TKCaleb Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I just sold my ROTJ blaster to a member in the UK. The blaster is made out of metal with some resin/plastic parts. I have never sent a blaster prop to anyone in the UK before and I have been told how strict they are. Any advice on getting it past by the UK customs? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks! Caleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Lots and lots of orange tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505 Marcel Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 THe only sure way is to have it painted a nasty bright colour. Ive had blasters through in the normal colour, but I guess its a little bit of luck involved also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattastic13[TK] Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have always painted the blasters I send with white poster paint and mark "White Space Toy" on the customs forms. Also, UPS seems to get stuff through UK customs the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm the lucky ******* that has bought this beauty . I was thinking if it can be spayed with a water colour paint it could be simply washed off upon arrival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper[TK] Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I agree with spray painting it but I'm not sure there is a watercolor version of spray paint. Since it also seems to be hit or miss, the best thing may be to just have it painted bright orange and accept that it will take some work to get it back to its original beauty. Better to have to do some extra work on the receiving end than to not receive it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattastic13[TK] Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Mark/Caleb: I have got several blasters through UK customs to Billy (billhag). The white poster paint is able to be easily washed off with water. Caleb, if you want I will take receipt of it and send it off to Mark. Ask Billy...I'm a stand up guy! Plus..read my sig! Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Mark/Caleb: I have got several blasters through UK customs to Billy (billhag). The white poster paint is able to be easily washed off with water. Caleb, if you want I will take receipt of it and send it off to Mark. Ask Billy...I'm a stand up guy! Plus..read my sig! Let me know Hi Matthew, I'm fine with that if Celeb is. That's a really kind gesture, Thanks! I noticed your signature earlier and it did make me laugh. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDri Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Dip it in latex and then let the customer peel off the latex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Dip it in latex and then let the customer peel off the latex. I think latex would be a real PITA to get out of every nook and cranny. It would get into the barrel, receiver, cocking chamber etc. etc....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hi Matthew, I'm fine with that if Celeb is. That's a really kind gesture, Thanks! I noticed your signature earlier and it did make me laugh. Mark. I agree, very nice gesture my Matt. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattastic13[TK] Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Not a problem guys Mark, just PM your addy to me and I will paint it white and send it off once I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDri Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I think latex would be a real PITA to get out of every nook and cranny. It would get into the barrel, receiver, cocking chamber etc. etc....... I was thinking a fairly thick coat, maybe 1/4 an inch to 1/2 an inch so it just peels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent RayBans Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Jedi mind trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Jedi mind trick? Folks, we have a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Caleb Would u mind up dating us on what u did and what happened? it would be really help ful for us Internationals that are afraid in investing on a nice gun for this very reason. Gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 CalebWould u mind up dating us on what u did and what happened? it would be really help ful for us Internationals that are afraid in investing on a nice gun for this very reason. Gracias Hey there, I sent it off to our buddy Matt in Texas. He will work with the piece so that it can get through customs. I have faith in him, especially since he has done this short of thing before. I bubble wrapped the sith out of it. It should be quite well protected, if it survives the shipping process that is. By the way, a jedi mind trick would have been a great idea. Caleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattastic13[TK] Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Once I get it, I will post pics of what I do to smuggle it through customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Matt Wow!, sorry fella, I don't know how I missed this thred Mark, Caleb I can more then vouch for Matt as being the most stand up guy on this planet, I would honestly trust this man with my life, and I really do mean that <_< His word is beyond reproach, FULL STOP Matt The only problem you may have with this sweet little beast is the metal parts showing up on the scanners.It maybe touch and go wheather this beauty gets through, but HEY!, nothing ventured nothing gained Right, for all those out there who would like to have a go for them selfs (and not pester Matt ) here's some pic's of an extremely high-tec method that as worked in the past.....but remember you always do this at your own risk and you could loose what you are trying to send if the Customs don't like what they see, so be warned Paint that muthhaa up ......arrh, but wait,....things always look better after a nice hot bath...... Now leave my mate Matt alone, he's got his set of TK armour to finish off....... ....Haven't you Matt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james007bond[TK] Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Billy is that a MR blaster? Looks real nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My ROTJ blaster arrived safe and sound and `i'm chuffed to bits except someone painted it all white! Seriously though Matt you did a fantastic job and I highly recommend this method, Mine was even mostly metal and it still got through. I gave it a shower and it looks as good as new.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My ROTJ blaster arrived safe and sound and `i'm chuffed to bits except someone painted it all white! Seriously though Matt you did a fantastic job and I highly recommend this method, Mine was even mostly metal and it still got through. I gave it a shower and it looks as good as new.... Glad to hear it it arrived intact. Its a bit on the heavy side, but that's what makes it even more authentic. Caleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsouders Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nice! I was wondering what happened. Glad to see it made it through. International Imitation Arms Smuggler still cracks me up...true though, but funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Glad to hear it it arrived intact. Its a bit on the heavy side, but that's what makes it even more authentic. Caleb Celeb, my other blaster is a Sterling so this is really light in comparison. Great blaster. :dancing-trooper: Who made it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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