James Bond 007 Moonraker Laser Prop Replica Limited Edition LTD

James Bond 007 Moonraker Laser Prop Replica Limited Edition LTD:

MOONRAKER, released in 1979 at the height of a global science-fiction craze, details Bonds efforts to thwart the genocidal plans of Hugo Drax. On the surface a hugely successful global business titan, Drax is, in truth, a madman bent on global domination.

The original props were polyurethane and rubber with no moving parts. They were specially constructed for the film by the EON Productions prop department, and a large quantity of different props were produced. The main body was constructed around a casting taken from a toy gun. Various real-world parts, including plumbing supplies, were added to complete the fantasy look.

The laser effects seen on screen were added later during post-production using a labor-intensive animation technique known as ‘rotoscoping. While cutting edge in its day, the process has been replaced by modern digital effects today.

A slightly more detailed ‘hero’ prop was briefly seen being used by an MI6...