When I took a photo of the VP I'm trying to sell, I figured I'd go ahead and take a photo of all three of the models I have on hand.



-Top, Emperial dart gun
-Middle, Emperial cap gun with removable clip (thanks Dom!)
-Bottom, I can't be sure, but I think it's cast of a real firearm.

The Emperial dart and cap guns are almost identical, I'd say about 97% so. The BIG difference is between the triggers, and the aforementioned clip. The slides on both move.

The resin version, completely static.

The big difference between the resin and the toy pistols can be seen around the trigger guard area. The toy versions also lack the mag release button.

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Little nit-pick... they're made by Imperial Toy LLC in China, not Emperial.

Here's a video of the magazine cap gun version.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7WgSjMMoN18

Nice comparison Bob! The resin one looks pretty Ace for resin!




I miss my VP.

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I told you I'd shoot, but you didn't believe me! WHY DIDN'T YOU BELIEVE ME!?!

I picked up a few Imperial brands at a local store the other day for $2.00 a piece.

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Sorry Dom, I could have sworn it was spelled the other way.

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Very cool DB.

The static resin VP looks just like the one I'm working on (still have to paint it)... looks like the "toothpaste" model. An impressive model since there is little sanding work needed, very few bubbles, and only a few spots to "fix" before priming.

The Imperial cap gun is sweet!

[thread hijack] Dom, have any left? Any customs issues shipping to the states? [/thread hijack]

The solid resin model is a little short in length compared to an airsoft VP (which I'm assuming is to the same specs as a real VP) It's almost a negligible difference, but I noticed it a few nights back when comparing details between the resin model and my airsoft.

Great paint job on the resin VP. Can we see some close-ups?

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Yes, I do... 9 left.... and I just happened to have lowered the price by $2 today!

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The cap gun VP? What store were they at?
gomi_

Did the VP-70 not have a safety?

Yes, it's just behind the trigger. Push for safe.

You can see its mechanism here:

Okay, thanks

That part on my MGC is non functionng, so I wasn't sure.

Gomi, I picked up some at a Meijer store,not sure if you have those where you live at? LMK if you find one? BTW the imperials I found were dart guns not cap guns.

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Yeah... that's the only thing wrong with the MGC version. Otherwise it's a sweet piece -- and I still own two of them.

On the other hand, my Tanio Koba is absolutely top drawer...



Complete with working safety and slide blowback. Hell yeah -- that's what I'm talking about.

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ya know...I have a real VP that my father gave me. I was thinking of breaking it down and molding the two receivers along with a mag to give it a heavier feel to carry at Dcon. Input welcome

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Count me interested if you do, doc.

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Nice comparison DSB......now why didn't they just stick with the first color scheme for the movie?

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Docjay, if you make those and bring spares to DCon... we'll talk business.