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Star Trek Classic Phaser Replica

We’ve seen many Star Trek phaser replicas over the years, such as the Motion Picture Phaser Replica , Star Trek III Movie Phaser , Movie Replica Phaser , and The Next Generation Phaser , but now fans of the original series can get this Star Trek Classic Phaser Replica . With authentic detailing, lights, and sound, this is perfect for cosplay, roleplay, or Halloween.

This Star Trek Type II phaser does just about everything you would expect out of a phaser except stun people. It has a flip up sight and full lights and sounds. With four power settings, you can choose whether to set your phaser to stun or kill, with each of the settings generating progressively more aggressive sounds and lights. If you’re packing light on your mission, the Type I phaser detaches and still retains lights and sound.

Modeled on actual props for authenticity, this Star Trek The Original Series Phaser Replica from Diamond Select is officially-licensed. It’s everything you need in a phaser, even batteries are included.

This phaser is “stunning”! It’s the original 2-in-1 design with detachable mini hand phaser. This officially licensed Star Trek series weapon features a Type-1 mini hand phaser that separates from the Type-2 pistol. For maximum authenticity, it’s a full-scale reproduction modeled after the initial Star Trek prop. With realistic beam lights, sound effects, and adjustable power settings, this awesome replica is one of our best-selling items. The Phaser runs 3x “AA” batteries. But remember: Always treat phasers as if they were fully loaded with nadions– it’s fun until someone puts an eye out! To activate the sound, you must remove the plastic display tab and turn on the hand phaser. (This is done by clicking the far right dial forward toward the front of the pistol.) To trigger the lights, rotate the front dial forward.

Buy the Star Trek Phaser Replica for $39.99 at ThinkGeek. Coming soon to Entertainment Earth and Fun.com . If you like this, also check out the incredible Star Trek Phaser Universal Remote Control .

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Star trek: the original series, phaser universal remote control prop replica, please note that the star trek phaser is no longer in production and no retailers have any remaining stock. we currently have no plans to resume production, although that may change at some point in the future., our star trek: the original series phaser universal remote control is an exceptionally accurate and highly detailed working replica that we launched at san diego comic-con in july 2014. it is also a gesture-based remote control compatible with most home entertainment equipment that use infrared remote controls..

Highly accurate: Created from 3D laser scans of the last known hero prop

Guided Setup: Teaches you how to use it with spoken prompts

FX Mode: Authentic special FX sounds from the Star Trek universe at the pull of a trigger

Built in rechargeable battery: USB charging cable included

Advanced gesture recognition: Nine gestures in four memory banks means that 36 remote control codes can be stored

Any-TV-Off mode: Easily turn off TVs without the need for programming

Hand-polished metal parts : nickel and brass-plated die-cast details

beautifully presented

Star Trek The original Series Phaser in transit case

The phaser prop replica is protected from damage and kept in pristine condition (when not on display) in a high quality, moulded-foam-lined presentation case. Manufactured in hardwearing engineering-grade ABS, the case is also designed to stack as if from the original Enterprise armoury.

quality materials

Hand polished, matt nickel plated die castings, painted and lacquered parts and an authentic mixture of rubber, plastic and metal components are all brought together to create an exceptionally well-finished Phaser replica that looks and feels like it means business.

the ultimate collectible

The Original Series Start Trek Phaser on its stand

Whether you have just discovered Star Trek or have been hooked since you were a kid, this Phaser is something that you just have to own. Researched, designed and built with fanatical attention to detail, the simplicity of its embossed nickel-plated magnetic stand presents this iconic piece perfectly.

the fantasy made real

3D laser scanner scans the Original Series hero prop Phaser

Designed from the first 3D laser scans of the last known hero Phaser, this amazing prop replica boasts a host of exciting features such as tactile feedback, multi colour light up nozzle, 10 authentic phaser firing sounds, a removable Phaser I and grip, while also being a fully-functional gesture based universal remote control.

