Another kickstarter Indiegogo project. This time for a toy shotgun that shoots ordinary table salt for the removal of unwanted house flies and other annoying critters.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012The Desktop Ballista
Sunday, July 15th, 2012Another Kickstarter project with a cool product, this time from a group named Legion-10 for the creation of Desktop Ballistae. The kits consist of laser cut hardwood and take roughly 30 minutes to construct. A deluxe version that uses a horse hair rope along with brass and steel parts (for added realism) and a ballista target is available at higher donation levels. Additionally, custom laser engraving is also an option.
The project’s already over 10 times its minimum required pledge level, but a sufficiently high donation will guarantee a Ballista for those interested.
Kickstarter – Desktop Ballista
Seal Team 6 With Zodiac CZ7 Custom LEGO Set
Monday, July 9th, 2012
From Minifig World comes this awesome Seal Team 6 with Zodiac CZ7 custom LEGO set. Each minifig comes equipped with a SI-Dan Toys G1 Tactical Belt, G17 Glock Pistol, PT202 Helmet with ANVIS 9 Goggles and M08 Tactical Vest with the driver also having a LEGO beanie. The Zodiac CZ7 itself comes with 3 sets of flippers, 3 airtanks, 2 MP5SD6, 1 MP5K, 1 Mini Uzi, 1 Minigun, and 1 Mountable Combat LMG kit. Full-color instructions are included for the Zodiac CZ7. If only it weren’t already sold out.
Assassin’s Creed Replica Hidden Blade Vambrace
Friday, July 6th, 2012
NECA is releasing a replica of the hidden blade as used by Ezio Auditore da Firenze in the Assassin’s Creed series of video games. Made of PVC and ABS plastics, it’s highly detailed with a surprisingly quick spring loaded action that launches the roughly 15″ plastic blade with the push of a button; a safety lock mechanism helps to prevent any unwarranted deployments of said blade. An adjustable buckle and Velcro straps keep the replica secure on the user’s wrist. It’s available exclusively through GameStop and will be released October 30th of this year. There’s also a video the pre-order site, so you can see it in action.
G.I. Joe Retaliation Battle-Kata Blaster
Saturday, June 30th, 2012
‘G.I. Joe Retaliation’ is coming out soon, and with the release of a movie based on a toy property comes the toy line of the movie based on a toy line. One of the more interesting items to be released is the Battle-Kata Blaster. What makes it so interesting is the grip and trigger can be removed from the blaster and a blade hidden in the forward grip can be attached to it, so the toy functions as a 2-in-1 gun/knife combo. It also comes with 3 blaster bolts, but the blaster uses a psuedo-bolt action that doesn’t launch them very far, so.. eh.
Laser Cut Puzzle Firearm
Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Laserist on Etsy has created a couple of cool laser cut puzzles that form into models of firearms when completed. Seen above is the Uzi (not shown is the .357 magnum revolver). Their puzzles can take anywhere from a few minutes to four hours to work out, based on their complexity. Also available is a military Humvee and submarine.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Laserist
Dart Blaster Tactial Rail Clip Holder On Kickstarter
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Random Hat, LLC is a small, two-person company located in Hastings, MN that’s looking to break into the world of 3rd-party Nerf accessories. Their first idea is for the ‘Dart Blaster Tactical Rail Clip Holder’ seen above. It connects to the dart magazine via a Velcro strap, allowing one to attach said magazine to any of the picatinny-esque rails featured on many of the more recent Nerf blasters. They only have until Saturday, March 24th to reach their (admittedly high) goal of $20,000, so don’t don’t wait to long to donate if you feel the project is worth it.
Nick Fury Limited Edition Action Figure
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
For the record, I’m more of a fan of the original Earth-616, Howling Commandos Fury than I am of the Ultimates Fury that Samuel Jackson’s character in the upcoming ‘The Avengers’ is clearly based on. Having said that, this is one pretty bad ass action figure. Aside from a highly-detailed 1/6th scale (approximately 30 cm tall) sculpt, the figure also features over 30 points of articulation. Accessories include a labeled stand, multiple interchangeable hands, an RPG, pistol, and suitcase with light-up tesseract (Cosmic Cube for the purists) and patterns.
You can see more images on Hot Toys’ Facebook page.
hat tip: Nerd Approved
SHOT Show 2012 – Chris Costa Action Figure
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
I spied this pair of Chris Costa action figures hanging around the Nighthawk Custom booth. He comes equipped with an Arc’teryx beanie and pant, Costa Ludis long-sleeve t-shirt, custom Nighthawk 1911, and other real-world gear. Also, notice how the figure sitting on his imprisoned twin’s plastic case is rocking MultiCam pants and boots. A limited variant, perhaps?
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/
http://caltekonline.com/index.php
http://costaludus.com/
New Multitasker En Route!
