised as a “a bludgeon or club”. Plus your new walking, ass kicking aid is capped off with a decorative hand grenade which will tell the world that you have no problem using it to inflict pain.
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It’s called the Pumpkin Pal, but there is nothing friendly about stabbing your Jack O’ Lantern with a sword. On the other hand, it does light up, so it is safer than candles as a light source—and kids can pull it out of the pumpkin skull King Arthur style and use it as a safety light while trick-or-treating. Additional images are available after the break.
So your neighbor with the BBQ Sword thinks he is pretty hot stuff coming over to your grill and cooking his dogs with a sword. Do him one better and break out your BBQ Sword Spatula. You can cook pretty much anything with this. And if things get a little heated, at least it will be a fair sword fight.
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I cannot think of a cooler way to open letters than to picture myself as one of the greatest warriors of all time wielding a sword. Even if I couldn’t handle the full size sword that the Spartans used, I can certainly handle this miniature model. The guts of my mail will be spilled on a daily basis.
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According to the product page, this sword lamp is “for decoration or use.” Is that to say that if you encountered an intruder, you could grab your lamp and skewer him with it?
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