I picked up this vaguely Kalashnikov-esque rubber band gun at a shop near the boardwalk today. The back up rear sight and sling is a nice touch, and it shoots rubber bands pretty damn well. They also had a pistol on display, but how could I resist the call of the long gun?
Artist Aaron Beck of Weta Workshop was given clearance to display concept art that was created for the movie Elysium.
You can check out the full gallery here: skul4aface.blogspot.com/2013/09/elysium-artwork
Snow Lizard’s SLXtreme 5 is an iPhone 5/5S case designed for heavy duty use. The Polycarbonate case is certified with a MilSpec 810G rating, able to withstand falls up to 6.6ft, and is waterproof with a IP-68 rating for depths up to 6.6ft. An integrated 2550mAh battery extends the battery life of the iPhone by 150%, and a rear solar panel allows for emergency trickle charge: approx. 1 hr sun/10min talk. The SLXtreme also features wide camera lens opening, no slip side grips, and an audio and usb charge port.
Available in Orange, Black, Yellow, White, and Hunter Camo.
GOTHAM is the upcoming series which stars Ben McKenzie as a young Jim Gordon working as a cop in Gotham City, also doubling as an origin story for Batman and many of his most famous villians. If this trailer is any indication, they’re being very liberal with many of Batman’s eventual rogues gallery, given many of them seem to be adults when Bruce Wayne himself is only a child.
Mission Spec is announcing the addition of Kryptek™ Highlander, Kryptek™ Typhon, and Instructor Red to the available patterns for the Essentials Only Carrier (EOC) and optional (sold separately) Shoulder Savers mkII.
These additional options include (excluding Instructor Red) pattern matching and licensed Kryptek™ 55301 spec PALS webbing to maintain the patterns consistency.
The EOC fits two (one front, one rear) medium or large sized shooters cut (e,x)SAPI armor plates. The 1000 Denier CORDURA® constructed carrier utilizes ITW Nexus acetal polymer buckles. All polymer components are nIR treated and/or compliant (excluding black). All design, testing, and manufacturing is performed in the United States with US sourced components.
The EOCs rear plate bag can be independently raised to offer better rear armor protection to a wider range of users. Low profile design allows the EOC to be concealed under a light jacket for covert uses. The EOC is fully compatible with DKX Max III Polyethylene armor (shooters cut) available at MissionSpec.com.
Mission Spec Shoulder Savers mkII (sold separately) are also immediately available in the new color and patterns. Both the EOC and Shoulder Savers mkII are covered under the Mission Spec Limited Lifetime Warranty.
In addition to the new patterns, Ranger Green will be available in approximately 1 week.
Available for purchase now from Mission Spec:
EOC ‐ http://missionspec.com/products/essentials‐only‐carrier‐eoc/
Shoulder Savers ‐ http://missionspec.com/products/shoulder‐savers/
The Gerber GDC Belt Tool consists of a 52″ long belt with a G-10 front plate buckle that houses a multitool. The tool itself is made from steel with a titanium coat. It features a pry bar, bottle opener, and flat head driver. The tool securely fits into the buckle when not in use.
I am Heavy Weapons Guy….and this is my weapon. She weighs one hundred fifty kilograms and fires two hundred dollar, custom-tooled cartridges at ten thousand rounds per minute. It costs four hundred thousand dollars to fire this weapon…for twelve seconds.
YouTuber Cory Alexander developed this prop model of ‘Sasha’, the Heavy class’ default minigun from Team Fortress 2. Built using 3D printed parts along with traditional materials and techniques, ‘Sasha’ features lights, motors, and full sounds.
This build is a component of a Heavy costume that will be revealed at Phoenix Comicon in June.
If you’re not aware, today is Free Comic Book Day! Go to your local comic book shop to take advantage of this awesome offer. As you can see, we really cleaned up.
Frank Underwood as the head of a rogue PMC? The new Call of Duty looks pretty cool.
Advanced Warfare drops November 4th, 2014.
The Z-Bat is the latest in the line of NERF Zombie themed ‘Zombie Strike’ toys and accessories. It’s a foam bat, made to look like it was modified for an apocalyptic setting: tape wrapped around the handle, broken, jagged head, and metal and barbed wire wrapped around the body.
The Z-Bat is a relatively new product, but it should be available wherever NERF Zombie Strike products are sold.
