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ADVENTURE MADE HERE
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I make replicas of props and costume pieces from film, TV, comics, and pop culture.
Props are iconic symbols for the stories, characters, and worlds you see on screen.
I started making replicas of props from my favorite films because I wanted to bring those symbols into my world, and share a deeper connection to the films I love.
Valor Replicas grew out of a desire to help others do the same. With subjects spanning feature films, TV, video games, comics, Anime and more, Valor has provided unique, handmade items for cosplayers, collectors and filmmakers around the world.
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Along the way I've developed a love of film design, making, learning, teaching, and speaking on the subject of making.
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STEVE RADTKE
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Below are projects I've completed for customers or my personal collection. Click on a photo for a complete project page.
Batman Gauntlet
Batman 89
Klingon Disruptor
Star Trek The Original Series
Lego Raygun
Lego Classic Space
Cryptex
The Da Vinci Code
Utility Belt
Batman Beyond Animated Series
Anti-Shizuma Drive
Giant Robo
CubeSat
NASA
Holy Grail
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
R2-D2
Star Wars
Hammond Cane
Jurassic Park
Rocketeer Rocketpack
The Rocketeer
Remote Training Droid
Star Wars: A New Hope
Jet Raygun
Recycled Raygun Project
Martian Weapons
Looney Tunes
Captain America Shield
Captain America: The FIrst Avenger
Thor's Mjolnir
Thor
Cathode Raygun
Recycled Raygun Project
Batman Rebirth Belt
Batman Comics
Shizuma Drive
Giant Robo
Han Solo Holster
Star Wars: A New Hope
Grappling Gun
Custom Design
Gonk Droid
Star Wars: A New Hope
Batman Arkham Knight Belt
Arkham Knight Video Game
K2-SO
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Bioshock Syringe
Bioshock Video Game
Rey's Blaster
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Gotham Manhole Cover
Batman Begins
Gonk Droid
Star Wars
Phaser Rifle
Star Trek The Original Series
Batman Concept Belt
Custom Design
Lego Space Helmet
Lego
Flux Capacitor
Back to the Future
Soviet Nuclear Launch Key
Droid Fusion Furnace
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Tesla Atomic Pistol
Custom Design
X-9 Atomic Disintegrator
Recycled Raygun Project
Batman Old-School Belt
USO Shield
Captain America: The FIrst Avenger
Velociraptor Claws
Jurassic Park
Disrupt-o Raygun
Recycled Raygun Project
Ghost Trap
Ghostbusters
Specimin Containment Unit
ALIEN
Jeannie's Bottle
I Dream of Jeannie
Grappling Hook
Custom Design
HAL 9000
2001: A Space Odessey
Westworld Maze
Westworld
Moto
SRAM pART Project
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THE SHOP
SALES & COMMISSIONS
Let's talk about your idea.
Find me on Etsy
Several of my more popular items are available for purchase on my Etsy store.
If you have an idea for something you would like to see made please contact me. I would be happy to talk with you about it.
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PROGRAMS
DROIDWORKS
I partnered with Islands of Brilliance, to design and lead a series of creative workshops for children on the autism spectrum. Accompanied by R2-D2, I spoke about my experience as a young maker. Each child designed their own droid – complete with name and backstory – and brought it to life with everyday materials and found objects.
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The coolest toys don't have to be bought; they can be built. In fact, the only way they'll ever exist is if you make them yourself.
- Adam Savage
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VIDEOS
I've had several talented filmmakers visit my shop to talk with me about what I do and have fun with what I make.
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EST. 77
I can pin it to this vintage Star Wars card from 1977– which I still have. It's a behind-the-scenes photo of the ILM model makers who built the props and ships I saw on screen. At 5 years old this card blew my mind. It changed how I looked at what I was seeing in films. These ships, weapons, and spacesuits were things that were made by artists, model makers – regular people. I wanted to know how they did it. And it inspired me, even at age 5, to start trying.