Everyone,It is "OFFICIAL",the Sting Gun Replica Weapon Prop is now being sold by EVOLUTION_PROPS at EBAY for $169.99,plus $19.99 shipping,20 days for delivery!It is made of machined aluminum,not cheap plastic,or resin,ONLY EIGHT-[8],LEFT!Get them quick,while they last! 

The EVOLUTION Sting Gun Replica is not 100% ORIGINAL SCREEN PROP VERSION accurate,faithful,but it's still nice,cool!A Replica done 13 years ,or more,ago,in 1996 by Kevin P.Gaunt,which cost $595.00,plus $15.00 shipping,was far superior,far more accurate,compared with this new one.I hope this one has the turn on/off light with meter needle in the open/close rear gold cap cover,the Stinger Sound,3 green emerald glass jewel crystals on the gold front fixture,automatic/manual extend-retract front tube extensions,a gold accented tip,with gold accent in the tip's center,these details would make for the "PERFECT STING REPLICA"!I suggest being extremely persistant with EVOLUTION about these very important details,contact these other prop makers too about it:-WWW.CYPRODUCTIONS.COM,WWW.MONSTERSINMOTION.COM,and FACTORYENT.COM,eventually,one,or more,of them will make,and will release,a much more detailed,more screen accurate,definitive,Sting Gun Weapon Prop Replica,let's go to it,everyone,contact them all! 

it was definitely black.

here is a picture of the hornet sting used in the tv series.

I found a good propmaker:-WWW.DIAMONDSELECTTOYS.COM,who can make a low cost,accurate,faithful,high quality,more detailed,Sting Replica.Their partners are a who's who of well known companies,including one we are all extremely familair with by now,20TH CENTURY-FOX!You can contact them here;CUSTOMERSERVICE@DIAMONDSELECTTOYS.COM.I also found a prop maker that has a reputation for making only the "BEST"Prop Replicas,S.D.STUDIOS,LTD,they have an e-mail you can still contact them at on the internet,I am not sure if they are still in business or not,their Replicas are very detailed,very well made,high-end,using the best materials,original blueprint sources from the studios,access to original studio used props,and are expensive,but worth it.Best of luck and success to all of us! 

The Batman wrote on 10/06/09 at 12:36am:

I didn't see any example of his Stinger work.

I'm seeing a lot of hyperbole here. A little moderation is a good thing. 

Hi Sting,

I should clarify I'm not involved in the manufacture of this replica in any way. I did reply to your similar post over on the Hornet Hive board.

I can tell you're disappointed with the 'Sting' replica but, correct me if I'm wrong, none of the complaints you list were actually promised in the eBay listing.

You can't realistically complain it doesn't have the 'stinger sound' or the emerald 'jewels' or the 'front gold fixture'...when they were never promised in the first place.

And it does say in the listing that it's green...

Anyone who bought those Sting replicas knew exactly what they were getting from the photos on the listing.

Poor workmanship, flimsy telescoping tubes, yes, if that is the case that would be something to complain about. If it's falling apart already then you've every right to complain

There may be a solution to the 'Stinger Sound'. I'll let you know.

LL