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People Are Sharing Images Of 'Futuristic' Movie Props That Are Just Regular Items, And It Destroys The Illusion Of Fantasy (30 Pics)
Movies & tvSEP 7, 2025

People Are Sharing Images Of 'Futuristic' Movie Props That Are Just Regular Items, And It Destroys The Illusion Of Fantasy (30 Pics)

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What you see on-screen might actually be in your own home! No, not Keanu Reeves, silly! I’m talking about movie props. As it turns out, quite a lot of them are repurposed everyday household items. The r/Thatsabooklight subreddit documents the times that people recognized these everyday items in movies and on TV shows, and just couldn’t help but share with everyone else. And, wow, we’ve got to say, once you notice these behind-the-scenes details, you’ll never look at films the same way again.
Have a scroll through some of the coolest, most unusual, and surprising movie props that you’d find around your home. While most of these can be found in sci-fi films and shows, they’re not exclusive to just them. Remember to upvote the pics that you liked the most. Onwards and (let’s scroll) downwards!
Bored Panda reached out to the r/Thatsabooklight community to learn more about the subreddit and on-screen props. Read on for our friendly chat with one of the moderators, QueenAnneBoleynTudor.

#21 Jawas In The Mandalorian Have Volkswagen Fuel Injection Rails. I Recognized Them Immediately (Jumping Up From The Couch And Startling My Wife). I Replaced Dozens Of These During A Recall In 2013

Scene from a sci-fi show featuring characters using futuristic movie props that are actually ordinary household items.
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#22 Greef Kargas Buckle Is A Cheap Folding Knife

Close-up of a man wearing a costume with a futuristic movie prop that is actually a regular item, showing illusion of fantasy.
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#23 The Chest Thing The First Order Officer Wears In The Kyle Ren Snl Sketch Is A Pack Of Gum

Man dressed as futuristic lieutenant colonel with a costume featuring colored buttons, showcasing movie props versus regular items.
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#24 Batman's Boots In Batman Returns Are Just Air Jordan 6s With An Extended Top And Foam Glued On. The Sole Even Still Has The Jordan Logo

Black futuristic movie prop boot resembling a modified basketball sneaker worn by a player on the court.
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#25 That’s An Echo Mic

A regular toy microphone revealed as a futuristic movie prop, highlighting how everyday items destroy the illusion of fantasy.
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#26 [tv] The Expanse [2018]. The Cryo Chamber Used For Mei Is A Repurposed Thule 624 Cargo Box

Car roof cargo box shown as a futuristic movie prop in a sci-fi lab setting with a man in a white coat examining it.
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#27 Dark Crystal Used A Die Cast Tie Fighter For This Foe's Eye

Collage showing futuristic movie props made from regular items including a toy Imperial TIE Fighter and textured materials.
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#28 [tv] Mandalorian Season 1, Friend Just Started It And Sent Me Proof That This Mechanic's Tool Is Actually A Thermometer!

Person holding a thermometer that was used as a futuristic movie prop in the Mandalorian, showing regular items as props.
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#29 Automated Trash Bin In Firefly Runs Windows 2000

Person in a hooded jacket interacting with a computer monitor and red emergency light, showcasing futuristic movie prop illusions.
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#30 [tv] In Netflix's Lost In Space [2019] The Military Crew Members Wear A $65 Foam Airsoft Vest

Man wearing futuristic movie prop body armor displayed as a regular item for sale online, showing illusion of fantasy.
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