Volpin Props
@volpinprops.com
Owner and Creative Director at Volpin Props - we make replicas from games! Also esports stuff too. Opinions expressed here reflect those of my company.
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Volpin Props
@volpinprops.com
· Nov 18
Pinned post! What we do at Volpin Props: bespoke replicas from the world of video games! There's 7 of us on staff & we work with some amazing freelance artists. You'll see the final art as well as the process posted here
Shout out to everyone rocking half a hardware store in their dryer
January 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Shout out to everyone rocking half a hardware store in their dryer
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I haven't posted much about the @volpinprops.com esports projects from this year, but the latest bangers from 2025 are updated on my site ! www.meganjamesart.com/concept-design
Thank you to @jc3d.bsky.social and the Volpin team as always for taking my 2D concepts and bringing them to life! 💜
Thank you to @jc3d.bsky.social and the Volpin team as always for taking my 2D concepts and bringing them to life! 💜
December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I haven't posted much about the @volpinprops.com esports projects from this year, but the latest bangers from 2025 are updated on my site ! www.meganjamesart.com/concept-design
Thank you to @jc3d.bsky.social and the Volpin team as always for taking my 2D concepts and bringing them to life! 💜
Thank you to @jc3d.bsky.social and the Volpin team as always for taking my 2D concepts and bringing them to life! 💜
Making Vendetta's Greatsword from Overwatch 2!
(I hope Bluesky doesn't obliterate this with compression)
(I hope Bluesky doesn't obliterate this with compression)
December 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Making Vendetta's Greatsword from Overwatch 2!
(I hope Bluesky doesn't obliterate this with compression)
(I hope Bluesky doesn't obliterate this with compression)
We got an @xtool-official.bsky.social CnC metal laser cutter at the studio and this thing is absolute magic
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We got an @xtool-official.bsky.social CnC metal laser cutter at the studio and this thing is absolute magic
Our latest for Magic and WotC: the World Championship Black Lotus
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our latest for Magic and WotC: the World Championship Black Lotus
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I had so much fun figuring out the mechanism for my Fallout 4 Nuke Launcher! I was worried the mini nuke would end up getting "kicked" instead of "pushed" but it worked out great! #fallout
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I had so much fun figuring out the mechanism for my Fallout 4 Nuke Launcher! I was worried the mini nuke would end up getting "kicked" instead of "pushed" but it worked out great! #fallout
Happy Fallout Day to all those who celebrate
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Happy Fallout Day to all those who celebrate
We make a lot of esports trophies; Here's 4 of my favorites from 2025:
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We make a lot of esports trophies; Here's 4 of my favorites from 2025:
Rearranging my prop wall for a new greatsword
December 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rearranging my prop wall for a new greatsword
Rearranged the prop wall in my gaming room last weekend. Finally hung up the Dragon Age greatsword I made in August!
December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Rearranged the prop wall in my gaming room last weekend. Finally hung up the Dragon Age greatsword I made in August!
We made this!
At #MTGWorlds, our competitors are playing for glory and the coveted World Championship trophy! Feast your eyes on our new trophy design inspired by the ever iconic Black Lotus. ✨
Check out all the action 👉 Twitch.tv/Magic
Check out all the action 👉 Twitch.tv/Magic
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We made this!
"I run a special effects studio" mostly just gets blank stares
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
"I run a special effects studio" mostly just gets blank stares
We made Vendetta's sword from Overwatch! It's canonically taller than Tracer!
December 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
We made Vendetta's sword from Overwatch! It's canonically taller than Tracer!
Needed a bar for an upcoming party, so I'm adding some Expedition 33-style laser cut bits to a $5 yard sale find. Next up: paint!
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Needed a bar for an upcoming party, so I'm adding some Expedition 33-style laser cut bits to a $5 yard sale find. Next up: paint!
Ah, I see someone stumbled across @sewangry.bsky.social and her Tifa cosplay
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Ah, I see someone stumbled across @sewangry.bsky.social and her Tifa cosplay
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November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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☆ d e m a s k i n g ☆
November 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
☆ d e m a s k i n g ☆
It's been a year for greatswords
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It's been a year for greatswords
Why, yes, I *am* having a French 75 while playing Expedition 33
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Why, yes, I *am* having a French 75 while playing Expedition 33
I let my friend M borrow my Dragon Age Armor for a shoot today! Just got my quick cell phone shot for now; can't wait to see what @worldofgwendana.bsky.social cooks up later. M absolutely KILLED it as Cassandra!
#DragonAge #cosplay
#DragonAge #cosplay
November 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I let my friend M borrow my Dragon Age Armor for a shoot today! Just got my quick cell phone shot for now; can't wait to see what @worldofgwendana.bsky.social cooks up later. M absolutely KILLED it as Cassandra!
#DragonAge #cosplay
#DragonAge #cosplay
We work with a LOT of AAA studios, and in nearly all of our contracts, we're forbidden *by our clients* from using AI in our contract work. So, no.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
We work with a LOT of AAA studios, and in nearly all of our contracts, we're forbidden *by our clients* from using AI in our contract work. So, no.
Buster Sword. Some assembly required.
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Buster Sword. Some assembly required.
My puppy had surgery a little while ago. Everyone should get to see these
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
My puppy had surgery a little while ago. Everyone should get to see these
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Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Nothing like seeing your work professionally photographed on stage. Congrats to the team at @volpinprops.com for this milestone. We nailed it.
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Nothing like seeing your work professionally photographed on stage. Congrats to the team at @volpinprops.com for this milestone. We nailed it.
One of the most valuable parts of experience is the knowledge of how to improvise: Something went wrong, client chopped week off your deadline, you ran out of your preferred material, whatever. Experience gives you a chance to succeed when everything seems to be going wrong. It gives you options
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
One of the most valuable parts of experience is the knowledge of how to improvise: Something went wrong, client chopped week off your deadline, you ran out of your preferred material, whatever. Experience gives you a chance to succeed when everything seems to be going wrong. It gives you options