QC#46 – Buzz Blaster

I taped Buzz Lightyear to a rocket, and lit the fuse.

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Music by Jason Shaw (RP-Clattertrap)
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Project Inspired By:

Toy Story, and the kid named Sid who wanted to do the same thing 🙂

WARNING: Rockets are not toys, and this project really should not be duplicated. Misuse, or careless use may result in serious injury and/or property damage. Use of this video content is at your own risk.

Project History & More Info:

Since the first time I saw Toy Story, and watched Sid tape Buzz Lightyear to the rocket, I’ve wondered how that would work out in real life.

Of course with a toy taped right to a rocket motor there are major stability issues, not to mention aerodynamic issues, and challenges with CG and center of pressure, but I found an improvised way to launch it half decently was by taping it to a wooden dowel.

Despite having no recovery system in place, Buzz survived the flight with hardly a scratch. Just a little scorch mark down the back of one leg.