Astyanax's Makes, Builds and Acquisitions: 2023

[Astyanax]

September 2, 2023

I received this Kamino Saber Dart from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002), purchased from RPF User zenix.



All metal, with sharp points!

 

[Astyanax]

September 2, 2023

I received this Schwartz Ring from Spaceballs (1987), purchased from RPF User zenix.



Really, incredible quality for the price, it's very shiny and sparkly under LED light!



(No Star Wars collection is complete without a ring/ringer mixed in to see if anyone notices!)

 

[Astyanax]

September 2, 2023

I received this Razorcrest Shifter Knob from The Mandalorians (TV), purchased from RPF User zenix.



Nicely machined, with threads for attachment to a real car shifter!

 

[Astyanax]

September 2, 2023

I received this Totem Top from Inception (2010), purchased from RPF User zenix.



Nice heavy dark metal!



(I didn't love the movie, but I did love the concept!)

 

[Astyanax]

September 2, 2023

I received this Atreides Ducal Ring from Dune (2021), purchased from RPF User zenix.



This is a lovely match, with tiny green gems on the sides as well!



I think I should probably paint black over some of the gold to match the movie a little more closely, but otherwise it's perfect!

 

[Astyanax]

September 3, 2023

I made this Morty Adventure Card from Rick & Morty (TV), based on a screenshot from the show.



After receiving a card in the mail that I didn't love, I sought out the actual show's screen, and captured directly from there. Using Photoshop, I cleaned up a front and back image, and printed on card stock. I cut it out carefully, including the few small bits where there is a chunk of paper missing. To complete the animated look, I colored the edges of the paper with a black Sharpie. So much better!

My art is available here on the RPF. Enjoy!

 

[Astyanax]

September 5, 2023

I received this Adjudicator Coin from John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019), from a seller on Etsy



The all-metal coin can be found in many places all over the internet. Don't fall for the cheap Chinese version! This one is the most accurate, highest quality version I could find. The coin is supposed to be bigger than Continental Gold Coins.



(Probably could use some aging...maybe I'll keep it in my pockets for a few months...)

 

[Astyanax]

September 5, 2023

I received this "Look Out for the Little Guy" Book from Ant-Man 3: Quantumania (2023), from the publisher on Amazon.



This is a complete book by superhero Scott Lang (ghost written by Rob Kutner). It matches the movie version perfectly, and is quoted from multiple times in the film.

Inside, we have a sweet little self-help book, that seems to be aimed at teenagers. It's all about the various ways we can be helpful and useful in the world. Very clever, and a super-cheap prop to add to the Marvel collection!

 

[Astyanax]

September 5, 2023

I made this Sirius Black Poster Animated Picture Frame from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), from a video file and a cheap digital photo frame.

Build log and details/downloads are available here on the RPF.

 

[Astyanax]

September 6, 2023

I received this this Venom Symbiote in a Bottle from Marvel Comics, from AliExpress.



This is a small glass bottle with label, and black hot glue applied to simulate the symbiote within.



It's not accurate to the movie at all, but it is a decent homage to the spirit of Venom in the comics themselves. I like to think that this is a "piece" of him trying to escape.

 

[Astyanax]

September 7, 2023

I received this Elder Wand from the Harry Potter Universe, from the Noble Collection by way of Amazon.



The wand is made out of resin and nicely finished (as with all the Noble Collection wands). It appears in several Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

 

[Astyanax]

September 7, 2023

I received this Bowtruckle Pickett Figure from the Fantastic Beasts franchise, from Amazon.



The figure is plastic and has somewhat poseable arms.



(Not a prop replica? Technically that's true; Pickett's character was computer generated, so a real prop probably doesn't exist. However, it is a life-sized accent to my Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts collection, and adds some much-need "life" to a prop collection! "Virtually" a prop. )

 

[Astyanax]

September 9, 2023

I made this Pick of Destiny from Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny (2006), 3D printed in resin from a purchased file on CG Trader.



This was the best version of the prop available, as it has a real back. After mixing a green acrylic that was the right sgahde, I clear-coated it in satin sheen and weathered with a black acrylic wash. It required some toucjhups in the eyes and nose.



(This is where 3D printing really excels. This project cost just a few dollars!)

 

[Astyanax]

September 9, 2023

I made this Llama Potion/Poison from The Emperor's New Groove (2000), made from parts sourced on Etsy and a piece of old paper.



After buying a vial from Etsy that I was not happy with, I made my own, using the pink contents of the original. The label was captured directly from the movie, cleaned up in Photoshop, and printed on distressed old-style paper.



(Yes, I know the actual vial is wider at the bottom...I'm still keeping an eye out for something that matches! As for size, yes, it's small, bit in the movie it seems to be in a bunch of different sizes.)

 

[Astyanax]

September 9, 2023

I made this Bloody Pencil from John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), from a real ******* Ticonderoga Pencil.



After sharpening the pencil, I applied a thin layer of PVA glue to the front half, and then painted it in blood red color. It's a little overexposed in the photos.



(Happy accident: I got a fingerprint on it, but now it looks more real as a result!)

 

[MattgomeryBurns]

Excellent well rounded and displayed collection. Not overcrowded at all. I love the Shining door handle/key combo! I’ve never seen anything like it!

 

[stussy]

Just Wow Bill.Love the lot especially the JW stuff as you know.

 

[Astyanax]

Excellent well rounded and displayed collection. Not overcrowded at all. I love the Shining door handle/key combo! I’ve never seen anything like it!

Thanks! It's gonna get more crowded for sure. I think the most crowded shelves are at about 75% capacity.

I will show the Shining Door in more detail in the 2024 thread when my updated Key Fob comes in. It's taking forever!

 

[Astyanax]

September 9, 2023

I made this Hand Link from Babylon 5 (TV), 3D printed in resin from a file found on Thingiverse.



This was painted in Rustoleum silver spray, and the recesses we hand-painted in black.

 

[Astyanax]

September 10-11, 2023

I adjusted, printed, and mounted these paper props and "homages" from various films, as found in the RPF Paper Props forum and various sources online.



Left to right:

• Amanda Ripley photo from Aliens (1986) - too small to be accurate.
• Research Team photo from The Thing (1982) - actually a behind-the-scenes production photo, not a prop replica.
• UFO photo from The X-Files (TV) - Accurate prop replica.
• Neo's Dossier from The Matrix (1999) - Accurate printout.
• Fight Club Rules from Fight Club (1999) - Homage, not very accurate.

(The purpose of these items was to add some "flair" to the backgrounds of real prop displays, so pure authenticity was not the goal, but rather "mood".)