# Gamer Replica Guns The Fallout 3 AEP7 Laser Pistol Looks Completely Real By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallout-3-aep7-laser-pistol References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/fallout-3-aep7-laser-pistol-replica.htm) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/51273288/steampunk-fallout-3-aep7-pistol-prop) The Fallout 3 AEP7 laser pistol replica, made by Ryan Palser, combines your love of [role-playing video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyte-persona-3) and steampunk into one giant gun. The gun looks really heavy but in actuality, it only weighs about 3.25 pounds. Even though the Fallout 3 AEP7 laser pistol replica could fool you into thinking it is metal, the gun was hand-painted with a matte finish. This gun is the ultimate prop for your next [Fallout 3 Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntrx-cosplay-light-stick-toy). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamer Replica Guns:** Opportunity for creating realistic replica weapons for video game enthusiasts and cosplay enthusiasts alike. - **Steampunk:** Opportunity for merging retro-futuristic aesthetics with modern technology in various industries. - **Halloween Costumes:** Opportunity for creating unique and realistic props for costume enthusiasts during Halloween and other themed events. ### Where This Applies - **Cosplay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the cosplay industry to provide high-quality and accurate replica weaponry for enthusiasts. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the entertainment industry to create realistic prop weapons for movies, TV shows, and theater productions. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the retail industry to sell replica weapons as collectibles or decorative items for gaming and pop culture enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-x-destiny-gjallarhorn-blaster.md) - [Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haslab-ghostbusters-plasma-series-spengler-proton-pack.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Apocalyptic TV-Branded Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-x-fallout.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md)