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 and 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
Team m41a

Getting ready to start another limited production run of these airsoft adapters. If interested, please send me a message with 'airsoft adapter' in the subject line. UPDATE: 27.12.07 The second limited production run of TM / ACM airsoft adapters is almost ready to post. See the third image. The specialty steel stock is still on backorder and this was the component of the project that was the least of my concerns. I am hoping to get this wrapped up asap considering my own investment in the job. The limbo has been getting a little uncomfortable. UPDATE: 16.01.08 I managed to acquire the remaining inventory of steel tubing from another supplier in Clark county. See fourth picture. Over the last few days, I've been working to cut and surface these to the proper length. As suspected, this dimension is being phased out as an industry standard and this product appears to have been exposed to the elements for some time. I will be applying rust treatment and resurfacing them this coming weekend. Almost there. UPDATE: 15.02.08 Postage instructions have been sent. See fifth picture. The adapters are now shipping. UPDATE: 26.03.08 All current adapter purchases have been posted. The few remaining are still available on a first come first serve basis. UPDATE: 14.05.08 There are only a few adapter kits remaining. Getting ready to close down this project to make room for the next limited production run of the m40 'hero' replicas. If you want to get an adapter kit, don't delay. It could be some time before I offer this again. Many thanks, Tom
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P.S.: No groundbreaking news on the OEM SPAS 12 handguard. However, that order is still in the works. Stay tuned.

Looks like there may be enough interest to offer another limited production run of 'hero' m40s and ammo box displays. If you would like to be included in the update list for that, send an email with "hero m40" in the subject line.

From time to time, I receive requests for web site design and graphics consultation...
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While viewing a 'theatrical' trailer for a new PC game, we've spotted yet another stage appearance of the pulse rifle. The dialogue, as well as the game, appears to be exclusively German and there is no 'proper' translation currently available. In any event, the PR as well as the game, looks very sharp. Check it out.

[ :: Independence War Special Edition Defiance :: ]

"It is referenced from the Hero PR we acquired from Bapty's and also the dual action unit (the one you feature on your website)...
...One thing I will reveal is that the "shroud" will be aluminum and exactly the same as the original Hero's...
...No plans at the moment for one in kit form. Never say never though."

If you are here for the first time or a regular visitor, you may want to read up on this one.
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Many thanks,
Tom
Team m41a

The images and commentary that follows outlines my take on the '05 monsters in motion pulse rifle kit. It includes, what I think, is a nice blend of components offered by several online providers as well as a few of our own BBC members. The following walk through...

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Please give a warm welcome to Hollywood Collectibles Group. The company offers a wide range of movie memorabillia including prop replicas and has recently granted sponsorship to this site. You will find a few products listed on the left that may be of interest to you.

The FIFTH ELEMENT Korben Dallas Blaster: "To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Oscar nominated Science Fiction classic, we have produced what is perhaps the ultimate prop replica from the Fifth Element – the Korben Dallas Blaster. To ensure authenticity it has been molded directly from the screenused “Hero” live firing blaster used in the movie extensively by both Korben Dallas and Leeloo. Weighing over two pounds the feel and heft of the original has also been duplicated. It also features working electronics, just like the original!" [ :: read in full :: ]

The FIFTH ELEMENT Police Blaster: "To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Oscar nominated Science Fiction classic The Fifth Element, Hollywood Collectibles Group have created a highly detailed and accurate replica of the Police Blaster. To ensure authenticity the piece has been molded directly from a screen-used original. Weighing in at two and a half pounds and measuring 16” in length, the feel and heft of the original has also been duplicated. Working electronics further enhance the piece." [ :: read in full :: ]

PREDATOR 1:1 Scale Bio Helmet: "To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the original Predator movie Hollywood Collectibles Group have joined forces with acclaimed special effects house Stan Winston Studios to create the first ever screen accurate Bio Helmet. Produced from the exact same molds used to create this iconic creature 20 years ago."
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Stay tuned to this one, people. They've got something else in the works that may be of interest to you.

"This 28" wide 1:1 scale photo was taken at Bapty's in London during the creation of the ALIENS Pulse Rifle in 1985. The subject is the 10 hole vent hero Pulse Rifle prop. The photo is black and white and shows the left side only. It has been scanned from the original 2 piece photo and carefully spliced together by one of the forum's expert graphic artists." [ :: read in full :: ]

"Based on a theoretical sales-drive by ARMAT Industries, following the rifle's development, this poster has been designed along the lines of those typically sent out by arms companies to prospective military and law-enforcement agencies..." [ :: read in full :: ]

Emergency Sale: [ :: my butt in the wind :: ]

This auction includes a completely loaded (25 rounds) and finished m40 pulse rifle grenade ammo box. This is a fan produced item that faithfully replicates the prop used in the blockbuster film ALIENS. [ :: read in full :: ]

"Hi Tom - you can publish that material. If you have any questions, don´t be shy to ask. The actual homepage for the movie is: real-buddy.com - Frank Mirbach, the director of the movie, may contact you too. He is very interested in any way of publicty for his project. - The PR variant was scratch-build by me. It is a complete Pulse Rifle (i built some time before the movie was started) to which I added the front M16 clip with mag catch and the upper "upgrade" with a 40mm grenade launcher." - Ralf Burmester

"Are you having problems with a Xeno-species infestation? Eradicate them with the M41A 'Xeno' Pulse Rifle. Guaranteed to reduce them to piles of quivering exoskeletal chunks. (Note: Acid cleanup not included.)"

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"Tom's Terminator Endoskeleton arm tutorial is THE best tutorial we've ever seen... and its all about modelling your own custom arm. After a few e-mails back and forth, Tom and TerminatorFiles are now proud to present you with a whole new FanProject:"

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There are few things that accent a good pulse rifle quite like an excellent motion tracker. This is an officially licensed piece direct from Master Replicas. It is one of a limited edition production of 2500 units and one of the most impressive commercially produced replicas I have ever had the good fortune to own. Mine is number 248. For those of you that have not already handled one, here are a few images of mine. [ :: tracker pics :: ]

There is a considerable amount of resin that must be removed from the inside portion of the monsters in motion pulse rifle kit. I performed this very same operation on my own shroud package to fit the Tokyo Marui AEG adapter some time ago. It is necessary to complete this 'stock' kit as well. A detailed tutorial is coming soon...

I've just put the finishing touches on several different resin SPAS 12 foregrip replicas. Detailed product review and finishing tips will be added as time permits. It is good to know that 'other' options exist should the SPAS 12 PARTS order fall through.

For anyone that might be interested in upgrading the Tokyo Marui AEG factory grip, there is an excellent aftermarket grip being made for it. Installation and finishing tutorial will be added very soon.

Package received recently that included a sample product of a screen accurate pulse rifle sling. This is a very professionaly made accessory and I do hope to make a bulk order for more in the near future.