Trek Original Communicator Toy/Prop Exclusive

Rico · 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

Bryancd · 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!

Rico · 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!

Bryancd · January 01, 2008, 03:13:34 PM

Jhusel over at the RPF fabricated these. :)

iceman · January 02, 2008, 10:43:13 AM

very cool

timothypeterson · February 02, 2008, 07:50:36 AM

Does anyone know if a AA TOS Tricorder is planned? Would be great to complete the set.

Rico · 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.

Meds · 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

Rico · 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

iceman · March 09, 2008, 01:42:53 PM

Very cool

Dan M · March 10, 2008, 03:31:59 AM

I ordered mine yesterday from New Force Comics.

Rico · 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.

Rico · 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

wraith1701 · 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!

Rico · March 21, 2008, 04:13:36 PM

The spinning moire is a motor that moves a disc of one pattern over another a disc.