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Make all the wishes you want...you're not going to pull this apart.
Extreme Gear Labs: The Micro Melly PC
Monday, December 26th, 2011After the popularity of their Kiddie Plate Carrier (KPC), Extreme Gear Labs has released the Micro Melly PC. This itty bitty operator sized plate carrier, with foam SAPI plate insert, are sewn identically to real plate carriers except for scale (and they’re set up so they won’t actually accept plates, to prevent any accidents on the part of the phenomenally stupid). It was immediately described as
Operator kitted out in the Micro Melly from EDL
“better than a MultiCam onsie” once pictures were released. The exact amount of load capacity at this point is unknown and is likely dependent upon the size of the operator. Potential loadouts are projected to include a spare bottle, tactical bink (the word pacifier cannot be used to refer to gear like this), an emergency dash of baby powder and definitely some non permissive environment suitable butt wipes. There is a drag handle in the event of an exigent situation after cribside brawls.
Like the EGL Kiddo Plate Carrier, the Micro Melly is multi-Nerf hit rated.
The Micro Melly from Extreme Designs Labs
Rear view of the Micro Melly, with drag handle.
Tactical Fanboy: The Micro Melly from Extreme Design Labs
Side view of Micro Melly: pistol mags for size comparison...hand sanitizer or butt wipes are a more likely loadout.
How Kim Jong Il Really Died – Action Figure Therapy (NSFW)
Monday, December 19th, 2011I think we all knew that Kim Jong’s heart attack was just a North Korean government media coverup, but I never would have guessed it was Jungle Recon’s mighty Syphilis that did ‘im in.
12 Tactical Days of Christmas are Coming!
Monday, December 12th, 2011What It Is
Everybody knows the popular Christmas Carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas” but what many people don’t know is that it actually starts on the day after Christmas and ends on the 6th of January. Well this year, Tactical Fanboy will be working with The BOLO Report and Soldier Systems Daily to bring you the 12 Days of Tactical Christmas.
How It Works
We have lined up a seriously cool (and tacti-cool) list of sponsors and, just like in the song, each day we will give away the requisite number of items. For example on the fist day we will give away a single item to a single winner. On the second day we will give away two of the same item, one each to two different winners. On the third day, three winners will each receive an item and so on, and so on until 78 total prizes have been awarded.
How To Enter
Each day, we will post the days giveaway on one of the three websites. The rules for that day will be included in the post. To enter, you will have to follow the instructions which will consist of responding to a question in the comments section of THAT post. There will be a limited period of time to respond and then the comments will be closed. Once the comments are closed the day’s winners will be randomly selected and contacted via the email provided in the comments. This is why it is imperative that you provide a valid email address. If you don’t, we can’t contact you to tell you you’ve won.
It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to be a fan of one or two or all three on Facebook…you know, just in case…Soldier Systems, BOLO Report and of course Tactical Fanboy.
Look for a special surprise at the end of the 12 days. It’s going to blow you away!
No purchase necessary.
Void where prohibited.
Unclaimed prizes will be forfeit.
If there’s nothing in the prize list you want or need, then you’re probably a hippie, a peace protester or the greatest and most accomplished geardo in the history of guys that collect Gucci kit.
Tactical Fanboy Gift Idea #10: The Guardian From Big Trouble In Little China
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
The Guardian by Mike Graham of Zombie Monkey is a great gift for anyone who’s a huge fan of the John Carpenter classic ‘Big Trouble in Little China’. For those who don’t know, The Guardian was the eyes and ears for Lo Pan, the main antagonist, in his vast underground lair. Also, Jack Burton (Kurt Russell) shot it, so that has to count for something, right? Personally, I always got a Beholder vibe from this thing, minus the capacity to completely destroy any high level party that happens upon it. Anyway, it’s roughly the size of a human head, is made from over five pounds of Magic Sculpt putty and a Mega Munny head, and will set you back $500. Remember how I said “…for anyone who’s a huge fan…”?
Zombie Attack Barbie!
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
This clever image shop by Sarah Anne Langton of Secret Arctic Base shows exactly how awesome a Barbie doll would be if the Zombie craze happened five decades earlier. Throw a few of those Zombie Ken dolls in the mix, and you’d have the ultimate playtime doomsday scenario, just with more pink and effeminate, formerly-living boyfriends. Now with grenades!
The Woodinator
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Because Skynet is clearly running out of ideas after four movies. Still, arguably better then those Baby Terminators they developed.
Halo: Reach SRS99 Anti-Matériel In LEGO
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
The model weapons that can be built with legos never cease to impress me. This time, it’s the SRS99 Anti-Matériel rifle as seen in Halo: Reach, built by one Nick Jensen. It features a removable magazine, sliding bolt, and functioning trigger, however it doesn’t fire any projectiles. This doesn’t detract from the awesomeness of the model, however as it’s still extremely impressive as is.
