A closer look at four Video Game Replicas

OK that is not me in the video below, I was just browsing the tube and found it pretty informative.

The first Replica presented by the dude in this video is a life size Kingdom Hearts Key Blade, I haven't seen this for sale anywhere so I'm assuming it's custom made or non-licensed, still looks cool though.

The second "replica", well not entirely, is a life size Gunblade, I think it's the X Fantasy Gun Sword, it actually looks a lot more solid than I previously thought, a lot bigger to, though the barrel still looks pretty crap.

The Third Replica is a big asSephiroth Masamune Sword. It to look nice and solid and to big for my home.

The last is a home made version of that freaky ass thing from Silent Hill, I wouldn't mind having the big knife.

Check out the video to get a feel for what these replicas are really like, I love watching video of what I don't own, someday though.

Videogame replicas
*Video no longer available.

Make Your own Gunblade

UltraMagnus left a comment on Where to buy a Gunblade and left a few nuggets of great information.

If you can't buy a Gunblade, why not just make it. In my research of Gunblades I've seen a few how to guides, the results are pretty cool, I've even seen some homemade Gunblades that look mint but the secret to how they made them was left out.

I'll start with the two "how to" guide UltraMagnus left in the comments and I'll post more in future posts.

First is the Nerf Hornet Mod by b00m13, you can find the complete guide with pictures and instructions here.

And heres a video of b00m13 demonstrating the final creation.

Nerf Final Fantasy 8 Squall Gunblade Hornet Mod


Second is an origami Gunblade with some very fine features to it, I couldn't even begin think about making this one, I have a hard enough time making paper airplanes.

That's it for now, I'll be posting some info on some one off Gunblade creations I've seen and hopefully figure out how they made them, if they haven't got guides already that is.

X Fantasy Gun Sword (Life Size)

*Looks to be no longer available new, though you could probably pick it up second hand.

The X Fantasy Gun Sword is the only full metal life size Gunblade I have found, their are some "Do It Yourself" ones out there, but nothing up for sale.

The blade is 27" of Stainless Steel along with a cast metal handle, revolver. It also comes with a custom made leather sheath.

I mean if your wanting a life size full metal Gunblade this is probably all you'll get, unless you know of another, let me know. I don't think it would be that great for cosplay or events as the blade is metal and could actually do some damage if used that way, but as a display piece and something to show your friends it's great.

Gunblade Revolver

*No longer available, though it was available at kingofswords.com.

This is my favorite of the non-final fantasy gunblades, it's got a wicked cool looking stainless steel blade and a hardwood stock handle, the only two things that I don't like about it are that it's only 18 1/2" long and to me the barrel looks to short.

But other wise I think it's a great contender to the FF gunblades.

Squalls Gunblade Revolver

Final Fantasy Master Arms Die-Cast Replica: Squall's Gunblade

This is the only officially licensed Squall Gunblade out there, you can get it from a lot of places, but it's a Japanese import so shipping may take awhile. It's 1/6th scale, made of Die-cast metal and various other materials, it comes with a display stand and comes in a collectors box.

The things a piece of art and if I don't get the entire 4 piece set, I'll probably try and get this one by itself.

Seifer's Automatic Gunblade

Final Fantasy Master Arms Die-Cast Replica: Seifer's Gunblade

The other official FF8 gunblade out there is the 1/6 scale Seifer's Automatic Gunblade, Hyperion, certainly looks like a bad boys gunblade.

I still much prefer Squall's Leonheart, just seems to have a more classic medieval feel to it, but having the set would be cool as well.

Complete Set of Final Fantasy Weapons

Well if you don't mind a whole set of Final Fantasy weapons, then this is for you, an officially licensed set of 4 weapons from Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, including Vincent Valentine's Cerberus, Squall's Revolver Gunblade, Seifer's Automatic Gunblade and Sora's Keyblade.

That Cerberus seems like something I would like to have, big and beefy, just a pity they aren't life sized. I don't know about that Keyblade, maybe if I had played the game I would understand what all the hype was about, seems to be a huge following for that game.

Other than that I'm really thinking about buying this set, seems a shame to split them up by getting them individually, I'd better decide because I get the impression that there's not to many around.