The Wand Company’s unique gesture-based remote control technology brings the fantasy to life

This Original Series Phaser Universal Remote Control is not a toy: it is an advanced, gesture based universal remote control, designed to control almost all home entertainment equipment worldwide such as TVs, DVD players, Blu-ray players and iPod docks, using infrared codes learned from conventional remote controls by the means of gestures rather than by pressing buttons. A total of nine different gestures and four separate memory banks enable the Phaser to learn up to 36 remote control functions. At the press of the trigger button, the Phaser pulses and produces one of ten different Phaser firing sounds (depending on the setting of the Phaser II dial), and has the power to instantly stun almost any TV without any setup required.

The removable Phaser I is a fully functioning remote control in its own right and may be used when not docked to the Phaser II. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium power cell that is charged from any USB socket via the included cable.

Programming the Phaser by learning the codes from a standard remote control is easy

To program the Phaser, enter Programming Mode and perform the desired gesture; the Phaser will say which gesture has been done, then the emitter will glow yellow to signify that it is waiting to receive the IR code (button press) from a normal remote control. Hold a normal remote control about 1” (2.5cm) from the beam emitter of the Phaser I while it is glowing, and briefly press and release the normal remote control button for the function you want to program on to that gesture. It’s that easy!

What the Press and customers are saying about our Original Series Phaser

T3: boy this will take you to geek heaven.

If you’re a massive Star Trek fan, then get ready to hide your wallet away.

Remote control specialists, the Wand Company has unveiled its Star Trek: The Original Series Phaser Universal remote control for your TV. And boy, will this take you to geek heaven.

ABC News: One of this year’s coolest devices

Each year companies use Comic-Con International in San Diego to showcase new products that appeal to genre audiences.

One of this year’s coolest devices has to be a remote control that is in the shape of a ‘Star Trek’ original series phaser.

The pistol design is so unique because of the care and love The Wand Company took to create it.

The British firm previously made two ‘Doctor Who’ remote control devices in the shape of sonic screwdrivers. Those remotes got them some well-deserved attention.

Reviewify: A brilliant replica that can be easily displayed

Before looking at the Phaser itself a word on the presentation. Arriving in a cardboard box you might wonder what’s so large inside, after all the Phaser is a handgun. Brilliantly The Wand Company have taken that idea and run with it, creating a Starfleet issue case for the Phaser, the sort you see assassins and spy types making use of in films. Opening the case you’ll see a disassembled Phaser laid out into it’s key components, it’s a brilliant introduction that shows the level of details they’ve put into this…

… If there is one thing you can count on with The Wand Company it’s that they put a lot of effort into the details. It doesn’t stop at the excellent packaging, the Phaser itself looks fantastic and you can even take a look at the dilithium chamber ‘powering’ the Phaser by glowing and throbbing away whenever the trigger is pulled.

It would’ve been enough to pull the trigger and have the classic Phaser sound play, instead of leaving it at that you actually get a multitude of sound effects accessed via the stun setting. A nice touch is that the detachable Phaser 1 carries over the SFX you’ve selected on Phaser 2. It’s another ‘stunning’ (sorry, had to get one pun in!) remote from The Wand Company. A brilliant replica that can be easily displayed which also just happens to be an IR remote, the presentation case makes this a fantastic present idea for the special Trek fan in your life.

CNET: Turn it up Scotty

Turn it up Scotty: with the “Star Trek: The Original Series” Phaser Universal Remote Control you’re in the Captain’s seat every time you watch TV.

The Phaser remote is built by the Wand Company, the people behind the “Harry Potter” wand and “Doctor Who” Sonic Screwdriver remotes that change channels with a flick of the wrist…

Previously, CBS and Toshiba gave away a phaser-shaped remote with a “Star Trek” HD-DVD box set way back in 2007. That design made some compromises, with standard remote control buttons on the top, but this one is a much more accurate rendition.

Gizmodo: Wonderfully-detailed phaser prop

The only thing more satisfying for Star Trek fans than fast-forwarding through Enterprise’s awful opening credits would be doing it with this wonderfully-detailed phaser prop universal remote.

