I’m a prop collector. Not the actual original props used in movies or TV shows – I couldn’t afford that habit, and if I tried She Who Must Be Obeyed would divorce me – but replica props. I have phasers, lasers, tricorders, pulse rifles, helmets, badges… you name it. And I have a LOT of Star Trek stuff.
A week or so ago the latest addition to my collection arrived, courtesy of Think Geek. It’s another communicator prop from the original Star Trek series – I think it’s my fourth or fifth one. It’s the second-most I ever paid for a prop, at $150, and I consider that a bargain. Because not only is this prop the most screen-accurate communicator ever made, but it also works.
Yup, it actually allows me to make and receive calls. Of course, I have to have it tethered to my cell phone, but, still. I can talk to friends and family and look like a complete dork at the same time.
It comes in a fantastic case, and also has a beautiful stand that charges the device wirelessly. All in all, it’s a fantastic addition to any Trek collection.
Here’s some pics:
And here is a video with some hands-on action: