Adam Savage's Blade Runner Blaster Obsession

In this very special visit to Adam's Cave, Adam goes in-depth about his passion for the Blade Runner blaster and tells the story of each of the variations of the prop he has in his collection. The evolution of his replica project over 25 years is an incredible story.
Watch our other video with Adam talking about his collection of Blade Runner blaster kits made by other prop replicators here: • Inside Adam Savage's C...
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[@tested]

Yup, six years after this video, Adam Savage was still obsessing about Blade Runner, such as this One Day Build of two Snub-Nosed Blade Runner Blasters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mlZXWba7mdfrc

[@MostlyPennyCat]

@Andro mache ?

[@MostlyPennyCat]

On a side thing, I remember them saying about how they'd specifically designed working weapon props for Dredd. Apparently this allowed them to act with functioning props as opposed to having to stop and switch props all the time. I wonder if they meant blank firing and everything and it sounds like this is clearly an abnormality.

[@charlesstebbins7207]

I have to ask... Has anyone built a replica of the Harrison Ford Blade Runner pistol that fires actual bullets?

[@Adamsnadler214]

Charles Stebbins kzbin.info/www/bejne/apSylqR6bZWasLs

[@garywilloughby6893]

Is the Adam Rubber blaster available for sale? I'm having a sid-kit built for me..

[@jonbbaca5580]

Adam should write a definitive, fully illustrated book on the complete history of the Blade Runner pistol, and the challenge to recreate it. I'd consider buying it!

[@maxking6909]

noooo

[@Rohnon]

definetly I'm thinking about getting into mild prop building, so Adams stuff interests me overall

[@enanheller]

I wouldn't consider I would buy it right away

[@azarrjohnson944]

Jon B Baca rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338003353&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBlade-Runner-Blaster-Prop-Gun-Cosplay-Prop-Gun-Sci-fi-Prop

[@Luka1180]

+some dude Why not?

[@TXFDA]

Adam having fun is contagious. It's so much fun just watching Adam having fun, whether he's building something, or just talking about props and stuff.

[@ArmordilloGamers]

Still waiting for a mass produced full-metal airsoft replica.

[@christiankirkenes5922]

no wonder i cannot get a bladerunner pistol replica. Adam bought all of them :/

[@TheJenniferOlive]

I just watched 25+ minutes about blade runner blasters and I haven't seen the movie. I need to get my life together...

[@theangrybirdgodofthebadlan2583]

Jennifer Boergers same

[@devilaverage6718]

Same here, just watched it 10 minutes ago for the first time.

[@bravobear1844]

Jennifer Boergers watch it!

[@xxxxxx5868]

My bruh it's been 4 years please tell me you've seen it AND the new movie

[@ColombianCasanova]

same

[@SILVERSPADES]

1:54 so where do we shart?

[@EthanJamesBray]

Ek

[@robertfigueredo7050]

Glad I didn't have to scroll down far for this comment

[@ferretneck]

* hears "where do we shart?" * scrolls down to comments immediately * top comment "Where do we shart?"

[@mistrimeat]

Came here for the shart.

[@jimmorgan21]

In my pants?

[@MunchSkating]

I always find myself returning here. I owe a lot to this video, as it was this showcase that not only started my own fascination with the Blade Runner pistol, but also made me realise that I wanted to pursue a career in Production design. So Thank you Tested and Adam.

[@cg7509]

They should have cast Adam as the collector in Guardians of the Galaxy....

[@ryancox4498]

+Cory Glenn It's ironic, because I think Adam actually keeps Benicio Del Toro on display in his shop in between movies.

[@alexsilva28]

Give this man a job Disney

[@jefflundquist5771]

Wow, that's actually a pretty cool thing to note, and such a sub-character could add a lot of dimension to many movies, represented differently as the story line requires.

[@ahobbit225]

Perfect casting....wow. Wish I had bought an Adam Savage blade runner kit....Uh, Adam...any still available?

[@KingJake-om7yq]

YES

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

Love how Norm literally just reiterates what Adam says right after saying it and then Adam just nods his head and says "right, exactly!" lol

[@michaelcherokee8906]

Yeah it got to the point where I stopped noticing the other guy talking

[@KristopherWilliams_tahmson]

did anyone notice that he wouldn't let the asian dude hold the guns. The dude kept awkwardly attempting, and if he got to hold one, Savage would quickly take it back.

[@YoCatGaming]

I noticed that especially on the one cast from the original molds. He like grabbed it and held it while Adam was still holding it and Adam just didn't let go.

