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While it has almost certainly occured in fiction, having a [[Hood Ornament Hottie]] in skimpy camo holding a large machine gun sounds too much like self parody for any real company to actually do it, regardless of what occurs at E3. |
While it has almost certainly occured in fiction, having a [[Hood Ornament Hottie]] in skimpy camo holding a large machine gun sounds too much like self parody for any real company to actually do it, regardless of what occurs at E3. |
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== Anime & Manga == |
== Anime & Manga == |
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* A short for ''[[Gundam SEED Astray]]'' shows Lowe and the gang at a fair on Earth and getting in trouble after he buys the head of a [[Mecha |
* A short for ''[[Gundam SEED Astray]]'' shows Lowe and the gang at a fair on Earth and getting in trouble after he buys the head of a [[Mecha-Mooks|BuCue]] containing sensitive military information. |
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== Film == |
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* ''[[Black Hawk Down]]'' features extensive sequences showing off that the entire city Mogadishu qualifies as an |
* ''[[Black Hawk Down]]'' features extensive sequences showing off that the entire city Mogadishu qualifies as an Arms Fair, despite being under the control of a ruthless warlord who will kill people trying to get the food supplies sent by various aid groups. |
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* In the [[Pre Titles Sequence]] of ''[[ |
* In the [[Pre Titles Sequence]] of ''[[Tomorrow Never Dies]]'', [[James Bond]] must infiltrate an Arms Fair to confirm its location and allow a Tomahawk missile to take it out. As the missile is launched, he discovers an L-39 Albatros with [[Mnogo Nukes|nuclear torpedoes]] on board... |
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* ''[[Lord of War]]'' has had several - all illegal. And with [[Good |
* ''[[Lord of War]]'' has had several - all illegal. And with [[Good-Looking Privates|Russian-Military-themed women dancing on tanks]]. |
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** The one with the Russian-Military-themed women was implied to be legit, or as legit as you can get with an arms sale held by corrupt elements of the post-Soviet military hosted by a laissez-faire Middle Eastern state. |
** The one with the Russian-Military-themed women was implied to be legit, or as legit as you can get with an arms sale held by corrupt elements of the post-Soviet military hosted by a laissez-faire Middle Eastern state. |
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* The plot of ''[[Deal Of The Century]]'' revolves around one. |
* The plot of ''[[Deal Of The Century]]'' revolves around one. |
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* [http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/the-gun-markets-of-pakistan The Gun Markets of Pakistan] from ''Vice TV'' |
* [http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/the-gun-markets-of-pakistan The Gun Markets of Pakistan] from ''Vice TV'' |
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* After the collapse of the Soviet Union, just about anything military was up for sale from KGB badges to mothballed fighter planes. |
* After the collapse of the Soviet Union, just about anything military was up for sale from KGB badges to mothballed fighter planes. |
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* The Highland Games(a Scottish ethnic festival held in several places including Portland Or), in a surprising downplayed version. There are stands for collector's swords some of whom could actually be used in combat by someone who knows how. |
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* During the [[Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan]] the entire Pakistani side of the Afghan-Pakistan border was one big arms fair where weapons from Anyone With A Beef With Russia could be had by the guerrillas. It was also a [[War Room]] for [[The Alliance]], a hospital network, and anything else that had to do with giving a [[Take That]] to Russia. |
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 14 November 2019
Basically, a yard sale for helicopter gunships, tanks, artillery, large quantities of automatic weapons, and other useful tools for starting and finishing small wars.
Coming in two forms:
- Legal: Organised by a government or big corporation and taking place in a conference centre. Attract protestors.
- Illegal: By a crime gang or terrorist group, located in some field somewhere. Attract police and military.
While it has almost certainly occured in fiction, having a Hood Ornament Hottie in skimpy camo holding a large machine gun sounds too much like self parody for any real company to actually do it, regardless of what occurs at E3.
Examples of Arms Fair include:
Anime & Manga
- A short for Gundam SEED Astray shows Lowe and the gang at a fair on Earth and getting in trouble after he buys the head of a BuCue containing sensitive military information.
Film
- Black Hawk Down features extensive sequences showing off that the entire city Mogadishu qualifies as an Arms Fair, despite being under the control of a ruthless warlord who will kill people trying to get the food supplies sent by various aid groups.
- In the Pre Titles Sequence of Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond must infiltrate an Arms Fair to confirm its location and allow a Tomahawk missile to take it out. As the missile is launched, he discovers an L-39 Albatros with nuclear torpedoes on board...
- Lord of War has had several - all illegal. And with Russian-Military-themed women dancing on tanks.
- The one with the Russian-Military-themed women was implied to be legit, or as legit as you can get with an arms sale held by corrupt elements of the post-Soviet military hosted by a laissez-faire Middle Eastern state.
- The plot of Deal Of The Century revolves around one.
Live Action TV
- Airwolf had mini-ones.
- Chuck has "Weap Con," of which Casey was an enthusiastic attendant every year.
Video Games
- Goldeneye for the Wii features a level taking place at an arms fair.
Real Life
- DSEi, held every year in London.
- Similarly, small gun shows held in various places all over America.
- The Gun Markets of Pakistan from Vice TV
- After the collapse of the Soviet Union, just about anything military was up for sale from KGB badges to mothballed fighter planes.
- The Highland Games(a Scottish ethnic festival held in several places including Portland Or), in a surprising downplayed version. There are stands for collector's swords some of whom could actually be used in combat by someone who knows how.
- During the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan the entire Pakistani side of the Afghan-Pakistan border was one big arms fair where weapons from Anyone With A Beef With Russia could be had by the guerrillas. It was also a War Room for The Alliance, a hospital network, and anything else that had to do with giving a Take That to Russia.