Adam Savage's New Dune Prop Replicas!

Adam and Norm unbox two new prop replicas from the Dune films: United Cutlery's recreation of Duncan Idaho's blade from the first film and Insight Editions collectors edition Thumper that accompanies the second film's official making-of book! It's also an excuse to talk about what we loved from the most recent Dune and our hopes for the third movie!
Thanks to United Cutlery and Insight Editions for sending these Dune prop replicas!
Long Blade Of Duncan Idaho: www.unitedcutl...
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Thanks to United Cutlery and Insight Editions for sending these Dune prop replicas! Long Blade Of Duncan Idaho: www.unitedcutlery.com/ProductDetail.aspx?itemno=UC3606&cat=LC The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two: insighteditions.com/pages/dune-part-2-collection

[@AndrewLawArt]

Probably a little late but you could call it the Fumble Bundle

[@DecanFrost]

Adam, you HAVE to make a working thumper, in metal so it has the sound to.

[@Shawwblagoo]

I’d like to see that too but I have a feeling that it’s more about the medium it’s thumping (sand) and the mass/speed of the thumper.

[@stevemcgowen]

@@Shawwblagoo The thumping comes from the foley.

[@shaunlennon2429]

I was going to comment the same and saw someone else did, definitely needs to be done with a heavy metal and a worm drive arrangement, I can imagine the design now it seems so simply.

[@Roach_Dogg_JR]

It would be awesome if someone (like Adam) could design a thumper with a wind up mechanism so it’s lore accurate.

[@okimura690]

At 9:49 they say they're going to so look forward to that.

[@joseybegood]

Having other grown ass humans share the passion and enthusiasm around props and prop replicas that a pleb in the wild does is absolutely soul satisfying. Adam and norm, you are my sprit animals!

[@owenrichards1418]

I have to admit that I did squeal a little when the thumper was unveiled. Thanks for showing this off guys.

[@gunner4544]

What does it do? I never saw the movie.

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

@@gunner4544 it thumps.

[@oobee123]

​@@gunner4544You have done yourself a disservice

[@ssl3546]

I know the Adam videos perform the best which is why the channel moved to an all-Adam format (when before, most videos were not-Adam) but having Norm on screen adds energy that is appreciated.

[@waterbitten]

Agreed, Norm ups the nerdy energy.

[@roryoutdoors5431]

“Mood is a thing for cattle and love play!” … Gurni has several good lines that are funny but not jokes 😂

[@harbl99]

Why are cattle and love play in the same pigeon hole in your head Gurney?

[@roryoutdoors5431]

@@harbl99 hang on I’ll get my space lute and play you the song I wrote about it!

[@shanejayell]

THE SPICE MUST FLOW...

[@dominicklam6090]

They never say this in either of the new Dune movies!

[@killersquirel11]

It's also never said in the book, iirc

[@DuBstep115]

@@dominicklam6090 It was never called the Spice melange either

[@davidgiles9751]

For those of you who might be interested... The steel is 3cr13, which would allow you to sharpen it if so desired. "3Cr13 is a stainless steel that offers consumers today a lower price point for fairly good knife performance. It has seen use typically among kitchen knives and some utility tools. It is not the favorite steel among professional chefs or situations where the hardness of the blade is vital. It is a lower-end, low-hardness steel with decent toughness and rust resistance."

[@Bozothcow]

Stainless steel is not suitable for long blade construction. They will literally chip and shatter (well maybe not chip, but definitely shatter, which can be extremely dangerous).

[@NorHeadHunter]

@@Bozothcow May your blade chip and shatter indeed

[@DuBstep115]

@@Bozothcow Steel usually does only one thing, either its too hard and it will shatter or its too soft and it will dent

[@Bozothcow]

Yup that's why you don't make swords out of stainless steel. Good for decoration because they don't require maintenance but you can't actually use them.

[@cartertrautmann6523]

As someone working on my own high detail functional replica of the thumper. That slow tight shot of the model was a godsend for getting some of the fine details into the model. Those little socket cap screws and cutouts inside the base were all but invisible in every other reference piece I had.