Daily Star: As close as it gets to wielding the real thing

This TV remote is a bit of a stunner.

The Phaser has just been launched by gadget website Firebox and if you are a Star Trek fan you’re going to love this. It’s been painstakingly 3D scanned from the last remaining Phaser prop in existence, used nearly 50 years ago by Star Trek hero William Shatner.

This ridiculously detailed replica is as close as it gets to wielding the real thing. And it won’t just change your TV channels but also your music devices and DVD players. It’s even packed with sound effects for the full Trekkie experience.

The only thing it won’t do is vapourise members of your family when they won’t be quiet during the football..

Geekstronomy: It is truly a thing of beauty

Now the next stage of phaser evolution has come and it is truly a thing of beauty. Produced by The Wand Company and distributed by Thinkgeek, the original series phaser remote kicked up the coolness factor to 11. This phaser was constructed using 3-D scans of the last surviving “hero” prop from the 1960’s. For those of you who do not know what a hero prop is; it is usually a functional and very highly detailed prop for use in close-ups. Holding this remote is the closest most of us will ever get to touch an original phaser.

When it comes to talking about the phaser remote I can honestly say I don’t know where to begin. While the Star Trek Original Series Phaser Universal Remote will change your channels, that is just the beginning. The Star Trek Original Series Phaser Universal Remote has a play setting where you can pretend to stun your friends, kill your enemies or you can set it to overload.

Mashable: A perfect replica phaser

Star Trek fans have always dreamed of having a trusty phaser at their sides, but thankfully, there’s not quite a need in everyday life to stun hostile alien lifeforms.

Now, Trekkies can now experience a perfect replica phaser — that powers on your TV.

Space.com: Retro Future Winner

Winner: This super-fun remote is actually modeled after one of the last known prop phasers from “Star Trek.” Just like the original phaser, the remote comes complete with a light-up dilithium crystal. You can program the phaser to any IR remote, and it actually senses your motions, meaning that you can program it in fun ways. For example, you can turn the volume on your TV up by moving the remote up above your head. What we love about it : This toy takes itself seriously. The phaser makes real “Star Trek” sounds and, simply put, it makes something as mundane as changing the channel on your TV fun. Plus, it’s the perfect gift for any “Star Trek” super-fan in your life.

All I can say is wow!

All I can say is wow! This phaser has all the bells and whistles from the look of it to the weight. It has more sound effects than the master replicas version through the Phaser II but the Phaser I can do all of them just one at a time. The wand company just makes a great product (I have both sonic screwdrivers). Oh and did I mention the remote function works great with a little practice.

The detail is second to none and the features are brilliant

When I’d finished ‘playing’ with my Phaser I had to email The Wand Company directly and congratulate them on making such a fantastic ‘toy’. It is remarkable. The detail is second to none and the features are brilliant. Although I’m too lazy to fully utilise its capabilities as yet I have had much fun zapping anything that moves, disabling any TV or remote controlled gadget that gets in my way. (It is, of course, a fully functioning remote control).

The amount of effects for the Phaser is good too. They range from a single pulse all the way through to self-destruct. I learned a few tips from YouTube on how to use it most effectively. There are a couple of ‘Easter Eggs’ you may want to know about.

One small thing I would like to point out is the cover to the dilithium crystal. It can work a little loose. This is easily fixable with a blob of BluTak placed inside the cover. This connects the cover to the crystal giving it stability and is unseen. (A very small problem that is easily fixed and you don’t lose the cover).

Lastly, if you are hesitating about buying one of these Phasers, don’t. It is now one of my most prized possessions and the envy of my fellow 50 year+ mates. It is sitting proudly on its magnetic stand on my bookcase.

It is the absolute best prop replica I have ever seen

This is far, far more than a novelty TV remote. It is the absolute best prop replica I have ever seen (and I’ve owned quite a few!). Clearly designed by passionate Star Trek fans, the detail is breathtaking. It is light years ahead of other great models from companies like Master Replicas or Franklin Mint. Every collector should have one of these, it is truly awesome.

