Kitbashing Plastic Toys into a Movie Prop! - Film Riot Collab

[@halbertwalston]

After years of your projects as examples, I now have some friends who distinctly know to save greeble-worthy bits and pieces for me to make molds.

[@punishedprops]

Those are good friends to have!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Another great build Bill. I love kit bashing to make props. Some of my first movie prop jobs where done just like that. Ah the good old days.

[@punishedprops]

Hey hey thanks old buddy! =D

[@MDigitalProductions]

It's always a pleasure to see you and film riot still collaborating after all these years. KZbin might ignore the film scene and omit it as an actual category, but you guys keep that short film/ indy spirit alive!

[@punishedprops]

It's a fun gang to be a part of! =)

[@ChozoSR388]

So, I did a little digging, and that gun you used for the base is part of an Augmented Reality gaming system called AR Gun Var Park. The part that flips up in the back is to hold your phone, and the QR Code most likely pairs the gun to an app that was designed to make use of it. It's made by a Russian company, I believe.

[@thomascorner3009]

oops just saw your post. Sorry for the duplicate information

[@AphroditeLee]

It never ceases to amaze me what you do with old, plastic toys! WOW!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@aroymart]

this was an overall informative video but learning about how goodwill price tags are split to make them hard to transfer BLEW MY MIND. Makes so much sense

[@ridethroughlifertl]

That noise of rummaging through a toybox brings back memories.

[@punishedprops]

Oh yeah, I get you.

[@ThatsMistaTwistToYou]

Turbulent Displacement, turbulent displace! ;) Loving the reference and the build!

[@TheDamageReport]

This is awesome man

[@VayaconChupacabra]

In this episode we delve into the mind and collection of a mad prop-scientist genius!

[@punishedprops]

Bwahahahaa!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

My three Grand Kids and I have amassed a HUGE amount of old toys of theirs AND from their friends and rummage sales and re-sale shops! If it's a BUCK Or Under, and it has "THE LOOK"... we SNAG IT! And YES We also snag "Greeblies" too! :D

[@DaBuild]

Well done Bill! Always a pleasure watching your builds ! 🔨🪛🔧🛠

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@ian3314]

Man thank you guys for all your videos. I have been making foam props and giving as gifts to family over the last year because of your tutorials. You guys are masters of the long form tutorials(which I prefer). Keep up the great work!

[@punishedprops]

Splendid! =D

[@mrbob0822]

I guffawed at the turbulent displacement ref. Another well done space gun!

[@punishedprops]

Good eye Kevin! =D

[@evilkoolade]

came here to say basically this

[@TheCrafsMan]

Excellennnnnnnnt, Uncle Bill!!! Really enjoyed this kitbash project - turned out NICE!!!!! Also... those masking removal shots are always so satisfying! :D

[@werewolf74]

one piece.... one... piece....

[@antitheist9976]

Fantastic build, and yes learned a lot, examples and explanations spot on 🙂💯

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

epic!!!! Punished Props and Film Riot . . . PERFECTION!!!

[@punishedprops]

Isn't it?! =D

[@timothyvolkers5343]

Wow that rub an buff made a massive difference. Really cool piece

[@rookscastle3951]

Great build! You're right about the weathering, less IS more.

[@griffinoconnor1523]

The piping bag bondo trick is so smart! Wish I had thought of it like 4 projects ago

[@punishedprops]

Next time that comes up, you're gonna be so stoked!

[@jasserkhodai5929]

My son and I had a great time watching your video 😊

[@icooley7391]

Might have been mentioned in the comments but that black and white VarPark pistol thing is an AR Game controller. You mount your phone on the top hinged part that you glued down. Very cool!

[@VayaconChupacabra]

KelTec might be interested in doing a partnership with you on their next firearm.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

As a gunsmith I'm probably the only one who got this joke. You know goerge kelgren actually helped design the tec-9.

[@Saintbow]

And the sad thing is, it's still better then a hi-point...

[@Riceball01]

Very nice, I made a custom steampunk blaster out of spare parts a couple of years ago at the beginning of COVID and I've been itching to make another one since then and this video is really making want to hit Goodwill for cheap toy blasters. Something that I've learned when painting toy guns is that the cheap $1 semi-gloss black from Home Depot works really well. It goes on fairly glossy for something that's supposed to be semi-gloss but going over it with 0000 steel wool brings down the shine and, in my opinion, makes for a really good simulated blued finish. Painting with a silver base coat and going over the finished gun with the steel wool some more and/or before the black paint fully dries (haven't figured out what does it) creates a nice gunmetal like finish. I really need to experiment some to see if the result is from sanding to the point where the silver barely starts to show through or if it's because the paint's not fully dry yet and steel wool fibers/dust is getting embedded in the pain.

