Sure, none of these weapons are actually practical, but they're functional nonetheless. They range from guns to cannons and crossbows. Unfortunately, most of these were custom-built and not available for purchase. Continue reading to see them all.
So, you've seen the steampunk Iron Man suit and Optimus Prime helmet, now check out this Victorian-era Nerf sniper rifle by modder Vansbangerburger. Sure, it may not win you any real battles, but it's sheer eye candy nonetheless. Click here to see more WINS, courtesy of HackedIRL.com. Continue reading to see yet another awesome steampunk Nerf gun.
Why settle for toys that only look the part, when you've got the skills to create real-life functional versions of your favorite superhero weapons. Patrick Priebe did just that, and created this awesome homemade flame glove. Continue reading to see it in-action.
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File this under: cool things you can make with household objects. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a "bullpup-style machine gun that fires BBs, using a 20-ounce soda bottle and some over-the-counter parts totally $15." Continue reading to watch.
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Yes, Sandia researchers have created "a dart-like, self-guided bullet for small-caliber, smooth-bore firearms that could hit laser-designated targets at distances of more than a mile (about 2,000 meters)." Continue reading for a video demonstration -- "The first bit of footage shows the plastic sabots, which protect the delicate steering fins, drop off after the bullet emerges from the firearm's barrel. The second portion of the footage shows the bullet curving slightly into its designated target."
Their bullet works much like a precision guided aerial bomb might function. An optical sensor in the nose of the bullet detects a laser beam painted on a target and sends that information to a guidance and control system also packed on board. An eight-bit CPU commands electromagnetic actuators to adjust tiny fins that deploy from the round immediately after it exits the muzzle. From there, the on-board electronics aerodynamically guide the bullet home to its target, allowing the shooter to adjust a round's trajectory in flight to correct on a long shot or to stay with a moving target.[via PopSci]
Unlike its predecessors, the Nerf Dart Tag Swarmfire uses a battery-powered rotating barrel and holds up to 20 darts at a time; this efficient blaster is designed to accommodate the high intensity, high speeds, and quick reflexes necessary for your team to achieve victory every time." It's currently on sale for just $22.28 (normally $39.99). Product page. Continue reading for a video overview.
Single darts can be fired for a more calculated firing style. A stock allows the blaster to rest comfortably against players' shoulders and can be removed for high mobility attacks.[via Amazon]
So, you've see what Hello Kitty uses during the zombie apocalypse, now check out the DoubleStar Zombie-X AK-47. This weapon "was specifically designed to accept a battery-charged chainsaw, instead of a laser range-finder." Continue reading for a video.
The most frightening thing though is that this is a real attachment for real AK-47s. So if the zombie apocalypse really does happen, then you'd best order yours, just in case.[via Technabob]
DeviantART user Midnight Angel created a real-life version of the Assassin's Creed hidden arm blade that actually works. Yes, "using a drawer opening mechanism, a spring for a screen door, and a throwing knife, the weapon works surprisingly smoothly." Click here to see more funny fixes, courtesy of Thereifixedit.com. Continue reading to see the arm blade in-action.
Superheroes are the characters that children's dreams (and some teenagers as well as adults) are made made of, and partially because of their weapons / abilities. These three fans have brought three of them to life. Continue reading to see more.
