I have some dream props that I really want to build/own/play with. This is a list of some of them. I’ll update this if I make any progress towards achieving these dreams…
Jack Sparrow Compass (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2003)
This prop didn’t feature too much in the first film but became an icon in the later films. I’ve always like the premise it points to the thing you want. I want to build one that’s relatively screen accurate and also points in a controlled direction.
Quake 2 blaster (Quake 2, 1997, PC game)
I’m not sure why but I like this blaster, so I want one. With some light and sound effects too.
Robocop Auto 9 (Robocop, 1987)
One of the iconic firearms of my youth. It has a striking appearance and devastating firepower with the three round burst. I’d like to build a replica with some moving parts and attempt to simulate that muzzle flash!
M41A Pulse Rifle (Aliens, 1986)
This is such a cool looking firearm in an excellent film. I’m not sure I can write anything not yet written about this weapon. I want a replica with moving parts, hopefully some sound effects and a bit of heft.
Zorg ZF-1 (The Fifth Element, 1997)
Like the Pulse RIfle, the ZF-1 gets its own introduction in the film. The level of detail on the weapon is amazing, it’s an outstanding prop. I want to know if it can actually pack into the cigar shaped package shown in the film? Clearly a complicate build, but I’m up for the challenge.