About Us
The Specialists Ltd.
Serving Film, Television and
New Media since 1981.
The East Coast leader in prop weapon rentals has now expanded to become a full service prop house! We now possess a +100,000 prop inventory as well as offer fabrication services, special effects and custom graphic creation! Explore our capabilities below...
Who We Are
In 1981 Weapons Specialists Ltd., a company that provides the media industry with theatrical props and armorer services was founded by Rick Washburn. Since then Weapons Specialists has vastly expanded to become the largest theatrical weapons property house on the Eastern Coast of the Unites States. In 2010 Weapons Specialists expanded again to become "The Specialists Ltd" to provide a full range of prop services from graphics and special prop building to prop rentals and expendables. The Specialists now ship props and provide services to productions to the entire eastern seaboard and beyond.Our History
1981
Weapons Specialists Ltd. (WSL) becomes incorporated.1988
WSL moves to its SoHo location.1996
WSL launches its first website.2007
WSL starts a prop fabrication department.2011
WSL opens a full service prop house and becomes The Specialists Ltd. (TSL)Our Mission
The Specialists delivers the highest quality support to entertainment industry professionals through our resourceful fabrication, weapon and prop rental departments. As the only full service prop house in the Eastern United States we aim to deliver unparalleled service anywhere in the world.The Specialists
Our strength is in who we employ and the tools we provide them to deliver swift and quality service. Meet the leaders of our team below:
Rick Washburn, Founder, President
Ryder Washburn, Vice President
Project Highlights
Over the years we have helped films, television shows, new media companies, and theatrical productions execute a wide range of projects with compelling results. View more of our projects.Films
Television
Theater
Advertising
