B-Movie Zombie
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http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC10924&mode=retail
What does everyone think?
What does everyone think?
Art Asylum TOS Tricorder
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Re: TOS : Tricorder
...and is the picture "representative" or a prototype or of the shipping item? :confused
...and is the picture "representative" or a prototype or of the shipping item? :confused
Re: TOS : Tricorder
Comm and Phaser were full size of course.
So hoping they understand that is a HUGE selling point.
Comm and Phaser were full size of course.
So hoping they understand that is a HUGE selling point.
Coz
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
Cool! Couldn't get the large picture to work, myself:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/DMC10924.jpg
A quick google makes it look very much like the Rod.com version (the elongated hole for the speaker).
Looks vac metallised too. Wonder if that's gonna be standard?
C.
Cool! Couldn't get the large picture to work, myself:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/DMC10924.jpg
A quick google makes it look very much like the Rod.com version (the elongated hole for the speaker).
Looks vac metallised too. Wonder if that's gonna be standard?
C.
darthgordon
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
Yeah, that thing looks way too good for AA. Not that their stuff isn't usually great, but not metal. I'd love it if it were chrome plated though.
Maybe as we get closer to the release date, someone will be able to see the real thing.
Yeah, that thing looks way too good for AA. Not that their stuff isn't usually great, but not metal. I'd love it if it were chrome plated though.
Maybe as we get closer to the release date, someone will be able to see the real thing.
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
I am extremely happy they've finally got a tricorder in the works, and I'm sure based on their previous track record this might be the coolest Trek role play toy yet.
It sure does seem like they're working from an HMS prototype, which I think is great. The fact it'll have lights, sounds, and a removable med scanner just makes it that much cooler. And if the communicator and phasers are any indication this thing should be a breeze to upgrade and modify.
I am extremely happy they've finally got a tricorder in the works, and I'm sure based on their previous track record this might be the coolest Trek role play toy yet.
It sure does seem like they're working from an HMS prototype, which I think is great. The fact it'll have lights, sounds, and a removable med scanner just makes it that much cooler. And if the communicator and phasers are any indication this thing should be a breeze to upgrade and modify.
rickrickrick
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
As far as bang for the buck goes, it's WAY up there.
Imagine if you could buy a DL-44 for $31 that was this accurate!
I'm very excited about this release.
A $20 communicator, a $30 tricorder... yeah, that's cool!
Rick
As far as bang for the buck goes, it's WAY up there.
Imagine if you could buy a DL-44 for $31 that was this accurate!
I'm very excited about this release.
A $20 communicator, a $30 tricorder... yeah, that's cool!
Rick
Wildefarer
Active Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
Has anyone here bought the Phaser or Communicator from this seller?
Did they match the pictures on the site?
Were they decent quality?
Very interested, but they look too good for the price.:confused
Has anyone here bought the Phaser or Communicator from this seller?
Did they match the pictures on the site?
Were they decent quality?
Very interested, but they look too good for the price.:confused
darthgordon
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
Well, it's not really the seller. Those are the pictures they get from Diamond Select. Looking at the communicator pic, I can see that those parts that were painted plastic do look more metallic in the pic. And the rings around the lights don't look see-through like they do on the actual toy.
Well, it's not really the seller. Those are the pictures they get from Diamond Select. Looking at the communicator pic, I can see that those parts that were painted plastic do look more metallic in the pic. And the rings around the lights don't look see-through like they do on the actual toy.
darth_myeek
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
I think the tricorder looks great in the pic.
I went to a local comic shop for my communicator. The three for sale all had some form of production rush indicators with the silver/alu paint application, but for $30, I am a happy. It has electronics (LEDS, and great sound bytes..)
I hope someone here will do bulk purchase for tricorders. If so, I'd be in for 2.
-dm
I think the tricorder looks great in the pic.
I went to a local comic shop for my communicator. The three for sale all had some form of production rush indicators with the silver/alu paint application, but for $30, I am a happy. It has electronics (LEDS, and great sound bytes..)
I hope someone here will do bulk purchase for tricorders. If so, I'd be in for 2.
-dm
Re: TOS : Tricorder
The original AA TOS prop toy, the Phaser, was also based off of an HMS prototype...
early AA TOS Phaser prototype
but it acquired some "wonkiness" somewhere between prototype and production, including
- incorrect texture on P1 hand phaser
- absurdly inaccurate "flip up sight"
- curved "Popeye brow" P1 cradle
- curved side ribs on pistol body
- rim on side knob of pistol body got lost
- pair of unfortunate screw holes in side of pistol
This is the stuff folks usually have to "correct" when rebuilding an AA phaser into a prop replica.
So, desipite the AA Tricorder's apparent HMS heritage, we'll still have to see what "goes wrong" before the boxes ship from China.
Other questions include
- how successful is the "spinning scanner" accessory
- will the tricorder have "light and sound" effects apart from the spinning scanner, and if so what will they be
Still... I have to say it is off to a great start.
Too bad about the square-sided screen, the t-jet hub jewel bezels (this is one thing the MR got right), and the oversized vertical speaker grille.
The original AA TOS prop toy, the Phaser, was also based off of an HMS prototype...
early AA TOS Phaser prototype
but it acquired some "wonkiness" somewhere between prototype and production, including
- incorrect texture on P1 hand phaser
- absurdly inaccurate "flip up sight"
- curved "Popeye brow" P1 cradle
- curved side ribs on pistol body
- rim on side knob of pistol body got lost
- pair of unfortunate screw holes in side of pistol
This is the stuff folks usually have to "correct" when rebuilding an AA phaser into a prop replica.
So, desipite the AA Tricorder's apparent HMS heritage, we'll still have to see what "goes wrong" before the boxes ship from China.
Other questions include
- how successful is the "spinning scanner" accessory
- will the tricorder have "light and sound" effects apart from the spinning scanner, and if so what will they be
Still... I have to say it is off to a great start.
Too bad about the square-sided screen, the t-jet hub jewel bezels (this is one thing the MR got right), and the oversized vertical speaker grille.
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Prop Collector
Sr Member
Re: TOS : Tricorder
I see your :rolleyes
and raise you a :confused
You do realize we're grown men (and women) discussing the merits of a $31 toy.
What did you expect?
I see your :rolleyes
and raise you a :confused
You do realize we're grown men (and women) discussing the merits of a $31 toy.
What did you expect?
