As great as the cheap factor is here, the best part about it is that it will fire hundreds of Airsoft BBs before you even need to reload. Say hello to my (cheap) little friend! You’ll need a plastic soda bottle, a quick release air compressor adapter, an air compressor blowgun, and a 7mm by 6-inch brake line. And of course an air supply. Not the soft rock band.

You could also use a portable air supply so you are untethered and free to hunt your prey. It seems simple enough to build, so it won’t take you long until you are unleashing hellfire on various objects and your enemies. I wouldn’t recommend shooting it at others, though, as Airsoft pellet hits can be pretty painful.

[via Geek]

But this isn’t just some toy gun or some mod that just makes it look neat. This is deadly serious. Under all those stickers is a CA-legal Smith & Wesson M&P15, chambered in .223/5.56 tri-color dot scope, with a 6-position stock and an attached 18v rechargeable chain saw with a fast-swap bayonet mount. Put your jaw back up and wipe your chin.

Yes, this is instant death to any Zombie dumb enough to cross your path. Instant, colorful death. Although you won’t look manly wielding this thing. Now I know what kind of heat to pack for my next My Little Pony hunt.

[via Boing Boing]

He calls his Transformer Plasmashock. The man has a way with names. Much better than “Crappy gun used only for Duck Hunt.”

If you want to build one yourself, just check out the instructions provided by von Brunk.

His next project should be even neater. He plans to do a similar project involving an actual NES, that would “transforms into a giant robot, much akin to Metroplex and/or Fortress Maximus!” Sounds pretty awesome. Why doesn’t LEGO sell more stuff like this themselves? Oh well, their loss.

[via Kotaku]

That said, these Bang Bang Doorknobs by Nikita Kovalev are really something else. Basically, these doorknobs are based on the look of 9mm Makarov pistols. To open the door, just pull the trigger and open.

I don’t know you’re supposed to lock your doors with these doorknobs though, as I don’t see any slots for keys or anything else. Maybe it has something to do with cocking the gun, or maybe these are strictly for interior doors which don’t lock.

[via Freshome via Nerd Approved]

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. You can match that chainsaw with the EOTech Zombie Stopper XPS2-Z Holographic Sight, which puts a biohazard symbol on your target instead of a red dot.

DoubleStar’s last zombie-themed DSC Zombie Slayer rifle sold for $1,249.99(USD), and this is a lot fancier, so it will be pricier when it’s released.

[via ArmoryBlog via DVice]

The Max Force Maximizer 60 can fire up to 8 bits of harmless paper ammo between reloads, and can shoot them up to 60 feet away. The moistened paper pellet ammo is designed to break up on impact, so you can see where you hit, but they don’t cause any real damage. Stepping up the rung is the Shadowhawk 100, which looks like a sniper rifle. It’s even got a folding stand and a scope for getting the most accurate shot off. Plus, the Shadowhawk can fire its paper payload at your victims up to 100 feet away.

And if you’d rather go with something a little less intense, you could always go for the Max Force Blow Gun 35, which uses your breath to fire, instead of a spring-loaded firing mechanism. The Blow Gun can only fire 35 feet, but you can probably use it much more stealthily than the Maximizer. I like to think of it like the world’s fanciest spitball cannon. Just don’t suck instead of blow, or else you might end up with a stomach full of paper.

The Maximizer 60 gun will set you back £19.99 (~$32 USD), the Shadowhawk 100 sells for £39.99 (~$64 USD), and the Blow Gun 35 goes for £12.99 (~$21 USD) over at Firebox. Additional ammo pellets sell in packs of 500 for £4.99 (~$8 USD).

It’s a single shot, bolt action rifle for those who can’t decide whether they want fish or deer for dinner. Your indecisiveness is expensive though as this weapon will cost you $425(USD).

[The Firearm Blog via UberReview via Gizmodo]

Made by Instructables contributor PDRWLSN, this flamethrower pistol looks like it could still do some pretty major damage, especially if you’re within a couple of feet of its flame-shooting barrel. He made it using various bits of copper tubing, plywood, some laser-cut acrylic parts, butane, and the pulse-ignitor from his gas grill to start the fire burning.