[@crzzymnn911]

Yeah hes awkward lol. He also likes to simultaneously point at the same thing Adam is pointing at for some reason...

[@KristopherWilliams_tahmson]

crzzymnn911 hahaha yeah

[@themaggot8]

Norm usually does that...a lot, which is annoying.

[@waffleMccoy]

Yeah I don't even know why he's in the video to be honest.

[@DevilMaster]

I'm Italian and I LOL'd at 15:32. "A very famous Italian toy designer named Edison Jee-ocka-TOAL-ee". Someone should tell Adam that "Edison Giocattoli" is the name of the company that made that toy laser gun, not of a person, and "giocattoli" means "toys" and it's pronounced "joe-CUT-tolee".

[@dredg0r]

I love Adam's obsession with the BR Pistol, I've watched these videos multiple times and I still haven't ever seen Blade Runner!

[@XrisD147]

God you need to see Blade Runner now if you give any kind of a shit about sci-fi.

[@xXOPT1CSXxHD]

OHH its That Gun!

[@drsgtpepper95]

heheh I get it

[@meddle333]

:) Yup. "That" Gun.

[@super_genius]

I like the 556 more

[@danielwhitecloud9794]

+TripleM bah, its all about the og .223

[@badhistorywithkyle4049]

love New Vegas

[@cedarandsound]

Bladerunner is my favorite movie, wish I had one of those replicas

[@michaelbowman4085]

Again. So wonderful to watch someone who is so passionate about their craft. I don't have the love of props that Adam does, but i love how dedicated and informed he is about them. If you're going to do something do it all the way. Great piece.

[@mrtannzr]

anyone curious about the story behind that "adult magazine"?

[@JudexDirus]

Ya, I bought that one for the article...….

[@swish1onu]

Mr. Adam Savage is living the dream...

[@jefflundquist5771]

Wow, as a long time BladeRunner enthusiast, I loved watching this video and learning about the different guns and blasters. Thank you so much for showing and discussing your personal collection, which is truly amazing.

[@slade7499]

After hearing about your obsession in your book, I was so happy to see this video pop up on my suggested videos. I know it's an older video, but it made me happy. I can feel your obsession/passion for this prop. Thanks for sharing your collection (a decade later).

[@Trickshot72]

UK blaster owner, I have had a Tomenosuke and Takagi fly through customs, no probs.

[@candiduscorvus]

1:54 "So where do we shart?"

[@gustajuy5983]

lol that's really good

[@pausebeforeviewtube]

+candiduscorvus was just about to post the same thing :)

[@Whitefang8128]

We shart in the mart.

[@camerono.7345]

Chris Hansen Drop a duce on a noose?

[@jordub]

Oh Norm.....

[@damianbranica]

I love this guy. I could live pretty much with one channel of him. Just 24/7 watching him work.

[@thedriver]

outstanding stuff. love the dedication of adam not giving up and continuing this project. even after the original was discovered and remade. great stuff

[@actionmethod]

This is so much more entertaining than Mythb. This is genuinely something he is excited about and that feeling transfers very well. (=

[@LordThanatos666]

Norm needs to put his hands in his pockets :) lol

[@emponator]

I just love Adam, especially his child-like enthusiasm about thing that he likes/loves. Just so inspiring. The attention to details and all that.

[@allluckyseven]

I wait not so patiently for these videos to come out every week. I love the detail in which Adam can (but not always does) describe every model, prop, etc. that he builds. That dedication and attention he gives to those things makes this series so special.

[@cat_citizen]

I just had to...Norm: "Where do we shart"@1:54 Sorry.

[@burtblockstone1814]

Martin Skaar Lol its even funnier because he corrected himself

[@uandme41]

I had to look up that word and my god did I have a good laugh ;)

[@Efreeti]

1:54 "...so where do we shart?"

[@dozer1642]

Efreeti hahaha. I came here to type it you beat me to it.

[@lunhil12]

Really fun seeing the different iterations of the piece. I've always appreciated the work of prop makers and other craftspeople in films.

[@seanc7151]

Adams prop obsession is very VERY deep!! Thanks for letting us in.

[@somedude5657]

Basically Adams struggle for the perfect blade runner gun is like mine for the perfect mau5head lol.

[@bluboicosplays]

Anyone who knows and or collects nerf guns, listen to this. The Nerf Zombie Strike HammerShot and the Nerf Rebelle Sweet Revenge were designed to show simliar characteristics of the Blade Runner Gun.

