# DIY Vigilante Weapons Tony Stratton Shows How to Create a Batman Batarang By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batarang References: [io9](http://io9.com/diy-batarangs-are-the-greatest-homebrew-weapon-ever-453559999) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MV7Kn2J58FM) In his latest installment of 'Man-at-Arms,' weapons and props creator to the stars Tony Stratton demonstrates how he makes a Batarang. Having worked on props for three of the Batman movies, he definitely knows what he's doing. Showing us the exact process by which he creates the weapons, from cutting out an outline to transferring it onto steal, he has little worry about others trying to actually make these dangerous weapons at home. Stratton uses highly specialized machines such as a pneumatic belt sander and a plasma cutter that most people don't have access to. Nevertheless, it is still interesting to watch how such a blade is made. Modeled after Japanese throwing stars, the Batarang has beveled edges, which means it will slice through and stick into any object it hits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weapon Prop Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced techniques and materials for creating realistic weapon props for movies and TV shows. - **Specialized Weapon Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized machinery and tools for manufacturing unique and intricate weapon designs. - **DIY Weapon Crafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create safe and accessible platforms for hobbyists to learn and create replica weapons for personal or cosplay use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced weapon prop manufacturing techniques to enhance realism in films and TV shows. - **Manufacturing and Industrial:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized machinery and tools for efficient and precise production of intricate weapon designs. - **Hobby and Craft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly platforms and materials for hobbyists to safely create and customize their own weapon replicas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maverick-gt-stormy-knight.md) - [Titanium EDC Folding Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-diy-folding-fan.md) - [Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-fountain-pen.md) - [Hyper-Tough Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade.md) - [Autonomous Superhero Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wr322-ugv-batpod.md) - [Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-batcycle.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md)