Aliens Reference

My 2 year old Daughter is a mad Despicable Me fan. We were recently watching the third film which had a throw-back 80s villain antagonist.

Lots of references to the 80's throughout the film....music in particular, but this one stood out to me

Looks a little like a certain M41a Pulse Rifle.....

Not the first time the iconic design has been referenced in Pop Culture however...

Yes you Archer!

Though of a Bullpup design the other similarities of this weapon are unmistakably an Aliens reference, most notably the context of the particular episode.

On another note, here is a cool firing replica of an M41a