My Work In "Twisted Metal"

Aug 21, 2025 2:02 AM

TrentonTye

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For those of you who have played the "Twisted Metal" games, the live action is pretty fun. I run a blacksmith/specialty shop and sometimes I get to put things in the movies. This is Sweet Tooth threatening Anthony Mackie. I got to make that sword!

Here's the blade before "age and dirt" treatment. Made of 7075 T6 aluminum and pecan wood handle. Not exactly high end knife making but how fun!

This little hatchet is one of mine too. I never get told exactly how they are used so its cool to see them pop up as Im watching the show.

They needed "little axes" with "junk" on them. I get to do some pretty awesome stuff. I was recently nominated (in proxy at least) for the Prop Master's Guild "McGuffin Award". I love these fun diversions from real work.

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I didn't even know they made a show of it

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Underrated serie for sure

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

V3R1KOO1

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's a great show. The finale in season 1 was awesome ("Heard you got a beef with Stone!" "Beef? I got a whole butcher shop") and season 2 is really good two. New episodes tomorrow I think

11 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fucking cool!

11 months ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Well that is just pretty freaking neat. Based on some of these comments, I'm gonna have to check out the show. My friends and I wasted MANY hours in this game.

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Wasnt much lore but the writers did one hell of a job weaving a story into it

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Noice!!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I really like these reality checks. You made that prop I might not have noticed and it took a lot of creativity and special skill. I love being made aware of such cool details! Thanks!

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Its ridiculous the work the crews put into a set only to have it seen for a few seconds. You talk about talented people!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

This show has no right to be as good as it is. It's funny, full of action, and the actors, the costume, set, and yes, weapon designers, did an amazing job all around. I'm hyped for the next episodes!

11 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Its a rare gem. So happy to have been a part of it

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I still can’t get over that Samoa Joe is the one playing Sweet Tooth

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sweet(Tooth)! Thought the show and world building was great considering the limited source material. Your props look amazing. Sounds like a 'best day at work ever' kind of situation. 😉

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Im lucky but I get a lot of those

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where is Harold? :)

11 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Fun Fact, that's not technically "Sweet Tooth"; that's the name of his ice cream truck! The character's name is Needles Kane, at least in the lore. Great job on the weapons, by the way! That junky machete is nasty and I love it! :D

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Rad work for a rad show! Did you also do Mr.Grimms scythe?

11 months ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

Every season has new crew and I may not know the new prop master. Its a weird business world

11 months ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Didnt get to work on season 2 but I may be reaching out for 3

11 months ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Season 2 we shot up here in Toronto Canada. And season 3 looks like it’s coming back here too. I was trying to figure out who you were. Until you mentioned season 1. Cause in 2. We made most of the weapons in house.

11 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Nice! I've heard the show is actually good, which is insane given what Twisted Metal is.

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

-I- didnt realize how good the show was and I worked for it

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

First season is entertaining, really kicks off once Sweet Tooth turns up. Haven't hit up S2 yet.

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is REALLY cool, OP!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You gave a SWORD to Samoa Joe?!

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I am, in fact, and agent of chaos

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I played that game with my friends A LOT. Closed my eyes and heared special weapons sounds.

5 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've been loving the show. Thanks for working on it!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dude, I envy your job. Loved that serie and the props are something I've really fancied.

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ive gotten to take reality for a ride doing this stuff. Today, Im making BIG axes for a new period series on netflix. Its not a bad life

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Wow that is awesome. Best of luck to you!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That’s so cool! I’m just watching the show now, midway through season 2. That sweet-tooth machete really caught my eye. Excellent work and congrats on a sweet gig!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was a Spectre main

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I only have limited knowledge from twisted metal on ps1 and twisted metal black on ps2. Really enjoyed the show though, seeing familiar cars and characters. Hoping the show keeps doing well.

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Always curious to the design side of it, like how long did it take to do it all, what made you go with what you did etc.

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So, they laughably rely on me as an "expert". They give me the basics and I make stuff from there. Sometimes it hits, sometimes not and we just narrow it as we go

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Amazing adaptation. You can tell the writers know and love the source material.

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I think shows like fallout really pushed the idea that being faithful to source is better than imposing their own vision. Why it took this long to figure that out bottles the mind. Looking at you, Ready Player One.

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its almost like they listened to fans

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When preggers with my son 25 years ago, I'd play a lot of video games because I felt so round. I remember playing twisted metal and when the show came out I was so excited. It is (to me) even better than I could have imagined. Hilarious and weird, and the costumes and props are fantastic!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's Harolds weapon of choice?

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A fart

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Ha! They did use the other hatchets I made! Im actually finishing the show just now.

11 months ago | Likes 188 Dislikes 1

That's so absolutely awesome, I'm so happy for you, good going!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just binged most of season 2 yesterday. Fucking awesome work!!! I love those crazy weapons

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

They look so tiny.

11 months ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

THEY WERE! I was like guys, these are too small to do anything. Welp, thats what the client ordered!

11 months ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

Hatchettes

11 months ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Hatchlings

11 months ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

11 months ago | Likes 81 Dislikes 1

Love the aging. Really looks like they've been strapped to the saddlebag of a bike for the past few years, exposed to the elements.

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OP going for the triple dip for upvotes lol jk jk

11 months ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 3