Crossbow Snow Launcher
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Winter is rapidly approaching, and with Winter comes snowball fights (well, in most places anyway). So get the drop on any potential enemies with the Crossbow Snow Launcher. By loading a snowball in the front and pulling back the lever, this launcher can deliver snowballs up to 60 feet. It comes with a snowball press to form perfectly spherical projectiles and a target, presumably so you have something to practice your aim with. The target’s a nice gesture, but neighborhood children make for much better practice, since you’d also gain the benefit of learning how to hit moving targets.
The Professional – Léon Figurine
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Because you can never have enough Jean Reno in action figure form. This highly detailed 1/6th scale figurine comes with an incredible amount of accessories: a Ruger SP101, a Beretta 92FS, a Smith & Wesson Model 586, a Smith & Wesson Model 41 and Springfield M1911-AS SASS, six grenades, a set of clamps/pincers, a folding dagger, a brown pleather worker vest, a grey woolly beanie hat, a dark grey long felt coat, a black longsleeve t-shirt, a white longsleeve t-shirt, a pair of black trousers, a pair of round glasses, a houseplant, a milk carton, a milk glass, and a pleather suitcase. The figure also features 10 pieces of interchangeable hands, 30 points of articulation, and a figure stand.
You can buy it here.
Prince Harry The Action Figure*
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Hornby, a UK-based model company, is set to release a collection of eight 3-inch figures depicting British troops in Afghanistan along with various vehicles including tanks and helicopters. Interestingly enough, one of the troops being modeled is Prince Harry. More specifically, a famous picture of him on patrol in Helmand Province in 2008 is being used as the basis for the figure. Although his uniform and equipment will be featured on the model, his likeness will not. The collection will be available in February, 2012.
hornby.com
Original Story- Express.co.uk
*This figure does not feature Kung-Fu grip
Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Say hello the newest addition to the Fanboy Toy Gun Armory: the Vortex Nitron Blaster. It’s part of a new line of Nerf blasters that fire small foam disks with plastic centers instead of entirely foam darts. Understandably, these new projectiles happen to hurt quite a bit more as a result :D. It’s also fully automatic firing roughly 120 disks per minute, so you’ll burn through the included 20-round magazine (actually called a magazine for once) fairly quickly. My only real complaints are it takes 6(!) C batteries to operate, and the included scope (which takes 2 AAA batteries itself) is more obscuring than helpful.
hasbro.com – Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
SILLOF’s WORKSHOP
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Established in 1999, SILLOF’s WORKSHOP offers custom-made action figures of alternative versions of characters from popular franchises, including Star Wars and DC Comics. Everything he makes is amazing, but if anything else, the Rocketeer-esque Steampunk Boba Fett, appropriately named Boden Ferrett, is a must have.
EPIC WAR!
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011This is the kind of video that has us all asking: “Why didn’t I have toys this cool when I was a kid?”
While full of clever special effects, Youtuber ‘shaycarl‘s’
‘EPIC WAR!’ video reminds us of those younger days playing with toy soldiers, and how we wished they would actually shoot at each other like they do in the vid. I’m also pretty sure that cop was going overkill when he was firing his pistol at that castle. Then again, a fully-automatic no-recoil sniper rifle is pretty overkill itself, so I guess everything is balanced in the end.
EPIC WAR!
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011This is the kind of video that has us all asking: “Why didn’t I have toys this cool when I was a kid?”
While full of clever special effects, Youtuber ‘shaycarl‘s’
‘EPIC WAR!’ video reminds us of those younger days playing with toy soldiers, and how we wished they would actually shoot at each other like they do in the vid. I’m also pretty sure that cop was going overkill when he was firing his pistol at that castle. Then again, a fully-automatic no-recoil sniper rifle is pretty overkill itself, so I guess everything is balanced in the end.
Coalition Forces VS Taliban and Insurgents Chess Set
Monday, July 11th, 2011
Jeffrey Train, former Master Corporal in the Canadian Army, came up with this series of chess sets, which showcase either American, British, or Canadian forces against Taliban or Iraqi Insurgents. Both sides feature the various classes of pieces in their own unique ways. For example, the American forces have ‘American Assault Soldiers’ for pawns, ‘American Heavy Gunners’ for knights, the World Trade Towers for Rooks, ‘American Snipers’ for Bishops, the Statue of Liberty for a Queen, and either George W. Bush or Barack Obama as the king. The chess sets can be purchased from Hedwig & Sergeant Major (click the image above) in these configurations:
Canadian VS Afghanistan Taliban Figures
American VS Afghanistan Taliban Figures
British VS Afghanistan Taliban Figures
American VS Iraqi Insurgent Figures
British VS Iraqi Insurgent Figures
A portion of the sales goes towards Canadian troops to help fund fun-runs and provide food for events in Afghanistan.
Hat Tip: The Star