I would recommend 100%

Great original phaser. Fantastic attention to detail, & the sound on the various settings are so like the original phaser, used by Captain Kirk, Spock etc. I was very causious at first, but am so pleased I bought it. If you are thinking of buying one of these magnificent phaser weapons do not think twice about it. Great product, & quite heavy. I would recommend 100%

Absolutely love this phaser

Absolutely love this phaser, I am a fan of the original series and having this phaser is as close as you are going to the actual prop at a reasonable price is great. Works out of the box just charge it up then follow the instructions and away you go.

Just to add my 7 year old lost the crystal cover from the side of the phaser, I contacted the Wand Company and asked if I could get a replacement. The next day FOC it was in the post, very good customer service 10/10

The quintessential one to own!

Of all the phaser props, toys, and models released over the years, this one, hands down, is the quintessential one to own! The look, the weight, the sounds effects are spot on! You can’t go wrong with this one! It is well worth the price, I myself have two of them! Do yourself a favor, if you are a Star Trek fan, or know one, it’s the perfect gift!

It is OUTSTANDING in every way!

To the team that designed and built this item – it is OUTSTANDING in every way! Your attention to detail is so dead on, it’s scary. I doubt that I will ever change a TV channel with it, but all the other fun functions only serve to enhance the superb quality of this prop. So glad that I bought one. Now you guys have a new challenge – a Tricorder and Communicator made with the same level of care. And, if you can work with one of the cell phone companies (even some of those back-water Chinese firms) to make a functioning mobile phone device, all the better. I am NOT easily impressed, but your work here really knocked my socks off. As stated before, OUTSTANDING!

It is right up there with the high end replicas

Just got mine, this thing is flawless. it is right up there with the high end replicas, yet has so many more features. This thing even talks you through the functions. The detail is awesome, every detail is perfect, right down to the rubber bushing to protect the nose section of the Phaser 1, when cradled. It blows my mind that they can offer it so cheap considering the level of detail and the great storage case that comes with the unit. Very pleased.

The Best I've seen on the market

This puppy is truly remarkable. Accurate, hefty, functional (ok, it doesn’t actually phase things out of existence…but the sound and lights are superb). The Best I’ve seen on the market.

The Phaser is packed with features that enrich the owning experience, making it perfect for any Sci-Fi fan

Setting the Phaser II dial selects one of ten authentic Phaser firing sounds that play when the Phaser’s trigger button is pressed. Rolling the thumbwheel lifts the aspirator grille and sight in a single smooth action. Pressing the multicolour illuminated mode indicator switches between Practice, Control and FX Mode to give you easy access to all the Phaser’s features.

Assemble the Phaser as if you are a member of the Enterprise crew: slot the grip neatly into the sockets on the underside of the Phaser II and tighten the securing bolt with the special screwdriver supplied. Dock the Phaser I and feel it snap positively into place. Unscrew the dilithium chamber door to inspect the glowing dilithium crystal.

21st century laser meets 23rd century Phaser – 3D scanning of original hero prop in Burbank, Hollywood

Where you can buy a Phaser

Unfortunately, the Star Trek Phaser is no longer in production and no retailers have any remaining stock. At present, we have no plans to make any more phasers, however, that may change in the future.

Will the Phaser work with my equipment?

Can the phaser perform all functions of my remote control, is the phaser easy to use, what batteries does the phaser use.

Is the Phaser a ``screen-accurate`` replica?

Can I charge the Phaser with any micro USB cable?

Will the phaser forget the programmed codes if i let the battery completely run down, where can i buy a phaser, frequently-asked questions.

Look down this list of frequently-asked questions to find answers that will help you if you are thinking of buying a Phaser and want to learn more about how it works or how accurate it is. Click on the question and the answer will be displayed here.

You might also like to download an easy-print PDF copy of the user manual , or go to a web version of the manual by clicking here .

Will the Phaser work with my equipment?

