[davidw]

just got this email from play.com

"Thank you your pre-order for Valve Portal Prop Replica Gun Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device (Play.com Exclusive!).

Due to overwhelming demand our initial allocation for this product has now sold out, therefore the item has been removed the website to prevent any further orders being taken. We wanted to let you know that we have received your order for this product and that your item has been secured. Please note that your card will not be charged until this item is dispatched. The release date is currently set as 15th May 2012, however if this changes then we will notify you to advise of a new date.

Once again thank you for pre-ordering with Play.com.

Kind Regards

Play.com"

Sold out now - don't know if they are going to get more since they say 'initial allocation' but i doubt as it is meant to 5000 worldwide if i remember correctly...