JiminSTLouis
Sr Member
I think this is commented on somewhere in this thread and I think the response was that it's like that on the hero.
Star Trek TOS Communicator from The Wand Company
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I think this is commented on somewhere in this thread and I think the response was that it's like that on the hero.
Bernie
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Indeed, the Alpha prop had that. So it makes the Wand Communicator even more accurate.
The only thing that kinda bugs me is that the manual says it needs a 4 hour charge, but after charging it for 6 hours the LED on the stand was still red.
I shot a bunch of pix of mine, with some comparisons to a DStines hero and JLong dummy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/karltate/albums/72157667488646794
And a quick video showing how hard it is to flick open, lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y8Chj2zVW0
https://www.flickr.com/photos/karltate/albums/72157667488646794
And a quick video showing how hard it is to flick open, lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y8Chj2zVW0
Oh, you mean like Omega Glory girl! 
JiminSTLouis
Sr Member
Is it fading between red and yellow or flashing red? I don't have the manual in front of me but I think a red light indicates the communicator is not aligned on the charging pad.
The screwheads on the correct screws would fill up the hole available, so there would be no "dimple" look.
They scanned Alpha, the "Spock hero" commiunicator. I don't think Greg Jein owns it.
http://www.herocomm.com/SurvivingProps/Communicators.htm
Jein's comm was molded by John Long for his kit. Alpha was molded by Dennis Stines for his kit.
http://www.herocomm.com/SurvivingProps/Communicators.htm
Jein's comm was molded by John Long for his kit. Alpha was molded by Dennis Stines for his kit.
Rgr. that...I had GJ stuck in my head for some reason. Admittedly, I'm not as dialed in on comms as I once was.
NOTE: Damned nice work they've done on that site!!
NOTE: Damned nice work they've done on that site!!
What do you think of the (simulated kydex) texture on the wand comm? Gary asked my a few days ago; not sure how I feel about it.
That seems like a fair trade off to have screws that look anything close to accurate. Would still be better than what they used. Considering how well they did on the rest, those black hex screws are an odd choice.
The texture on the Wand is disappointing, but not THAT bad once you get over it. The whole Wand has a plasticky, "manufactured product" feel to it, which I chalk up to the case plastic and to the painted flipgrid antenna. On removing it from the box I got a "Diamond Select" vibe.
The plastic jewels are not helping either. They have a nice finish, but compared to the glass Swarovski crystals on my DStines, they don't hold a candle.
That said, it's hands-down the best commercial comm replica we've ever seen. And it is a blast to play with. I still give it :thumbsup
The plastic jewels are not helping either. They have a nice finish, but compared to the glass Swarovski crystals on my DStines, they don't hold a candle.
That said, it's hands-down the best commercial comm replica we've ever seen. And it is a blast to play with. I still give it :thumbsup
Wand's info says the flipgrid is steel, chromed and then "heat treated" with polymer coating, by which I assume they mean spray paint. :lol
The perforated grid metal is formed too narrow, and doesn't cover up the flipgrid wire like it should on Alpha, that's another minor bummer. Gives the comm a too-narrow appearance. Also the back angle on the flipgrid is WAY sharp.
On the plus side, the gridwheels are nicely sunk into the casing. Hate that "gridwheels on top" look that most comm replicas have.
Midplate is supposed to be diecast, and the moire ring is supposed to be machined aluminum, but both are coated with something that makes them look the same. Pity, because the raw aluminum would have looked better.
The perforated grid metal is formed too narrow, and doesn't cover up the flipgrid wire like it should on Alpha, that's another minor bummer. Gives the comm a too-narrow appearance. Also the back angle on the flipgrid is WAY sharp.
On the plus side, the gridwheels are nicely sunk into the casing. Hate that "gridwheels on top" look that most comm replicas have.
Midplate is supposed to be diecast, and the moire ring is supposed to be machined aluminum, but both are coated with something that makes them look the same. Pity, because the raw aluminum would have looked better.
