Battlestar Galactica Prop Replica 1/1 Colonial Blaster Limited Edition

"Drop it or I'll hit you!" - Starbuck The original props There is no single definitive colonial original prop, rather there are several, each with its own idiosyncrasies. A single, "kit-bashed" master model was created by the prop team. This was hand-built using a variety of found parts, including elements from various off-the-shelf model kits. Hero Props incorporated a lighting rod, created using a powerful flash bulb, requiring the use of a bulky external battery pack with wires running down the actor's sleeve to the propeller handle, a fairly innovative technique for the 1970s. The limitations of broadcast technology at the time meant that props didn't have to be clean or precise. The original props were quite rough, with multiple defects including bubbles, distortion, asymmetry, soft details, and rough edges. The replica The factory entertainment team spent many hours studying surviving original props, as well as various videos and images. As fascinating as the eccentricities of the original props are, a deliberate choice was made to refine the replica by removing irregularities and anomalies that the original prop makers never intended to be seen. A 3D model was created from scratch using the source material as a reference. All asymmetry was corrected, any distortion was removed, and any incomplete details were restored. This resulted in a single, optimized version of the blaster, and added standalone electronics and sound effects. The blaster body is cast in high-quality resin and features hand-painted details. The barrel is made of metal. A certificate of authenticity is included. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).