Newbie E-11 options....

[major payne]

No, you don't need a license to carry a toy (which is what it is). Just don't go waving it around in public without your costume on, and you should be fine

[Bullant]

No, you don't need a license to carry a toy (which is what it is). Just don't go waving it around in public without your costume on, and you should be fine

Excellent, just that I know the cops can be a bit funny about this sort of thing up here.

[major payne]

Yes, but if your wearing a Stormtrooper oufit, they seem to overlook the fact you are carrying a replica weapon

[crypto]

Just be aware that even though it is a toy gun once they have been painted up black and made to look like a real one they can fall under the "replica firearms " term.

To be safe leave it in your kit bag till you are in costume and make it the last thing you pull out.

[Bullant]

So does anyone know of anywhere that has these available at the moment?

In case it got lost in the conversation about licensing ... does anyone have any leads on Hasbro E-11s? There's still the Aus ebay seller flogging them for $60 delivered, but I was hoping to get one at a more reasonable price.

[hopfot]

Just be aware that even though it is a toy gun once they have been painted up black and made to look like a real one they can fall under the "replica firearms " term.

To be safe leave it in your kit bag till you are in costume and make it the last thing you pull out.

And when you are in costume in a public place, be careful about pointing your weapon at people.

[TerrorFirma]

I did get a strange look and a quick conversation with my police neighbors from up the road when I was in the final stages of painting and detailing, once they noticed the armour/helmet etc it clicked for them. Best to keep it concealed until in uniform and then wield with care.

Terror