[@cesaravegah3787]

Admit that deep deep inside you expect that something awesome will happen when you finally deploy it.

[@JackCliffordWilliams]

Bring back the podcast!! You could do them occasionally when there's a big topic like Dune! I miss it! 😄

[@nikonshooter71]

I have to second that. Some form of the podcast. Maybe even substitute one of the live chats. I really miss the podcast.

[@ParadoxArcadeSystems]

More votes for the podcast! Seriously missing"This is only a Test" and "Still Untitled" :,(

[@masamune2984]

“HA …HA…HA! WOOOOOOW!” - Adam, *after making a working Thumper that summons an actual grandfather sandworm.*

[@herbiotishak2104]

"HAHAHAHA... Oh shit..."

[@treborsf]

At some point in Dune 2 at Regal Hacienda Crossing IMAX, Apple chimed in that I was experiencing "unhealthy sound volume"... I was, and It. Was. Mag. Ni. Fi. Cent! 👏👏👏

[@curtisbme]

Like that Norm and Adam are like brothers opening a joint present on Christmas after being told to politely open it together and barely being able not to knock each other out of the way in their fervor to unbox it.

[@razorsitch9882]

You’re spot on with this, Norm is the fussy little brother getting in the way and spoiling it by telling you what it is before you open it. Pisses me off a bit.

[@curtisbme]

@@razorsitch9882 Sounds like you need to have a heart to heart with your brother about some unresolved issues. ;-)

[@josephhall5136]

​@razorsitch9882 I have to absolutely agree. It does annoy me watching them together for that reason alone. Its like they are kind of both fighting for the best part for the video all the time.

[@razorsitch9882]

@@curtisbme I’m an only child so no, not really

[@graemewright7386]

Dune part two was epic can't wait for part 3

[@Yora21]

I am 100% sure the thumper shell is based on an agricultural liquid fertilizer mixer. The Dosatron brand has just the same general shape and size.

[@dannygoodnite7885]

"It's a static prop." "It's a static prop! WHAT?!" My reaction when I pour through collector's editions.

[@BuddyQdyssey]

Is there any long format content of Adam and Norm chatting about dune 2?

[@Zsaisse]

Can't wait for the working Sandworm Thumper 1DB

[@YetiGT]

I love seeing you two nerding out about dune, its one of my favorites!

[@davey7452]

A great follow up addition would be a pair of worm riding hooks.

[@guy_withglasses]

11:06 This is a surprisingly good thumper impression lol

[@charlietighe]

Hearing you two talk about Dune reminds me to politely request you BRING BACK THE PODCAST!

[@derekl.9202]

Hah, when Momoa held that in the movie it just looked like an oversized dagger, or some cross between a dagger and a short sword, but when Adam holds it, it looks like a sword.

[@Theomite]

Any episode of _Stargate Atlantis_ where the crew had to wear non-prop spacesuits was Jason's body double. Because his head wouldn't fit inside the helmets, which is why they shot him from behind.

[@Nexyyy7]

the sword looks amazing, if it's on the same level as the crysknife they did an amazing job

[@karoliandrygoods6457]

Speaking of the podcast, been missing it! Totally understand how much time it takes, but I miss the nerd banter between Norm and Adam

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I love how the Kali salute is now the official Dune salute.

[@f1matt]

Can't wait for the working thumper ODB!

[@DaddyDoom]

I've been almost 40 years waiting for these films. I love the original Lynch version, despite its many flaws, and the book is just something that is very close to my heart. I was in a constant state of wonder throughout the two films, with a smile on my face. The cast was wonderfully picked. Timothée Chalamet physical demeanor is the embodiment of Frank Herberts description of Paul. Duncan Idaho the apex Atreides warrior and Gurney... wow... I could be rambling for hours on how much I loved these films and can't wait for the 3rd one. Hopefully, Denis will proceed to direct "Rendezvous with Rama", which another passion of mine.

[@nikonshooter71]

Vacuum Form machine in the background. Please to a show & tell & a demonstration Tested ♥️

[@romanglinnik8073]

Seeing Adam reveal a box inside a box inside a box... while unveiling the sword is both a funny and mesmerizing experience.

