Battlestar Galactica Prop Replica 1/1 Colonial Blaster Limited Edition

"Drop it or I'll incinerate you!" - Starbuck THE ORIGINAL PROPS There is no single definitive Colonial Blaster original prop, rather there are several different ones, each with their own idiosyncrasies. The prop team created a single master model "kit." This was hand-built using a variety of found parts, including elements from various standard model kits of the period. The hero's props incorporated a lit barrel, created using a powerful flash, which required the use of a bulky external battery pack with wires running down the actor's sleeve to the handle of the prop—a fairly innovative technique for the 1970s. The limitations of broadcast technology at the time meant that props weren't necessarily clean or precise. The original props were quite crude, with multiple defects including bubbles, distortion, asymmetry, soft details, and rough edges. THE REPLICA The Factory Entertainment Team spent many hours studying the 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 perfect the replica by removing irregularities and anomalies that the original prop makers never intended to be visible. A 3D model was created from scratch using the original material as a reference. All asymmetries were corrected, any distortions removed, and every incomplete detail restored. This produced a single, streamlined version of the blaster, and autonomous electronic sound and light effects were added. The blaster body is crafted from 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).