[@punishedprops]

That's a great technique, thanks for sharing. =)

[@chuck80y]

The base gun has a real Asari (from Mass Effect) look and feel to it.

[@MishraArtificer]

I was about to say: it really does look like Liara T'Soni just dropped it...

[@DMAbCD]

That blaster turned out really badass. Thank you for sharing.

[@peteb3677]

the gun your modding up is a cell phone gun..the back piece you popped open is where u set your phone in

[@scubasteve29388]

Your weathering is amazing, sir. You make it look so easy but your process is incredibly refined. Thanks for showing us your secrets!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@JohnFleshman]

Holy crap you just validated some of my past projects by wrapping that all thread in tape and jamming the pvc pipe over it. LOL! I can tell even before you paint it its gonna be a cool looking scifi gun.

[@punishedprops]

HA! Hey, whatever gets the job done, yeah? =)

[@JohnFleshman]

@@punishedprops indeed!

[@MeanJohnDean]

Lighter fluid will remove stickers and requires no clean up as it wont damage plasic.

[@kdogjcgdad2325]

Dude you are a true artist

[@williammchilima8057]

from film riot.. awesome job

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for coming by!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

You know PPA... "STAR WARS PROPS" were almost TOTALLY "Found Junk" and alot of further SCI-FI Movies and TV Shows STILL us "Found Junk" to make cool stuff with! If most people knew what "Parts" were used for the INSIDE of Darth Vader's Helmet, {especially in "Return of the Jedi" when the "Reveal" happens} would FREAK! The Majority of the Inside of Vader's Helmet, especially the parts around his mouth, were from old European IBM Copier/Fax and other "Tech" machines! They also used "Glenn Ross Dental Expanders" and "Photo Multiplier Dynodes" for the "Vents" on the front face mask part,

[@WolchBot]

I enjoy all the videos you guys put out, but I really liked this format with you making something new and unique and not building to an existing prop. It was nice to see the different creativity.

[@punishedprops]

Making original pieces is always a fun challenge.

[@LegendofMicah]

WOWWW. So cool!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks Micah!

[@arthurxmedic]

the slits in the label is so it will lay flat on items with compound curves

[@bloocheez3]

Using Star Wars merch to kitbash a prop. It's like poetry ; it rhymes.

[@lupiaan2021]

Always seeking out tips and tricks, and thank you for sharing the knowledge..

[@rafag2-9t67]

日本人です。まず、すげぇ！。 ゴーストバスターズから知りました。 頑張って‼︎

[@M6Props]

Always amazing to watch you work! Since starting to watch your channel I now look at off casts, broken toys and garage sale finds in a whole new light. I can't wait for the next build.

[@punishedprops]

That's a fun way to look at the world!

[@cabe_bedlam]

As cool as the prop is, Surebonder make a Ryobi compatible glue gun?! AMAZE!

[@MySoCalledAdventures]

Fun fact, the place you wanted to make a snack holder is to hold a phone....it's a game thing I think

[@kasperstenbom]

This was an very satisfying watch. Love the creativity here. Weapon turned out fantastic!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@edburdo]

As the husband of a Cookie Artist... you can also make piping bags from parchment paper. Cut it in a triangle, roll into a cone, fold or cut a tab into the top end to keep it from unrolling, and then fill and use as normal. Works great and super cheap.

[@punishedprops]

Brilliant!

[@RichardCalder67]

Awesome stuff. I really miss this kind of content!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@jeffkthompson]

I bet filling the main body with sand would add a ton of realism and would remove unwanted rattles!

[@TheMotionlessGrave]

Goodwill stickers are the worst. And yes that is so it’s harder to swap stickers. You know because the prices are so unreasonable. Happy belated Birthday by the way.

[@coreyhall]

that came out sick bro. thanks for the inspirations.

[@that_weird_kid00]

This has inspired me to kitbash a space pistol out of an old nerf gun! I’ll do a showcase in my channel for those who are interested!!

[@boonjabby]

The unknown gun area is for your phone. Sounds would have worked when connected to the Bluetooth depending on the game played

[@dragade101]

Brilliant work here!

[@Bananaboogiebone]

smart job Bill it turned out well looks cool.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@F1DesignUS]

I would to see a tutorial on how you "colorized" it in photoshop. I can never get it too look right and I wonder if it is my PS skills or the base photo that is causing the issue.

[@AceTheBathoundProductions]

No offense meant, it could be both.

[@Froggyboi_12]

Love your videos

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@trytofinishsomething]

Nice ... loved the short and wondered if you guys did the gun! Love the collaborations!

