“Eat solar bullets, evil robots!”
You’re never too old for awesome toys, and the folks over at ThinkGeek are working on your next nerdy purchase as we speak: a perfect replica of platform shooter hero Mega Man’s arm cannon. Guaranteed to make you feel temporarily invincible, frighten your cat and annoy your partner!
It’s not due to go on sale until the end of the year, but already this product is garnering an enormous amount of attention online. Why? Well just look at it!
Here’s the official word from the Buster Gun makers on what to expect from the finished product:
- A full-sized replica of Mega Man’s Mega Buster Gun
- Two trigger-activated, light and sound effects: single shot or charged shot
- Power up and down light/sound effects
- Fits right or left hand (ambi-blaster-ous)
- Officially licensed Capcom product
- A ThinkGeek creation and exclusive
- Batteries: 3 x AA (not included)
- Dimensions: approx. 8″ diameter (at widest) x 14.2″ long – arm hole is approx. 4.8″ diameter
The product is estimated to go on sale on December 15 this year for US$79.99. We’ll be waiting in the park to play on December 16. Pew! Pew!
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