
Ray guns have been featured in everything from War of The Worlds t Star Wars, yet it seems a hand held ray gun is still a thing of science fiction. Here however is a history of the imaginary device as it appears in different books and movies.
The ray gun is but one invention that, in the optimistic futurism of the early-to-mid 20th century, seemed to be just around the corner, like personal jet packs, food in pill form, and machines that launder your washing and hand it back to you neatly wrapped up in Celophane (thanks, Lost In Space).

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Acme Pen - $129.95
Write your next sci-fi masterpiece with the appropriate writing instrument, please. Like this Ray Gun Pen from the NeatoShop. Designed by Ben Hall for (the very appropriately named) Acme Studio, the Ray Gun pen was released about three years ago but it certainly has that timeless look.
It's the pen that will look good on the desks of novelists and evil villains alike: Link | More fantastic Acme Pens | Neat and wonderful Office & Desk Stuff

What to give the sci-fi fan in your life that’s got everything? How about this Buck Rogers Atomic Disintegrator replica ray gun from the NeatoShop?
The Buck Rogers pistol was the most popular toy ray gun for kids and adults alike during the 1930s, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Originally manufactured by Daisy, the Buck Rogers atomic gun and then disintegrator pistol became the gold standard that inspired countless other ray guns.
The Buck Rogers Atomic Disintegrator Gold Edition Ray Gun is a collectible replica and is completely harmless (unless you’re an evil alien).
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