And while readers over on Make: have been quick to point out the dangers of spraying burning hydrocarbon into the atmosphere, you shouldn’t be playing with such a device if you’re not a little bit of a risk-taker.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

I love how he uses it to melt snow off his barbecue grill. I could use one of these this winter for sure. I’m betting that we’ll have another blizzard or two this winter here in Chicago. And if not, I could still use one to hold back the impending zombie invasion.

[Instructables via Make:]

In his short titled Retro Warfare, Andrew McMurry finds himself backed into a corner by a variety of pixelated foes, and has to resort to the weapon he has on hand to blast them back to where they came from.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

Wasn’t that fun? Now I wish I could go back and play Space Invaders and Pac-Man with a loaded gun and real bullets. It looks like fun. In case you’re wondering, Andrew created the clip with the help of After Effects, Cinema 4D, and a pocketful of quarters.

[via The High Definite]

For those who may not know, Nick Jensen’s LEGO sniper rifle is based on the Halo: Reach version of the weapon. It’s 63 inches long, weighs over ten pounds and even has a removable magazine. There’s also a moving safety and sliding bolt. Good news for anyone on the other end of it: It does not fire anything at all.

It took the creator nearly four months to complete. That’s no doubt why it looks so bad-ass and detailed. It apparently broke several times during the process, and you can see how the muzzle of the rifle does sort of bend a little under its own weight. Still, this Nick is obviously a serious Halo and LEGO builder and he did a great job.

[via Kotaku]

It’s called the Crossbow Snow Launcher, and it can shoot a snowball up to 60 feet away. It comes with a snowball press to make up to three snow spheres just the right size for firing. It appears to use some sort of rubber or elastic straps to hurl the snowball towards your victim.

The photo here is actually only a rendering. I would love to see a video of this in action. The Crossbow Snow Launcher is offered by The Sharper Image and sells for $39.99 (USD).

[via OhGizmo! via Dvice]

I happened to stumble onto a product page for bitplay’s now-in-production BANG! Lamp over at Japanese mega-retailer Rakuten’s website today. It looks like the lamp remains largely unchanged from the concept, letting you take aim with the included handgun to turn the lamp on and off. Just shoot at the lamp, and not only does the lamp turn off, the shade actually tips over too.

Here’s a silly video clip showing how BANG! works, just in case the IKEA-like illustration above wasn’t clear enough for you:

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

The gun is basically just an infrared remote control, and that black band around the base is the IR receiver – but that doesn’t make it any less cool. As a matter of fact, I’d like a universal remote that looks like this so I can shoot my TV any time Real Housewives of… Anything comes on the screen.

The lamp measures about 18 inches tall, and is illuminated by a bright 10-Watt LED light. No word on when you’ll be able to get the BANG! Lamp outside of Japan, but you can grab one at Rakuten now for ¥26,000 (~$336 USD).

This time, faustus70 has outed Big Bertha. Just like her brother, Bertha is crafted from wood from an old chair, but this one has more of a Tommy gun sort of look compared to Big Daddy. And that’s no coincidence. Bertha got her start as a Ruff Stuff Air Blaster Tommy 20. Of course, she’s totally unrecognizable compared to her humble plastic beginnings – but no less (fake) lethal.

The firing mechanism under her no-nonsense wooden and metal riveted exterior is able to fire up to 20 of those little suction-cup darts in under 40 seconds, perfect for shooting at smooth surfaces. The leather grip and shoulder pad are also nice touches.

If you missed out on Big Daddy, head on over to Etsy and plunk down $380 (USD) of your hard-earned scratch for his bad-ass sister before she gets snatched up. You might just be able to wield Big Bertha in time for Halloween.

This is definitely the most realistic LEGO Lancer assault rifle I have seen. That’s probably because it’s the only one, but still, it looks awesome. Even the chainsaw at the front of the rifle is motorized. The rifle has a select fire mode, either semi-auto, full auto, or safe.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

You could probably use this LEGO rifle to do some Gears of Wars LARPing, although I have trouble imagining the plot of something like that.