[@RicardoJunqueira]

Adam's enthusiasm with the things that he really likes is trully inspiring! I wish I could be his friend just to be able to hang around and get some of that energy!

[@ajacks1974]

Loved listening to Adam geeking out there. Great stuff

[@SillyWillySandoon]

I have no particular interest in the Blade Runner pistol. It's a great movie, and a cool looking gun, but it never had any real impact on my life. That being said, I could listen to Adam talk about it all day. He's always so eager and passionate to talk about the things he likes and it shows. His enthusiasm while he talks about something he's been thinking about and working on for years is infectious.

[@lukehunter5869]

Adam still needs the Fallout Version of the Blade Runner gun.

[@richardinnis7134]

Luke Hunter it's literally the same model ones a 3d cgi the other physical

[@lukehunter5869]

@@richardinnis7134 there are a few slight differences between the two if I am remembering correctly.

[@DarthChrisDK]

This is just bloody amazing. Really a great story and walkthrough. I spent a great deal of time on researching this as well, and this is just amazing. Adam, you rock. Gosh... Amazing...!

[@felixthecat]

I love this Tested Team that you've all put together. It's very entertaining and I never cease to learn some cool facts! Keep up the great work guys!

[@MegaHipoman]

I want one

[@NerosArmy]

watching this makes me want to build mals pistol from firefly

[@spartan3924]

The Fox and the Facehugger sounds like a children's story, I like how there's just a Fox and a Facehugger sitting on the table the whole time also I like how Adam's brown handle gun is what I thought of as a Bladerunner gun before I actually got round to watching the movie

[@phonicks6841]

Lol it's funny how Norman tries to touch everything and how Adam yanks stuff from him to show something. The awkward pointing Norman does is funny too.

[@connortremblay1259]

looking at this gun I think I've found an easter egg in new Vegas

[@chriskenney1195]

Connor Tremblay wow it's not like there's 80 thousand videos on that gun. How it took you this long to figure it out that it's an Easter egg is beyond me.

[@chriskenney1195]

bacorable I know, they can be such assholes

[@jacobwoolf2010]

Connor Tremblay your just now finding this out

[@chandlermorris1]

It's unfortunate that he demilled those weapons for his build. It would be awesome to have that prop as a working pistol at a firing range. Couldn't carry it around without a CCW but would still be awesome.

[@TheAustin2010]

+Chandler Morris I really don't think it would be safe to fire lol

[@chandlermorris1]

It's hard to get a decent look at it because they don't get a super detailed shot but you could probably keep the revolver functioning. Obviously not the rifle section because that's just a chamber. Would be cool if it did though.

[@TheAustin2010]

Probably would have to see if a gunsmith could get it firing. That would be something to see.

[@chandlermorris1]

Agreed. It would be easier though if I knew exactly how Mr. Savage put it together to get an idea if it could even work though. I've built a few AR's so I'm not totally uneducated on the functioning of weapons.

[@TheAustin2010]

Right. You'd have to physically handle the item

[@KarboniteKyla]

I love Adam's passion for making props. He's just like a little kid. I'm doing amateur cosplay and I am always happy when the character I am playing has items or weapons to craft. Adam is my hero :3

[@alanbrito7322]

Nothing in this world is more deeply satisfying to me than seeing someone so excited, so happy, and so incredibly passionate about something, anything. It's truly what the world needs more of.

[@falloutm134]

I prefer tho see it as "That gun" in fallout new vegas

[@yeemad7007]

+knives fan Same

[@jonathannoel7144]

+knives fan rather .223 pistol from FO1&2 :P

[@falloutm134]

Dr Milkman never played fallout 1 or 2 just the game console version 3 and new Vegas and all the extensions amazing stuff.

[@uandme41]

+knives fan you have bo idea what you're missing ;)

[@pookreeves3541]

hi

[@Sembletray]

Heheh. Norm asked, "Where do we shart?"

[@spikeyfied]

Adam infected me with collecting the Blade Runner Blaster. Now i own one Tomenosuke Blaster Retailer Edition, A Rubber Stunt Gun, also made by Tomenosuke, a 3D Printed one made by myself, A Pewter full Metal Version made by Models and Props in Italy and a version of K's Blaster also made by Models and Props.

[@chronickevin420]

For me the look and sound of the gun made it so cool. Its futuristic yet classic looking. The sound of a shot fired isn't quite normal. Sounds like there is more going on then a hammer striking a blasting cap. Like you hear more of the bullet then the explosion from the casing . I love it. One of the best films ever.

[@Betterballsaul]

where do we shart? 1:55

[@Ben-eu8sc]

Hmmmm. Where *do* we shart?

