Star Wars Science - Optical Command Unit

by Star Wars

Product Features

• Build, magnify, and project.
• Easy to assemble with snap-together parts
• Use magnifier to view small specimens
• Simulated holographic image projector
• View small objects through real binoculars

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.5 x 3 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001UZLDVO
• Item model number: 15058
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,549 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #31 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Telescopes
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Star Wars Optical Command Unit is easy to assemble with snap-together parts. Morph your command unit into three working optical units: Real working binoculars, 3 simulated holograms, and a magnifying glas for viewing small objects.

Product Description

The Star Wars Optical Command Unit is easy to assemble with snap-together parts. Morph your command unit into three working optical units: Real working binoculars, 3 simulated holograms, and a magnifying glass for viewing small objects.Three button cell batteries included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great toy for technical child!, February 24, 2010

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L. Eyre "YummyMummy" (England) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Wars Science - Optical Command Unit (Toy)

My Son received this toy as a birthday present and it has been a hit! I disagree with some of the criticisms that have been posted.

-The binoculars do require assembly, but it was easily done and allowed for great father-son time. My son got the pieces ready while dad assembled. They were able to assemble it all within 10-15 minutes.

The Pen-Light works really well, and you have to use the magnifying piece to get the pictures to view. If you use the magnifying piece you can clearly make out the projection slides from a good distance. Without the magnifying piece, it's just a blur, but I don't think that's how you're suppose to use it.

It's probably not terribly educational, but it's functional enough for my 5 year old. He uses it to birdwatch in our garden and people watching from the car. Good fun for him.


Taking a little time to familiarize yourself with the toy and how it really works makes this toy well worth it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars techmanb, January 22, 2010

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S. Andrew Baker III "TechmanB" (Williamsport, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Star Wars Science - Optical Command Unit (Toy)

I first saw this toy at the Science and Industry Museum in Chicago. My son is an avid Star Wars fan, and I thought that this would be a good compromise for a Christmas gift.

While the concept of the device is a good one, its design and construction leave much to be desired.

-First of all, it was like putting a model together. It came in the same type of plastic that snap-tite model kits do, only it did not go together as well as they do

-Then there is the "optics". Supposedly, you can slide a bar forward and backward to adjust the range or clarity of site through the lenses. The plastic that holds the lenses onto the adjusting bar is extremely thin, and flexes very easily, which means that the lenses stick and don't move very well.

-The other issue is the light. While the pen-light itself works great (after all, how hard is it to make a flashlight?), the photo projection slides are lousy. You have to literally have the front of the projector against a wall to even get an idea of what is on the slide.

For the price that they charge for this, I would have been better off to get a cheap pair of binoculars and flashlight at a supercenter, then decorating them a little. To say that I was disappointed is an understatement.

4.0 out of 5 stars Held interest... for awhile, December 6, 2011

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Quitethecritique - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Star Wars Science - Optical Command Unit (Toy)

I was hoping this would keep my sons attention longer, but it is still a good toy. I am suprised at how well it has stayed together--no broken parts. Doesn't shine too bright, but I wasn't expecting too much.