Adam geeks out over a new Japanese model kit of a walking biped machine based on artist Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creations. In building the kit, Adam explains his organization skills and the challenge of deciphering building instructions in a language he can't read.
On this week's show, we sit down with Adam in his library and interview his mom about what Adam was like growing up in New York. Learn, from a unique perspective, what Adam was like as a kid, what influences surrounded him at home, and how he started his very first projects.
You've been asking for it, so here it finally is: Adam Savage's everyday carry. Find out what devices and tools Adam can't leave home without, and why the items in his pockets might surprise you.
Adam invites us inside his home to share the collection of prop replicas, 3d prints, oddities, and artifacts he keeps in his personal office for inspiration. And yes, that's the Bride's sword from Kill Bill.
Adam Savage shows us how to paint and weather a newly constructed box to make it look like it's something that's been used for decades. In weathering a prop, Adam lets the object reveal its story though dings, scuffs, stickers, and stains. Just wait until you see his secret weathering trick. See detailed photos of Adam's in-progress and finished box here!
Watch Adam craft, from start to finish, a stylized box to carry and display his Blade Runner Blaster prop replica. The entire project took less than one day to complete--sheets of wood is transformed into something awesome right before your eyes. Adam narrates the build with commentary about his design and construction methods.
Adam and Norm talk about photography as a hobby and review the Metabones Speed Booster, a new lens adapter connects Canon full-frame lenses to Sony's compact cameras. With side-by-side photo comparisons, we show why this is a piece of hardware that is very exciting for Adam's needs.
In this very special visit to Adam's Cave, Adam goes in-depth about his passion for the Blade Runner blaster and tells the story of each of the variations of the prop he has in his collection. The evolution of his replica project over 25 years is an incredible story.
In this visit to Adam Savage's Cave, we revisit Adam's past life as a model maker for movies like Star Wars: Episode I. Adam and Will discuss the decline of practical special effects and examine three models that Adam made, some of which never got a chance to be seen on screen.
Adam tells the story about how a craft day with his kids led to him building his interpretation of a life-sized Dodo skeleton from scratch. But that's just one of three Dodo birds Adam has plans for. Why would anyone need to make three Dodos? Knowing Adam, the answer is unsurprisingly awesome.
For his latest obsession with the Napoleonic era, Adam is teaching himself how to make dovetail joints to build a personal sea chest. Adam shares with Will what he's learned so far and demonstrates his new carpentry skills.
When Patton Oswalt asked the internet to help him build a Doc Ock costume for Halloween, Adam came up with an idea for a design that would be quick to make and easy to wear. Watch how Adam put this costume together in just four hours with off-the-shelf crafting materials.
Tested returns to Adam's workshop to geek out about his collection of arcane computer technology. Adam shows off an old IBM bit, byte, and even a massive one gigabyte hard drive from 1981--which weighs 75 pounds.
Adam shows off the shiny gold-plated C-3PO that stands in the middle of his workshop. Learn about the process of vacuum metallizing that gave this chrome coating. Believe it or not, there's an interesting story behind it!
Adam Savage shows off his Master and Commander costume inspired by his love for the Peter Weir film. And of all the many components to the costume, one unique piece was actually acquired through a fantastic stroke of luck.
Adam has spent the past couple years assembling replicas of the contents of Jason Bourne's "go bag" from the Bourne Identity's Swiss bank scene. Learn how he recruited the help of other replica prop enthusiasts to identify the contents of the safe deposit box and what Adam would consider putting in his own go bag.
You saw it floating around in the background of our Man Cave tours, and now Adam finally tells us about the Deadmau5 helmet he bought for Comic-Con. This is a simple piece of cosplay that looks awesome and is practical for walking around conventions!
Adam Savage dons his favorite piece of cosplay: a full costume of No-Face from Spirited Away that he made for last year's Comic-Con. As Adam transforms into this animated character, he explains why performance is just as important to cosplay as aesthetics.
Adam shows off his Iron Man Mark I armor, which was intended to be one of his costumes for this year's Comic-Con. Adam unfortunately didn't get a chance to wear the suit at the show, so it may show up at a future convention!
One of Adam's favorite movie props is the Deckard's LAPD pistol in Blade Runner. Unfortunately, only one hero prop was ever made for the film, so Adam has spent much of his life building the perfect replica. And so have many other fans. Here, Adam shares the stories behind different replicas made by his friends and how they're each unique.