[@IPeles-db1fk]

1:54 where do we shart XD

[@blatz66]

omg, adams piece is beautiful, what awesome work

[@wrongwayup.]

Great, I love these longer videos with Adam!

[@BrokenMusicAndMedia]

wait a minute... I just realised that the gun in Fallout New Vegas "That gun" is a reference to this gun... that is cool.

[@YoCatGaming]

Indeed. Minus the bolt handle and the second trigger though.

[@BrokenMusicAndMedia]

ahh ok

[@boerharms2209]

i like Adams gun better than the japanese one...

[@jnauttube]

I love to watch creative people talk about their thoughts on process. Awesome.

[@richjl73]

I love that I am getting my Blade Runner geek fix while watching two Blade Runner geeks (one Adam shaped MASSIVE geek) talk passionately about their geeky obsession!

[@clf400]

Must norm repeat everything Adam is saying?

[@adamc3968]

I bet Adam's iPhone password is 5223 because of the serial number

[@Breakfast_and_Bullets]

No, it's 9613 because that's the serial on his primary build (23:38)

[@SpikeWolfwood]

Adam, I find your obsession over these kinds of things to be inspiring. You are a hero to any geek who ever wanted a tangible piece of a fictional world to call their own.

[@draugrhart121]

The sketch for Sean Morgan’s gun is amazing. It’s so different to all of the designs but it still has that utilitarian blade runner feel.

[@seancepticon]

I think Adam needs someone to probe him with questions so he has some structure but why does it have to be Norm? He literally adds nothing but awkwardness to this.

[@declansmith4742]

There's something like it in fallout new Vegas called that gun

[@sannyfolkesson2226]

that gun is a nod to bladerunner and fallout 1, as in the first game it appear as a item for completing a rather difficult quest, and there ti was called the ".223 pistol" and was the most powerful gun in the game, later obsidian (some key peps did make f1 and 2) got a chance to do fallout NW and they put almost all guns back in the game and changed its name to "that gun" for that is what all refers it to.

[@morb0yo]

Yeah the one in FNV looks just like the gun he shows at 16:43

[@seigeengine]

Yeah, but the fallout weapons that always caught me most were the energy weapons.

[@mortaroman]

You can also get it in Saint's Row IV. Sort of. It's a skin for the heavy pistol.

[@Hoverbot1TV]

I think the Heavy Metal magazine promo was the first time I saw this blaster. Heavy Metal and Omni mags were truly epic back then.

[@CYellowan]

It was the unique version. "That Gun" is a favorite of mine, even though the gun'runners arsenal will give you a similar one.

[@jeremymankool]

at 1:55 dose norm ask where do we shart? haha

[@taunokekkonen5733]

yes he dose.

[@bazookoidben]

Oh man, that toy pistol. I managed to get ahold of one of those for making my 'replica' That-Gun from Fallout NV. They do make excellent starters for people who who want to make a replica of either Decker's gun or the one from NV. Takes a bit of effort but well worth it!

[@book22225]

You know how people often say "hey, if you could meet any celebrity who would it be?". I've often thought to myself that to be a dumb question as many "celebrities" aren't even seen to be 'real people' in the eyes of the general public due to the many factors surrounding how people with fame are perceived online or through the media. However, Adam will forever be to me the only person that I would be genuinely be honored and privileged to meet just so I could tell him how much he has been an inspiration and nostalgic influence to me. Although I have no interest in following in his footsteps to be a model maker or being involved in the film industry etc. Adam as a person is the most interesting and humbling man I've ever had the pleasure of being introduced to and his impact on my childhood as both an entertainer and the pure nostalgia of mythbusters makes him the one and only person I hope to one day meet just so I can thank him for all the great memories of growing up and so I can shake his hand. Adam you are a legend and I love you

[@GeneralNOH]

I have never even watched blade runner... why ami here

[@MrMusix101]

Norman. I don't understand why you always have to awkwardly attempt to touch the guns during the interview.. I understand you want to get a feel of it and get close ups. But why not save it for the end when the camera isn't rolling and doing that for editing purposes. Bugs me and makes it awkward, and annoying to watch. Iv seen it in several interviews other interviews as well. Please stop.

[@MrMusix101]

Iv seen it in several other interviews*

[@sclogse1]

Much admiration, and much curiosity that we never see Adam making something that everyone else would like to copy.

