Mass Effect Disciple Shotgun

You’ll no doubt be shocked to learn that I haven’t played Mass Effect (I say that about every game, maybe I should game more) but that doesn’t keep me from appreciating a sweet bit of sci-fi weaponry. This state of the art pew pew by Sheo looks like it leapt right off the screen, and is ready to mow down some baddies.

Wingman - Apex Legends

LEGO weapon builder extraordinaire Nick Brick is back with another jaw-dropping pistol from Titanfall. As usual it’s absolutely stunning, and as usual I have no frame of reference for it (I really should play more games). Nick as also put together a great video describing all it’s features, so check it out!

Riskrunner

If video games are any indication the weapons of the future are going to be pretty crazy, if not downright wacky. Check out this number from Destiny 2 by BrickinNick, which is as colorful as it is futuristic. Nick even successfully developed a four shot semiautomatic mechanism, check out this video to see it in action.

Plumbing Safety

Plumbing safety is no laughing matter. Every year hundreds of people are injured while improperly using the tools of the trade, and it's no joke. Not to mention the costs of repairs should a small flood happen. I know from first hand experience that a simple toilet overflow at the hands of a 9 year old can blossom into a $20k restoration project (true story). Take this apparatus for instance, a katana fixed to a plunger, can you imagine the damage that could be inflicted should this fall into the wrong....

Sorry, I'm being told this is from a video game, Fortnite or something. Never mind, move along.

Man With The Golden Gun

No, not the Bond villain, this is a different villain, namely Frau Irene Engel from Wolfenstein. Come to think of it, she's also not a man, ignore that title, it makes no sense. Nick Brick built this ornate beauty, using only official LEGO pearl gold elements. This is a build restriction that would challenge even the best builders, but Nick pulls it off beautifully. 

Squall's Gunblade

Have you ever been accused of "bringing a knife to a gunfight"? Well now you can do both thanks to builder vitreolum. Yes this classic weapon from the video game series Final Fantasy has never made a lick of sense, but no one cares because it's so totally awesome. 

D.A.R.C.I.

The king of prop weapons Nick Brick is back with another phenomenal reproduction. This is the D.A.R.C.I. (Data Analysis, Reconnaissance, and Cooperative Intelligence device) from Destiny 2, a sophisticated sniper rifle with some serious special features. The prop is over 43" and features a light up scope, moving trigger, sliding charging handle and removable magazine. 

Pulse Rifle

The M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens is one of my favorite sci-fi weapons. Jim Cameron's design paired with Simon Atherton's prop making skills made for a perfect combination of futuristic and plausibility, you just buy it. Builder Missing Brick has assembled one of the smallest, cutest (if a badass military weapon can be cute) versions I've ever seen, with startling accuracy for it's scale. I just wanna pick it up and go "pew pew".

Kingsman - The Secret Service

Kingsman - The Secret Service was one of my favorite films of 2014, and I'm very much looking forward to the sequel out later this month. I'm not the only fan eagerly waiting for it, builder Burglerhobbit is so hyped he built some amazing props from the first film. Hopefully The Golden Circle will inspire a few more builds.

M8A1

Weapon builder extraordinaire Nick Brick is back with another stunning rifle. This is the M8A1 from the game Call of Duty Black Ops II, and it's pretty badass. It features a moving trigger, removable magazine, sliding ambidextrous charging handle with centering tab, and detachable working reflex sight. I can't help but think that somewhere in Nick's house there's a room that's starting to look like Big Daddy's in Kick Ass.

Wookie Bowcaster

To quote Han Solo, "I like this". It's one of the more unusual weapons of the Star Wars universe, the wookie bowcaster. And while it's very unconventional (is it a crossbow? what does the cable fire?) it's always been a favorite of mine, if only because it's what Chewbacca carries, and Chewbacca is awesome. A stellar prop recreation by builder Lego Admiral.

Doomhammer

Fans of World of Warcraft might recognize this iconic weapon by builder Bangooh, the Doomhammer. I think if I was heading into battle I'd want something sharp and stabby, but some warriors prefer a more blunt instrument, something in the smashy smashy category. 

Poe Dameron Brick Cosplay

He's the best pilot in the resistance, and a hero of the republic, he's Poe Dameron. And builder Takamichi Irie is such a fan he's built his costume. But it's no ordinary cosplay, the helmet, chest box, pistol and many other accessories are all brick-built. It's a Star Wars, costuming and LEGO mashup, and it's pretty awesome.

Tracer's Pulse Pistols

What's better than a futuristic, illuminated, awesome looking prop pistol from the game Overwatch? Two of them! Builder Nick Brick is back with a brilliant pair of Tracer's Pulse Pistols from the wildly popular video game Overwatch. They feature moving triggers, working "reload" function with pop out side disks and light-up features using BrickStuff lighting products.

DL-44

There are a multitude of weapons in the Star Wars universe. Everything from elegant Lightsabers to random, clumsy blasters. And while it may be clumsy and random, I've always liked the DL-44. First used by Han Solo in A New Hope, then by Luke in The Empire Strikes Back (unless you subscribe to the theory they are different models, feel free to comment), it's a compact and awesome weapon. Speaking of awesome, check out this version by builder The Crea1or. 

Smart Pistol MK5

Titan fall gave the world no shortage of cool weapons, and builder Nick Brick has given us no shortage of brilliant brick-built reproductions of them. This is the Smart Pistol MK5, it features auto aiming of multiple targets, laser sight and 18 round magazine. Just the thing for futuristic warfare.

Alternator

Modern first person shooters certainly do offer a never ending supply of inspiration for weapon builder Nick Brick. His latest full sized pistol, the Alternator, is from Titanfall 2. It's a sub machine gun with a novel side by side barrel arrangement. Nick also paired it with a time travel device cleverly called the Time Device, which is actually pretty cool in game play. For once I might actually get to see these devices in action, since this game is on my son's Christmas list.

Khvostov 7G-0X

Nick Brick is back with another top-notch video game inspired weapon. This time around it's a rifle from Destiny: Rise of Iron, and it's pretty stunning. It's a bit of a departure from the more fanciful weapons of recent history and seems more rooted in reality (looks an awful lot like an AK-47 in my opinion). The attention to detail is what we'd expect from Nick, making this a jaw-dropping reproduction.

Saboteur 67 Ultra Wave Equalizer

If you're not familiar with Dr. Grordbort, you need to acquaint yourself. It's a rabbit hole of much steampunk goodness "where science meets violence". This pistol by Grantmasters was inspired by the Saboteur 66, one of a great many whimsical and wonderful steampunk weapons featured. It's small, much smaller than you would first think, but t's powerful.