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DESCRIPTION: This episode we’re joined by Kris Peck, prop master for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” Peck talks about how the record store opening of “Rogue Nation” was actually developed for “Ghost Protocol,” making gadgets that wouldn’t be immediately dated, and the abandoned snowmobile sequence (including how the Paramount logo would be utilized). Also, we get into the specifics of the “gecko gloves” and custom goggles and where the “red is dead, blue is glue” line came from. It’s a blast! Released November 12th, 2021.

SHOW NOTES: As discussed in the episode, here is the design for the gecko gloves...

Also discussed, here is the cheget...

Kris also tells a great story about getting Oakley to create the custom made clear goggles for the Burj sequence...

According to Kris, for the snowmobile sequence that was originally going to open the movie, Brad Bird’s plan was to have the mountain in the Paramount logo transition to a real snow covered peak, similar to what Spielberg did with the Indiana Jones movies...