Blastech E-11 Blaster

The "Blastech" (fictional company) E-11 blaster is the Stormtrooper’s main weapon.  In the films, the blasters were built using Sterling machine guns as a base, and modified with additional props and accessories.

The most common components are:

• Sterling submachine gun (with folding stock “collapsed”)
• Shortened ammunition magazine
• Hengstler counter (this was a machine counting device with rolling dials, added to the side of the gun to add detail)
• Scope (there are many variations of the tank scope used including M19, M32, M38, M40 and other variations)

ANH / ESB / ROTJ blaster

Blasters varied slightly in design over the course of the 3 films, and even in individual films.  Some had parts added or removed, and some had unique “greeblies” (small detail parts added to make the prop more “sci-fi” looking), and some parts fell off during production.

However, there are some definite distinctions between each of the various blasters.  The following images describe the look of these individual blasters

ESB blaster image

ROTJ blaster image

Base blaster

There are several choices for those wanting to build or purchase an E-11 blaster.  These are some of the more common options.

It’s important to note that different blasters have different properties.  Some may have great detail, but be too fragile for trooping use.  Others may be durable and light weight, but lack screen accurate detail or proportions.  Choose the blaster that best suits your needs.

*Please exercise caution when using replica blasters for events, as the general public can mistake them for real weapons.  Check with your local Garrison representative to review the guidelines in your region.

Please refer to these separate pages for information on each blaster / accessory.

Hasbro blaster

Modified Hasbro blaster

PVC pipe blaster

Resin Cast blaster

Hyperfirm / Sci-fire blaster

Scratchbuilt blaster

Decommissioned Sterling conversion

Master Replicas blaster

Blaster electronics

Scopes / reticules