New Trek Props On Display
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Just in! higher res shots of the props...
Communicator
Uhura's earpiece
Phaser pistol
Science Tricorder
Anabolic Protoplaser
Communicator
Uhura's earpiece
Phaser pistol
Science Tricorder
Anabolic Protoplaser
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Vaderman
Sr Member
:lol Yes!
Maybe the communicator opens the other way? So you can look through the lens while you're talking... :rolleyes
misterfusion
Sr Member
Well, I'm guessing the tube is a scanner as well, as opposed to the actual Tricorder.
And the full size image shows some text at the bottom of the tube. Can't make it out, but found item, maybe?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisheuer/3178942714/sizes/o/in/set-72157612254052299/
And the full size image shows some text at the bottom of the tube. Can't make it out, but found item, maybe?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisheuer/3178942714/sizes/o/in/set-72157612254052299/
So let's say that that thing is indeed the "tricorder".
Are the people that put these on display so ill informed that they don't know what to call it?
That seems unlikely.
I think we need to face it. That's the tricorder.
With every new picture, it moves closer to the "wait for Netflicks" bin.
Are the people that put these on display so ill informed that they don't know what to call it?
That seems unlikely.
I think we need to face it. That's the tricorder.
With every new picture, it moves closer to the "wait for Netflicks" bin.
I suppose that it's possible that's the real Tricorder, but there's a toy version coming from Playmates, and the description of that indicates (as reported on Trekmovie), ""lights up and makes authentic Star Trek movie sounds and spring-loaded top and front door covers.". That sounds like a traditional tricorder, at least conceptually.
McCoy did use larger scanners in the later movies...
the strange thing about the new Movie "scanner/tricorder/whatever" is that ring at the end...
McCoy did use larger scanners in the later movies...
the strange thing about the new Movie "scanner/tricorder/whatever" is that ring at the end...
Uninspiring and forgettable.
At least they're being consistant with their designs.
Perhaps the glass hemisphere at the top of the comm is a viewer of some sort - a kind of Flash Gordon - oh what the hell, what do I care, the design of the Enterprise and the bridge had me turning away. What on earth are they going to make of the Phaser??? :thumbsdown
At least they're being consistant with their designs.
Perhaps the glass hemisphere at the top of the comm is a viewer of some sort - a kind of Flash Gordon - oh what the hell, what do I care, the design of the Enterprise and the bridge had me turning away. What on earth are they going to make of the Phaser??? :thumbsdown
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Lord Abaddon
Sr Member
The comm doesn't bother me beyond the fact it's not the TOS version, but with this "reboot" I guess it's expected. In fact the way I look at is like the fact the TOS comm was to the cell phone of the '90s to the new movie comm being to the iPhone.
As for the tricorder, have to see exactly if it's not the whole thing or part and how it's used. The mixed '60s retro and modern style though I do like so far.
As for the tricorder, have to see exactly if it's not the whole thing or part and how it's used. The mixed '60s retro and modern style though I do like so far.
Its either a TV Screen....for VIDEO CALLS.
Or just a Camera.
or
Or just a Camera.
or
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AndySertin
Well-Known Member
AHAHA! I love it!
Are you going to be fired for sharing this? (j/k)
Are you going to be fired for sharing this? (j/k)
Lord Abaddon
Sr Member
:lol
I don't think the comm is that bad out of whack. If you look at the cage communicator and the normal TOS one, it is a good mix with the exception of a brass type lid. I have to say I was shocked to read someone say the NX was a better design, because when Enterprise first came out, there was serious bashing of that show's prop designs. That show was before Enterprise and the communicators were much smaller and high tech in design compared to TOS.
I think they stayed pretty "believable" so far. I haven't seen the phaser yet, so who knows about that. I agree that the Tricorder prop isn't really the tricorder, but some piece that goes "with" it.
It is a hard line to walk, trying to make the original fans happy with continuity while trying to rebuild the franchise with new fans. I don't think kids today would like a movie that looked like a terrible 70's remake of a Sci-Fi with big boxy props and sets.
I can't wait to see what the inside of the comm looks like!!
Jhusel
I think they stayed pretty "believable" so far. I haven't seen the phaser yet, so who knows about that. I agree that the Tricorder prop isn't really the tricorder, but some piece that goes "with" it.
It is a hard line to walk, trying to make the original fans happy with continuity while trying to rebuild the franchise with new fans. I don't think kids today would like a movie that looked like a terrible 70's remake of a Sci-Fi with big boxy props and sets.
I can't wait to see what the inside of the comm looks like!!
Jhusel
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