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Product Dimensions	7.5 x 1.5 x 6.25 inches
Item Weight	12 ounces
ASIN	B00009P7IK
Batteries	2 AA batteries required. (included)
Customer Reviews	129 ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Manufacturer	Art Asylum

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Customers find this Star Trek phaser to be a great replica with good detail and durability. They appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting its many different settings and features. The sound quality receives mixed feedback - while some say the sounds are better, others mention they're not as loud as expected. The build quality and plastic material receive mixed reviews, with one customer noting it's made of very thin plastic.

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21 customers mention "Quality"17 positive4 negative

Customers praise the toy's quality, with one noting it's better than the Playmates version, and another mentioning it's a must-have for die-hard Star Trek fans.

"A great toy. Extremely realistic-looking and sounding. I just wish it was a little louder." Read more

"This is a great product and I would give it five stars except for one forgotten item...." Read more

"Cool prop. Only problem is it won't work without the "try me" tab in place." Read more

"...looking to make a profit on it somehow, but it is really, really, really cool." Read more

9 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive2 negative

Customers like the phaser's functionality, with one customer highlighting its many different settings and features, including a working target scanner.

"highly detailed with great electronic features" Read more

"...He loves it! It does everything a real phaser is supposed to do, including overloading, but it won't hurt anyone or make them disappear...." Read more

"...It has very good detail with working/movable target scanner, force setting dial, and power setting dial. The removable type 1 is awesome...." Read more

"...I thought it was defective after pulling out the plastic tab and it didnt work. The second one I got did the same thing. (...)...." Read more

5 customers mention "Authenticity"4 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the authenticity of the toy, with one mentioning it is a good reproduction of the Art Asylum model.

"The TOS Phaser 2 from Art Asylum is very true to the original ones seen on TV. It has a separable phaser 1, with five variable..." Read more

"...The flip up sight on the phaser 1 unit makes this toy feel even more authentic; however, it is missing the red ruby which is somewhat disappointing...." Read more

"Great replica. Includes Type I and Type II phaser...." Read more

"...I finally understand that all of these are toys, not props, not replicas...." Read more

5 customers mention "Detail quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the toy's detail quality, with one noting its sharp craftsmanship.

"highly detailed with great electronic features" Read more

"...It has very good detail with working/movable target scanner, force setting dial, and power setting dial. The removable type 1 is awesome...." Read more

"...The details and craftmanship are sharp and more streamlined than the Playmates version...." Read more

"...The materials are first rate and the detailing leaves me little to modify...." Read more

5 customers mention "Durability"4 positive1 negative

Customers find the toy durable, with one mentioning that it comes apart to become a phaser.

"...It also seems very well-made and durable. If you are on the fence, don't hesitate to buy this. You won't regret it!" Read more

"...reassemble the two pieces but he sure put it to the test and it held together fine...." Read more

"...The Art Asylum is as good as the playmates in durability (but with all plastic toys careful handling is recommended), that is the reason I gave it a..." Read more

"...However it is made of very thin plastic and is kind of delicate. Not a problem at all if you are reasonably careful but it is not a toy for kids!..." Read more

19 customers mention "Sound quality"11 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the toy's sound quality, with some finding the sounds better while others note that the effects are not as loud as expected.

"...The removable type 1 is awesome. The sound effects are spot on! Crisp! Clear! Accurate. The only issue I have is the color. It is blue!..." Read more

"Cheap plastic, sound too low, buttons and knobs for show only. EXTREMELY expensive for a toy!!" Read more

"Nice sound effects." Read more

"OK, it's just a plastic toy with some electronics to provide sound effects, and the price is a whopping $100.00...." Read more

6 customers mention "Build quality"2 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the phaser toy, with some finding it well-made while others report issues with parts not joining together properly.

"Did not produce any sound effects. Defective upon arrival." Read more

"...It also seems very well-made and durable. If you are on the fence, don't hesitate to buy this. You won't regret it!" Read more

"...Also, it is a little harder to reassemble the two pieces but he sure put it to the test and it held together fine...." Read more

"...AA has authentic metal grill. DS phaser is poorly made with parts that don't completely join together." Read more

6 customers mention "Plastic material"1 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the toy's plastic material, with some appreciating it while others find it cheap and thin.

"Cheap plastic, sound too low, buttons and knobs for show only. EXTREMELY expensive for a toy!!" Read more

"...However it is made of very thin plastic and is kind of delicate. Not a problem at all if you are reasonably careful but it is not a toy for kids!..." Read more

"...DS is crap! Art Asylum is the only way you get qaulity. DS cummunicator has plastic grill. AA has authentic metal grill...." Read more

"batteries were dead and it a cheesy piece of plastic" Read more

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D_Bowie_Fan
Too COOL to be a Toy!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
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Having grown up watching STAR TREK-TOS(both the show`s original prime-time airing and YEARS of syndicated reruns)--I`m rather an oddity in the ST Fan[atic]iverse.Old school and pretty much LOVE all manifiestations of this historic and groundbreaking sci-fi series,BUT not technically a regulation "Trekkie"(nothing against hard core fans,folks!).

