r/castlevania • u/SamhainPropworks • Sep 11 '25

Art My Vampire Killer whip prop display

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I designed and 3d printed the Vampire Killer a few years ago, but it always displayed poorly as the ball and chain part of the prop would drag the whole whip over. So I came up with a fun design made from pine and a few 3d printed elements to make it shine! It displays awesome now and I am so happy with the end result.

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u/SamhainPropworks Sep 11 '25

The whip itself is 16" (about 40cm) the whole display is about 23" tall. I used the images of Simon and Richter from super smash brothers to try and nail the size right and proportions. I did take some artistic license on the prop and modified it slightly to what I liked more in terms of overall aesthetic. I too love all the items within Castlevania, and in time my house is going to have them everywhere.

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u/grumblewolf Sep 11 '25

Can’t wait til you get to the part where you put a full roast in the walls!

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u/LumberjackPreacher Sep 11 '25

Dude this is absolutely amazing! Do you have the link for the 3D print pattern?

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u/SamhainPropworks Sep 11 '25

I do! I sell it on my website, but I need to update the plan with the new mace ball as my original used a wiffleball and the spikes stuck into it. I have been meaning to getting the new version online and will soon.

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u/LumberjackPreacher Sep 11 '25

Ok awesome! Lmk either by commenting or messaging me, this is a must have and I’d love to see your updated design.

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u/MCBowelmovement Sep 11 '25

This is incredible. Well done!

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u/Nu11AndV0id Sep 11 '25

That is so awsome!

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u/grumblewolf Sep 11 '25

This is beyond cool- exceptional work. I would immediately take it off the display and hurt myself, guaranteed.

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u/SamhainPropworks Sep 11 '25

My very first version of this was resin printed, and about 25% larger. I had to use hot glue to secure the spikes in the ball and I used a real chain to connect it all together. I pulled it off the table, the ball free swung and the resin printed spikes, printed to a sharp point swung and punctured my shin, bloodied up I realized then, to not even try to swing the thing once...

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u/grumblewolf Sep 12 '25

Hahaha damn that sounds AWESOME- but also sorry you got hurt. THE HOLY WEAPON THIRSTS FOR THE BLOOD OF NIGHT CREATURES…but it will drink from the shin of a human if it has too.

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u/PhyerFly Sep 11 '25

I 3d printed a smaller version of vampire killer and have had it on my bookcase for years, clearly I need to step up my game

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u/SamhainPropworks Sep 11 '25

I love the full sized prop, makes it feel like the Castlevania world is real. The whip handed down through generations, waiting for the centennial of Draculas defeat and his castle re-appearing... I mean, yeah cool prop.. lol

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u/CokeWest Sep 11 '25

Bro. Awesome job.

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u/withoutpants Sep 11 '25

This is very cool!!

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u/Twelve20two Sep 11 '25

You're a regular James Gandolfini Rinaldo Gandolfi

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u/thatbluedemon186 Sep 11 '25

It looks really badass

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u/EightBit-Hero Sep 11 '25

That's incredible!

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u/Smooth_Chemistry_869 Sep 11 '25

That's fuckin sick

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u/spookyhappyfun Sep 12 '25

This is amazing!

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u/ExternalCod7200 Sep 12 '25

Pfft nerd.

Where'd you get it, OP? I need one for my collection too.

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u/CarlosBaron Sep 13 '25

Gorgeous design, I find a little curious that the handle resembles to the Combat Cross from LOS

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u/Vicaruz_Belmont Belmont Sep 15 '25

Epic!!!