How to make a Portal gun replica (hint: it's not easy)
by Randy Nelson 
{ Feb 3rd 2009 at 10:54PM }
Harrison Krix describes himself as a "dork," but we consider him very, very cool. He's the graphic designer who created the astonishingly accurate ASHPD (Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device) we first showed you a couple weeks back. Krix built the mock Portal gun for his cosplayer girlfriend -- if that's not devotion, we don't know what is -- and has now revealed the entire process to GameDaily.
The build is detailed in more than 100 steps, should you, ya know, want to try it yourself. There's even a gallery of a very happy Emily (above) showing off the finished gun. Speaking of which, our pals at Engadget recently posted a hands-on video of this most drool-worthy creation. You can check it out here.
The build is detailed in more than 100 steps, should you, ya know, want to try it yourself. There's even a gallery of a very happy Emily (above) showing off the finished gun. Speaking of which, our pals at Engadget recently posted a hands-on video of this most drool-worthy creation. You can check it out here.
Gallery: Portal Gun Replica
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Strategy_Panda (Pot & Spoon 4 Life) @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:01PM
I was hoping he would have used molding techniques because that would made it much easier to mass produce.
Definitely a game related item I would seriously consider purchasing
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt) @ Feb 4th 2009 2:59AM
yea i hear ya. i didnt even really like Portal all that much (yea i know its blasphemy lol) and i seriously want one of those things. it looks awesome and about as close to the real thing as you can get.
Timerider @ Mar 2nd 2009 11:23AM
Definitely. GoW has a Lancer. Valve, make this now!
sinergy @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:08PM
The geek inside me just esploded!
jonbo298 @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:36PM
Something else exploded here too...oh wait, I wasn't supposed to think out loud.
Lone Starr @ Feb 4th 2009 1:19AM
Yeah, I was also hoping to find a guide on how to build a replica woman.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:12PM
That's very authentic!
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:15PM
Its easy just make sure you have access to a very well equipped workshop of your local technological university and Autodesk Inventor.
Then get the components and material.
The rest is cake(Too bad the cake is a lie lol).
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:35PM
And if you can't tell I was being sarcastic that's an awful lot of work but hell you can pretty much wipeout the entire competition of in any cosplay competition.
Unless someone happens make a Grav gun with the HUV suit.
WiredKnight @ Feb 4th 2009 2:32AM
That's H *E* V.
fourdee3 @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:23PM
Does it shoot actual portals?
No? Not interested, I'll just play the game...nerds.
Mort85 @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:29PM
also, he has a hot girlfriend, but nobody really cares about those right?
Jimbob @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:34PM
trust me, its the angle.
Mort85 @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:36PM
oh damn. they get me every time!
HighFiveJesus @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:38PM
it would be nice though if some nerds kept their imaginations spill into their typing. (not directed at anyone above me)
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:38PM
Do you really want to hit on the GF (She is so cute BTW) of someone who has a portal gun? I don't think so.
HighFiveJesus @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:38PM
froooom spillin
Rhamsey @ Feb 3rd 2009 11:35PM
well, since i have no one to make me a portal gun, and have no talent in that area myself, i guess im off to play portal.
Maverick Saturn @ Feb 4th 2009 12:26AM
I want to open portals :( I'm off to make my own....but where can I find the actual part that opens portals, hmm
Booxatron @ Feb 4th 2009 3:12PM
I'd open her portal...har har?
Dave @ Feb 4th 2009 12:28AM
If a guy was holding the gun, no one would give a shit.
CH3BURASHKA @ Feb 4th 2009 12:41AM
True dat.
ToRo @ Feb 4th 2009 7:59AM
yup. But she is mighty cute though.
Scooter @ Feb 4th 2009 12:33AM
LAWL Y DU PEPL USE PALSTIC GUNS. lRN TO USE A REEL GUN.
That looks awesome though. I wish I could build stuff that didn't look like a pile of ****.
CH3BURASHKA @ Feb 4th 2009 12:42AM
That's hotness to the second degree.
Wiinterfang @ Feb 4th 2009 1:14AM
Is it wrong that's not the girl that's giving me a raging BONER.
WiredKnight @ Feb 4th 2009 2:33AM
Epic win.
He's done the hard part, now he just has to make it shoot portals.
BlackBeltJones @ Feb 4th 2009 3:13AM
I'd like to see her Chell, amirite?
ryan @ Feb 4th 2009 11:29AM
I'd like to "Lie in her Cake" if ya know what I mean.
JoeTheBlow @ Feb 4th 2009 4:30AM
Daaaaaaamn, i'd like to go through HER portal.
*badum-tssssch*
Thank you, i'll be here all week.
PSN: slycooper_rocker (The Agent of Orange) @ Feb 4th 2009 6:25PM
*applauds*
well done sir.
Paulmichael @ Feb 4th 2009 6:20AM
Well hell if I stumbled upon a cosplaying girlfriend I'd be at least that devoted as well!
..Weird, considering I don't cosplay.
Foetoid @ Feb 4th 2009 4:57PM
It's the idea of having the cosplaying girlfriend dress up as all the hottest in-game and anime characters, and then playing out some fantasies. My mind is running wild with the possibilities.
greggo @ Feb 4th 2009 7:44AM
boobs or gtfo
Scott @ Feb 4th 2009 9:39AM
No aperture jokes yet? Y'all are slipping.
WhiteShield @ Feb 4th 2009 11:25AM
there will be cake and grief counseling after the testing is complete
Levi @ Feb 4th 2009 1:27PM
It doesn't look THAT hard to make. From a quick glance through the steps, I didn't see any large and uncommon tools used during the assembly. I'm going to try to do this over the Summer.
We'll see if my project is a huge success.
C_Dog5 @ Feb 24th 2009 12:58AM
how much did it cost and if you where to sell it, how much wuold it cost?(because i would love to have one) I thnk its cool thow!
sorry about my spelling, its not the best=}