Astyanax's Makes, Builds and Acquisitions: 2023
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October 14, 2023
I received this Essence Vial from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (TV), from a seller here on the RPF. This is Weta Workshop's officially licensed replica.
The vial is made out of translucent and opaque resin, is battery-powered, and lights up with a deep purple-blue glow from inside.
(I converted it to USB power using a CR2032 battery eliminator, so that I can keep it on at all times. Details can be found here on the RPF.)
I received this Essence Vial from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (TV), from a seller here on the RPF. This is Weta Workshop's officially licensed replica.
The vial is made out of translucent and opaque resin, is battery-powered, and lights up with a deep purple-blue glow from inside.
(I converted it to USB power using a CR2032 battery eliminator, so that I can keep it on at all times. Details can be found here on the RPF.)
October 14, 2023
I finished this Pym Particle Vial from Avengers: Endgame (2019), caps 3D printed in resin (purchased from Cults3D), and glass vial from Etsy.
The liquid is a few drops of food coloring and glycerine in a 50-50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water.
![avengers.endgame.2019.1080p.bluray.x264-sparks.mkv_snapshot_01.42.52_[2024.05.20_18.37.13].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464863-a1d981de91eed16833552ff4604fddf5.jpg "avengers.endgame.2019.1080p.bluray.x264-sparks.mkv_snapshot_01.42.52_[2024.05.20_18.37.13].jpg")
![avengers.endgame.2019.1080p.bluray.x264-sparks.mkv_snapshot_01.42.55_[2024.05.20_18.37.24].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464864-1320020fa1fbed66bac7ab9b658f1719.jpg "avengers.endgame.2019.1080p.bluray.x264-sparks.mkv_snapshot_01.42.55_[2024.05.20_18.37.24].jpg")
I finished this Pym Particle Vial from Avengers: Endgame (2019), caps 3D printed in resin (purchased from Cults3D), and glass vial from Etsy.
The liquid is a few drops of food coloring and glycerine in a 50-50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water.
October 16, 2023
I printed this Photo Booth Strip from Superman III (1983), from a paper prop found here in the RPF's Paper Props Forum.
This was printed on photo paper, and torn in the same manner is was found in the auction photo below.
My art is available here on the RPF.
![Superman III.mkv_snapshot_00.06.04_[2023.10.16_15.42.51].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464867-baf45bc00f97b948b20ae59ccef7b59e.jpg "Superman III.mkv_snapshot_00.06.04_[2023.10.16_15.42.51].jpg")
![Superman III.mkv_snapshot_00.06.06_[2024.05.20_19.54.36].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464868-5a25e6f665b66d8a0396e1893a27b9c3.jpg "Superman III.mkv_snapshot_00.06.06_[2024.05.20_19.54.36].jpg")
I printed this Photo Booth Strip from Superman III (1983), from a paper prop found here in the RPF's Paper Props Forum.
This was printed on photo paper, and torn in the same manner is was found in the auction photo below.
My art is available here on the RPF.
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![Constantine.2005.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-HiDt.mkv_snapshot_01.23.28_[2024.05.20_19.52.06].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464870-401e77ae900ced405414f0b2b0f5064a.jpg "Constantine.2005.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-HiDt.mkv_snapshot_01.23.28_[2024.05.20_19.52.06].jpg")
![Constantine.2005.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-HiDt.mkv_snapshot_01.24.04_[2024.05.20_19.52.52].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464871-e1b63012d5582798f215e6a78b49c6fe.jpg "Constantine.2005.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-HiDt.mkv_snapshot_01.24.04_[2024.05.20_19.52.52].jpg")
November 2, 2023
I finished assembling this Steve's Compass from Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), mostly found from a seller on eBay.
The compass is a genuine vintage "W. & L.E. Gurley" WWII US Army Compass, not a modern knockoff. After finding the photo clipping in this RPF thread, I carefully updated it in Photoshop, and printed it on real newsprint. Then I tore it out in exactly the same style as the film.
![Captain America.mkv_snapshot_01.46.52_[2024.05.20_19.30.22].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464876-286f77d0c78173cf1693ed047237def3.jpg "Captain America.mkv_snapshot_01.46.52_[2024.05.20_19.30.22].jpg")
(There are multiple compass props in the movie. This one is found in the black-and-white footage, and at the very end of the film.)
I finished assembling this Steve's Compass from Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), mostly found from a seller on eBay.
The compass is a genuine vintage "W. & L.E. Gurley" WWII US Army Compass, not a modern knockoff. After finding the photo clipping in this RPF thread, I carefully updated it in Photoshop, and printed it on real newsprint. Then I tore it out in exactly the same style as the film.
(There are multiple compass props in the movie. This one is found in the black-and-white footage, and at the very end of the film.)
