Anyone who has spent time at a convention knows that the best props are not bought — they are built. The difference between a ...

[CutTransformGlue] recently posted a build video for “Making Rey’s Star Wars Blaster“, embedded after the break. The construction uses layered MDF sheets to build up the blaster, and it’s a treat to ...

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The gap between a successful 3D print and a convention-ready prop is bridged by finishing techniques that have evolved significantly in 2026. Whether you're crafting the intricate blades of Rumi or ...

For people outside the hobby, a prop gun and an airsoft gun can look nearly identical. Both are often modeled after real ...

I’m standing in a line at Brisbane Supanova 2013, a pop culture convention, when I’m approached by a young family with a tiny girl in a sparkly Snow White gown, complete with bright red hair bow. “We ...

There are some hobbies that would be so much easier to pick up if only there were solid guides available at the tip of our hands. Cosplaying is one of them. Picture this. There have been countless ...