How's it goin' everybody?
Sebastian here, bringing you a quick unboxing of something I picked up at San Diego Comic-Con.
It's from one of my favorite movies. It's the replica of the bolt from The Iron Giant, seen throughout the film
and at the very end as the symbol of hope. Very, very cool stuff.
This is produced by Mondo, it's a 1:1 scale replica of the bolt from the film. It does light up and it retails
for 65 dollars; it's not cheap by any means, but it is made of PVC. And let's get to openin' this thing up.
Let's get to showin' off this box to you guys. We've got the front end here with the Mondo logo
right on the bottom right there, got barcode info on the bottom, WB copyright information.
Now, on the side, image of the bolt. The back end has the opening tab and the 1:1 bolt replica.
This is about 6 inches tall. Got another end there, made of PVC, of course.
Now, this is the second Brad Bird item that I've shown off to you; the first is my World's Fair ticket that was
featured in the film Tomorrowland. Not that ticket in particular, but a replica of it.
Here we go, got the bolt in its plastic shell. Let's slip this out. And I took a peek beforehand, no secret tape.
I appreciate that. Now, we've got the instructions for replacing the batteries, twist off the top, very simple.
Two batteries, very small that go inside, and basic information. Take out the batteries when you're
not using it. Just safety tips. You don't wanna damage your prop. Let's pop the plastic off.
[Plastic popping happily]
Very satisfying popping sounds.
Alright. Got the two batteries, let's pull this out, take a look at that first.
Alright. Very, very simple prop. It's not very heavy at all, but it does have a good weight to it.
It'll certainly stay on a desk or a shelf. The center button there--or the center nib here--
is the button to activate the LEDs. And I think they've done a fantastic job with the paint job.
Very, very accurate to the one in the movie. Very, very simple, very minimal, which was the styling of the film.
Very retro. And what I do appreciate is the different paint schemes used. When you look at it from the top down,
you've got a lighter grey that is on the top of this section and the top of the screw end.
And then on the bottom side, you have a matching darker grey that runs along that way it gives it a very nice
two-tone effect that matches the cartoon very well. I actually appreciate that little attention to detail.
Alright guys, let's get to showin' ya how we take this off. So, like the instructions say, twist to the left.
And there we go, it's about a quarter turn. Slides right out. Now, on the inside here you've got the slot
for the batteries. Now, the batteries don't click into place. Positive side up towards you. So, basically what I'm
just doing is sitting them right in the slots. Taking the bottom of the bolt, clicking it in place.
Twisting to the right, and there you go! Simple enough and, like I said, the center button, click that in,
and the bolt lights up and does its little flashing homing beacon. Lights from the film.
There you have it, guys. Very simple, elegant prop replica. 65 dollars. A little pricey but, if you love
The Iron Giant or you love prop replicas, go for it. The only way to get this before was to pretty much
make it yourself and I think Mondo's done a pretty great job at doing a lovely replica that is near and dear
to many people's hearts. The Iron Giant is a fantastic film and I'm so happy that it's finally getting
some recognition and some merchandise out there.
Thank you very much for watching this video and I hope to see you again soon.
And, hey! Lemme know if you've got any prop replicas yourself, leave 'em in the comments, I wanna hear 'em.
I love prop replicas, if you made 'em, if you bought 'em, lemme know! I'd like to hear from you.
Thank you very much!