Product Description

NEW STUFF FROM THE NEW STAR TREK MOVIE CHOCKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4762 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Star Trek
• Model: 61853
• Released on: 2009-04-19
• Dimensions: 12.00" h x 3.00" w x 9.00" l, .66 pounds

Features

• Replica of actual Tricorder used in movie.
• Lights-up and makes authentic Star Trek movie sounds!
• Two buttons used to activate lights and sounds
• Sound off activation
• Spring-loaded top and front door covers

From the Manufacturer
This classic franchise with over 40 years of history will be back in the spring of '09! This item is a replica of the actual Tricorder used in the Star Trek Movie! Lights-up and makes authentic Star Trek Movie sounds when buttons are pressed! It also features sound-off activation sounds and spring-loaded top and front door covers!

Customer Reviews

Sorry - Disappointed!
I'm sorry to ruin the other reviews of this product, but here it goes! I'm a BIG collector of Star Trek and other Sci-Fi and Space related props, toys, and models (just ask my wife - she thinks I have way to much stuff!). Anyway, to be honest, I'm pretty disappointed in this product. The operative word for the review is CHEAP (1)!

The Tricorder is VERY cheaply (2) made - both in looks and finish. I do like this sounds and lights (hence the 2 stars), but the unit itself is - well - cheap (3)! I know the price was very reasonable, but I think it could have been much better, even if it would be a bit more expensive. The stickers/decals are hard to read and cheaply (4) placed, the front mirror/silver finish just looks bad (hard to explain), and the unit feels - again - cheap (5). As mentioned above, I have many many other prop\toys (Art Asylum, Matchbox, Playmate, etc) and this one is the cheesiest and cheapest (6) one I own, I probably will not display with my other stuff - way to cheap (7). Sorry! P.S. I think that is a record for someone using cheap (8) in a review!

STar Trek Tricorder - The Best Of The Three
Star Trek is back and strong in 2009. When it comes to toys - usually the best ones are in the hundreds of dollars and you hate to touch becaus eof their price - however - Playmates is doing it right! Detail, quality and functionality. This tricorder, based on the new Star Trek film - is fun. Lights and sounds from the moment you open it - to the moment you close it.
Durability: I can see really younger kids snapping the flap to hard. But if you use it as if it were real - no problem.
Educational Value; Not really - but if might ask kids and some adults what is a Tricorder and what is its purpose!
There are two seprate control buttons that each create three diffrent light and sound patterns.
If you ever thought of yourself as Mr. Spock or Scotty - these are the devices that are as close to them as their uniforms.
Detailing stickers and a small design make them slightly smaller then the "real" versions, but great for the Trek fan. And at their price - you can't go wrong! Very well made.
"Taking Tricorder readings Captian."
4-20-09

Cheap looking, Cheap sound, Awkward flip panel
I bought this as I liked the new sound effects and electronics from the new Star Trek movie (even though the Tricorder was not even used in the movie for some reason) but have to say this is cheap looking, the sounds are cheap and dont continue they only last a few seconds and you have to press the button again. It should have a constant sound. The front flap flips open and sticks straight up which makes it hard to push the buttons. Whoever made this should be fired.

I own the Tricorder from Next Generation and it is much better, as well as the iPhone Tricorder apps with are even better and have authentic sound that continues while you are scanning.

DONT BUY THIS CHEAP THING.