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.
It's my company.
It's 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
"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
Not bad for some Neewer lights and a three year old cell phone camera!
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Not bad for some Neewer lights and a three year old cell phone camera!
Assembly day! Laser guides are essential when putting together a trophy with this many separate parts (over 60!)
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Assembly day! Laser guides are essential when putting together a trophy with this many separate parts (over 60!)
Fblthp progress pics are kinda unnerving
October 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fblthp progress pics are kinda unnerving
Fblthp, The Lost
Another of our MTG sculptures! He's a bit over 2' tall. Sculpted by Matt Levin in Monster clay before molding/casting in epoxy and urethane. He's even got a welded steel skeleton for strength!
Another of our MTG sculptures! He's a bit over 2' tall. Sculpted by Matt Levin in Monster clay before molding/casting in epoxy and urethane. He's even got a welded steel skeleton for strength!
October 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Fblthp, The Lost
Another of our MTG sculptures! He's a bit over 2' tall. Sculpted by Matt Levin in Monster clay before molding/casting in epoxy and urethane. He's even got a welded steel skeleton for strength!
Another of our MTG sculptures! He's a bit over 2' tall. Sculpted by Matt Levin in Monster clay before molding/casting in epoxy and urethane. He's even got a welded steel skeleton for strength!
Hello, new MTG followers! Glad you like the Chocobo, here's another one of our sculptures for Wizards - we've made several since 2020!
October 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hello, new MTG followers! Glad you like the Chocobo, here's another one of our sculptures for Wizards - we've made several since 2020!
Replica Sister Blades from Hades 2! Not a render, not AI
REAL, PHYSICAL ITEMS!
(I hate that needs to be specified in this cursed timeline)
3d models: @jc3d.bsky.social
Paint: @cutemonster.bsky.social
REAL, PHYSICAL ITEMS!
(I hate that needs to be specified in this cursed timeline)
3d models: @jc3d.bsky.social
Paint: @cutemonster.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Replica Sister Blades from Hades 2! Not a render, not AI
REAL, PHYSICAL ITEMS!
(I hate that needs to be specified in this cursed timeline)
3d models: @jc3d.bsky.social
Paint: @cutemonster.bsky.social
REAL, PHYSICAL ITEMS!
(I hate that needs to be specified in this cursed timeline)
3d models: @jc3d.bsky.social
Paint: @cutemonster.bsky.social
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this sword appeared to me in a vision
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
this sword appeared to me in a vision
This will never cease to be magic to me
October 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This will never cease to be magic to me
"Look, we can't make the system operate legally and morally" says person who designed system to operate illegally and amorally
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"Look, we can't make the system operate legally and morally" says person who designed system to operate illegally and amorally
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It's bad out there. For everyone. In ways I didn't even know it could be bad.
Everyone looking for work is vulnerable in some way, and deserves to be treated better than this automated, callous, scam-filled, AI-riddled hellscape.
Everyone looking for work is vulnerable in some way, and deserves to be treated better than this automated, callous, scam-filled, AI-riddled hellscape.
Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:
aftermath.site/video-game-rec...
aftermath.site/video-game-rec...
October 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It's bad out there. For everyone. In ways I didn't even know it could be bad.
Everyone looking for work is vulnerable in some way, and deserves to be treated better than this automated, callous, scam-filled, AI-riddled hellscape.
Everyone looking for work is vulnerable in some way, and deserves to be treated better than this automated, callous, scam-filled, AI-riddled hellscape.
I genuinely think this is one of our best ever
The League of Legends LTA Championship trophy. Our first trophy to feature a transparent window! 24k gold, rhodium silver, massive in scale
Designed by @nickfair.bsky.social
Modeled by @squibyprops.bsky.social
The League of Legends LTA Championship trophy. Our first trophy to feature a transparent window! 24k gold, rhodium silver, massive in scale
Designed by @nickfair.bsky.social
Modeled by @squibyprops.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I genuinely think this is one of our best ever
The League of Legends LTA Championship trophy. Our first trophy to feature a transparent window! 24k gold, rhodium silver, massive in scale
Designed by @nickfair.bsky.social
Modeled by @squibyprops.bsky.social
The League of Legends LTA Championship trophy. Our first trophy to feature a transparent window! 24k gold, rhodium silver, massive in scale
Designed by @nickfair.bsky.social
Modeled by @squibyprops.bsky.social