Star Wars Padme Amidala Blaster Halloween Costume Accessory

People say, "They don't make things like they used to," and that applies quite accurately here. I got my first Padme blaster made by Rubie's in 2018, and it suffered an unfortunate demise a while after due to cosplay errors. Four years later, I got a replacement. The 2022 edition is far more cheaply made than the 2018 edition, but I came into this knowing I was getting an inexpensive blaster I was going to have to paint and spice up later, so I can't be too disappointed. The new uncovered screws on the handle will add an extra step, but it shouldn't be too hard to plug the holes and smooth it over before painting. As for the new cap on the screw that keeps the end of the battery compartment from untwisting, I might see if the cap from my 2018 edition will fit. The shipping experience was an adventure I've never had before. The shipping information noted it was going to be late one evening. The next day, it said the package had been delivered in the morning of the previous day, but there was no trace of a package. Fortunately, between reaching out to neighbors and reporting the package as lost, it eventually found its way to my house.