[@softlightsymphonyband]

Although we didn’t have the variety of options available now I remember the kids in my neighborhood spray painting, detailing and weathering our toy guns and swords in the 80’s as grade schoolers to make them look less like toys and more like actual weapons. Many summer hours spent in our dad’s garages using what we tools we could get our hands on.

[@MishraArtificer]

Unfortunately, these days that would likely get SWAT called on your location. Even when I have NERF firefights in the local parks, I get nervous someone will call 911, even though we make sure no one brings realistically-painted blasters...

[@RealAndySkibba]

This is super cool! Great collab.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@kerricaine]

i'm glad to see i'm not the only one who uses the duck tape tension fit! who needs PVC spacers, duck tape solves all problems!

[@punishedprops]

It really does!

[@550stanley]

Have you ever considered weighting these props to make them behave more realistically in your or actor's hands? At the end of the video it looks great, but as soon as you hold it in your hands it is painfully obvious that it is just a hollow plastic as it has no weight to it and it is very visible in the camera.

[@punishedprops]

As a cosplayer I usually try to make props as light as possible. Carrying around the 17lbs Alien Assault Rifle from District 9 for a couple of hours wrecked me.

[@martinbelton4973]

Go to the fishing shop and buy some large ledger weights I use them the 4oz ones are best bill great video

[@Saintbow]

Ever try lugging around full scale weighted props at a con? Trust me, it get's painfully old after a few hours.

[@martinbelton4973]

It wouldn't be good for that. But as a movie prop it's ideal just gives it that bit of realism to how it feels in the hand

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

@@martinbelton4973 It's also a safety thing. On most movies if a gun isn't actively firing in close-up it's probably made of rubber. If an actor is running around, a realistically weighted gun is basically a club they can hurt themselves or someone else with. Picture the bullet-bending scenes from Wanted, then imagine a real metal gun slipping out of James McEvoy's hand and clocking Angelina Jolie in the face....or Tom Hanks running up the beach in Saving Private Ryan, tripping and cracking his ribs on his Tommy Gun.

[@OtisMcNuttIII]

Watching Punished Props while building a Lego Speed Champions 1970 Ferrari 512 M. Nothing beats it!!!!

[@punishedprops]

Sounds like a fantastic afternoon to me!

[@OtisMcNuttIII]

@@punishedprops I love to build them on my Dialysis days after treatment. Helps winding down in the evening.

[@brevs8387]

I love this. I build Cigar Box Guitars in a similar way. I never thought of it as "kit bashing", but that's exactly what it is. I've always wanted to make some prop guns like this (make them into lamps, actually). Now, I am pretty sure I can. Thanks so much!

[@MishraArtificer]

"Cigar Box Guitars"? Color me intrigued...

[@Paul_Lane]

Fun build. Nice detail.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@jimpowers4463]

Great video, gave we some ideas for a new project, once I finish my current list.

[@punishedprops]

That's fantastic!

[@Walsfeo]

Hexagons are the bestagons! That was a great build, and it looks amazing. I always learn something when I'm watching Punished Props. At about 14 minutes in I was surprised you went with tape and hot glue instead of two part epoxy putty. I really thought you were going to put that lightsaber on the other direction, or have the lip that you put on the front go up top. Don't you have a laser cutter for making acrylic circles? Great vid. looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@punishedprops]

Yeah I love cutting circles on the laser, but sometimes it's just quicker to do it the old fashioned way.

[@shadowmergence]

Not the red I would've chosen, but... Great job Bill! I wish I could do what you do for a living...

[@phoenixorion.dicosmo]

love the collab

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@TheGosling8]

That was awesome. You have a talent!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@JosephReviewsFilm]

The text on the rifle I know is a reference to Turbulent Displacement! Which any longtime Film Riot viewer would know but I’m not sure what the rest means.

[@MakerMaddox]

The bucket of toy parts... be still my beating heart! 🤣

[@punishedprops]

It's a really incredible bucket.

[@sleepytexboiz]

This is an amazing prop with it also being kitbashed all in one and I will say in the back of my head was like "what if someone makes a pump action double barrel shotgun like apparently it's a good prop."

[@MrTheMighty]

This is freaking RAD!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@noahfendt3528]

Please do more of this

[@StormhavenGaming]

Every time I watch one of your builds, I want to go and buy a pile of cheap toy guns and have a go. Then I remember that I have no talent. So I watch another of your builds. Great stuff as always.

[@nathanaelhalterman7511]

not that it matters but its a suppressor not a silencer but its just good to know the proper nomenclature.

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

That was so good, well done!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

@@punishedprops I looked up that gun out of curiosity, apparently it’s a fancy game controller for mobile app games!