The Phaser is compatible with almost all makes of home audio-visual equipment around the world, such as TVs, DVD players, hi-fis and set-top boxes. Please note that the Phaser only works with infra-red (IR) remote controls, not radio-frequency (RF) remotes, and that the Phaser is not compatible with Bang & Olufsen equipment.

Can the Phaser perform all functions of my remote control?

No, the Phaser is not a full replacement for your standard remote control. However it can learn the infra-red (IR) codes from 36 of the buttons on your existing remote controls. This is enough for you to have some fun performing controlling your home entertainment equipment. You can over-write any of the 36 functions with new IR codes at any time, if you change your mind about the functions that you want the Phaser to perform.

Is the Phaser easy to use?

Like any sensitive instrument, it takes a bit of practice to master the Phaser. Some people seem to be natural members of the Enterprise crew and can stun TVs and iPod docks into silence with it straight away, but for most Starfleet trainee officers, about ten minutes’ practice is required to get the hang of the different movement gestures. Please note that the Phaser does require quite precise hand movements to perform the gestures, so we do not recommend it as a remote control for the elderly or infirm.

The Phaser I has a built-in rechargeable lithium power cell that is recharged via the USB cable supplied with the Phaser. (Any good quality micro USB cable may also be used). The Phaser II does not have a battery but takes its power from the Phaser I when they are docked together. The power cell in the Phaser I cannot be changed and will last the lifetime of the product.

Note that the battery should be looked after as lithium polymer batteries can become damaged and fail if not regularly charged. The Phaser should be fully charged at least once every six months to make sure that the battery remains in good condition.

Is the Phaser a “screen-accurate” replica?

For most users the answer is a definite “Yes!”. We have spent thousands of hours and taken great care to make this Phaser replica as accurate as possible to the actual last known screen-used hero prop that Shatner and Nimoy used in the original series of Star Trek. This has included taking the first 3D laser scans of the original hero prop, under the watchful eye of Academy Award-nominated prop maker and Star Trek authority, Greg Jein, who owns the original prop and kindly allowed us access to study it. We weighed the parts of the original prop, so as to be able to tune the weight of the replica to get it as close as possible to that of the original, and assessed the colour and lustre of the various parts of the original prop under a variety of lighting conditions to make sure that our Phaser replica was the closest possible match for both colour and surface finish. To complement the scans we took detailed micrometer measurements and numerous photographs, and discussed the provenance of the original hero prop at length with Greg Jein to make sure that our Phaser not only followed the data of the original accurately, but also captured the nuances of the original prop’s intention. However, in order to make the Phaser manufacturable and more affordable, and to iron out some of the original’s inconsistencies, we have had to make some slight changes, and as such, this replica may be considered to be an idealised version of the original hero prop.

The hero prop is made from a range of different materials including fibreglass, brass, aluminium, resin and acrylic. In order to keep the cost as reasonable as possible we have used the nearest equivalent material that is suitable for modern manufacturing methods. Generally, where metal has been used in the construction of the hero prop, we have used metal in the Phaser replica. In the hero prop, where aluminium is used for the muzzle, side door, heat sink, side rails, thumbwheel, and selector dial, we have used hand-polished, nickel-plated, die cast zinc. The grip of the original is made from hand painted brass tube embellished with popsicle sticks – our replica is also painted, but is made from die cast zinc. The original Phaser I and II bodies are made in fibreglass and have been painted (a number of times through the prop’s history), and we have replicated these parts as closely as possible in lacquer coated, injection moulded ABS. Finally, where the original hero prop uses cast resin or acrylic for the transparent elements, such as the nozzles and lens covers, we have used acrylic and a water-clear co-polyester called Tritan, to achieve the best optical clarity and mouldablity.

