8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Toy!!!!, October 14, 2002
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Star Trek Enterprise Trek Tek Phase Pistol & Communicator Set (Toy)
Okay, I got my Phase Pistol and Communicator and I have to say that I am very impressed with the attention do detail! I'd like to know what in God's name was that guy talking about with Playmates attention detail (or lack there of)?! Yeah, if collectors were so happy with Playmates, then why did Paramount drop their license?! The Phase Pistol is a good start. First, the toy is made of HEAVY plastic and has incredible detail. Second, the housing (which by the way, on mine closes fine.) opens to reveal a removable battery cell (I don't recall Playmates doing anything of the sort!). Also included with the Phase Pistol is the Communicator. I will say they could have done a little better on this one (i.e. the screen should be blue not green) however, the sound effects are really good (it also uses Scott Bakula's voice not just a random voice). Another thing I'd like to mention is that the molds for these were cast DIRECTLY from the studio props (Paramount was so pleased with the detail that they are actually thinking of using them for "long shots" on the show!) I'd recommend these to ANY Star Trek fan!!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Own a piece of the show, March 8, 2003
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Star Trek Enterprise Trek Tek Phase Pistol & Communicator Set (Toy)
I think this is probably one of the best prop replica/toys ever made. Since it's actually made from the same molds as the real props used on Enterprise, you know that this is what Scott Bakula has strapped to his hip and not an over or undersized replica. Only quibble I have is that it does feel a tad light, but other than that it's great. The communicator while feeling a little "toy-ish" is still kinda neat with the nice BRIGHT green display. Green or blue... doesn't matter really, it's bright and has a nice sound. The aforementioned orange cap on the tip, while kinda cheesy, not really THAT bad. If it bothers you, then get some duct tape or buy a ... bottle of grey or silver model paint. I just consider it a "refit" lol...
I like the fact that it uses button batteries, not as heavy as some of Playmate's toys and the fact that the phase pistol has the power cell which also acts like a key for the gun. If it's out, the pistol won't make noise. (Good if you've got a little kid around and don't want them to drain the battery!) Also helps kinda make it feel like the real thing, nice light up powercell that you can take out.
The communicator has a very good quality soundchip. Wish it said more and maybe had a movable button (that round one would be nice as a rocker) but, all in all, it's neat. I think if you bought this, you wouldn't regret it, and is a heckuva lot cheaper than buying a prop replica or something. And if you're a collector, ordering from Amazon will almost assue you of a mint/near mint condition box that hasn't been played with or had price tags applied.
So go and blast some Suliban and tell Archer you love this set!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Regarding the Orange Safety Tip, October 24, 2002
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Star Trek Enterprise Trek Tek Phase Pistol & Communicator Set (Toy)
Go to your local Fantasy Gaming store, and get two jars; one will be called "Smelly Primer", the other is "Mithril Silver". Get a VERY small-bristled brush to apply primer first, then MS after it dries.
Result? A dead-on-PERFECT replica of the Phase Pistol; just brush on LIGHTLY around the orange tip.
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