[@wobblysauce]

Thumper recalling must be fun.

[@NerdverseMatter]

I have the Insight Editions Art and Soul of Dune: Part two Artifact Edition. A most excellent set! Love the thumper replica.

[@geoffreyrichie7330]

I love how Norm and Adam have ended up with the same frames.

[@Kantami]

i like the Knives fae the new Dune movies, but i have to admit i love the ones fae Lynch's Dune movie more. the Crysknife in Lynch's Dune just looked so awesome.

[@DanielCook-h6r]

Eyyy its Norm

[@PoppabearsCave]

Wrapped in spice cloth. Nifty!

[@yahnatanlevi6894]

You should do a another segment on the 1984 dune movie props example the weirding modules finger gom jabbar etc

[@pendaco]

Even though it's a cool little prop the thumper still looks like a moveable garden sprinkler to me 😂

[@waterbitten]

Or like those solar pathway lights

[@Yora21]

I can't unsee an agricultural fertilizer mixer pump.

[@iancornicelli2460]

I'll be psyched if they ever bring back the podcast, I miss still untitled!

[@11Bbq]

I fully agree with Norm. Give us that full frame Dune cut. It’s hard enough knowing we won’t ever see the extra 2 hours of footage they shot for part 2, at least let us see everything they filmed in frame for the theatrical cut.

[@toddler_dragons]

I'm like 2 seconds in and I am, is that a new vacuum forming Adam has behind him?

[@_SurferGeek_]

More so than the 3rd Dune... I'm looking forward to Dennis' take on Rendezvous with Rama!

[@thunder2434]

DUUUUUUNE!!!!! It's so good!

[@wjim5510]

Love these two together

[@tcolen0079]

Would love for you to have a podcast again.

[@mvslice]

The only gripe I have is the lack of a hand guards. A slow slide would cut the hand.

[@pho3nix-]

The Lisan-al gaib! as it is written!

[@alexfsu1]

Will you guys share the measures for us to have as reference in case we design, 3d print our own? Wish I could get that box but I will have to live vicariously through you:-)

[@ZerocoolsPropsandCollectibles]

Apple absolutely loves you guys. Selling a 4 thousand dollar vr headset to watch flat movies on!

[@John_Krone]

I probably can't afford the box that book came in 😅

[@clod262]

Simply wonderful!! Love Villeneuve Dune!

[@PLASTICPOPCORN4]

damn i feel like that 3d printed articulating thumper i keep seeing on reddit is that much better now.

[@hlsix]

As a lifelong reader of sci-fi, it seems like the world building thanks should go to Frank Herbert for conceiving of Dune and the director, cast and crew for bringing it to life. Love the channel, keep up the good work!

[@AGoodJoe]

The Art of Dune books are amazing. I’m hoping they release the digital Blade Runner version some day

[@howerchristopher]

Idea for a comicon suit for Adam. Go as the Harkonen soldiers in the black desert suites they wear at the start of Dune 2. People won't be able to see your face so you can go incognito and there is a large fan in the back of the suit that should keep you cool.

[@ssufur]

A shop full of tools, and Adam still uses a key to open the box. Great!

[@johnlukeferris]

*Thy knife... What an awesome replica!

[@MrDoctorMabuse]

I just realized something - Feyd's short white arena blade in the film looks a lot like Lynch's crysknives!

[@polartechie]

LISAN ALGAIB

[@dmak_903]

why didnt you use the sword to open the second box?!?!?

[@Sigh_Bold]

The sword is not sharpened. He even said it's a dulled blade so it would have been pretty unwieldy.

[@Daedalus_Dragon]

Dang it Adam, now look what you made me go and order

[@GholaMuadDib]

Wow this looks amazing. The sword just popped up on Amazon a couple weeks ago. I’ll definitely be getting one. I’ve gone Dune crazy.

[@alantoms9298]

I do miss the "Still Untitled" videos with these two and Will. It's actually my favorite content from Tested. The 3 of them had a unique banter.

[@AndreoliAndroid]

A prop love from Dune is the Matador sculpture in Paul’s room. I keep trying to find a good quality version but they all seem to have those 3d print ridges and are tiny.

