HUZZAH! Dr. Grordbort's Infallible Aether Oscillators, once the cutting edge of ray-pistol technology, were thought to be lost for all time. But 1,500 of the vintage firearms were recently discovered in an attic in New Zealand, and they will be offered for sale to the general public for the eminently reasonable price of $690 each. Plus, today only, the solicitors will include a pressed-tin case with genuine moon-velvet lining.
OK, these aren't authentic aether oscillators — there's no such thing. Sold by kiwi special-effects house Weta, they're expensive toys for geeks, crafted by the same people who designed props and miniatures for King Kong and the Lord of the Rings films. But there's no movie tie-in here. This line of toy laser guns started out as drawings by artist Greg Broadmore; they then were crafted by modelmaker David Tremont and cast in metal. (nicked from Wired)
Dr. Grordborts Infallible Aether Oscillators
These are AWESOME!!!! Unfortunately I don't have the cash to burn on these babies. I guess it's time to start working on that million dollar Hollywood script!
Friggin' cool. But didn't you make some of these out of Legos?
ReplyDeleteIf Dr Suess did space opera these would fit right in
ReplyDeleteI showed these to Tommy and he wants one now... thanks a lot, Jeff!
ReplyDeleteRick - Maybe you could find a knock off Hong Kong version made in vinyl at the next Con? Or make one yourself! You're a pretty creative guy huh? Or better yet just hand him a cardboard box and he'll forget all about those metal monstrosities.
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