The original hero prop is not symmetrical. The parting line separating the two halves doesn’t run down the centreline of the Phaser II body, and even taking this into account, the two halves of the Phaser II body do not have symmetrical curves and features. The two halves of the body are held together with an off-centre screw on the underside of the Phaser in front of the trigger. When designing our Phaser replica, we decided to straighten out the Phaser II body, make the parting line run along the centreline and remove the fixing screw. The sweep of the sides in the plan view was a best-fit average of the left and right side 3D scan data. The original Phaser I only has a metal side rail on its right hand-side. On the left-hand side of the Phaser I, the side rail is replaced with a strip of black hook and eye (Velcro®) fastener, onto which a silver line is drawn. This was used to attach the Phaser to the actors’ costumes on set, and while this might have been acceptable for filming, in reality it doesn’t look very good, so we replaced the fastening strip with a metal side rail to match the right-hand side. In every other respect we have attempted to make the Phaser replica as close as possible to the exact dimensions of the original using the 3D scans in conjunction with detailed and accurate measurements we took of the original.

Functional differences

In order to improve infrared transmission reliability, the Phaser replica uses a rod of solid acrylic as a light guide, rather than a drilled-out tube that the original prop used for its Phaser I emitter tip. Our emitter tip is fixed so that it cannot extend and retract when the sight is raised and lowered. On the original prop, the indicator lens on top of the Phaser I is a simple piece of clear cast resin glued to the top housing over a numerical scale printed on paper. The Phaser prop replica is a complex piece of equipment and its indicator lens is put to good use as a functional mode selection button. As a result the lens is illuminated and instead of numbers, displays the letters, P, C and Fx, relating to the different modes (Practice, Control and FX modes). The original prop’s grip twists into place using curved pins that also form an electrical connection between the battery compartment (in the grip) and the Phaser II main body emitter lamp. Over time, this mechanical joint has been subjected to stress and wear and has become very weak. In the design of the Phaser replica we have addressed this issue. The replica grip pushes on to the Phaser II main body in a similar way to the original, but the grip is securely held in place using a long bolt that is positioned to resemble the nut that holds the battery door onto the base of the grip in the original. In the original prop there is no electrical connection between the Phaser I and II. However, in the replica, when the Phaser I and II are docked together there is a constant stream of information going between their respective microcontrollers. In addition, the battery power for the assembled Phaser comes from a lithium battery in the Phaser I. As a result there is an array of connector pins on the top surface of the Phaser II docking recess, which mate with matching gold pads on the underside of the Phaser I. The original Phaser hero prop has a large recess in its end face for the locking catch that holds it in place when it is docked, In the Phaser I replica, this recess is partially filled with a micro USB charging socket. Sound is an important part of the apparent function of any prop. Yet when making TV shows and films, the sound effects are almost always added afterwards in post-production, and it is unusual for props to make any sound. However, to make our replica as engaging as possible we decided that it should make an appropriate range of Phaser firing sounds. The Phaser I replica has a speaker mounted under the grille, which instead of being a thin sheet of pressed foil, is a nickel plated die casting which has been made with tiny holes in it to let the sound out. The shape and pattern of the replica grille’s surface features have been carefully matched to those of the original prop.

Over the years of filming, the original Phaser was naturally subjected to rough handling and needed to be repaired and repainted on occasion. Over successive repairs, the reeding on the top surface at the back of the Phaser II body became damaged. The Phaser replica has perfect reeding as it was originally created. On the Phaser replica, the circular knob/door feature on the front left-hand side of the Phaser II has been made removable so that it can be opened to reveal a glowing dilithium crystal inside the main body. In the original prop, this feature was not removable.

Yes. The Phaser is supplied with with a USB charging cable, but any good quality micro USB cable may be used to charge the Phaser.

No, the codes are not erased when the Phaser runs out of charge. The Phaser will retain the remote control codes it has learned even if it is not charged for a long period. However, to maintain the condition of the battery, it is recommended that the Phaser be charged at least once every six months.

The Phaser is no longer in production and unfortunately, all retailers that once stocked the phaser have sold through.

