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Star Trek the Original Series Tricorder

	Star Trek the Original Series Tricorder List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $32.45 Rating:
After the runaway success of Star Trek's classic-era Phaser and Communicator, boldly go where no man has gone before with this authentic Tricorder roleplay replica! Based on the classic 23rd century design, the electronic Tricorder features silver high... (More...)

"There comes a time in every fan's life when they realize they really are a geek. My time has come. I admit it, that's me! I tracked the shipment online. I opened the packaging like a little kid. And behold, the holy grail of props, the one almost impossible to acquire (on any reasonable budget) - the TOS Tricorder! I'm not the stereotypical Star Trek fan in that I'm married with kids (they knew I was a geek before I could admit it). But I'm the demographic this toy is aimed at and for me, this is a solid purchase. I will no doubt even order the medical tricorder as well, just to have the set (and Dr. McCoy's little scanner). I highly recommend this toy." - M. H.

"Anyway, once I switched it to the right mode, it is pretty fun. Definately a good toy or prop for those who are classic star trek fans. I plan to use it this halloween a lot with my Spock costume. I think it's a bit overpriced, but am more than satisfied with the features, even if the craftsmanship is only fair." - Graham I.

"So my bottom line is that it wasn't as ultra-cool looking as the prototype pics, but it's still pretty neat - especially after waiting so many decades to have one. If you can't accept a few compromises in materials quality and have money to burn, the go for one of those $700 deluxe versions. But to this old Trekkie, if it looks like a tricorder, sounds like a tricorder, and can be carried like a tricorder - well it's good enough for me." - Rob C.