I wonder if they realize that some laser pointers can pop balloons…
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Functional Iron Man gauntlet shoots lasers powerful enough to pop a balloon
Patrick Priebe of Laser Gadgets builds custom props with a little something extra, from steampunk laser guns that can really burn to a crossbow that fires buzz saw blades.
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you can pop a ballon with a cheap dollar store laser, just paint the ballon black.