[@Ironwill_Games]

I hope he finishes the suit and knive before Dune messiah comes along. Be great to see that! Maybe even who knows a little inside look like they did for Ghostbusters. That’s be so awesome!

[@marcusc9931]

I remember you overheating in many of your costumes. When you make a stillsuit, you should put some clever liquid cooling system in it

[@joost199207]

Bring back the Adam podcasts please! Even sporadically would be fine.

[@914Rocky]

I loved the books and the movies but have almost no interest in the props, book, or production photos. I’m glad those guys get so much joy from them.

[@FUBARguy107]

Call the bundle Demeritus Maximus

[@GigiolaCinquetty]

Yes, i'm waiting for this for looong, long time ... Since the 70ties 😁🤣🤪

[@Chris_Love]

If only you had something sharp around you to open up a cardboard box 😂

[@seanleafgreen135]

My wife would kill me with that sword when she found out how much I spent on it

[@luciaceba4640]

wasnt Stilluntitled their podcast?

[@ettoliram8116]

Yup. Very much worth a listen!

[@hydrocarbon82]

I'm curious who decided to make House Atreides deisgns all angular and Harkonnen organic/round. You can see what looks like a cube-shaped Barony citadel @8:29 when they're sorting the production art. That's how it was described in the books, albeit more rectangular with a rooftop park/forest.

[@Oldsmobile69]

Now do some of the camping equipment. I love those tents and assorted camping gear!

[@jonathanisjohn]

I wish we can see the lasgun,they look cool

[@Tyson-u3m]

Poweder coated then finish machined

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

When I saw the Dune swords I thought they were made by Extrema Ratio!

[@samuelleask1132]

So cool

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

I want one of those Water of Life bottles to hold my blue Gatorade.

[@filmcrew3531]

A working still suit Adam? Zoinks!!! 🤔😁

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great video sir

[@nikonshooter71]

Please do a show & tell about the Vacuum Form behind you guys 👍🏼

[@harbl99]

"One day I'll catch Gurney without an apposite quotation to mind, and he will look naked." -- Duke Leto

[@eddrojas6851]

I got a local blacksmith in my city to make me a custom "Duncan Idaho" sword that is made from high carbon steel (leaf spring) and it is fully functional with razor sharp edges.

[@Luzarioth]

I really loved the whole: "*Insert Quote*, by the Princess Irulan" stuff from books... maybe that is why the biggest problem I have with Dune 2 is that Irulan is unnamed for the entire Movie ^^*

[@ek-nz]

Hey has anyone ever asked on a live stream about all the different jackets that Adam wore on MB?

[@crixtus]

"been around the block" a couple of times badges of honor

[@PeterIsATeacher]

1:26 PREACH NORM, PREACH. AS IS WRITTEN

[@korasie]

Yo! Hearing them say they don't have a podcast makes me think they should, I too feel that Adam wouldn't be able to sit still for a podcast soooo make it something like build a gundam and talk about sci-fi stuffs and influences. I don't even know why I'm typing this. anyways ...have a good day!

[@larrybridgers1823]

Its the pro master crafters set of badges

[@herbiotishak2104]

Holy shit, I want that blade.

[@marvinjessop4739]

can you please do the emperor's knife from dune part 2?

[@cedarandsound]

Feels like forever since seeing Norm, where's he been?

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

So cool 👍

[@c187rocks]

Maybe you could bring back the podcast? It would be great to have it again.

[@jasondiasauthorpage615]

This is a great time to be invested in packaging.

[@NYPlasticDoc]

Isn't sandworm poop, spice? I had wondered about where and how they recovered the thumpers as well

[@PizzaGoat323]

What does Adam have on his keychain to open the boxes?

[@atticstattic]

Something sharp?😂 Like a keychain knife

[@larryfontenot9018]

Katana hilts are _not_ wrapped in leather. They are shaped wooden blocks that are wrapped in the skin of a kind of ray (fish), with is related to sharks. They use that skin because it is naturally rough. The hilt is then wound about with flat silk cord. The ray skin is what looks like white diamond patterns because of the dark silk cording is wound over it in a way that exposes parts of it in those shapes.