Rayguns goodies

I've been keeping you all out of the loop for a while, not through intention, but through laziness and world travel plans. BUT, here are some cool vids from Weta's Dr Grordborts world, created by Greg Broadmore.



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Weta Work: Automaitre'D

Okay, so here's something I've done here at Weta Workshop. And you can see it finally... I've been wanting to show this to people for fricken ages.











And a hi-res image:





















He's a mechanical butler from the Rayguns universe - an Automaitre'D. He was designed by Dr Broadmore and 3D modeled by myself and is possibly one of the most complex 3d models I've created. I shouldn't show any images that haven't been posted on line already, but let me say that the back of this dude is a right jumble of extravagant detail and steam-powered, cog driven antics.

He joined the team at Comic Con in standee form, serving up comics and collectible for all and sundry. Hopefully one day he may join Weta's impressive set of collectibles.

Weta Work: New Raygun Revealed

This little puppy is my favourite Raygun to be revealed so far, the 'Victorious Mongoose 1902a'. I have held it in my arms and wish to caress it's sweet metallic finish again and again. ohhhhh baby.

"...despite its humble proportion, the pistol packs quite a whollop. Able to project a conical emission for up to seventeen yards, the Victorious Mongoose will obliterate four pounds of Budgerigars in three fascinating seconds."

For the Wetapage and details go here.

Rayguns Promotional Transmission

Broadmore and Weta have quitre currently released a Rayguns Promotional Transmission to be discovered here. It is rather splendid, and I do rather recommend that you commence to check it out... what. You can even download it and share it with friends - I say!

Rayguns in Wired magazine

Wired magazine has published a lovely article about the Weta Rayguns with brand new images here. Lovely...

Gun Porn

Grizzly Tang in no way condones or distributes pornography... but if we did it would look like this:













On the off chance you didn't believe the press, the 'Rayguns' are indeed full-size, and quite weighty might I add. wooorrrrrr..... peeeowww-peeoww

More images and details here.

Weta Originals Rayguns Announcement

Oh baby, they're like rayguns from an op-shop. And did I mention they have moving parts?

"We will be making an announcement about the Weta Originals Rayguns range on NZ 26 / US 25 January – Be sure to bookmark www.wetanz.com/collectibles/ for the official announcement!"

Weta Workshop Rayguns

This is just a little plug for a series of 'Weta Originals' from Weta Workshop, in Wellington, New Zealand. They are Rayguns! And here is the website!

Bespangled in fine detail and with various (most likely quite dangerous) moving parts, these wave weapons of yesteryear are the perfect ornament for a gentleman's study or a deterring centerpiece for a lady's powder room or chiffonier.















The MANMELTER 3600ZX

These are produced by Greg Broadmore (designer) and Dave Tremont (model maker), so I can't claim any kudos for them I'm affraid.

The reason I'm posting this so late after the press release, is that I have done a small amount of work on for the Rayguns project. Of course, like all cool things, I can't tell you what it was. And Mr. Boardmore - if you are reading this, next time I work with you and you change your designs, 'all your wacom pen will belong to us.'