News The Wand Company Communicator ReIssue.......

[KennyB]

It seems that TWC is going to reissue the communicator kit soon as it appeared on the official site over the weekend.......when I contacted TWC and asked them they asked WHERE DID YOU SEE THIS???? They then said a big announcement is coming soon.......with a smile.


https://shop.startrek.com/collections/electronics/products/star-trek-bluetooth-communicator

 

[Vger23]

If they reissue this communicator, there are going to be a lot of pissed off people who bought it on eBay for $700!

 

[KennyB]

If they reissue this communicator, there are going to be a lot of pissed off people who bought it on eBay for $700!

I KNOW---LOL..........I am waiting now to see if they do the phaser as well......all leading up to the tricorder release. I am glad I got all mine off the shelf from Forbidden Planet in London for 100 quid.

 

[Ronald Held]

Still waiting for the tricorder, although I would buy the phaser were it rereleased.

 

[ED-209]

I already have the Phaser and Communicator (both of which have over quadrupled in value since I bought them) so I'll totally be buying to the Tricorder. They make great display pieces - plus I'll have something to sell for a fair chunk of money if I ever need it - assuming they rocket in value again.

 

[Gepard]

Heck yeah. I got in on their phaser but missed out on the comm.

 

[Kor]

I would have liked the phaser remote. There are lots of times when I want to shoot the TV.

Kor

 

[Vger23]

I KNOW---LOL..........I am waiting now to see if they do the phaser as well......all leading up to the tricorder release. I am glad I got all mine off the shelf from Forbidden Planet in London for 100 quid.

Yeah, I was lucky enough to get both the phaser and communicator when they were released for the original prices. I can't believe what they are asking for them nowadays. Star Trek props are priced insanely on the market right now.

 

[KennyB]

Yeah, I was lucky enough to get both the phaser and communicator when they were released for the original prices. I can't believe what they are asking for them nowadays. Star Trek props are priced insanely on the market right now.

Me too---this should throw cold water on the secondary market if it comes to pass.........have seen the phaser going for 700-1000 bucks.

 

[Dar70]

I have the first issue of the communicator. The only thing I didnt like was the lid is a bit lose when opened.

But it is extremely accurate. When I first got it I went to a site that did extensive research on the original props. They had high quality photos of close ups of the random microscopic grain on the surface of the plastic casting of original props. Anyhow I swear I looked at the grain on the plastic casing of my replica and it's pretty much the exact grain....

 

[Dar70]

Yeah, I was lucky enough to get both the phaser and communicator when they were released for the original prices. I can't believe what they are asking for them nowadays. Star Trek props are priced insanely on the market right now.

The communicators are not going for that much. Just over $300 seems to be the average.

 

[Vger23]

The communicators are not going for that much. Just over $300 seems to be the average.

That’s still double the original price. And most are between 400 and 500 by my view. There are several up over 650.There are a few that are listed for “starting bid” in the 350 range…but the Buy It Now option is usually up over 500. And the auctions jack up quickly.

 

[Dar70]

That’s still double the original price. And most are between 400 and 500 by my view. There are several up over 650.There are a few that are listed for “starting bid” in the 350 range…but the Buy It Now option is usually up over 500. And the auctions jack up quickly.

Saw one for $375 with free shipping just now..

 

[Vger23]

Saw one for $375 with free shipping just now..

Right- but that's certainly not the average of what these items are going for and have been going for.

 

[STEPhon IT]

Me too---this should throw cold water on the secondary market if it comes to pass.........have seen the phaser going for 700-1000 bucks.

I missed out on the phaser, I really want that. I also is waiting to get the tricorder; I'm also hoping the item will include McCoy's portable, medical scanner.

 

[QuinnTV]

When I first got it I went to a site that did extensive research on the original props. They had high quality photos of close ups of the random microscopic grain on the surface of the plastic casting of original props. Anyhow I swear I looked at the grain on the plastic casing of my replica and it's pretty much the exact grain....

TWC heavily studied one of the original comms you were looking at to make their version.

 

[Dar70]

TWC heavily studied one of the original comms you were looking at to make their version.

Yes I know.
The scans TWC took replicated every nook and cranny on the ABS plastic used on the prop..right down to the random grain on the plastic case.

 

[publiusr]

Loving kindness, that is.

 

[KennyB]

Pre-orders are now open..........

https://shop.startrek.com/products/...eyQ1fbotxabGIr-MWHda4OL1TxD-y61ehmoIbeeEVWFPM

 

[Tomalak]

Yikes, £195.95 on the UK store.

I really wish I bought it a few years ago when it was about £100 on Amazon.

https://startrekshop.co.uk/products/star-trek-bluetooth-communicator