I had some real luck sourcing toy guns for my Dr.Who project this Autumn.
I made the first three myself and thought I'd invest in real and inexpensive toys as close to the originals as possible for the next three.
Two are finished. The original 1966 toys are both pictured on the superb Space Museum page 2.
https://thespacemuseum.net/1965-gallery-2
I managed to pick up this vintage blue Billy Gun water pistol in Germany for a very good price. It's a dead ringer for the Dr. Who original and mounted on Wotan Bill's fabulous repro art, which I glued to card, a team effort, its turned out really really well I think. Hope you agree.
Dr. Who's Anti-Dalek Jet Immobiliser
Similarly, I dropped on with a really good price 'outlaw' style water pistol as part of a bundle. The original Dr.Who version was silver but I've left left mine as it is. It's certainly the right shape and again, mounted on Wotan Bill's brilliant repro card art, it's not bad at all I reckon.
Dr. Who's Anti-Dalek Fluid Neutraliser
What do you think readers?
More to come, watch this space!
Very good. I've made a few Doctor Who guns over the years, but not these!
ReplyDeleteWotan's graphics really make those sing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Looey - it beats the hellout of me how Woodsy finds the toys first!
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