The Phaser I has a built-in rechargeable lithium power cell that is recharged via the USB cable supplied with the Phaser. (Any good quality USB to micro USB cable may also be used). The Phaser II does not have a battery, but takes its power from the Phaser I when they are docked together. The power cell in the Phaser I cannot be changed and will last the lifetime of the product.

Is the Phaser a “screen-accurate” replica?

For most users the answer is a definite “Yes!”. We have spent thousands of hours and taken great care to make this Phaser replica as accurate as possible to the actual last known screen-used hero prop that Shatner and Nimoy used in the original series of Star Trek . This has included taking the first 3D laser scans of the original hero prop, under the watchful eye of Academy Award-nominated prop maker and Star Trek authority, Greg Jein, who owns the original prop and kindly allowed us access to study it. We weighed the parts of the original prop, so as to be able to tune the weight of the replica to get it as close as possible to that of the original, and assessed the colour and lustre of the various parts of the original prop under a variety of lighting conditions to make sure that our Phaser replica was the closest possible match for both colour and surface finish. To complement the scans we took detailed micrometer measurements and numerous photographs, and discussed the provenance of the original hero prop at length with Greg Jein to make sure that our Phaser not only followed the data of the original accurately, but also captured the nuances of the original prop’s intention.

However, in order to make the Phaser manufacturable and more affordable, and to iron out some of the original’s inconsistencies, we have had to make some slight changes, and as such, this replica may be considered to be an idealised version of the original hero prop.

The original Phaser I only has a metal side rail on its right hand-side. On the left-hand side of the Phaser I, the side rail is replaced with a strip of black hook and eye (Velcro®) fastener, onto which a silver line is drawn. This was used to attach the Phaser to the actors’ costumes on set, and while this might have been acceptable for filming, in reality it doesn’t look very good, so we replaced the fastening strip with a metal side rail to match the right-hand side.

In every other respect we have attempted to make the Phaser replica as close as possible to the exact dimensions of the original using the 3D scans in conjunction with detailed and accurate measurements we took of the original.

On the original prop, the indicator lens on top of the Phaser I is a simple piece of clear cast resin glued to the top housing over a numerical scale printed on paper. The Phaser prop replica is a complex piece of equipment and its indicator lens is put to good use as a functional mode selection button. As a result the lens is illuminated and instead of numbers, displays the letters, P, C and Fx, relating to the different modes (Practice, Control and FX modes).

The original prop’s grip twists into place using curved pins that also form an electrical connection between the battery compartment (in the grip) and the Phaser II main body emitter lamp. Over time, this mechanical joint has been subjected to stress and wear and has become very weak. In the design of the Phaser replica we have addressed this issue. The replica grip pushes on to the Phaser II main body in a similar way to the original, but the grip is securely held in place using a long bolt that is positioned to resemble the nut that holds the battery door onto the base of the grip in the original.

In the original prop there is no electrical connection between the Phaser I and II. However, in the replica, when the Phaser I and II are docked together there is a constant stream of information going between their respective microcontrollers. In addition, the battery power for the assembled Phaser comes from a lithium battery in the Phaser I. As a result there is an array of connector pins on the top surface of the Phaser II docking recess, which mate with matching gold pads on the underside of the Phaser I.

The original Phaser hero prop has a large recess in its end face for the locking catch that holds it in place when it is docked, In the Phaser I replica, this recess is partially filled with a micro USB charging socket.

Sound is an important part of the apparent function of any prop. Yet when making TV shows and films, the sound effects are almost always added afterwards in post-production, and it is unusual for props to make any sound. However, to make our replica as engaging as possible we decided that it should make an appropriate range of Phaser firing sounds. The Phaser I replica has a speaker mounted under the grille, which instead of being a thin sheet of pressed foil, is a nickel plated die casting which has been made with tiny holes in it to let the sound out. The shape and pattern of the replica grille’s surface features have been carefully matched to those of the original prop.

On the Phaser replica, the circular knob/door feature on the front left-hand side of the Phaser II has been made removable so that it can be opened to reveal a glowing dilithium crystal inside the main body. In the original prop, this feature was not removable.

