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Gamer Amputee gets real-life Venom Snake bionic arm – and its finally available for sale!
29-year old Daniel Melville from Reading was born without his right hand, loves gaming (Metal Gear Solid in particular) and yes, Venom Snake is his favorite character. Now the geeky boy has got his wish granted as he now gets to role-play the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (who lost his left arm and use of his right eye in an explosion) in real life. The game released by Konami in 2015 has been hugely popular – and it’s only fitting they have collaborated with Bristol-based robotics tycoon Open Bionics to create the outer shell for the Hero Arm. “We’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Open Bionics, who are at the cutting edge of robotics,” said Takayuki Kubo, president of Konami Digital Entertainment.
Just the mention of a bionic arm that actually looks strikingly similar to the Venom Snake’s real arm is exciting. All the unfortunate upper limb amputees who are fascinated by gaming will be having their eyes set on this amazing sync of technology and design – virtually picturing themselves as the strong character. In that regard, Melville is one lucky chap to sport the prosthetic and actually get acknowledged for it. Understandably, he is on top of the world with this new cool arm in his possession, “It’s everything I’ve ever wanted from a bionic arm. I’m an avid gamer and I love Metal Gear Solid so much and to actually have Snake’s arm in real life is just insane.”
Talking of the battery-powered Hero Arm that’s manufactured using advanced 3D printing techniques, it is now available for sale through prosthetic clinics for people aged 8 and above. It costs around £10,000 (around $13,130) which is a whole lot less than the nearest competitor, making it the world’s most affordable multi-grip bionic arm. The arm functions like an intuitive life-like muscle with utmost precision, making it a boon for people who have lost their upper limb or are born without one. It can rotate 180 degrees for picking up objects and also lift a weight of up to 8kg. It has the dexterity to hold a mobile phone, break eggs, or easily operate a lawnmower. Basically, the arm does it all and infuses a fresh breath of life, empowering the disabled!
Now turning fiction into reality, the collaboration has brought the Metal Gear Solid-themed clip-on cover – turning the Hero Arm into something that only dreams are made of. As rightly put by Samantha Payne, co-founder of Open Bionics, “It’s pure joy to see this piece of engineering and art impact a person’s life.” Although the red and black Venom Snake artificial limb doesn’t have any weapons, still it is a commendable feat of engineering. Even better, both the Hero Arm and the clip-on Snake Venom cover are available for buying right away – isn’t that great, already!
Designer: Open Bionics with Konami
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Amputee Gets Awesome Metal Gear Solid Bionic Arm
James Young, a man from the UK was in a freak accident with a train a few years back that led to him losing his left arm and leg. James was an avid video game player and he happened on an ad from game firm Konami looking for an amputee to try out a slick new prosthetic arm. James volunteered and was fitted with an very special arm inspired by the one Snake uses in the video game Metal Gear Solid.
The carbon fiber arm, created by prosthetics artist Sophie De Oliveira Barata and a team of engineers, has laser light effects, a flashlight, USB charger, integrated watch, and even has a tiny drone that can launch from the shoulder. The arm is controlled by sensors that detect the muscular movements of James’ shoulder, and send control impulses to the arm and a 3D printed hand.
That hand is said to be so dexterous that it can even pick up dropped coins. The whole works is powered by a battery stored in the bicep, and is held onto his body by a harness system.
James is back to work full time, and it seems the cool bionic arm helps him perform his job. Losing a limb is a bad thing, but a futuristic prosthetic is a great way to help amputees get back to work and resume a normal life.
Beyond his high tech prosthetic, James is currently interested in a modern surgical procedure called direct skeletal fixation, which would allow for a titanium implant to be directly fitted to the bone, and do away with the need for the harness and the discomfort associated with wearing them. If you’re interested in supporting James’ efforts, you can contribute on his GoFundMe page.
Figma Metal Gear Solid 2 Gurlukovich Soldier: Not so Spetsnaz
Max Factory captures Metal Gear Solid‘s mix of realistic military fiction with Japanese humor in this new Figma of MGS 2’s Gurlukovich Soldier. He’s dressed in full battle gear and comes with a rifle and a knife, but it also comes with a few silly accessories.
The soldier comes with ?, ! and Zzz icons, as well as a magazine. His alternate head has eyes that are literally sparkling. You’ll also get an additional shotgun accessory if you get the figure from Good Smile Company.
Sneak into Good Smile Company to pre-order this goofy grunt for ~$75 (USD).
[via Super Punch]
Life-size Metal Gear Solid V Venom Snake Bionic Arm Will Punish Your Wallet
Earlier this year Konami released a limited edition bundle for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain that came with a 1:1 scale replica of Venom Snake’s bionic arm. That bundle was officially released only in Japan, but it appears Konami has authorized 
The arm measures about 17″x 7″x 7″ and is made of ABS and POM plastic. Its wrist and fingers are fully articulated, and it’s strong enough to grip small items.
Here’s where Sentinel and Konami play you like a damn fiddle: the arm’s suggested retail price is $200 (USD). For comparison’s sake, the MGS V bundle cost $250 in Japan, and that came with the game and other goodies. You can pre-order it now from BigBadToyStore for $235, and you’ll receive it in May 2016 at the earliest. You should also check out Sentinel’s Sahelanthropus figure if you’ve got lots of GMP.
DIY Metal Gear Solid V Chopper Photo Wall: Fulton Album
Redditor NoPlaceForHideo let the legend come back to life by printing some of the photos in Venom Snake’s Aerial Command Center and arranging them on his wall.
Don’t scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea. Print the high res photos from these Imgur albums so you’ll always remember this crazy cast. I love how a couple of these pictures were taken on the field during serious moments. I’m imagining Kaz throwing another tantrum because Venom is taking a picture of Code Talker instead of hightailing it out of there.
[via Reddit]