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This Sonic Amplifier Replica from Overwatch Actually “Shoots” Music

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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July 14th, 2017July 13th, 2017

John Edgar Park’s replica of Lúcio’s Sonic Amplifier, from the video game Overwatch, mimics the gun’s in-game ability to “shoot” music.

Building a Life-Size Replica of Poe Dameron’s X-Wing

By James Benini

James Benini

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September 29th, 2016September 28th, 2016

You know you want to get up into the cockpit of this X-Wing.

It Took 4 Years to Build This Detailed, Posable Terminator Replica

By Jamie Staff

Jamie Staff

(AKA Jaz) lives in Newcastle, Australia. I'm a 47 year old self-employed mad inventor and while I hold no official qualifications, over the last 20 or so years, I've pretty much taught myself everything that has taken my interest, from magic to metallurgy and everything in between. My dream has always been to get to the stage where I can be making and doing the work I love.

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July 27th, 2016July 25th, 2016

This Terminator T800 replica is life-sized, posable, and meticulously crafted. It took creator Jamie Staff 4 years to complete.

What I Learned 3D Printing My Own BB-8

By Michael Tinson

Michael Tinson

All my working life I have progressed as a graphic designer up until early 2015 when I decided to start my own replica prop company. With graphical skills and some 3D modelling under my belt I enjoy creative challenges that push the boundaries and develop my skills further to allow me to expand into new areas.

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January 6th, 2016March 23rd, 2016 5

One man recounts his quest to 3D print his own faithful reproduction of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars.

How To: Hocus Pocus Book Replica

By Agnes Niewiadomski

Agnes Niewiadomski

Maker Extraordinaire from Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. Lover of all things CNC and handmade.

agnesmakes.com @agawaffle

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October 11th, 2014October 17th, 2017 2

Remember the spell book from Hocus Pocus with the creepy moving eyeball? Since it is the season of Halloween-movie-replica-prop-making, I’ve found a great DIY tutorial that covers the steps required to make a pretty accurate copy! This tutorial doesn’t include how to make the eyeball actually move, but I would love to see someone hack […]

Adam Savage Recreates Rasputin’s Mecha-Glove from Hellboy

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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August 22nd, 2014 2

Adam Savage built his own Rasputin Mecha-Glove from the film Hellboy down to painstaking detail.
The total build consisted of almost every manufacturing method known to man and took almost 5-years to complete.