If you’re wondering how to make a Star Wars blaster out of paper, look no further! You can use this tutorial to make the Laser paper blaster used by a 5-minute origami Stormtrooper. Or, if you prefer, you can make the Tusken Raiders’ cycler rifle and Han Solo’s DL-44. In addition, we’ll explain how to make a blaster sound using a plastic cup or a metal slinky.
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Laser paper blaster for 5-minute origami Stormtrooper
This laser paper blaster will be perfect for your 5-minute origami Stormtroopers. You won’t need any glue or force to hold the blaster! To make the blaster, cut out a small rectangle of paper about one-eightth the size of the Stormtrooper. To hold the blaster, place the tip of the Stormtrooper inside the blaster. Fold the Stormtrooper’s hand over the blaster handle and insert the tip of the Stormtrooper’s hand into the blaster.
The instructions for this Star Wars origami model are easy to follow. They provide eight delightful designs to choose from, all of which require more complicated folding techniques. You can even see how the finished models look when you are done, and follow the videos to get the perfect results. There are instructions for a TIE Fighter and Star Destroyer as well. So if you’re a Star Wars fan and want to try your hand at origami, this will be the perfect gift for your child.
Tusken Raiders’ cycler rifle
The Tusken Raiders’ standard ranged combat weapon was the cycler rifle. These paper replicas were often fashioned from gathered refuse, and were equipped with limited magnetic pulse accelerators and solid ammunition. Though they were not powerful, the rifles’ range and stopping power were impressive. Despite their limited ammunition, they were recognizable by their distinctive sound. In the 1977 film, Star Wars, the cycler was referred to as a “laser rifle” but later Star Wars literature described them as slugthrowers.
The documentation for the Tusken Raiders came from Attack of the Clones and A New Hope. The latter film introduced both a child and a female Tusken Raider. The Mandalorian also featured two of these characters. Both wore tan robes and carried similar weapons. Ultimately, the cycler rifle was the most reliable weapon in the game, and the Tuskens used it in many battles.
Han Solo’s DL-44
When it comes to Star Wars toys, nothing is more adorable than Han Solo’s DL-44 paper blaster pistol. Its unique design, which resembles a blaster pistol, is a nod to the DL-44’s famous “broom handle” stock. Unlike the DL-44 of the original film, however, it is not made of paper. It is a replica of a real-world weapon made of paper, which means it’s unlikely to be in the hands of an alien.
The actual gun used by Harrison Ford in Return of the Jedi was a rented model based on the German Mauser C96. The Japanese company Model Gun Corporation used this model for the replica, which was used for most scenes. The model also features cast resin pieces and greblies. While most of the shots are taken with an actual gun, the DL-44 is the only replica that is non-firing.
