Adam puts together a beautiful Blade Runner-inspired snub-nosed blaster kit! Both Norm and Adam both work on their kits, each taking a different approach to the paint and finish. Adam goes one step further by adding machined metal parts to his blaster, giving it a brilliant look and some real heft. The blasters turned out amazing!
Episode 447 – Post Infinity War Era – 5/4/18
We save the Infinity War discussion and spoiler-talk for the end of the podcast, and kick things off with discussion of the just-released Oculus Go headset. There’s also Star Trek news, details from F8, and excitement for the next Star Wars animated series. Plus, we’re hopefully going to see a rocket launch!
Star Trek Tricorder with Working Display!
At this year’s Replica Prop Forum showcase, we meet up once again wtih Brian Mix, who brought his new Star Trek TOS Tricorder. This beautiful replica captures the weight and finish of the filming hand prop, and Brian has taken it one step further with some modern-day electronics!
James Bond “Moonraker” Prop Collection!
We meet Alan Stephenson, who has one of the largest private collections of James Bond memorabilia and film props. Alan shares with us a selection of his original props and filming miniatures from Moonraker, showing off the beautiful production design and practical effects aesthetic of the 1979 film.
PROJECTIONS, Episode 47: Oculus Go VR Headset Review!
We review the new Oculus Go standalone virtual reality headset! Jeremy and Norm go over how this $200 headset compares with current desktop and mobile VR setups, what you can and can’t do on it today, and whether VR enthusiasts should care about it.
PREMIUM – LEGO with Friends: Custom Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!
We’re in for a treat for this month’s LEGO with Friends! The incredibly talented Brent Waller visits us from across the world to talk about his designs for LEGO creations like the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. We check out Brent’s custom minifig designs, learn about his contributions to the LEGO Batman movie, and put together this awesome Stay Puft!