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[Jay K]

For nearly 50 years, 700 hours of content from six television series and eleven movies, has made Star Trek into an entertainment and pop culture icon across the world. With its visionary philosophy and thrill for adventure, Star Trek continues to boldly go into new territories, as the rebooted film franchise goes on to wow new audiences. The Wand Company’s Star Trek Original Series Communicator is the most accurate replica ever made, designed using the first ever structured-light 3D scans taken of the Alpha Hero Prop, crammed full of advanced technology, bringing new levels of action and immersion for Star Trek fans of all ages.

 

• First fully working wireless Communicator

• Bluetooth® Handset for pairing with Bluetooth® enabled mobile cellular phones

• Made in response to countless requests from Star Trek fans all over the world.

• Constructed from pressed metal, die cast metal, machined aluminum and textured ABS to replicate the original hero prop

• Magnetic stand, with metal base and multi-colour LED charge status illumination

• Built-in lithium polymer battery with wireless charging, just place on stand to automatically charge the power cell

• High quality molded polyurethane foam-lined transit case

• High quality speaker, great for hands-free calls and even playing music streaming from any bluetooth enabled audio player

• high quality MEMS microphone for crystal clear call quality

• Will delight collectors

• Wide range of authentic sound effects and conversation fragments from the Star Trek Universe

• Is a cosplayer’s dream come true Available for Pre Order. Shipping January 2016

 

 

January 2016, $149.99

http://shop.startrek...otator_07072015

 

It took until 2016 for this to happen, but it seems really good.

[Alteran195]

It looks pretty great, even if its just as a prop replica. The Wand Company is just awesome.

[Qcjoe]

Make it a come badge and Ill just shit my self lol

[Alteran195]

Make it a come badge and Ill just shit my self lol

I've seen people making the comments that a bluetooth comm badge would be awesome, and somewhat practical.

 

A TOS Communicator is awesome, and I probably will get it as a prop replica, but its not even remotely practical to carry a phone, and this.

 

Hopefully now the they've done the TOS Phaser and Communicator, we can move on to TNG stuff, and not get mired down in TOS like DST is. 

[Prometheus]

Would also love to see a Assault Phaser from the Wand Company.... I refuse to pay the 500-700 people are asking for the Master Replicas version.

[Alteran195]

Would also love to see a Assault Phaser from the Wand Company.... I refuse to pay the 500-700 people are asking for the Master Replicas version.

For it being my favorite Phaser, I'm surprised I didn't remember that one. 

 

Okay, they can make the Assault Phaser, THEN move on to TNG. 

[VorlonKosh]

would be great to go to a convention and see all the trekkers answering their cell phones via communicator like its a big landing party.  

[BadBunnyMike]

Ahahaha oh man, I think i might just have to get that ha! Carry it around at work with me lol. The only thing is it wont have caller ID so if you answer it "Kirk here" people wont get it ha.

[Alteran195]

There were more pictures in the startrek.com article. 

 

Link to the article: http://www.startrek....tor-coming-soon

 

 

[richpit]

I've got mine on pre-order from startrek.com...can't wait for January, when it's supposed to ship!

 

I'll definitely be walking around using it to talk on the phone!!

[Jay K]

I've only just come across this now - a video of the prototype in action from the Verge:

 

If I had the money, I'd probably get this in a flash. Lovely thing.

[Jay K]

Bumping because I'd love to hear some thoughts from anyone who bought the communicator. I've got the money spare right now, and I'm so tempted to get one after watching a few videos...

[Scott Nixon]

I just received mine the other day.  I don't plan on using it as a Bluetooth device (yet), so I haven't done anything with that functionality--instead, I've just been enjoying the effects.

Make that REALLY enjoying the effects.

 

I had the Diamond Select communicator, and this is light years better than that (mainly: I like how the dial moves without making noise, and I like the audio clips and effects).

[Jay K]

Just got it today, and yeah, it's amazing! Showed it to my Dad earlier (he's not a Trekkie, but he does love the old series), and he was delighted with it. He's now considering getting one to use everywhere.

[richpit]

I've had mine for about a week and a half.  I've been carrying it with me, but have only talked on it a few times.  

 

I love it a lot!  It really looks and feels great.  I have noticed a delay after flipping open the grid before the caller is able to hear me answering....but that's not a huge deal. 

[Alteran195]

I really want one, but can't justify the cost. I wouldn't actually use it, but it makes a damn fine prop replica.