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Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2
Toy inventor John Austin released Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2 (Chicago Review Press) this past October. This awesome sequel to the Mini Weapons series includes over 30 new mini weapons with which to terrorize your office with. Here's an excerpt from the press release:
"All the projects in Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2 are built from inexpensive, commonly kept items: binder clips, playing cards, rubber bands, markers, clothespins and discarded packaging materials. The projects - modeled after real-life gadgetry - range from "sidearms" and "weapons in disguise" to "villain mini weapons" and "surveillance and intel" and cost mere pennies to assemble. This easy-to-follow primer also features plans to construct periscopes, bionic ears, grappling hooks and code wheels. plus, each project includes a supply and tool list, italicized safety tips and step-by-step instructions supplemented by clearly marked, illustrative diagrams"
I managed to get my hands on a copy and made the Grappling Hook Gun; the project was easy to follow and my project came together in under 30 minutes (including the time it took to snap a few pictures). My grappling hook went about 20 feet and I'm sure it could travel further with a few minor tweaks! So if you're reading this while sitting bored at your desk, take a look around you. If you're surrounded by un-used rubber bands, pen caps, and markers, perhaps it's time for you to assemble your own office supply arsenal!For Authors outside Canada, USA, UK and Australia
All books have been claimed!
Comments
7 years ago
ive build a gun shoots matches it is not made of clothespin ive put gun powder with foil
Reply 7 years ago
Cool - you should take photos and post an instructable!
(Sorry, all the free copies of the book were claimed about two years ago.)
Reply 5 years ago
Kiteman, how do you do the small font?
Reply 5 years ago
You can't, not in comments, not any more. The comment posting software got changed a few months ago.
Reply 5 years ago
Oh, okay. Thanks!
9 years ago
can i please have a copy i really want one and im so into this stuff please can i have a free copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im begging you if yes pm me please or pm me saying no pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Reply 9 years ago
You can totally get a copy, you just need to post a picture here of your own mini-weapon creation and live outside the US, Canada, UK, or Australia.
Reply 5 years ago
Why do you have to live outside? I think it's not very fair, because it shouldn't matter about where you live.
Reply 5 years ago
This was aimed at giving people who could not win a contest on our site something they could win (this was 3 years ago, so our rules have changed slightly)
Reply 5 years ago
Oh, I get it. I did not know that! That's a pretty cool thing you guys did there!
5 years ago
but im in china and I want one, pudong shanghai jingao riverside garden
7 years ago
ive build a gun shoots matches it is not made of clothespin ive put gun powder with foil
8 years ago
Hey bro I have made a gun from a couple of pens,tape and an orbit container
Reply 8 years ago
The pic 's here
8 years ago
Hey bro, i constructed a pen gun powerful and easy to use I know its finished, i just want to put it on, that's all, there is also a tutorial on how to make. You can make it at school in 10 seconds after you master it.
9 years ago
I got both of the books for christmas
9 years ago
do i get a copy pls send me a pdf plsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplsplspls
9 years ago
hey mann this is my rubberband gun i made it out of wood then covered it with scotch tape the put a binderclip as trigger.
9 years ago
I think the inventions are cool, but I really must say that the title of the book makes me sad. A little bit of fun during the daily grind though is cerainly a wonderful diversion
9 years ago
Here's a question, can you ship to Bulgaria? (because the last 7 prizes i won couldn't) If you can i'll be uploading the next pic
Reply 9 years ago
There's no specific shipping restrictions that I am familiar with regarding shipping to Bulgaria from the US. Share your mini weapon and you'll earn yourself a free book!
Reply 9 years ago
How about this pen, it's modified to shoot it's cartridge (by pulling the string witch compresses the two springs) a long way accurately, It doesn't hurt but sure is annoying.
I also have a MacePen but I thought that would be too stupid(looks cool tho and hurts like hell).
Reply 9 years ago
Hrm, looks just like a regular pen to me. Can you share more pictures to show how you've modified it?
Reply 9 years ago
That's the point, here is a more disassembled pic. It doesn't look like much but it sure is effective(shooing is kind of tricky)
(sry bout the background.).
Reply 9 years ago
Alright, you get the last book!
Reply 9 years ago
Thanks! Can't wait to get it!
9 years ago
My little popsicle knife.
Reply 9 years ago
i mean popsicle stick knife
9 years ago
how about a thumbtack catapult
Reply 9 years ago
What country are you in?
Reply 9 years ago
Costa Rica
Reply 9 years ago
Congratulations, you win a copy of Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2!
Reply 9 years ago
Thanks, and how do you send it, or it is online?
Reply 9 years ago
I'll be sending out a PM when the remaining 2 books are claimed, you'll fill in your shipping address then.
Reply 9 years ago
Hey can i plz still get one even though I'm in U.S.
Reply 9 years ago
and the micro version
9 years ago
Seems dangerous... something I want to buy!
9 years ago
This is my Matchstick-Rubberband-Gun. It can hold up to two rubber bands.
It´s made of four and a half matchsticks (the big ones), glue and a paperclip.
Reply 9 years ago
Super! Your profile says you're in Germany, is that correct? I'll contact you via PM for an address when the last book is gifted.
Reply 9 years ago
Thats right! I live in Germany. About 50 miles east of Cologne.
9 years ago
okay so i really want one, what do i have to do to get it??
PS: i live outside of the US, Canada, and australia ( to be more precise, i live in the european part of the middle east... dont worry i wont bomb u or anything, but is there any way i can get a free copy? if not just say it...
thx :D
9 years ago
Here is a pic of a pilot g-2 07 connverted into a blowdart gun (I Made this up in math class!)
Reply 9 years ago
never mind i missed the outside part. were can i get a coppy though?
9 years ago
I made a BB Pencil! I have the first book! It's so awesome! :D
Reply 9 years ago
Oh, I didn't read close enough! Key word: outside :) Oh, well, I had fun making a BB Pencil, now time to terrorize my cat >.>
Reply 9 years ago
ya i did the same thing
9 years ago
hey i made this bb shooter with a pen
Reply 9 years ago
Nice! What country are you from?
Reply 9 years ago
CANADA!!!!!
Reply 9 years ago
Awesome, but regrettably I can't award you a copy of the book as you're in one of our current shipping countries.