Hermey the Elf

How very disappointing. 

Thanks for the replies on the different DST 1701-Ds. But to add clarity, the first version came out in 2009, then a 2012 version, and now a 2015 version? 

It seems there's yet another production run in progress, as Entertainment Earth shows it available in August 2015.  Wonder whether it will be any different?

I got my DST robot.  It's great.  The flashing lights on the DST version are far superior compared to Trendmasters.  I'd like to see DST do a chrome version, similar to the limited edition that Trendmasters did.  Also, still want a DST Jupiter II.

I get my LR44s at Dollar Tree and they fit the phaser fine.  These only cost a dollar for a 4-pack.

Anyone know how the currently available DST 1701-D compares to the first version (i.e., the version with the interconnecting dorsal decal omission/error)?