{"product_id":"battlestar-galactica-prop-replica-1-1-colonial-blaster-limited-edition-face408531","title":"Battlestar Galactica Prop Replica 1\/1 Colonial Blaster Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eBattlestar Galactica Prop Replica 1\/1 Colonial Blaster Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e by Factory Entertainment, available through Makochan's Special Request catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\"Drop it, or I'll incinerate you!\" - Starbuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE ORIGINAL PROPS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no single definitive Colonial Blaster original prop, rather there are several different ones, each with their own idiosyncrasies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single 'kit-bashed' master pattern was created by the prop team. This was hand built using a variety of found parts including elements from various period off-the-shelf model kits. Hero props incorporated a light-up barrel, created using a powerful flash bulb, requiring the use of a bulky external battery pack with wires that ran down the actor's sleeve to the prop's handle, a fairly innovative technique for the 1970's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe limitations of broadcast technology at the time meant that the props did not need to be clean or precise. The original props were quite rough, with multiple flaws including bubbles, distortion, asymmetry, soft detail and uneven edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE REPLICA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Factory Entertainment Team spent many hours studying surviving original props as well as various videos and images.\u003cbr\u003eCharming 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.\u003cbr\u003eA 3D model was created from scratch using the source material as reference. All asymmetry was corrected, any distortion was removed, and any incomplete detail was restored.\u003cbr\u003eThis resulted in a single optimized version of the blaster, and self-contained electronic light and sound effects were added.\u003cbr\u003eThe body of the blaster is crafted from high-quality resin and features hand-painted details. The barrel is made from metal.\u003cbr\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequires 3 x AAA batteries (not included).\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e FACE408531\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Request \/ Pre-order:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is ordered for you after purchase and is not held in our local stock. Release and availability can change before final confirmation, so dispatch can take longer than for regular stocked items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55021946503510,"sku":"FACE408531","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8938\/8980\/files\/m_face408531.jpg?v=1786996099","url":"https:\/\/makochan.shop\/products\/battlestar-galactica-prop-replica-1-1-colonial-blaster-limited-edition-face408531","provider":"Makochan.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}