Comments on: RPG for water rockets

By: karl_jones

karl_jones — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:50:00 +0000

Parts inventory image:

http://www.marudai-corp.com/pbl/image/pbl-001-046.jpg

Let’s take it one step further [read: one or more steps further than we really should go].

I propose a two-stage version — vertical-gantry mounted, not shoulder-launched — with PET bottle as the first stage, and Estes rocket(s) as the second.

Two favorite childhood hazards in one zany package!

By: fuzzyfuzzyfungus

fuzzyfuzzyfungus — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:52:00 +0000

Beat the HEAT(yeah, yeah, I know; but ‘beat the HESH’ just doesn’t make any sense) with the aqua-RPG!

By: donovan acree

donovan acree — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:46:00 +0000

That’s a $362.80 toy. You can buy a real rocket launcher tube off ebay for less than that.

By: timquinn

timquinn — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:52:00 +0000

If you break a window you pay for it

By: Preston Sturges

Preston Sturges — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:57:00 +0000

I needs a little whistle in the nose to simulate the sound of a passing rpg and traumatize any PTSD vets in the area.

By: gandalf23

gandalf23 — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:40:00 +0000

I like the warnings:

“When they hit the person, you may be asked to crime even if it is not intentional.

When flying towards the car and bicycle, may lead to a traffic accident when the driver surprised even without exposure.

If you defeat the third-party assets of housing, automotive, and power lines can cause liability.”

I’ve got no idea what the third one means. Anyone?

Also, who is importing this to the US? Any online stores carry this? I think I need one. Or maybe two. :)

By: Donald Petersen

Donald Petersen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:21:00 +0000

…it’s not a trap?

By: digi_owl

digi_owl — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:20:00 +0000

I know the rally cry. Thing is that Ackbar is an amphibian.

By: NelC

NelC — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Isn’t this more a WPG than an RPG?

By: Editz

Editz — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Not a SW reference:

http://wikiislam.net/wiki/Allahu_Akbar

By: gadgetphile

gadgetphile — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:03:00 +0000

I assume you can just horizontally mount one of these in a barrel or something. The zip-tie head retaining mechanism can probably be be changed or just have the sleeve connected to the trigger.

Erm, this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JORYSU

By: silkox

silkox — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:47:00 +0000

How about a sabot-type thingy cradling the water balloon? The sabot falls away after launch.

By: SomeGuyNamedMark

SomeGuyNamedMark — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Yah, I can’t see any potential problem with this in our panic based society. No sir-ree.

By: Florian Bösch

Florian Bösch — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Ah see the professional water rocket warrior shoots from the hip or closes his eyes, that way enjoyment is increased considerably :)

By: vonbobo

vonbobo — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:32:00 +0000

I’ve taken those small water rocket exhausts to the face and eyes before… that is NOT a nice feeling. It was the first thing I thought of when I saw this guy staring straight down the barrel.

By: Vengefultacos

Vengefultacos — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:17:00 +0000

So… not a role playing game for water balloons? Or about water balloons? I was looking forward to seeing how they roll D20′s.

Of course, the problem with a water balloon RPG would be that they have one freakin’ hit point at most, then *splash*.

By: digi_owl

digi_owl — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:17:00 +0000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_Ackbar ;)

By: digi_owl

digi_owl — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:15:00 +0000

From the image i would say your typical 1.5l bottle.

Btw, i love their manga ad image down the page. Girls in bikinies running around on the beach with RPGs, woho :D

By: Just_Ok

Just_Ok — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:14:00 +0000

LOLIncoming?
I kan haz covering fire?

By: digi_owl

digi_owl — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:13:00 +0000

Squirrel huntin ;)

By: Daemonworks

Daemonworks — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:53:00 +0000

This is correct – it’s for the plastic drink bottles. Not sure if there’s a specific size required/suggested as I only skim-read the page.

By: Editz

Editz — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Aqua Akbar!

By: robdobbs

robdobbs — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:37:00 +0000

I can’t wait until someone uses one of these at an Occupy protest.

By: JustinKalb

JustinKalb — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:28:00 +0000

they have them….
► 2:39► 2:39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH1RTGl2uQw

By: Florian Bösch

Florian Bösch — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:21:00 +0000

Having built several of these in a more DIY fashion, I can attest that there is no significant recoil. However, having stood in the backwash of the rocket exhaust, you’re properly wet afterwards, a toy best enjoyed on very hot days.

By: Quiche de Resistance

Quiche de Resistance — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:19:00 +0000

RPG for kittens.

By: show me

show me — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:17:00 +0000

There should be no recoil from the device if designed properly, just like all true “rockets” as opposed to “guns.”

By: ChicagoD

ChicagoD — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Sure. Just put orange paint on the muzzle. Problem solved!

By: ChicagoD

ChicagoD — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Oh no. I need a replacement pet now . . .

By: Ivey Chanter

Ivey Chanter — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:08:00 +0000

I don’t think its balloons. Looks like a new take one of my favorite childhood toy the water rocket. Destined to land on the neighbors roof.