Star Trek Communicator and Phaser Two Pack
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Toys and Games Reviews of Star Trek Communicator and Phaser Two Pack
Customer Review: Corroded Batteries in Communicator, Phaser Battery Very Low
Summary: 1 Stars
COMMUNICATOR
I got this and the packaging looked fine. The communicator has a "pull this tab to connect the battery" strip of plastic. I pulled it. The communicator did not work. I managed to unscrew the back without stripping the screws that are pretty low quality. I opened up the back and the whole battery area was corroded over.
I managed to get them out and scrape off the corrosion. I put in new batteries and it worked. I then tried to put the back panel back on and it wouldn't go back into place correctly. It still doesn't work.
The digital tech of the communicator is pretty nice. It can call you. It has some whirring parts. Various trek voices, etc.
The flip grill is dull gold-ish plastic.
PHASER
The phaser is a blast. However its battery was terrible. The screw to open it up is made of the cheapest metal (if it is even metal) and stripped almost instantly. And I expected it and had the right tools to not have it happen. I still haven't drilled it out because the battery is able to make some barely audible sound.
Again, pretty nice digital tech on the toy, but the battery design and screws made it horrible. The variable sounds are good. The self-destruct is clever.. other reviews were disappointed about which dial did what. I don't care about that too much. The sounds are authentic. The phaser-1 / phaser-2 detach is actually pretty solid. The light seems like it might work well, but my battery is terribly low.
GENERAL
I took a picture or two of these when I opened it up. I'd love to have these things working even if it took some black electrical tape to hold them together. But it isn't even possible to get it that close.
Customer Review: Phaser good, communicator not quite
Summary: 3 Stars
First the good. The phaser is very good. You have the option of using it as a Type I (just using the smaller part) or Type II (ie. docking it into the pistol part and using both). Now the bad news. The Type I doesn't dock into the pistol very well at all. This affects the "overload" function. Only through pressing down on it by hand or somehow wedging the phaser down will you get the overload to work. It's cheaply built but it doesn't mean it's not fun. The communicator however is just bad all around. The mesh screen came bent and not fitting flush to the rest of the communicator. Thankfully it's made of cheap metal so I could bend it to the right positioning. Also, don't think you can flick this communicator open just like the show. There's no friction on the hinge so it just flops around. The motor that makes the screen design slowly spin around is so incredibly loud that I went in and took out the battery. No on/off switch. The communicator couldn't be more disappointing. Save yourself the money and buy the phaser by itself if you really want it.Customer Review: Small Technical Issue, But Great Otherwise
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll start with the phaser...amazing. I've never seen a more complex toy, every switch, dial, button, etc., does something different. I don't think you can find a more accurately detailed TOS phaser anywhere.
Now the Communicator: judging from all the other great reviews, I just got a dud. Everything basically works right except sometimes when you close it; it stays on. Sometimes I close, it turns off, I set it down, then 5 mins. later it turns back on lol. I can spend 5 mins. just trying to get it to shut up. But when it's working correctly it's very well done.
Anyway, great product if you don't happen to get a lemon....and even then, it's not THAT bad.
Customer Review: great nestalgic toy
Summary: 4 Stars
Of course if these two toys where metal that would be an improvement but for the purpose of being able to have a great replica of a childhood fantasy in your hand, this product is good. A heavier, more durrable plastic would be an improvement. The sound effects are cool. The 'hailing' setting on the comunicator is great. The phaser has an over load build up with explosion setting, straight out of the original TV show.
I always wanted these toys as a kid growing up in the late 70's but to poor to get for Christmas or birthdays, so I'm buying them now..just 'cause.
Customer Review: Star Trek 2-pack
Summary: 2 Stars
While a big fan of Star Trek, I would not be considered a "Trekkie". However, the "replica" items are fine for my taste. They are only for display use and therefore are just fine. A more fanatical fan would probably be disappointed in the quality and design. But for the "average" fan, they are acceptable. Probably a little over-priced for the average fan.