Video Tag
Every video tagged “working prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
2 videos
Creator Matt Daniels builds a fully functional Fallout Pip-Boy prop by hiding a broken smartphone inside a 3D-printed shell to drive the screen and dial lighting. A homemade vacuum forming rig is used to shape a curved plastic lens that recreates the classic CRT aesthetic. The build also covers weathering, painting, and the kind of practical movie-magic tricks used by real prop departments to sell the illusion. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay prop at a fraction of commercial replica prices.
This short build video follows a maker's attempt to construct a functional replica of the thumper device from the Dune universe, using a 3D-printed model as the foundation. The goal is a working prop that replicates the thumper's signature sound or vibration effect. The creator brings a DIY spirit to the challenge, aiming for screen-accurate results with maker ingenuity.