Prop Stop: The 100 Best Film Gadgets

Star Wars Old Ben

From lightsabers to multi-purpose lighters, the future is here.

James Bond doesn’t hold a monopoly on fantastic tools and weird, hidden gizmos. Some of the most memorable (and merchandisable) films owe their legacy to their prop department. The golden gun, bat repellant spray, and power loader all make their movies the ones we remember.

The list even includes some excellent parody items, like the hot sauce-dispensing watch from Undercover Brother.

A bit long but worth every second, Jonathan Britnell and Andy Schneider’s exhaustive video cuts together clips of your favorite goodies being used to their most entertaining potential.

Jacob Oller: Jacob Oller writes everywhere (Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Playboy, FSR, Paste, etc.) about everything that matters (film, TV, video games, memes, life).