[via BrothersBrick]

This wood and metal gun got its start as a NERF N-Strike Barricade gun, but thanks to the mad model-making artistry of faustus70, it’s been converted into the ultimate retro weapon. Faustus built the exterior of this gun from planks cut from an antique wooden chair, and then wrapped it with hand-cut aluminum he riveted into place.

Of course, the best part is that it still can actually fire NERF darts. The magazine holds 10 whistler darts, and it uses 3 AA batteries to help fire them. It also has a scope that offers 3x magnification to help you take aim on your victims.

If you’re looking for that final prop to finish off your Halloween costume, or just think this thing is as cool as I do, you’d better head on over to Etsy now and plunk down your $300 (USD) – since this is a one-of-a-kind weapon.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

An Arduino Mega, Arduino Nano, 12 Maxbotix sonar sensors, 4 motors, Xbee radio, custom gun turret, Hitec Digital servos, MP3 Sound Board, lots of LEDs and more were used to create it. And metal armor plates of course. Another cool aspect of this bot is the old-school robot voice that it uses. This is one awesome creation. Robert and his daughters make quite a robotic team.

[via Arduino Forums via Robot Living]

You see, back in 1983, Craig Smith busted his dad’s soldering iron. So to make things right, he took the parts of the smashed up Bakelite iron and “fixed it.” Well, actually, he improved upon it by turning it into Han Solo’s blaster from A New Hope instead – officially dubbing his creation the Han Solderer.

This thing makes me want to run out and make a whole line of soldering irons based on famous movie and video game weapons. Can you imagine a District 9 prawn rifle or a Mass Effect M8 with a hot metal tip? Greedo, get ready to have your ass melted to the bench!

[via Make: via Neatorama]

Even if your name isn’t Wikus Van De Merwe, you could be showing up to your office Halloween party with this…

This awesome cosplay Prawn Assault Rifle was made by London’s Perkymunkle Designs, and looks just like the one from the movie (other than the ample supply of duct tape). And now, you can own it, since he’s put it up for sale.

The gun doesn’t just look awesome – it actually fires foam darts, thanks to its humble beginnings as a NERF blaster. It also has LEDs which light up when you pull the trigger – a touch that Munkle fully admits he stole from a different District 9 weapon. Of course, the weapon won’t fire unless you have some Prawn DNA in you, so you’ll want to make sure you get infected with some before you start playing with it.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

So what are you waiting for? There’s only one of these for sale, and priced at $250 (USD), I think it’s a steal – given all the labor that must have gone into building it (especially when WETA’s non-functional replica sells for 500 bucks). The auction even includes a matching Prawn hand, although it’ll only fit a “small to medium” sized hand. The only thing not included are the MNU vest and name badge, but you could throw those together without much effort. Shipping is also a bit pricey (at $48 in the UK, $70 worldwide), but this thing is a beast, and needs proper packaging to get it to you safe and sound.

Head on over to Etsy now and grab it now before someone else does.

On some days, the wail of the alarm was enough to set me off. Overdue reports, a thesis to work on, examinations to study for – and the list goes on. If you’re knee-deep in a lot of stuff (be it for school or for work or just personal stuff) and want to somehow relieve yourself of all that early morning stress (albeit in a pretty silly-slash-serious way), then you can do so by shooting up your alarm clock early in the morning in order to keep it quiet.

No bullets involved here, but you do have to point the gun towards the face of the clock to silence the alarm. You don’t need to pull any triggers either, though I wish the manufacturers required you to pull the trigger to shut the alarm off, to make a stronger point, you know.

Nonetheless, this alarm clock with the remote control that’s shaped like a gun is still a pretty neat idea. If you want one of these, you can head on over to I Want One Of These (seriously, I love this store’s name) to get one for £22.95 (~$38 USD.)

[via Coolest Gadgets]

Just like the real gun, the rubber band magazine is mounted on the top. There’s a clever gear of sorts that interconnects with the gun and feeds it rubber bands. There’s even an indicator to tell how much “ammo” you’ve got left. The whole gun is made out of wood and it looks pretty compact.

Inside, there’s a complex mechanism to allow you to shoot as many rubber bands as you want. Check it out in action in the video below:

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

I wouldn’t go parading this around though, it’s likely you’ll get arrested for carrying something that looks so dangerous.

[via Make:]