Star Trek: Light-and-Sound Tricorder (RP Minis)
H**E
Great prop-item for fans!
My dog hates it but we love it lol, awesome find!
B**Z
Exceeded expectations for $12, stickers hard to apply
This was a perfect complement to my Halloween TNG Trek costume. Sure, it's pint-sized, but it is really loud and has flashing lights! While it's clearly built to a price point I did drop it several times directly on concrete and it emerged basically unscathed.I do wish the stickers were pre-applied; I got most of them spot-on but the big sticker that goes around the "screen" is very slightly off. You don't get a second chance with the stickers.If you're looking for a screen-accurate cosplay device this ain't it, but if you just want a fun little toy this fits the bill.
T**R
Scanning ... for fun!
Really nice mini-replica. It's actually a nice size. Small enough to go in your pocket and big enough to actually look pretty good! You can see it in the photo next to a Bluetooth TNG communicator badge --- that is also awesome and made by a totally different company I believe. I'll literally go out with both of these because I'm such a nerd. LOLAs this pic indicates b/c I was out to dinner with my wife when I took this. I felt like taking a picture of a couple gifts her and the kids got me for father's day to show our kids -- who were with grandmom that day -- that I was enjoying what they got me. The tricorder is really nice and very reasonable (at least she said it was when she got it).This should go without saying but NOTE: If you're getting this as a gift for a Trek fan know a few things:1. It's not full scale (1:1) but it;'s still neat2. It doesn't have any buttons, not even on off. It turns on and makes sounds and lights when opened and goes off when closed. No interactivity other than your imagination.3. This is from the next generation (TNG) not the classic series (TOS: the original series) or the movies with Kirk and the crew. So if you're buying for a TNG fan, they're probably like this. But if not, they may still like it or may not care about it.I hope this helps! Trying t get caught up on some reviews to give credit where credit is due, and warn, when warnings are due. LOL
B**V
An excellent, smaller scaled, replica of Star Trek's Tricorder, but with some flaws.
The replica is very well made and very true to its TV counterpart, albeit smaller than the original prop. It even has the same clicking sound made whenever a tricorder is opened/closed on screen, and generates the same sounds as a Tricorder while scanning. There's several lights that flash and glow as well, adding to its accuracy. The little booklet that's included also goes into a nice history on the tricorder from its origins in the Original Series and also covers what most of the buttons are supposed to do.However, this prop does have one glaring flaw. Most of the buttons and decorations are stickers that have to be applied manually. The largest and most difficult is the one that goes around the lights and screen of the tricorder. This sticker, unfortunately, is the easiest to fold or bend. The fact the buttons are mere stickers is not an issue. Just the fact one needs to apply the stickers themselves is the issue as one wrong move can damage the stickers or leave them misaligned. Finally the lights and sounds shut off after about a minute of use.Overall, a nice and affordable prop for Star Trek fans, perfect for collectors and role players alike.
C**N
Insanely Great for the Price!
This tricorder is very awesome for ~ $9. The lights and sound are fantastic, and once stickered up it looks really cool. The door even makes a ratcheting sound upon opening and closing. I prefer the smaller size because I can slip this in my pocket at costume parties, but it's large enough to look convincing (could be a smaller variant). The only downside is that you have to be very careful when applying the decals, because the indentations have very tight tolerances. I did (slightly) mess up a couple; my advice is to carefully line them up at the top and work your way down.Yes, in a dream world this would have the decals pre-applied, different sounds and a button to shut the sound off, and even some LEDs on the front. But at this price, it's semi-miraculous how much quality and how many features were squeezed in. I'd give it 6/5 stars if it were possible. If you're a Next Gen fan, I HIGHLY recommend this!
A**D
Perfecto
Perfecto
A**Y
Cheaply made
I’m honestly surprised this has so many good reviews. It’s a cute little toy but it was a big disappointment. First of all, you have to place the stickers on yourself. And if you accidentally place it off center and try to fix it they will tear really easily. Also the plastic is really cheap feeling and when opening it you have to snap it in place so it stays open. The sound quality is terrible and you have to close it and open it again just to get it to make more noise. I honestly don’t understand why any toy is made this way. Just have the designs already on it and make it with sturdier plastic. Not that hard to do. And I know it says “mini” on it, but it was definitely smaller than I thought it would be. Overall, I would not buy this again nor recommend it to any fellow Trekies.
P**M
Excellent product
Sturdy item. The size I would say is for display purposes. Stickers to complete them.
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