Factory Entertainment Ressikan Flute from Star Trek: TNG

[masterjedi322]

These are now in stock and shipping! I’ll be posting a video review when mine arrives!

Star Trek - Ressikan Flute Limited Edition Prop Replica

Details regarding the original prop, created in 1966, are sadly lost to time. So, to create this replica, the Factory Entertainment development team spent many hours carefully studying and examining images and footage of the prop to ensure the highest levels of accuracy.

www.factoryent.com

And very interestingly, their email announcing these had arrived also said, “Our first (but FAR from last) Star Trek prop replica...”

Look forward to seeing what else they come up with!

Sean

 

[mrwax]

Woo! Coincidentally, I'm two episodes away from The Inner Light on my latest watch through TNG. I haven't gotten an email update on my preorder yet, but I'm sure it'll come soon.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

This is one of those props that I have a passive interest in. But for the fact that it costs more than the upcoming Wand Company tricorder and doesn't do anything, I have to pass.

 

[goldcylon]

Woo! Coincidentally, I'm two episodes away from The Inner Light on my latest watch through TNG. I haven't gotten an email update on my preorder yet, but I'm sure it'll come soon.

Hmm neither have I.... email wise

 

[Lost in Trek]

This is one of those props that I have a passive interest in. But for the fact that it costs more than the upcoming Wand Company tricorder and doesn't do anything, I have to pass.

Has Wand announced a price for the Tricorder?

The flute looks nice. Good to see TNG getting some licensed replicas. While it doesn't really fit my collection, I'm a TOS guy, I have friends who have been wanting items like this for years.

 

[mrwax]

Hmm neither have I.... email wise

I just got my shipping notification today, no ETA yet but it shouldn't be too long.

 

[goldcylon]

I emailed Tina direct this morning and the invoice showed up. Paid in full looking forward to seeing this. GC

 

[goldcylon]

Has Wand announced a price for the Tricorder?

I don’t think so... I thought that statement was odd as well. Naked Mole Rat might have some Intel that was missed ?

 

[goldcylon]

Woo! Coincidentally, I'm two episodes away from The Inner Light on my latest watch through TNG. I haven't gotten an email update on my preorder yet, but I'm sure it'll come soon.

One of the best TNG episodes !!!!

 

[Lost in Trek]

I don’t think so... I thought that statement was odd as well. Naked Mole Rat might have some Intel that was missed ?

Ok I found it in the Wand website. They are aiming for a price if $250 for the Tricorder

 

[goldcylon]

Ok I found it in the Wand website. They are aiming for a price if $250 for the Tricorder

Winner winner chicken dinner. If that price point holds that’s a sellout

 

[mrwax]

I received my flute a while back, and in general I'm very pleased. I think the pictures will mostly speak for themselves, however I'd like to point out a few things.

• It's not a playable flute
• The case looks good, but it's clearly one two molded halves, not a case with shapes attached to it
• I like the music button and that it doesn't play when you just open it
• If you keep both pieces of foam in, there's a small gap when the lid is shut. The flute is secure if both pieces of foam in, but for display taking the top piece out would make sense
• There's a clear coat on the flute, which should reduce corrosion
• The tassel tie comes out of the middle of the wrap, not the top like I believe it is in the show. It's also secured with a spot of glue

It's not perfect, for my eye the tassel wrap is the one thing I'd most likely modify. The colors in the pictures are fairly representative of its true colors. I'm pleased with it, The Inner Light is truly one of my favorite pieces of television and I'm just happy to have been able to purchase a licensed replica.

 

[goldcylon]

I bought this as well and I had the same impressions mrwax. I sent my first flute back (just the flute) because the spot of glue was overdone by a lot. Imagine a glue spot the size of a quarter lol. They returned a flute that looks just yours. At the price point overall I am pretty happy and the art work and COA was pretty nice as well. The box is pretty heavy but as stated solid two formed pieces. GC

 

[masterjedi322]

Finally got around to finishing up this edit. Overall, a nice display prop. Could have used a better speaker though…

Sean

Episode 14 - Star Trek: The Next Generation Ressikan Flute by Factory Entertainment

 

[FastballSpecial]

Finally got around to finishing up this edit. Overall, a nice display prop. Could have used a better speaker though…

Sean

Episode 14 - Star Trek: The Next Generation Ressikan Flute by Factory Entertainment

Great video. I'm really looking forward to what other ST replicas FE has planned.

Do you ever take videos or photos of your shelves? I see many awesome items back there.

 

[renaissance_man]

I received my flute a while back, and in general I'm very pleased. I think the pictures will mostly speak for themselves, however I'd like to point out a few things.

• It's not a playable flute
• The case looks good, but it's clearly one two molded halves, not a case with shapes attached to it
• I like the music button and that it doesn't play when you just open it
• If you keep both pieces of foam in, there's a small gap when the lid is shut. The flute is secure if both pieces of foam in, but for display taking the top piece out would make sense
• There's a clear coat on the flute, which should reduce corrosion
• The tassel tie comes out of the middle of the wrap, not the top like I believe it is in the show. It's also secured with a spot of glue

It's not perfect, for my eye the tassel wrap is the one thing I'd most likely modify. The colors in the pictures are fairly representative of its true colors. I'm pleased with it, The Inner Light is truly one of my favorite pieces of television and I'm just happy to have been able to purchase a licensed replica.

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Now that you mention these small things, especially the tassle, I think it was what put me off taking the plunge and buying this. Coupled with the high price and the no doubt high international postage fee and the inevitable import tax and handling fee, I just can't justify the price.

Thanks for your honest insights.

 

[mrwax]

Now that you mention these small things, especially the tassle, I think it was what put me off taking the plunge and buying this. Coupled with the high price and the no doubt high international postage fee and the inevitable import tax and handling fee, I just can't justify the price.

Thanks for your honest insights.

It's definitely not a perfect replica, I think you're probably making the right call, especially if you'd have to pay additional shipping and import fees. Unfortunately there just aren't many replicas available of this, other than going full custom. Some day I'll probably buckle down and build or commission something better, but for the time being I'm happy.

 

[Prop Collector]

Looks like a vague copy of the original. No detail is accurate.

 

[masterjedi322]

Great video. I'm really looking forward to what other ST replicas FE has planned.

Do you ever take videos or photos of your shelves? I see many awesome items back there.

Thanks! My plan was to eventually do a video on each piece in my collection, but an overview video sounds like a good idea!

Sean