Star Trek the Original Series Black Handle Phaser

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Product Features

• Most iconic props in science fiction history
• Classic replica recreates star trek Phaser in every detail
• Features a removable type 1 phaser complete with light-up and sound effects
• Also features multiple settings for the authentic Star Trek experience
• Includes authentic action lights and sounds and adjustable power settings

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 6 x 8.5 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (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: B000GPWNWM
• Item model number: OCT074330
• Our recommended age: 5 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,280 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum bring you this replica Phaser, painstakingly accurate to the originals seen on the classic Star Trek. Featuring a black handle and "Try Me" window box, fans are sure to "beam" this unique piece into their collections. With sounds taken directly from the series, here's one Phaser fans will set to overload. It includes authentic action lights and sounds and adjustable power settings.

Product Description

Get ready to "stun" all your Trekkie friends? From the original 1960s Star Trek series comes this accurate black-handled Phaser weapon. This is the classic pistol grip design, complete with light-up action and authentic sounds from the TV series, perfect for any landing party. Requires three "AA" batteries, included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood dream come true!, March 31, 2007

By	Robert Carnevali "electronics enthusiast" (Trenton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I was a kid, and the original Star Trek was a new show, I dreamt of having my own phaser. My own "ray gun". When I opened the packaging and held onto the phaser, all of the old memories came rushing forward! A childhood dream had come true!

The unit is remarkably faithful to the original series. In the original series, there were two types of handheld phasers the crew used: a small, personal, palm-sized Type I phaser; and a pistol-gripped, handgun-style Type II. The Type II phaser consisted of a pistol-gripped housing that a Type I phaser would be inserted into, focusing and amplifying the beam from the Type I unit.

This unit has both Type I and Type II phasers. The Type I is just like the original series, with a thumb-wheel dial that increases the intensity of the beam (in this case, the sound effect and speed of the flashing LED on the front of the unit). A second switch causes the upper panel of the unit to elevate slightly for better "targetting". The "trigger" is a button on the bottom of the unit (since the actual unit used in the show had no visible firing mechanism).

The Type I palm unit snaps into the Type II housing, powering the Type II housing. A trigger button in the pistol grip fires the weapon, causing the sound effects and flashing the acrylic plastic "barrel" in front. A dial allows you to adjust intensity of the beam (once again, sound effects and flashing lights). There is even a switch for setting the unit to "overload" (which appeared in a couple of the original shows). The unit will start with a low humming, building in intensity and pitch, until it generates an explosion sound effect.

All in all, I was incredibly impressed with the thought put into the design of the unit. If, like me, you are an old fan of the series, you simply will not be disappointed with this "toy". I know that everyone in my home is getting rather tired of being "stunned" by me whenever a disagreement arises.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want one too!, March 9, 2007

By	JokerMan - See all my reviews

I bought this for my son after he started getting hooked on the old original series. Although I enjoyed the show as a kid, I never really became a Trekkie. But now I want one too; it is just too cool!!! Modelled after the most commonly shown phaser prop in the old show, it has a very authentic look and feel. The four intensity settings sound just like the sound effect used in the tv show. It even has another setting that puts it on over-load to explode, particularly clever as this was only done in very few of the original episodes. Be forewarned: although batteries are included, it takes three button batteries of the AG13 type. These are not a battery that most folks have kicking around the house, but can easily be found in most drug stores, Radio Shacks, etc.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great toy"", March 31, 2007

By	L. J. Wade "videoluvr" (lake elsinore, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I didnt buy mine here but i just had to say something about it.It was way better than i expected.The one i have is different than another reviewer in that the sound stays going as long as you hold the trigger.It really brought back memories and i wished i could have one when i was a child but it was never made back then.I have been watching star trek each night on TVLAND and will be getting the series on dvd soon.i am very pleased with it.The sounds are exactly like the series.Wish the light could be brighter but its just fine.I would never part with it.Go ahead and grab one,you wont be disapointed"""A word of caution,be careful aiming this thing.It tends to be a little rough on the furniture and i let my son play with it the other day and now the dog is missing""I cant for the life of me figure out where he is.If anyone has any ideas i would appreciate an email.