{"product_id":"james-bond-moonraker-laser-gun-prop-replica-numbered-black-edition","title":"James Bond Moonraker Laser Gun Prop Replica - Numbered Black Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Mr. Bond, you persist in defying my efforts to provide an amusing death for you.“ \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover the James Bond \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoonraker\u003c\/i\u003e Laser Gun Prop Replica - Numbered Black Edition by Factory Entertainment, made in an edition size of just 150. The new edition features an ultra-bright blue LED 'laser' effect powered by a battery pack, scope detail and a movable 'selector-lever’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-painted version of the gun is never seen on screen but was a test prop and can be seen in promotional photographs. During production it was replaced with a white paint scheme. Over time the ‘lost’ black version attained something of a mythical status, even appearing as a special option in later 007 video games. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackstory.\u003c\/strong\u003e This semi-automatic directed-energy weapon was designed primarily for space warfare. The white version is first seen as a testing prototype in the Brazilian courtyard by one of Q's team. This black painted version was an early test-prop and does not appear on screen in the final film. However, the images of the black pre-production variant were widely circulated, appearing in publicity shots featuring Roger Moore holding the prop. At the space shoot out at the film's climax, white laser guns are used by the US Marines - both as hand held weapons and mounted onto their spacewalk apparatus - and by Drax's guard. The original props were polyurethane and rubber with no moving parts. They were specially constructed for the film by the prop department, and a large quantity of different props were produced. The main body was constructed around a casting taken from a toy gun. Various real-world parts, including plumbing supplies, were added to complete the fantasy look. After appearing in \u003cem\u003eMoonraker\u003c\/em\u003e the gun was used in the computer game GoldenEye 007 in 1997.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prop replica was created after careful study of the original props in the EON Productions archives, as well as reference photographs and original production drawings and blueprints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replica features an ultra-bright blue LED light effect, activated by a concealed button. Both as a homage to the ground-breaking rotoscoped visual effects and to enhance the 1970's laser-weapon aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by the gun’s later appearances in 007 video games, scope detail and a movable ‘selector-lever’ have also been incorporated into the replica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll the detail on the original has been retained including some of the casting asymmetry on the handmade original, which would not have been visible on screen and a missing trigger. Triggers were deliberately omitted to allow actors wearing thick astronaut style gloves to use the props. This makes the replica visually indistinguishable from the original. However, a heavier weight poly resin and an internal support frame have been employed on the replica to give it more strength than the original. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach replica includes a certificate of authenticity booklet, a display stand and an individually numbered metal plaque. The edition size is 150 pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequires 2 x AAA (LR3) batteries - supplied.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA white edition is also available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/007store.com\/products\/james-bond-moonraker-laser-gun-prop-replica-2022-white-edition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"luniarbt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991587074298,"sku":"408057","price":694.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/8969\/3178\/files\/BondMoonrakerVanityBlack003b.jpg?v=1781135449","url":"https:\/\/luniabrt.store\/products\/james-bond-moonraker-laser-gun-prop-replica-numbered-black-edition","provider":"luniarbt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}