One Man Makes the Sword from Transistor for Real, and It’s Amazing

In Transistor, you play a girl named Red who travels around a destroyed city on her own. Well, she’s not really alone, she’s got a talking sword in her hands called the…well, Transistor. It’s the only real voice in the game, providing commentary and hints to the player. It’s an awesome weapon, so naturally, someone decided to make a Transistor of their own.

Graphic designer and prop maker Harrison Krix has been building props since late 2007. His portfolio includes the Cael Hammer from Bastion, the High Fidelity gun from Sunset Overdrive, Half-Life 2’s Gravity Gun, and M8 Avenger rifle from Mass Effect. His newest project is the titular sword from Supergiant’s cyberpunk opus, and he’s been working on it since this past July.

Starting a new project for @SupergiantGames – see it in person at PAX prime! pic.twitter.com/RdjD4L2CHT

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) July 3, 2015

The Transistor for @SupergiantGames is taking shape nicely! Should be dying clear parts green soon. pic.twitter.com/ka95vE7q3A

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) July 8, 2015

Every few weeks, Krix would give updates on the Transistor’s progress.

Transistor fir @SupergiantGames coming along great! I had to stand on my workbench for this shot pic.twitter.com/0dFnDLPLwr

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) July 19, 2015

Parts layout provides a lot of inspiration during a long project. The @SupergiantGames Transistor is looking good! pic.twitter.com/vDTvEcK4ae

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) July 25, 2015

Getting near the start of assembly…

Transistor build for @SupergiantGames – core elements in primer. Assembly happens soon! pic.twitter.com/pYkMyrdmk2

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 5, 2015

Waaaaaaaaaaaant.

60" tall, 14.5lbs. The @SupergiantGames Transistor is coming together! pic.twitter.com/Y9LtXKrV4X

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 8, 2015

One week later, and the endgame is almost here…

Finish line for the Transistor is in sight pic.twitter.com/W2HDgjYLzO

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 14, 2015

Can’t have a Transistor without the glowing voice!

Audio and electronics testing on the @SupergiantGames Transistor went wonderfully. Final assembly starts tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/IKIvfLGnys

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 20, 2015

Hey, Red. @SupergiantGames pic.twitter.com/yfDCXmsmEq

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 20, 2015

Almost there…

Final assembly is happening. The finish line is right around the corner! @SupergiantGames pic.twitter.com/9iKHMTXHhA

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 22, 2015

Nothing wrong with taking a break with some relaxing tunes.

Hey @DarrenKorb – we added a feature to the Transistor that I think you'll like. pic.twitter.com/eD9wBOwcPw

— Volpin Props (@volpinprops) August 27, 2015

And it’s done and ready to be displayed!

@SupergiantGames' Transistor in the flesh by the incredibly talented @volpinprops <3!!! Come by booth 3020! #PAX2015 pic.twitter.com/JVpk0sidXi

— Jen Zee (@0jenzee0) August 27, 2015

Pretty cool, right? You can check out the rest of Krix’s stuff here. Tell us what you think of his Transistor in the comments below.