Since I couldn`t,wouldn`t(and shouldn`t)justify shelling out $100+ for a high(er) end TOS prop replica phaser pistol *sigh*,I took a chance on one of the many plastic "toy" replicas.My NIB ca.2003 ART ASYLUM/DIAMOND TOYS 2-IN-1 PHASER Type 1/Type 2(Item #:85870,red box)cost me $28.20 + normal shipping cost.I was a little worried about buying something I remembered looking at in Wal-Mart`s toy aisles so...Imagine my delight and childlike thrill then...as I held a (dang near!)real ST Phaser in my hand!!The overall look and dimensions of this "toy" are dead on to those boutique collector replicas!Even though this/these series were designed as children`s toys,were mass produced,and were constructed of plastics--this lil "wannabe" Master Replica is WELL,WELL worth the current online prices!(NOTE:Since I purchased my AA 2-IN-1 approx. 6 weeks ago,prices have gone UP!)If you pick up a NIB piece,the 3 batteries will be weak,so you`ll most likely want to install fresh ones if you feel that childhood urge to "play".HINT:The size batteries are hiding in the HEARING AID/DIGITAL THERMOMETER section of your nearest Wal- or K-Mart(NOT in the watch/jewelry dept.)

I totally recommend this little plastic replica based on looks alone,BUT...it comes with several classic TOS phaser sound FX that are virtually identical to the series!!I feel that setting two (2)on the # wheel is most realistic/generic(imho).As other reviewers have already explained the workings,outlined the how-to`s,and added the best sequence to go from NIB to FIH(Fun In Hand),I`ll spare you.The black Type 1 "mini-phaser" contains the batteries,micro-chip w/sounds,and the 2 movable thumbwheels--in other words Type 1 is the "go" in this AA replica(even though you can detatch 1 from 2 base at will).

Hope this humble review helps someone!
DBF

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Kindle Customer
Great gift for a trekkie.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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My bother, age 57, is a Trekkie so I sent him this official phaser for his birthday. He loves it! It does everything a real phaser is supposed to do, including overloading, but it won't hurt anyone or make them disappear. It makes all the sounds, has lights, comes apart to become phaser I, and it a collectors item. However it is made of very thin plastic and is kind of delicate. Not a problem at all if you are reasonably careful but it is not a toy for kids! Lots of fun for any Trekkie. Wish I had one!!!

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Ironman
This is a great toy and or collectors piece
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2004
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I just had to write about this phaser. I bought the Playmates phaser in 1994 and thought that was great (It is one piece) but I always wanted one that could separate in two. The Art Asylum is as good as the playmates in durability (but with all plastic toys careful handling is recommended), that is the reason I gave it a 4. The sounds are better along with the destruct and the two piece set up is fun. The reason why I gave the education a 4 was that the phaser blinks and the tv one and the playmates did not. I gave it a 5 for fun because I really have fun playing with it. It separates and still fires, you can turn the round silver switch so the light can be off or on when firing (which can save battery life). You can select the power levels from high to off. After the plastic tab is pulled you need to adjust the selector in order to make the phaser work. That is something the directions do not explain. Also read the directions for separating the two pieces or you can damage it. You have to pull the gold rod on the side out to release it. All in all a great toy. I just hope they make a communicator and a tricorder soon.

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Rick
Very Good Replica.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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Got this for a costume party. I'm a die hard Star Trek fan, so I went all out and had a TOS tunic and pants custom made to have for the occasional costume party. The phaser looks great, more like a prop than a toy, even though it is a toy. The sounds are accurate, although could be louder, and the light a little brighter, but for what I want it for, it more than serves the purpose.

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Larry Frey
Needed to get batteries
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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Dead batteries. Needed to replace the batteries right out of the box. Worked after that. Sound effects not as loud as I thought they would be. Item is basically as described.

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Robert
DOA (Dead On Arrival)
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
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Did not produce any sound effects. Defective upon arrival.

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sd
Love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013
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I am a big fan of Star Trek so when I saw this phaser replica I had to go for it. The price may seem high, depending on how big of a fan your are of this series, but it is an exceptional product. I haven't had it for very long, so I can't say how long it will last, but from what I've seen so far, there are no flaws with it. As promised, it has fully functional lights and sounds, and the mini phaser (type 1) comes off of the main phaser (type 2) and is also fully functional. It also has the overload feature and it has a switch on the side with which you can turn the beam off. I couldn't be happier with this product

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queen.b
Its blue!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2013
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After extensive research online for TOS phaser for Cosplay, I have given up hope of finding a truly represented replica. I finally understand that all of these are toys, not props, not replicas. Since I cannot afford the studio quality prop I desire to accent my costume, I will accept the next best option, the Art Asylum phaser. It has very good detail with working/movable target scanner, force setting dial, and power setting dial. The removable type 1 is awesome. The sound effects are spot on! Crisp! Clear! Accurate. The only issue I have is the color. It is blue! None of the phasers in the show were blue. Variations of grey, but not blue. The stock photos they post on these listings show the grey phaser from the series or one that has been painted (as I had to do mine). If you are looking for a toy, buy this. It is great! If the appearance is what is important, you may want to keep looking, spend LOTS more money, or at least go to your local Toys R Us and see what you'll be getting. (they sell them there)

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