Apparently, this week's theme is dangerous DIY props because as a follow-up to the frightening 80,000-volt Thor hammer we now have an equally terrifying replica of the Dead Space Plasma Cutter. As far as prop design and attention to detail go it's beautiful, but the use of a pair of 1,500-milliwatt burning blue lasers has us cautious about recommending this as a DIY. Read More >>

JJ Abrams' re-envisaging of Star Trek is just about to head into its second instalment. The first one was pretty epic, but it was the redesigned new, old Enterprise that stole the show. Here's what it really looks like, in some amazing new photos direct from the set. Read More >>

As a young pup watching Jurassic Park, I was in terrified of the T-Rex, fearful of the Raptors, in awe of the Brachiosaurus and annoyed of that little spraying dinosaur. But probably above all, I felt for the Triceratops. It was hurt! It was dying! It was so incredibly detailed. Stan Winston School revealed how they built the Triceratops, how they painted it, how they shipped it and how the puppeteers controlled it in this video. Part two of the Triceratops video can be found here. [Stan Winston School] Read More >>

Jurassic Park was awesome. Jurassic Park in 3D is awesome layered on awesome. And the tech behind the scenes? You can probably see where this is going. Read More >>

Break out your chequebook and get ready to explain to your kids why they're not going to university anymore, Julien's Auction House is currently running its "Hollywood Legends 2013" live auction in Beverly Hills. In addition to a creep-ton of clothing once worn by now-deceased actress Brittany Murphy, many classic props from some of Hollywood's biggest films are up for bidding right now. Props like Captain Kirk's one-of-a-kind Phaser Rifle used in the retooled series pilot, which is estimated to go for £30,000 to £50,000. Ouch. Read More >>

If you thought you were a big fan of Bill Murray movies, you've got nothing on one Italian fan who's built an impossibly perfect replica of the basement of the Ghostbusters' firehall headquarters. Read More >>

Here's an argument to end all arguments: what's the best weapon from a science fiction or fantasy movie or comic book, or action flick, or any type of movie where make-believe weapons get invented? Is it the legendary light sabre  Perhaps you'd rather trust yourself with Thor's hammer. Or maybe even the ring from Lord of the Rings? Are you bold enough to wield Wolverine's claws? You get the point. What's the best weapon our human brains have ever thought of. Read More >>

Your neighbours pissing you off? Pesky cats crapping all over your lawn? No problem. Just buy yourself this full-sized ED-209 killing machine from Robocop, and all your enemies will have just 20 seconds to comply before being blown to smithereens. Read More >>

Ken Robichaud has created these awesome, full-sized Avengers props in Lego: Thor's Mjölnir, Captain America's shield, Hawkeye's bow and arrows and the Black Widow's thingamajigs. They are perfectly made. The arch even bends like the real thing! (nerdy scream). Read More >>

Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood is mostly filled with bored models and stupid-expensive boutiques. But on one grimy, absolutely ignorable corner is the entrance to a cavern stuffed with guns, rockets, cocaine, and riot shields. This is where Hollywood locks and loads. Read More >>

Profiles in History is auctioning off over 100 Back to the Future props but the one that's got me—and about the entire rest of the world—shaking in my boots is the DeLorean used in BTTF III. It's one of only seven DeLoreans used throughout the entire series. Read More >>