This is a custom made LEGO accessory of the De Lisle carbine, a British weapon that saw limited use in WWII due to very low production numbers, best known for its extremely effective, yet very large, suppressor. It was made by JONATHAN ELDRIDGE, a user on MOCpages.
Hell, yes. I’m not expecting much realism, especially based on what I read from this leaked plot, but maybe MW3 can make up for Black Ops’ (mostly) anachronistic armory. Just give me that, Infinity Ward! And Sledgehammer games… And Raven Software… Screw the story, I’d just really like to see the AK-74m for once in a Modern Warfare game.
Expect plenty more info at E3 and the months leading up to November. I can guarantee it’ll be released then.
It’s the classic Boonie hat design, but with a few modern features added by Blackhawk! to appeal to the modern warrior. The hat itself is 50/50 NYCO with a self fabric brim lining and self fabric side-band branch loops. It includes mesh side vents and crown lining, and a hidden mesh map pocket. A square VELCRO loop on the crown allows for attachment of badges and other materials, and a drawstring with rear cordlock can be used as a chinstrap or cinching cord. The DM3 Desert Digital camo model is shown above, but MultiCam is also available, which I happen to own. It’s a very good Boonie, although I suggest going a half-size above what you normally wear for a hat, otherwise it could be a bit tight.
German news channel N24 confused the actual emblem of SEAL Team Six with an emblem made by a member of Maquis Forces International, a Star Trek fan organization based on the Maquis, itself an organization featured in The Next Generation*, Deep Space Nine*, and Voyager*. Based simply on how cool it looks, I could see why N24 would settle with the (unintentional) imposter emblem. However, the inclusion of a phaser, a Klingon skull, bat’leth swords, ‘SEALS’ instead of ‘SEAL’, and the word Maquis should have been enough evidence to point towards some kind of error. After all, SEAL Team Six did use the HK416 in the Bin Laden takedown, so proper recognition from a German news channel isn’t uncalled for. It’s still funny, though.
*These are all Star Trek series that nobody cares about.
You can see more on the story here.
Major tip of the hat to David Liu for bringing this to my attention.
Norwegian troops with G3 variant rifles were training when the throw man doesn’t quite make it with his flashbang. This is exactly the kind of thing training is for, and hey, they got a good laugh out of it. I know I did :).
A comic geek dressed as Batman decided to go full-on vigilante in Michigan, but was caught by police early yesterday morning while hanging off the ledge of a building. Although his climbing skills weren’t up to snuff, he was prepared to rumble: besides a utility belt that contained a collapsible baton and a can of pepper spray, he was also rocking a pair of lead-lined gloves. No information on him having any batarangs or world-class martial arts skills, I regret to say. Because of his obviously beneficial service to the community, he was charged with possession of dangerous weapons in addition to trespassing. Just goes to show you how dangerous, under-trained idiots get very little respect these days. Or antiperspirant for that matter.
Hat tip to thesmokinggun.com.
Free shotgun with A/C repair: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com
If you’re in need of a new Remington 870, a new AC, and you live in or near Plant City, Florida, then you’re in luck. Struggling United Electrical Systems of Plant City has recently started a promotion where if you purchase and have a 15 seer Air Conditioning system installed by the company, you qualify to receive a free Remington 870, provided you pass the mandatory background check. The promotion was started to benefit both United Electrical Systems and the owner’s other store, a licensed gun shop, Shoot-N-Irons. Any customers that don’t qualify to receive the shotgun will have a charitable donation made in their name. It’s not the most original promotion, but if it helps them drum up more business, then more power to them.
Original story at myfoxtampabay.com
Badger Ordnance is now offering a charging handle for all those left-handed shooters out there. The Badger Ordnance Left Handed Tactical Charging Handle is mil-spec with mil-spec black anodized coating and weighs in at a light 1.45 oz. I’m glad to see products like this come out, since I’m a firm believer in equal opportunity ass-kicking.
You can purchase yours from Rainier Arms.
Ryan Palser, CitizenSnips on Flickr, built this replica of the turret from the first Portal with a real working laser. Sadly, it doesn’t track targets nor ‘dispense product’ in the form of hilarious spoken lines, but it’s still incredibly impressive. Also worth mentioning is his replicas of the Fallout 3 AER-9 laser rifle and A3-21 plasma rifle. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Palser comes up with next.
This Advanced Armament Corp. shirt is made especially for the ladies. Made from 100% cotton, each shirt is available in either black or grey, and is emblazoned with the text I ‘love’ AAC, with an AAC-appropriate skull with a bow representing the ‘love’. It’s, uh, pretty flattering…
Order yours at www.advanced-armament.com.
As acknowledgement for their 100th Anniversary, Trussardi 1911 is releasing a special edition run of sunglasses. The lenses are handmade by Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens and feature the Trussardi 1911 camouflage pattern edged around the lenses, somewhat reminiscent of woodland. They’ll be limited to just 750 pieces, each with an individual embossed serial number and included is a leather camouflage case with a certificate. The Trussardi 1911 100th anniversary limited edition camouflage sunglasses will be available June, 2011 on Trussardi 1911’s online store and at concept stores worldwide. At 590 Euros (about $850 US) they aren’t cheap, but how often does a company’s 100th anniversary roll around?
LEAFGEAR.COM is sponsoring a Ducati raceteam and is proud to present the first ever Ducati bike in Crye MultiCam. The team’s Ducati 1098 (tuned to 200BHP) went public this last weekend. The version featured in the photos is the test version which sports the full Multicam camouflage. This week it will be fully prepped for the upcoming race season.
