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Kitbashing Plastic Toys into a Movie Prop! – Film Riot Collab

Bill April 21, 2022 Blogs, Guns, Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Film Riot needed a movie prop blaster for their short film, so Bill rummaged through our thrift store toy bin for parts!

How To: Epic Custom Sci-Fi NERF Mod with LIGHTS!

Paige Cambern March 30, 2020 Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill’s back in the saddle after spending the last few months writing Foamsmith 3! He’s got a great NERF mod project for you with lights and a sweet custom paint job.

Three Next Level Halloween Costumes: A DIY Guide

Paige Cambern October 15, 2019 Blogs, Costumes, Full Builds, Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos, Weapons - Melee & Non-Guns

We’ve got three costume ideas for you, plus a load of suggestions on how to improve, modify, and make costume accessories.

GHOSTBUSTERS: Spirit Halloween GHOST TRAP Mod + Repaint

PunishedProps February 11, 2019 Blogs, Kits, Painting, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

There’s a ghost causing trouble in our shop! Bill knows just what to do: build a Ghost Trap! Fortunately, Spirit Halloween has a great one for us to modify and repaint for all our ghost catching needs.

FALLOUT Pip Boy 2000 mk VI – Mod + Repaint

Paige Cambern December 10, 2018 Blogs, Electronics, Fallout, Kits, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill has an absolute blast showing you how to add electronics, repaint, and mod this beautiful Pip Boy 2000 mk VI model kit from Bethesda.

We Are Afraid of SOME Ghosts – PKE Meter Mod + Repaint

Paige Cambern November 30, 2018 Blogs, One-Day Build, Painting, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill shows you how to mod a fantastic PKE Meter toy from the Halloween store to give it a worn, realistic finish.

Ghostbusters PROTON PACK Prop – Cheap Toy REPAINT Tutorial

Paige Cambern April 23, 2018 Blogs, Painting, Props, Techniques, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill and his pal Andrew team up to turn a cheap, Spirit Halloween Ghostbusters Proton Pack prop into something that looks like it jumped right out of the movie.

How to Make Robocop’s Auto 9 Prop – Tutorial

Paige Cambern November 29, 2017 Blogs, Guns, Painting, Props, Techniques, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

  What could be more iconic than Robocop’s legendary sidearm! Follow along as Bill shows you how to build Officer Murphy’s Auto 9 Beretta pistol prop using some simple techniques and cheap scrap materials. Links: Maxx Action 9mm Toy Pistol – Amazon Maxx Action 9mm Toy Pistol – Cabelas Anatomy of a Pew Shirt – Amazon Robocop IMFDB Page & …

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Modifying a Toy Pistol for DIY Film Making and Cosplay

Paige Cambern November 20, 2017 Blogs, Guns, One-Day Build, Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

  If you’re looking for a low budget, DIY gun prop for cosplay or filming, this cheap toy gun is exactly what you need. Follow along as Bill shows you how to transform this plastic play thing into a legit looking pistol prop. Maxx Action 9mm Toy Pistol – Amazon Maxx Action 9mm Toy Pistol – Cabelas 9mm Baretta Pistols …

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Blade Runner Squirt Gun Repaint – HOW TO – Tutorial

PunishedProps October 9, 2017 Blogs, Guns, One-Day Build, Painting, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Thanks to an incredibly generous fan, Bill got his hands on one of the amazing Blade Runner Squirt gun toys! Of course he had to repaint it to like a screen worthy replica.