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November 6, 2023
I received this Georgie's Paper Boat from Stephen King's It (2017), from a seller on Etsy.
This is simply a printed, folded paper boat with red paint to simulate blood platters.
![It.2017.PROPER.1080p.BluRay.X264-DEFLATE.mkv_snapshot_00.01.59_[2024.05.20_19.27.28].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464879-6c1c8120c26e8e14ce7eec3964da948a.jpg "It.2017.PROPER.1080p.BluRay.X264-DEFLATE.mkv_snapshot_00.01.59_[2024.05.20_19.27.28].jpg")
![It.2017.PROPER.1080p.BluRay.X264-DEFLATE.mkv_snapshot_00.05.52_[2024.05.20_19.28.05].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464880-a9632a878941a75bf4ec86b02666e8dd.jpg "It.2017.PROPER.1080p.BluRay.X264-DEFLATE.mkv_snapshot_00.05.52_[2024.05.20_19.28.05].jpg")
(We never actually see blood on the boat in the film, so this is more homage than a real prop, just to get discussion going around the "items from scary movies" shelf!)
I received this Georgie's Paper Boat from Stephen King's It (2017), from a seller on Etsy.
This is simply a printed, folded paper boat with red paint to simulate blood platters.
(We never actually see blood on the boat in the film, so this is more homage than a real prop, just to get discussion going around the "items from scary movies" shelf!)
![Back to the Future.mkv_snapshot_01.45.19_[2024.05.20_19.41.16].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464882-43d42061fae0d2953ee6abb69d25df09.jpg "Back to the Future.mkv_snapshot_01.45.19_[2024.05.20_19.41.16].jpg")
November 8, 2023
I received this White Russian Candle from The Big Lebowski (1998), from a seller on Etsy.
This "mixed drink" replica is actually a carefully layered candle with no wick. The ice cubes are gel replicas, and the two straws are real.
![The Big Lebowski.mkv_snapshot_00.46.18_[2024.05.20_19.38.24].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464888-bc2f046f0e2745edba745691f376a48a.jpg "The Big Lebowski.mkv_snapshot_00.46.18_[2024.05.20_19.38.24].jpg")
![The Big Lebowski.mkv_snapshot_01.00.56_[2024.05.20_19.34.02].jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/1464/1464887-81ce8e2cdb724f244e4c3de2fe74644f.jpg "The Big Lebowski.mkv_snapshot_01.00.56_[2024.05.20_19.34.02].jpg")
(I know that Jeff drinks his Caucasian after stirring it quite a bit, but I wanted a version that preserved the layering prior to the stir. You can see it in the first pic above. Since he drinks several in the movie, tumbler choice was pretty optional!)
I received this White Russian Candle from The Big Lebowski (1998), from a seller on Etsy.
This "mixed drink" replica is actually a carefully layered candle with no wick. The ice cubes are gel replicas, and the two straws are real.
(I know that Jeff drinks his Caucasian after stirring it quite a bit, but I wanted a version that preserved the layering prior to the stir. You can see it in the first pic above. Since he drinks several in the movie, tumbler choice was pretty optional!)
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November 11, 2023
I finished this Weathered Puzzle Box Diagram from the Hellraiser, franchise, as a reduced-size combination of multiple captures from then movies.
After designing the layout in Photoshop, I printed it on aged paper. Then I wrinkled, folded, and tore it some. I also applied a few subtle brown ink smudges.
(This is not terribly accurate from the films and is reduced in size, as I wanted a background paper prop that would catch the feel of it for the "scary movie items" display shelf.)
I finished this Weathered Puzzle Box Diagram from the Hellraiser, franchise, as a reduced-size combination of multiple captures from then movies.
After designing the layout in Photoshop, I printed it on aged paper. Then I wrinkled, folded, and tore it some. I also applied a few subtle brown ink smudges.
(This is not terribly accurate from the films and is reduced in size, as I wanted a background paper prop that would catch the feel of it for the "scary movie items" display shelf.)
November 11, 2023
I finished this Captain Spencer Photo from Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), printed from various sources found online.
After putting together a properly proportioned version in Photoshop (which took multiple photos to construct), I sized it to match the film, printed it on photo paper, and folded it as found in the film. This is as accurate as you can get!
The art is available here on the RPF.
(Makes a nice companion piece to my rotating Lament Configuration Cube on display - stay tuned!)
I finished this Captain Spencer Photo from Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), printed from various sources found online.
After putting together a properly proportioned version in Photoshop (which took multiple photos to construct), I sized it to match the film, printed it on photo paper, and folded it as found in the film. This is as accurate as you can get!
The art is available here on the RPF.
(Makes a nice companion piece to my rotating Lament Configuration Cube on display - stay tuned!)
