replicas


New in our Nerd Approved Shop—the Assassin’s Creed Armored Vambrace with Gun Prop Replica!

Take no chances! Add the Armored Vambrace with Gun to your Ezio outfit and arsenal right away! Based on Assassin’s Creed II, this stunning Armored Vambrace with Gun Replica is manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts from top-grade leather and steel. It measures 9-inches long, while the included full-metal pistol measures 6 3/4-inches long. The piece weighs 2 pounds, 8 ounces. Note: The pistol is NOT a working firearm and cannot be made to fire.

As a special upgrade, Ezio acquires the Armored Vambrace from none other than Leonardo da Vinci! Its most unique feature is the eagle-headed pistol attached to it.

Assassin’s Creed Armored Vambrace with Gun Prop Replica—$154.99

This special edition, full-scale replica of Batman’s cowl from The Dark Knight measures 18″ tall and includes a pedestal display stand. It also carries a hefty price tag of $395, so you may be forced to get creative with hand me downs to complete the look.

Product Page: ($395)


Harrison Krix of Volpin Props makes some of the best gaming prop replicas you’re going to find anywhere on the planet. He decided to tackle long fall boots for his latest project, and the results are awesome as usual.

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Blind Squirrel Props was recently commissioned to make a pair of Bagh Nakhs from Final Fantasy XIV, and was kind enough to provide plenty of detail on how the stunning “Tiger Claws” were made.

The claws won’t inflict any real damage, but the final product sure looks lethal.

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Plad wool blazer with elbow pads! Sign me up for that look! Where’s my bowtie?

For hardcore cosplayers, only the best will do—and this replica jacket for the eleventh Doctor is the best you are going to find.

Product Page ($310 / Pre-Order for August 2011 shipment)


If you are willing to drop some serious cash for some seriously authentic clothing based on characters from your favorite nerdly movies, tv shows, anime and games, look no further than AbbyShot clothiers.

We’ve featured their Tenth Doctor’s coat replica in the past, but we recently noticed that they also have stuff like Malcolm Reynold’s Browncoat ($355), the Mad Max Jacket ($436), a Pill Jacket from Akira ($484), a G-I-G Shrug from Ghost In The Shell ($115) and more.

Let’s just hope most of these are warm because it might be the only thing separating you from the elements after the bank takes your house.


This Gryffindor school robe isn’t a cheap replica you might wear on Halloween—it’s for hardcore fans like this guy who demand the best.

The robe was made directly from the costume used in the film with all of the extra details—including a hidden wand pocket. Available with your choice of Gryffindor or Slytherin house crests for $149.

The Harry Potter set also includes exact replicas of the Hogwarts sweater and tie ($85), the school skirt ($75) and Hermione’s Yule Ball gown ($325). Check out the uniforms after the break.

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Keep warm this winter with both a poly-cotton blend and a nerdy smugness by picking up one of these replica Luke Skywalker ceremonial jackets.

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Yeah, I see your little belt-mounted cellphone case. Dorky for sure, but it’s nothing compared to this limited edition Batman Utility Belt.

Made by UD Replicas, the same guys that have brought us all of those movie-themed motorcycle suits, the belt is made from gold-colored leather and features adjustable pouches for your cellphone, wallet, keys, etc.

Product Page ($149 via Technabob)


UD Replicas definitely has a good thing going by transforming costumes from our favorite nerdy films into motorcycle suits. We’ve already seen it with Batman, Wolverine and Iron Man—but now it’s TRON’s turn.

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