[@Gantorin]

On the hexagon is bestigon comment... FUNNY! Never heard tht before, but had always wondered why hexigons are mainly use to indicate future... now I know.

[@punishedprops]

Here's why hexagons are the bestagons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpmympmrfdhpm7s

[@youknoweverything7643]

That white and black gun that you put batteries in is actually from a Walmart 120 dollar laser tag set. It will only work when it's connected to its vest I believe looks just like the one I bought for my uncle's two kids exact brand and all so that's what it is. You don't need repositories for bonds or body filler the smell isn't gonna hurt yoy it only when chemicals are floating in air or sanding and grinding stuff is bad for you but bonds and glues no mask required man at all Oshawa even says bonds fumes are non toxic to lungs. And nextime jb weld the altered to the plastic will never break and you can sand jb weld to shape I use it to shape edges of stuff I glue to gether with it

[@from1978]

Love your work!

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

awesome!

[@maxmussdermann1754]

The lightsaber makes up for a great scope, but you should have taken a moment longer to think about the orientation. The bigger lens is now towards the eye, so everybody who ever used a telescope or a gun will notice that it's "wrong" as you would see things smaller through that thing. And the little asymmetrical foward-drawn thing that is now barrelside would have made a great lightshield to the eye, just like on a real scope. Still a nice overall build, just wanted to motivate for some more patience to the detail. You have a really good eye to choose the parts, just take some more moments to let your creativity flow and figure out positions and you will end up with an even better product.

[@housermousemedia]

🔥🔥 turbulent displacement🔥🔥

[@punishedprops]

NICE!!

[@johnpatrickmcp]

I feel like the scope was a missed opportunity. It definitely could have benefited from a dial or two.

[@SaltNBattery]

So that's actually an "Augmented Reality" gun for playing AR shooting games on a smartphone. The "Snack Compartment" is actually to hold your smartphone. Not sure how it works, it has bad reviews. Just thought you might be interested.

[@MNMachinimas]

It's always super inspiring to watch your prop making videos! Love it! I do have a question: For some parts you use hot glue, for others you use super glue or epoxy. Are there certain reasons on which you decide what glue to use or is it just pure randomness?

[@punishedprops]

For prop making, it's usually the glue's working time that is most important to me. If I need a few minutes to place something, I'll go with epoxy. But, for example, with CA glue (superglue) it can haze clear plastics so it also depends if the material is compatible. www.thistothat.com/ is a fun website to see what glue is recommended for what materials.

[@jackkuehneman9300]

I wonder if anyone has thought to use a low power sand blaster to get a uniform finish on these types of builds. I haven't done much but I usually get a discrepancy in the final paint texture from the areas I worked.

[@TheDoomertron]

Question; do you put a coat of protection at the end to keep the paint there against greasy hands or weather?!

[@MROC66]

Doesn't the heat from the epoxy curing cause hazing on those acrylic pieces? thats where I have always had issues

[@MatthewBowe]

Hexagons are the bestagons

[@punishedprops]

Truth!

[@jacobroberts1434]

This is awesome! Heading to the thrift store this weekend...

[@punishedprops]

So exciting!

[@CalvinWitthoft]

I think it’s a little bit small, I think I would’ve tried making it a bit longer or at least the back part long enough so that you don’t have to like arch over the gun and you can hold it more comfortably

[@Saintbow]

That gun looks a lot like the Peacekeeper rifle from Farscape. They used an AUG for their kitbash, but close enough!

[@DesertRatPainting]

this looks amazing, my only though it that the scope should have been mounted facing the other way and with the blade guard at the top so it would have looked similar to a real ACOG.

[@OleHolm-sq7yj]

I like the Brotherhood Of Steel laser pistol from Fallout 4. I miss that game.

[@DarthG33k]

I love that there's a random spray painted Maverick in the bin...

[@punishedprops]

I don't even know where that came from.

[@lowlvlcosplay]

this is so cool

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@shubinternet]

So, you used ... how many different types of glue here? How do you know what type of glue to use where?

[@Broadshore]

You know what that Pistol reminds me of? The Garland Pistol from MOSPEDIA.

[@treynewman1014]

defenitly a carbine blaster, mid range, high fire power

[@Renfield37]

i did my lightsaber.. it was all black anyway but all i did was use the file on a small fingernail clipper and did the edges and some small scrathes around the emitter and the bottom of the hilt and motys of the scratches being in the middle but they are very subtle.. as its been been in alot of fights and gradually been worn down

[@punishedprops]

That's a fantastic way to weather something, great job!

[@93tiny08]

TURBULENT DISPLACE!