How2 modify the Hasbro blaster

[Nicore]

I got the original Hasbro blaster from ebay and it is still working - makes a horrible sound.

According to the CRL the blaster is optional for the whole scout costume requirement, but what has to be modified to the Hasbro blaster to get it 501st approved? Anyone did this before?

[youcantbesidious]

501st Approval :

• Flat black, semi-gloss or slightly weathered.
  
• The pistol should not have any visible trigger, labels or logos.
  

*** Looks like you will have to remove the trigger and make sure there are no visible logos***

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LANCER:

VI. BLASTER

1. Kenner toy blasters, modified Kenner toy blasters or resin recasts of Kenner toy blasters are not acceptable due to the fact they are approximately 10% larger in scale than an accurate blaster should be.

2. Resin or hyperfirm rubber blasters are acceptable.

3. Blasters with triggers are unacceptable as no screen props had them.

 

VII. OPTIONAL

1. Weathering is completely optional and is not to exceed that which is seen on screen. Excessive weathering is NOT acceptable.

2. The following items are not required for the Lancer standard, but they help push your costume to hyper-accurate levels:

- One piece black motorcycle racing suit (1970's era Esprit motorcycle racing suit).

- Voice amplification system using a mic and amplified speaker-- could be all self contained within the helmet, or the speaker can be situated externally either under the breastplate or in one of the pouches. All mic cables must be hidden.

- Screen-accurate Esprit motorcycle gloves.

- Boots based on screen-accurate Sierra Sneakers hiking boots.

- Barrel hole drilled in blaster muzzle.

- Scope modified to portray working scope.

[Chunk]

I started with a Kenner blaster. Just cut off the trigger & repaint. Will pass for basic approval sine the blaster is optional. I have a picture of mine under weapons next to an unknown resin copy, a "nerf", & a Hyperfirm to compare sizes.