Introduction

To my father's dismay--he did not even allow toy guns into the house--I have not only become interested in World War II German arms, but the fictitious weapons of science fiction as well.

The imagination and craftsmanship of the propmaker is unparalleled. Not only must he be an artist, but he must also be an engineer, an historian, a designer, an electronics expert, a graphic artist, an inventor, a sculptor, a machinist, a metallurgist, a chemist, a plastics specialist, as well as a technology and firearms expert. Unfortunately, it is truly sad to watch as the Hollywood or fan propmaker plies his trade in virtual obscurity. 

This site's goal is to reveal, showcase, and honor the wonderful art of the propmaker. It is about time that the propmaker was noticed and appreciated. The propmaker stimulates our imagination and provides the tangible evidence of our creative potential as human beings.

Canada-based Austrian artist Hal Pehlich created these
extraordinary Blade Runner posters.