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It
is the purpose of this site to offer information
and links for those individuals interested in
building and learning more about one of the
most beautiful weapons in the science fiction
genre. Yes, I am referring to the pulse rifle
as seen in ALIENS. This also happens to be my
favorite prop.
A
few years ago, I had a vision of what this site
needs to be. Time and interest fizzled out and
it wasn't until a recent computer crash, losing
many valuable links in the process, that sparked
a new flame into realizing this vision. Within
this site, you will soon find an array of pictures,
information, and links dealing with the topics
listed on the left. Please keep in mind, this
site offers keen interest to the pulse rifle
but, if there is something really cool or falls
in line with a tangent interest, you will find
it here too.
Please
excuse the mess while we make this happen. For
those of you that have been familiar with the
old site, it is still available in its entirety
and may be found here. tommin's
studios 2004 If you would like to contribute
a Pulse Rifle related article, tutorial, or
know of a Pulse Rifle related site not listed
here please do let me know. My contact info
is available at the top right of this page.
A
special thank you to all that have given some
input to the site so far. The kind feedback
has been an unexpected surprise and so inspirational
that I had to make some of it available on this
site. Click [ HERE
] to view the readers' feedback and shoutbox.
Many
thanks,
Tom
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the m41a.com Pulse Rifle(s) of the month! May 2009 |
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HCG EXCLUSIVE - ALIENS HERO PULSE RIFLE
We are very proud to present our much anticipated,
officially licensed, Aliens Hero Pulse Rifle!
One of the most Iconic movie weapons ever to
blast its way onto the big screen, the Pulse
Rifle is the weapon of choice for the US Colonial
Marines in James Cameron’s Oscar winning
“Aliens”.
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BTW, please utilize my site referral when ordering.
This helps to support m41a.com. Danke.
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ALIENS
HERO PULSE RIFLE
• Aluminum Shrouds the
same dimensions as the original “Hero”
Pulse Rifle.
• Metal retractable shoulder stock
• Metal barrel vent
• Removable magazine
• Light up LED counter display–
sets at “95” when the magazine is
inserted
• Moving “Grenade Launcher”
pump handle
• Themed wall display plaque
• Accurate “Brown Bess” colored
shrouds
Estimated
to ship July 2010
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LATEST NEWS JULY 2010!! 30.06.10: |
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Mark
of Hollywood Collectibles Group was kind enough
to see to that I had the opportunity to receive
one, of the first two, production PR's to reach
the US. How awesome is that! The remaining production
PR's are scheduled to ship in five to six weeks
and I am certain, that the fans will find this
to be exciting news.
Over the last two days, I've
taken the time to unpack, examine, and photograph
this beautiful replica. It is truly the most
amazing production 'blaster' that I have EVER
seen in my life. As a modeler and fabricator
myself (building several quality PR's in the
past) I do have a great appreciation for the
thought and craftsmanship that is required to
make something like this become a reality. Given
the very nature and complexity of a prop such
as this, there is no way to win all the hearts
and minds of the avid fans of an old film called
ALIENS. But I would argue now, more than ever,
the people of HCG have managed to do the impossible.
The attention to detail, accuracy, features,
customer service, and packaging far exceeds
the price point that they managed to offer these
units.
For those of you that managed
to reserve one, you will not be disappointed.
The shrouds are comprised of a very durable
cast aluminum. The butt stock, barrel, and heat
sink are comprised of steel. The grenade launcher
pump moves and affects the movement of the 870
bolt. The Thompson's charging handle and bolt
are spring loaded and can be pulled back to
simulate loading. The magazine is removable
and houses the two 'AAA' power supply for the
digital counter. The digital counter is static
reading, by default, '95'. The butt stock can
be adjusted and locked at four lengths, ...and
FINALLY someone has produced a screen accurate
butt stock!! =)
Over all, this pieces has an
incredibly accurate look and feel to it. Some
may say that it is a little on the heavy side,
but I for one, would not want it any other way.
The display wall rack included, is everything
they advertised it to be and more. I will simply
leave it at that and let the surprise make it
to you on its own. =)
In conclusion, I am a builder
and collector. Will probably always build as
long as I can. I have only positive things to
say about this piece. The odds favor that there
is probably something here that I forgot to
mention but, for now, I will simply be content
with being one of the first PROUD owners of
the only licensed production pulse rifles from
ALIENS in existence, in the US.
Thanks for your time and attention.
- Tom
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Before and After ALIENS 14.01.05 |
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A
little history about the original pulse rifles
from Bapty Props LTD.
I've
been most fortunate to open a dialogue with
a source close to Bapty Props LTD,
of the UK recently and have been given permission
to publish most of the information that they
have been so generous with. For obvious security
and privacy reasons, some information ( e.g.
visual and text ) has been withheld and will
not be disclosed on this site, nor anywhere
else, period.
A
special thanks to one gentlemen in particular,
( You know who you are. 8^) ) who took quite
a bit of time out, from several busy days, to
answer all of my questions and make this article
possible.
This
information has been gathered and verified to
the best of our abilities. However, as avid
collectors and enthusiasts of the ALIENS
Saga should anyone who has prior knowledge which
contradicts this or simply complements this
with a greater depth then we absolutely welcome
your opinions to expand this site and further
our understanding of the Pulse rifle and its
history.
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Battle Queen 2020 Pulse Rifle ( 2000 ) ... 07.01.05 |
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Pulse
Rifle spotted as screen used prop weapon in
straight to DVD film BattleQueen 2020.
'It
is the year 2020, and Earth is in the grip of
a new Ice Age brought on by the impact of a
giant asteroid. Most of the human population
is dead, and for those who survive, resources
are few and far between. Most people have been
reduced to eking out destitute existences in
underground warrens beneath the ruins of wrecked
cities (though for all anyone knows, there is
only one living city left), depending on scraps
and handouts to survive. The city above is ruled
by a domineering group of men known as "the
Elite", who control access to all resources
such as food, power, etc., and who enforce that
control with the business end of a gun. To them,
the "underground dwellers" are little
more than a slave population from whom these
"Elite" pluck young men to indoctrinate
into their armies and young women to serve as
their "mistresses" (a fancy term for
"sex objects"), along kidnapping others
for still more sinister purposes... '
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Copies
of Battle
Queen 2020 starring Julie Strain as Gayle
may still be found at Amazon.
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