[@craigreeve8107]

love the second blaster that adam made love to get One

[@NCTITAN13]

"Where do we shart?" hahaha

[@jjzel69]

In our pants Norm. 🤣

[@NinjaOnANinja]

1:54 He said shart. So professional. Kik. Err, ;p;*... lol**

[@Hot18Shot]

Both Blade Runner movies have such sexy pistols, I had no idea people have become obsessed with them to the point of trying to recreate them as accurately as possible, but I'm not surprised. Adam's passion comes through and you just can't help watch him gush for half an hour over what essentially are just rubber and metallic toys.

[@HunchbackJack]

Watched this. Geeked out on so many levels. Subscribed. HBJ

[@jonj3053]

The blasters are cool but me being a texan i would want one that fire a live round, becuase even my nerd gun should shoot

[@wwdavis8989]

Jon J there is a working replica i believe its chambered in .44. i think there is a video on youtube

[@jonj3053]

If you can find a link that would be appreciated

[@jacobmelanson3210]

Norm has extremely feminine hands.

[@Mattigar]

Jacob Melanson and he's always trying to touch stuff.

[@MatuIlMito]

Jacob Melanson they look pretty normal to me, maybe he's not using them very much so he has less thick fingers.

[@kworthington24]

Honestly one of my favorite props in movie history.

[@jnpowell9077]

Oh, fantastic Adam, Bravo my friend.

[@skudzer1985]

It really bugs me how that asian guy doesn't seem to care about what Adam has to say. He doesn't even laugh at his jokes or mirror his energy, he acts like it's a serious interview or something.

[@spykid2831]

I just love how much disdain so many people have for Norm. He basically IS Tested and literally half of the reason any of you people get the wonderful opportunity to watch these videos. It really seems like nobody knows that he's the cofounder...

[@Boaraes]

+skudzer1985 Norm's a cool guy. Don't be rude.

[@animalmother556x45]

spykid ......just because you are the founder of thing doesn't mean you have to be good at that thing. Lots of restaurant entrepreneurs hire people to cook....because they can't cook.

[@robdcollector2808]

skudzer1985 ...I also hate that asian kid..htf did he get a job interviewing???...annoying a fuck!

[@jonathancroft828]

I would not want these videos any other way. I find them interesting and inspiring, and every part of them contributes to this. I think Norm and Adam’s interactions are genuine and entertaining.

[@jase3d1]

I click 'like' on every Adam's vids before I even watch them as I know they're always going to be really interesting as I myself started as a model maker and now a 3D modeler

[@jorgelujan9942]

i started this video thinking i would just watch for a minute or two and finished the whole thing enthralled. adam's passion is contagious. side note: in the game fallout new vegas, you can find and use the blade runner gun. it's a great little easter egg for fans.

[@Nurgling-Gaming]

Syd Mead is one of my very favorite artists his designs are incredible. I also allways loved the weird mecha designs he made for Turn A Gundam.

[@DEP717]

19:00 Adam, don't worry - You made a compact model, the more concealable version, or a back up piece, you did good! The details are perfect! Your final two are beautiful, really neat job Adam. I can tell they weer a labor of love, and it worked. Having the Syd Mead "What if" piece to boot, big ups to you!

[@ListenMeng]

I have a new found respect for Adam after watching this.

[@brandoncheung6558]

That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

[@bespired]

Wow. Great work Adam.

[@antoinepruyssers]

This is the fifth time I watched this episode, because I love to hear Adam talk about the Blade runner gun.

[@Richfilms111]

I love Blade Runner! Thanks for showing the guns brother, and keep up the great work.

[@JustinShaedo]

Random wanderings brought me here, with no real interest for the subject matter, but damn this great to watch! Really nice to see such a passion and so well presented.

[@OfficialGloomySugar]

Adam built that second gun when i was born :) I love that he has such a huge obsession and passion with something

[@JimMedcraft]

I dabble a little bit as a maker, but I'm mainly a actor / editor / compositor - film maker, love Blade Runner, probably my biggest inspiration. This video gave me a gave me a new found understanding on the passion behind prop designers.

[@oohaahbird]

love this guys enthusiasm for all things sci-fi ,from an ex industrial modelmaker

[@RideMyBMW]

min 15:30 "designed by Edison Giacattoli" I had a Giacattoli TH3 THUR when I was about 12...amazing toy laser gun. Amazing design work on it.

[@DualWieldFTW]

I believe the "gun scope" Adam used is an ARII M16 scope meant to fit on the carry handle. I had one in the past, that big Phillips head screw on the top is a giveaway

[@SondraSneed]

my all time favorite film and now an all time favorite pistol!