Destiny 2's Ace Of Spades Nerf Gun Is A Delightful Way To Remember A Great Character
A real-life Destiny-themed Nerf gun is nothing new, with Bungie having previously released a giant replica of the Gjallarhorn rocket launcher. But the upcoming Ace of Spades Nerf blaster feels decidedly different, both in terms of its usability and the fact that this particular gun choice resonates more deeply with the story of Destiny 2.
Bungie recently sent me the Ace of Spades, which I've spent the last few days playing around with, much to the disdain and horror, respectively, of my two cats. Not having seen any dimensions listed for the blaster prior to it showing up at my door, I was shocked to open the shipping box: This thing is big. It's about 18 inches from the tip of the handle to the end of the barrel, which may not sound enormous for something you'd display on your shelf, but as a handgun you're actually going to hold and use, it's hard not to laugh at just how big it is when first seeing it. They don't call them hand cannons in Destiny for nothing, I guess.
That's not to say the size is a bad thing--quite the opposite. The scale doesn't feel far off what it's like to use the Ace of Spades in-game, and at least for me, this is ultimately destined to be displayed on a shelf in my office, so the larger size ensures it won't be dwarfed by what's around it. And despite being big, it's not so heavy as to be uncomfortable; it's got a decent heft to it that prevents it from feeling flimsy, though you won't mistake it for being anything but plastic.
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