{"product_id":"james-bond-moonraker-laser-1-1-scale-prop-replica-factory-entertainment","title":"James Bond Moonraker Laser 1:1 Scale Prop Replica Factory Entertainment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOONRAKER, released in 1979 at the height of a global science-fiction craze, details Bonds efforts to thwart the genocidal plans of Hugo Drax. On the surface a hugely successful global business titan, Drax is, in truth, a madman bent on global domination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original props were polyurethane and rubber with no moving parts. They were specially constructed for the film by the EON Productions 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laser effects seen on screen were added later during post-production using a labor-intensive animation technique known as ‘rotoscoping. While cutting edge in its day, the process has been replaced by modern digital effects today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slightly more detailed ‘hero’ prop was briefly seen being used by an MI6 operative disguised as a monk. A large number of stunt props were used during the climactic final battle sequence, both as handheld weapons and as mounted onto the US Marines’ spacewalk apparatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE REPLICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Factory Entertainment Moonraker Laser 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original props were made quickly, of lightweight materials, to suit the needs of film production. The replica is cast from a heavyweight polyresin and features metal fittings. Although visually identical to the original, the replica has more heft and strength than the original props.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical triggers are not present on the original props; they were deliberately omitted for practical reasons, to allow the actors to hold the props and fit their fingers into the area where a trigger would normally be while wearing thick astronaut gloves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe replica features an ultra-bright blue LED light effect, activated by a concealed button, as a homage to the ground-breaking rotoscoped visual effects and to enhance the 70’s laser-weapon aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the Moonraker laser’s later appearances in 007 video games, scope detail and a movable ‘selector-lever’ have also been incorporated into the replica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach replica includes a certificate of authenticity booklet, a display stand and an individually numbered metal plaque. The edition size is 750 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires 2 x AAA (LR3) Batteries. Batteries included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e***This Item does not qualify for Discounts or free shipping***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51515943911719,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/3338\/7559\/files\/a.webp?v=1781729224","url":"https:\/\/uncannytoysandmore.com\/products\/james-bond-moonraker-laser-1-1-scale-prop-replica-factory-entertainment","provider":"Uncanny Toys \u0026 More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}