Hardcore Hardware Australia is giving away one (1) BFT01 in the winner’s color choice. All you have to do is like the HHA Facebook page. When 20,000 likes is reached, a winner will be announced.
Designed at the request of a large animal doctor who was called out to deal with animals that have been hit by cars on the Autobahn, the VP9 (Veterinarian Pistol – 9mm) is a quiet, single-shot pistol intended use when putting down injured animals and wounded game.
The pistol and suppressor components of the VP9 were developed simultaneously to produce the most quiet 9mm pistol in the world. Capable of a reduction of 31.5 dB, the suppressor is designed so that even standard 124 gr. FMJ ammunition won’t reach supersonic speed, producing a noise level as low as 129 dB – roughly the same level of noise as a car door closing; use of subsonic ammunition further lowers the sound signature to around 125 dB. In fact, according to B&T, the shot is so quiet that manipulating the bolt-like-action to cycle another round is louder than the shot itself.
No word on when the VP9 will be available for purchase, however it was featured in the April 2014 issue of the B&T Partner Update, so expect further updates soon.
I got your three laws right here, Asimov!
Zint Design is a custom woodworking company located near Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. They design and build headboards and nightstands with hidden compartments for firearms and other personal items.
For those of you who aren’t aware, there is an Airborne & Special Operations Museum located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This gallery of photos was taken during a recent visit by the Soldier Systems Daily and Tactical Fanboy crews, and it gives you a taste of what the museum has to offer. We recommend that everyone visits if they have the chance.
You can check out the entire gallery over at Soldier Systems Daily.
Evolve is a new video game from Turtle Rock Studios, the developers of the Valve-published Left4Dead. It involves 4 players (big surprise) facing off against a fifth player as a giant monster, who eats creatures in the game space to ‘evolve’, gaining new abilities and additional armor as they progress.
Space Apps Reno: Pip-Boy 3000 from Pip Boy on Vimeo.
For their entry for the Space Wearables Challenge in the Space Apps 2014 Challenge, Space Apps Reno developed a working Pip-Boy 3000, featuring real-time mapping and an on-board Geiger counter, among other tools. It even has actual Pip-Boy graphics for that authentic, post-apocalyptic feeling.
Compass Motorcycle Pants are made from heavy-duty abrasion-resistant canvas with a breathable mesh liner. The waistband is adjustable with Velcro straps, as are the leg closures. Angled pockets are designed for access while riding. Features D3O removable pads for hips and knees.
Available in Jet Black, Graphite, and Overland Brown.
Ferro Concepts Pedal Straps are great for fixed gear bicycles, or just for cruising around town. Made from Mil-Spec materials, they are designed to fit a wide variety of pedals.
Available in MultiCam, Desert Digital, Coyote Brown, and AOR2.
The Wicked Lasers Flashtorch is a compact, portable searchlight capable of producing 4100 lumens of intense white light. The body is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and is Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized in Black.
The heat-resistant lense and adjustable reflector channels the light into a narrow searchlight or wide floodlight, and the halogen lamp has an expected life of 2000 hours. It comes with three power modes – Low, Medium, and High. The Flashtorch comes with a rechargable lithium-ion battery with a runtime of 10-40 minutes.
I guess the moral of the story is pugs do make excellent snipers? Oh, and cats are jerks.
Camobooty, a Colorado-based company that manufactures apparel and accessories in somewhat-risqué camouflage patterns featuring female silhouettes, has been purchased by Link International Investments, a firm headed by former Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Global CEO, Jay Link. Under Link, Camobooty will be further expanding their product line, using the five original camouflages: Brazen Blaze, Foxy Pine, Heartbreak Pink, Snowy Angel, and Wood Nymph.
Hat tip: Sawyer County Record
After the disappointment that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, this is the Alien game that needs to be released. One survivor struggling against an ever present, Xenomorph threat in a dimly lit environment. I especially like how they’re going back to the low tech future roots of the original movie in regards to the in game displays.
Alien: Isolation drops October 7th, 2014.
Disappointed at the lack of a civilian-legal variant of the MP7 yet not in the market for an airsoft variant? Then you might want to check out this flat-pack firearm kit for a paper MP7A1. Made entirely from die-cut thick white card, fully built it features an extendable stock, removable magazine, and folding front grip. Best of all it’s even sized like a real MP7A1.
