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A dream come true
12 November 2009 07:05 pmOn the eve of my leaving to the steampunk extravaganza that is WindyCon, I have received word that Weta Workshops has released a new ray gun: The Righteous Bison.
"This honorable bovine could be the horn in the side of your most bothersome foe! It’s true! The Righteous Bison can bore a fist-sized hole through 17 yards of cheese, on tight beam, or put a zeppelin-girthed aperture in your uncle’s munitions factory (should he choose not to drop those charges). And all this without permanently damaging the family trust!"
For years, I have been lusting after all the ray guns that Weta has produced but have been also thoroughly deterred by their price, typically in the $500+ range. I have said on numerous occasions that, were they to produce trimmed down versions in plastic priced in the $40 range, I would be all over them. I would probably eventually have the whole set to hang on my wall. The decision making process would be astonishing linear.
Well, they haven't gone quite that far, but the "imitation metal" Righteous Bison is listing for $99US! To read the review, it is well worth the price, especially when compared to the quality and price of the replica firearms I already own.
"The result, ladies and gentlemen, as I'm sure you agree, is nothing short of pretty good."
Now, on the outside chance that such a thing might actually be available in the dealer's room at WindyCon, I did not immediately order it online but, should I return home without one, the order will be placed forthwith.
Huzzah!
"This honorable bovine could be the horn in the side of your most bothersome foe! It’s true! The Righteous Bison can bore a fist-sized hole through 17 yards of cheese, on tight beam, or put a zeppelin-girthed aperture in your uncle’s munitions factory (should he choose not to drop those charges). And all this without permanently damaging the family trust!"
For years, I have been lusting after all the ray guns that Weta has produced but have been also thoroughly deterred by their price, typically in the $500+ range. I have said on numerous occasions that, were they to produce trimmed down versions in plastic priced in the $40 range, I would be all over them. I would probably eventually have the whole set to hang on my wall. The decision making process would be astonishing linear.
Well, they haven't gone quite that far, but the "imitation metal" Righteous Bison is listing for $99US! To read the review, it is well worth the price, especially when compared to the quality and price of the replica firearms I already own.
"The result, ladies and gentlemen, as I'm sure you agree, is nothing short of pretty good."
Now, on the outside chance that such a thing might actually be available in the dealer's room at WindyCon, I did not immediately order it online but, should I return home without one, the order will be placed forthwith.
Huzzah!
