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Title: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on January 01, 2008, 02:24:06 PM
I know some of you know this already, but there is going to be a new prop/toy made for the original Star Trek series communicator.  This looks to be of pretty good quality for the price.  Entertainment Earth has a slightly Exclusive version that says one extra phrase (9 total).  Get your preorders in now!  Due in March.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DC17711


Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Bryancd on January 01, 2008, 02:27:30 PM
Is this the ST-Experience Comm from a few years ago with the lights and sounds? If so, it's awesome. In fact here is my little Art Asylum and ST-Experience Comm display stand!


Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on January 01, 2008, 03:12:28 PM
Yep - that's a very nice comm.  I've got one of those.  Pretty much molded off a Master Replicas comm I think.  Nice stand too Bryan!
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Bryancd on January 01, 2008, 03:13:34 PM
Jhusel over at the RPF fabricated these. :)
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: iceman on January 02, 2008, 10:43:13 AM
very cool
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: timothypeterson on February 02, 2008, 07:50:36 AM
Does anyone know if a AA TOS Tricorder is planned?  Would be great to complete the set.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on February 02, 2008, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: timothypeterson on February 02, 2008, 07:50:36 AM
Does anyone know if a AA TOS Tricorder is planned?  Would be great to complete the set.

Haven't heard of one yet.  But I'd say it's a good possibility.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Meds on February 28, 2008, 12:21:15 PM
If you live in the UK play.com has the communicator ready for pre-order. Check the link http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/4-/3497118/Star-Trek-The-Original-Series-Communicator/Product.html
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 09, 2008, 01:40:58 PM
Video clip of this in action now from www.trekmovie.com
Pretty sweet!

http://www.livevideo.com/video/TrekMovieDotCom/483BA46DB40E4737925A4380CE3C0BE1/diamond-select-star-trek-commu.aspx
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: iceman on March 09, 2008, 01:42:53 PM
Very cool
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Dan M on March 10, 2008, 03:31:59 AM
I ordered mine yesterday from New Force Comics.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 10, 2008, 04:41:36 AM
I just got two of them from Entertainment Earth with the extra phrase added (special edition).  Pretty nice item.  I'll review one probably next weekend on the podcast.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 21, 2008, 07:25:45 AM
It's on sale now here for only $25.  It's not the Entertainment Earth version so it lacks one of the phrases, but still a great item and good deal.

http://www.statuetoys.com/star-trek-the-original-series-communicator.html
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: wraith1701 on March 21, 2008, 03:54:34 PM
Quote from: Rico on March 09, 2008, 01:40:58 PM
Video clip of this in action now from www.trekmovie.com
Pretty sweet!

http://www.livevideo.com/video/TrekMovieDotCom/483BA46DB40E4737925A4380CE3C0BE1/diamond-select-star-trek-commu.aspx

Awesome!  How is the "spinny" effect on the round disk at the top of the face of the open communicator achieved?  Is it an optical illusion, or are there actual mechanical parts that move?  Either way, it's pretty sweet!  My favorite part- it makes the little "e-e-e-e" noise when you flip it open.   ;D

Ordering one tonight!
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 21, 2008, 04:13:36 PM
The spinning moire is a motor that moves a disc of one pattern over another a disc. 
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: iceman on March 21, 2008, 07:16:32 PM
I got three of these, they are really cool.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 22, 2008, 04:34:00 AM
Three?!?!  Cool - one more than me even!
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Meds on March 22, 2008, 09:36:11 AM
I'm going to have to get one. May have to hide it from the other half she's still bemused that i want another lightsaber. I mean come on you can't have just one, you need to to balance the force (or to balance the look of the diplay) ;)
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: jedijeff on March 23, 2008, 02:01:59 PM
When I was at the mall today, I saw it, and picked it up, same with a friend of mine, who already has 6 or 7 different communicators already. Pretty cool item, I like how you can set it to alert you, and then flip it open and have spock ask you if he should beam down an armed party.
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Rico on March 23, 2008, 02:52:33 PM
Yes, I didn't even know it could do that until after I talked about last week on the podcast during my review!  LOL!
Title: Re: Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive
Post by: Dan M on March 30, 2008, 12:43:22 PM
I have to return mine to DST as it's a bit defective.