Van Helsing-inspired functional crossbow

This is a crossbow made from parts of a toy crossbow pistol and a toy bow. The bow are the arms of the toy bow mounted into a metal frame and attached to the crossbow pistol. I added the stock which I made from wood dowels, a bamboo skewer, some craft sticks, and a "Crystal Egg" left over from easter. It handles like a real crossbow, and can actually fire a crossbow bolt: However since it uses a section of elastic cord to fire the bolt it is as safe to use as the original toys were.