WyattLayne
Active Member
I'm exchanging it. My new one is already in the mail, and I'm sending back the warped one tomorrow.
New QMX Phaser from Star Trek Into Darkness
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jlee562
Sr Member
Mine is pretty good. The details of the "warning" text near the barrel is slightly soft on the w, and there are some bad paint lines on the inside where the thing rotates, but only noticeable when you're looking close up. Rotation mechanism works good for me. A nice display or cosplay piece.
redshirt
Sr Member
Does Amazon ask you to send the whole package (Bluray and phaser) back for replacement? Just wanted to know since then I wouldn't download the digital copy from the DVD if I was to exchange it. I won't get mine until this next Monday. Fingers crossed for a good one.
phunkymunky
Well-Known Member
Mine is warped like crazy too! However I opened the Blu-ray. I don't think I can return.
Jonbre
New Member
I think they picked the wrong group of people when they made these sub-par phasers - we Trekkies are meticulous with details. I'm glad to hear that there's another, better version coming out, soon.
One thing that bothered me about the new phasers is the cut-off "shots" from it, instead of the ability to shoot a steady beam, like in TOS through the various newer series. I guess it's more fun for the younger people to see the "pew pew."
I'm interested to see if/how the phasers will change over the next few movies.
One thing that bothered me about the new phasers is the cut-off "shots" from it, instead of the ability to shoot a steady beam, like in TOS through the various newer series. I guess it's more fun for the younger people to see the "pew pew."
I'm interested to see if/how the phasers will change over the next few movies.
My phaser was fine and unwarped as well. I'm very happy with mine, even with a couple small issues (the barrel rotation tends to get a bit stiff around 90 degrees into it, and there's a little red paint slop on the kill barrel). Considering that you get a finished phaser for less than you would expect to pay for a raw resin casting, if they were even available, I can't complain (though were mine warped as some describe I definitely would go for an exchange!).
For those wondering, the barrels are designed to catch in position via small magnets under the cowling. It's not a perfect system given how much friction there is in the rotation, but it's not bad:
Comparison photo:
I have some other comparison photos in this flickr album.
QMx's website says that they made all the stunt phaser props for the movie, and that this is an "authentic" version of the stunt props. There's an implication there, but does anyone know exactly what they mean by this? Are these made with the same processes and molds and in the same shop as the stunt props they produced for the movie? Or did they farm out the replicas overseas and are using marketing speak to make them sound identical?
See here: Creating the STID Phaser Replica | QMx Online
For those wondering, the barrels are designed to catch in position via small magnets under the cowling. It's not a perfect system given how much friction there is in the rotation, but it's not bad:
Comparison photo:
I have some other comparison photos in this flickr album.
QMx's website says that they made all the stunt phaser props for the movie, and that this is an "authentic" version of the stunt props. There's an implication there, but does anyone know exactly what they mean by this? Are these made with the same processes and molds and in the same shop as the stunt props they produced for the movie? Or did they farm out the replicas overseas and are using marketing speak to make them sound identical?
See here: Creating the STID Phaser Replica | QMx Online
Risu
Master Member
Prop collectors in general probably shouldn't be QMx's market for anything. And I'd put good money on the better QMx edition costing upwards of $500-1000.
I'm currently checking things out online for a nylon holster similar to what was used in the sequel but not sure what size/type to get. I understand I won't find a perfect match for what was used on-screen, so I am simply going for something that will hold the phaser nicely and generally look the part.
phunkymunky
Well-Known Member
I'm tempted on buying another one, and returning with switched phaser if better/or worse either way. Truly not happy 
JiminSTLouis
Sr Member
Is that a concept phaser, or a Kelvin phaser used in the opening sequence?
Looks like a early concept of the kelvin, the handle is shorter than the screen used one. I'm glad I bowed out of this one from QMX, looks like ill be waiting forever for a nice one, as I bet good money QMX will never release a hero version.
redshirt
Sr Member
Yes, it's a replica of the Kelvin phaser seen early in the first movie. I'd forgotten it was used. The quite talented and accurate builder is our own DaveG. Here's the build thread: http://www.therpf.com/f9/star-trek-kelvin-phaser-project-109585/
The replica Kelvin handle is the exact length as the original prop and the knurling on the handle is the same too, though Dave did a few small things a tiny bit different (though almost unnoticeable). It's probably my quick cameraphone angled image that makes it look shorter.
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This is really sad. We've seen trouble like this when HCG did their Pulse Rifle replica. I think it is really hard on us fans and collectors who often are on a fixed budget for our non-essentials in life.
Last year I was able to buy the 09 version phaser at an incredible discount and that one, though static, is pretty much perfect in design.
Last year I was able to buy the 09 version phaser at an incredible discount and that one, though static, is pretty much perfect in design.
Is the QMX customer service rep still a member here?
I would not be surprised if they were scared off after the Sonic thread...
Captain April
Sr Member
Isn't that the Kelvin Phaser?
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