WETA Unleashes DISTRICT 9 Full Scale Replica Weapons


We told you just over a week ago that WETA Workshop, who have created some of the most amazing props, costumes, armor, weapons etc. for District 9 announced that they would be creating a line of collectibles for the Neill Blomkamp film – District 9. Now, we have our first range of District 9 collectibles and they are…. freakin awesome!!

WETA announced that they will be releasing 2 full scale prop replicas of alien weapons from District 9 – Gas Projector and Arc Generator. Check out the details below.

Gas Projector

The Nigerian crime lord of the District 9 ghetto, Obesandjo, has amassed a significant cache of prawn hardware through terror and pushing tinned cat food. The Gas Projector is a powerful weapon. If only it could be fired by humans…

Replica Details:
Edition Size: 200
Dimensions: 23.6″ x 39.4″ x 3.9″ (H x W x D)
Weight: 11.9lbs

An EXACT replica of the guns used in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9, designed by Dr Grordbort’s designer Greg Broadmore and modeled on the actual props created by the artists and craftspeople at Weta Workshop.

This gun comes battle worn, alien gunk oozing out of its couplings and all the scratches and markings you’d expect from tough action in District 9 and by handling by Nigerian gun runners. It’s made mainly from glass fiber, with some details made from other materials. It comes with a wall mounting bracket for display.

Arc Generator

An EXACT replica of the guns used in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9, designed by Dr Grordbort’s designer Greg Broadmore and modeled on the actual props created by the artists and craftspeople at Weta Workshop.

Replica Details:
Edition Size: 200
Dimensions: 15.7″ x 39.4″ x 3.9″ (H x W x D)
Weight: 10.8lbs

This gun comes battle worn, alien gunk oozing out of its couplings and all the scratches and markings you’d expect from tough action in District 9 and by handling by Nigerian gun runners. It’s made mainly from glass fiber, with some details made from other materials. It comes with a wall mounting bracket for display.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless your genetic makeup is part prawn, you cannot power up or fire this gun.


Jason Moore
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