LEAFGEAR’s Ducati raceteam will compete in four races during the next few months in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and possibly the UK. The first race will be held at the TT in Assen, The Netherlands this upcoming weekend 14 & 15 May. Everyone who wants to follow the MC Ducati and might want a chance to win some MC Ducati goodies or a VIP treatment at a race can follow them on Twitter (@LEAFGEAR).
This article was originally posted on Soldier Systems Daily.
Cast from an actual demilled Mk 2 hand grenade, these black soaps are hand made using an aloe and olive oil base and are scented in sandalwood. Other colors are available, and also have different scents: Pink(black cherry), Blue(almond honey), Yellow(vanilla), Green(spearmint), Dark Green(sandalwood), Orange(sweet orange), and Purple(lavendor). Plus, 1% of sales from these soaps goes towards Wounded Warrior Project. If you were looking for a soap shaped like an explosive, you could do a lot worse.
You can get yours from etsy.com.
Microsoft is running a promotion for all players of the Gears of War 3 beta called ‘Never Fight Alone’. By meeting certain criteria, they would receive extra beta codes to invite friends to participate in the final week of the beta. Through this program, I got two codes, and I’m giving them away, first come, first serve:
CVRD4-27CPH-WXDWC-6P937-T3C6Z
932VH-TPJT7-2WDRD-GXRK3-3TTXZ
If you get a code, don’t forget to friend request ‘Tactical Fanboy’ via Xbox Live if you haven’t already. If you don’t win, it couldn’t hurt to add me anyway. And remember, the beta ends on Sunday, May 15th. Good luck!
I just bought a pair of these. The footbed’s made from real yoga mat, the strap has a super soft jersey liner, and it’s made from materials that adhere to vegan and vegetarian standards. To counter all the hippie-speak in the last sentence, the strap uses woodland camo, and they’re very comfortable sandals. I can’t recommend them enough.
One of the best things about attending a floor show is wearing a media badge. And one of the best things about wearing a media badge is accompanying it with a great sling. In comes the Advanced Outfitters Badge Sling. Although info is very sparse at the moment, you can bet I’ll be keeping my eye out for this if and when it become available.
Update: Will be available at Blade Show for $12 each. Will be available for retail after that.
Birddog1911, a member of HDfourms.com, decided to paint his motorcycle helmet in MultiCam using Duracoat paint. It’s a damn fine job, and personally I’d like to know the colors used. I have quite a few things I’d like to Crye-up, and finding the proper colors has been a pain.
More images can be seen here.
I think that a day at the range is the perfect Mother’s Day present, but not everyone would agree. Don’t forget to thank your mother for all that she’s done for you!
Those who purchased the collectors edition of Dead Space 2 quickly found out that the replica Plasma Cutter that was to be included in the package, was, to be blunt, a cheap piece of crap, completely incapable of staving off an actual Necromorph invasion. Youtuber kipkay remedied this, however, with his laser hack for the Plasma Cutter. He replaced the outer LEDs with high-powered purple and blue lasers, strong enough to pop balloons and light matches on fire. In addition, he also replaced the middle LED with a stronger blue one, for aesthetic appeal. Cool hack!
Necessary warning: CAUTION!! Lasers can be dangerous! Do not point them at any living thing! DO NOT look into the beam or the reflection of the beam. Do not shine them into the sky. Always wear laser goggles. In other words, Tactical Fanboy doesn’t take responsibility for any damage to persons or property resulting from the viewing of this video and doesn’t condone the construction of high-powered laser devices. It’s been posted for entertainment purposes only. Don’t use lasers unless you know absolutely what you are doing.
Elite Warriors SOF of the World v1.B
This lengthy document details the various SOF units all over the world since 2009. It’s civilian written, so it’s not perfect, but a pretty damn informative read nonetheless.
Thanks to our friends at Technical Applications Group LLC
Infidel Caps has just made their newest shirt available for pre-sale. The “Bin Laden” shows the perfect cocktail mix for the recently-deceased terrorist mastermind on the back, while the term Infidel rides on the front, a view our enemies have of us which has easily become a term of endearment. The shirts are available in both black and grey, and come in sizes ranging from small to 2XL. Plus, Bin Laden’s head is a martini olive with an AK for a toothpick. How can you not like that?
You can order this shirt, and other fine infidel products, at http://infidelcaps.webs.com/apps/webstore/
To coincide with the 15th anniversary of the video game series Resident Evil (known as Biohazard in Japan), Tokyo Mauri will be releasing the 2011 Biohazard 15th Anniversary Samurai Edge M92F Kendo S.T.A.R.S Custom [Chris Redfield model]. It’s a gas blowback operated airsoft pistol detailed exactly as the titular character’s own Samurai Edge was in the remake of the first Resident Evil and will retail for approximately $250. RE fanboys rejoice! Get yourself one of these to accessorize your favorite samurai shirts!
This is from a recent GQ photoshoot of Israeli model Bar Rafaeli scantly clad in little more than olive drab and woodland camo. I think a ‘woof woof’ is appropriate here.
Thanks to blog.predatorbdu.com for the tip.
This LEGO creation by ‘roflcopters ?’ of MOCpages.com is a full-sized model of the M4A1 carbine. It features a removable, magazine, removable carrying handle, removable foregrip, removable butt stock, and realistic iron sights. Pretty damn neat, if you ask me, but can I get it in all black bricks? If not, that’s fine. Less confused law enforcement officials that way.
Thor came out today, but I’m still a little iffy about that one. Instead, I’ll show you all the latest trailer for Green Lantern, AKA the movie that’s keeping Ryan Reynolds from doing Deadpool. However, I don’t feel bad about that at all, because GL looks freaking incredible! Thor? Well, I guess I’ll find out later today.
Green Lantern comes to theaters June 17th.
