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The DL-44 is a legendary blaster pistol from the Star Wars universe, famously wielded by Han Solo. It's a powerful weapon known for its heavy firepower and iconic design.
Let's talk about the roots. The DL-44 took the base design straight from the Mauser C96, but when it came to the movies, we're talking about several props making their on-screen appearances. The "Hero Blaster" and the "Greedo Killer" are the standouts in A New Hope.
Both props are very different in the details. The Hero Blaster rocks a shorter, beefier, all-black barrel with a heavy fash hider. The unique scope setup and round cooling grills complete the differences. It was notably used in official photoshoots and in several iconic scenes throughout A New Hope.
My MOC is based on the Hero Blaster. It incorporates all its unique details and features like movable levers, the "Mystery Disk," and other movie accurate elements.
The DL-44 Hero Blaster remains my favorite, symbolizing Han Solo's rugged and daring persona.
Instructions are now available on brickvault.toys. Who else is ready to take on the galaxy, brick by brick?