Can I charge the Phaser with any micro-USB cable?

Yes. The Phaser is supplied with with a USB charging cable, but any good quality micro USB cable may be used to charge the Phaser.

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10 Star Trek Phasers, Ranked

The beam weapons have evolved beyond "ray gun" cliches to become an essential part of Star Trek. Here are the 10 best phaser designs in the series.

Star Wars may have lightsabers, but Star Trek has unquestionably cornered the marker on cool ray guns. Like so many other parts of the franchise, phasers have developed a lexicon and terminology all their own. In addition, timeline changes and the need to make each new Star Trek series distinctive have resulted in numerous versions of the same basic gizmo.

Phasers are divided into three basic categories. Type I phasers are about the size of a garage door opener and are designed for concealment. Type IIs are larger and have a pistol grip, with more power and a longer range. Type IIIs are rifles, used only in times of war or when facing a serious threat. Below is a loose list of the 10 best in the franchise.

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10 Star Trek: Picard Assault Phaser Rifle

Star Trek: Picard moved the franchise's timeline to the very end of the 24th century, about 20 years after the final Next Generation movie ended. That meant new updates to the weapons, most notably the phasers.

Season 1, Episode 5, "Stardust City Rag," revealed an "assault phaser rifle." It was blockier than the Type IIIs it replaced, with a sighting array further down the barrel. It benefited from a wild introduction, as Seven of Nine took one in each hand to ruthlessly cut down a squad of attacking minions.

9 Star Trek: Discovery 32nd Century Type II Phaser Pistol

Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery launched the crew into the 32nd Century to find the Federation shattered and Starfleet all but nonexistent. Weaponry of the time had changed, of course. Sleeker and simpler than earlier phasers, it emphasized the firing port more than the controls, stressing just how much damage it could cause.

It also acknowledged that there were limits to how the basic design could be improved. While Discovery made innovative technical leaps for things like transporters and starship shields, the phasers still looked more or less like they always had. The ray-gun notion could never be entirely vanquished.

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8 Star Trek: First Contact Type II Phaser Pistol

The Next Generation went through a series of designs for their phasers, which often looked difficult to hold. It eventually resulted in the "boomerang" phaser, first introduced in Star Trek: First Contact. The curved handle matched the aesthetic of the phasers used in The Next Generation while making it a little more stylish.

The design proved durable and was used throughout the remainder of The Next Generation 's feature-length films. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager also used it. That makes it emblematic of the franchise's "renaissance" period in the mid-to-late 1990s.

7 Star Trek: Enterprise MACO Pulse Pistol

Star Trek: Enterprise took place in Starfleet's infancy, and as such, the protocols were much different. MACOs -- Military Assault Command Operations -- served as de facto marines onboard ship. They were beholden to a different chain of command and used more effective weapons than their colleagues in Starfleet.

That included the pulse pistol: a precursor to the phaser based on the slightly friendlier versions used by Captain Archer and his crew. They had a mechanical look that spoke to new technology. More importantly, they looked dangerous, something that rarely comes to mind with other phaser designs.

6 'The Cage' Type II Phaser Pistol

The original Star Trek pilot "The Cage" drew heavily on previous space opera epics for its aesthetics, including the likes of Forbidden Planet and the Flash Gordon serials of the 1930s. The franchise's very first phasers retained a larger-than-life look but were also clearly human in design, avoiding excessively outlandish touches.

It made for a strong opening statement on the issue and helped pave the way for the classic phaser design of The Original Series . More importantly, it looked cool, and its stylish design helped it hold up in the ensuing decades.

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5 Star Trek III Type II Phaser Pistol

Phasers didn't really appear in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, while Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan went with an updated look that felt more of a kind with its predecessor. For Star Trek III: The Search for Spock , the saga went back to the phasers from The Original Series , with a slight update and redesign.

The new versions worked for the next three movies before more or less retiring with the original crew. And like Picard 's phaser rifles, they benefited from a memorable introduction. In their case, it was Commander Uhura, suddenly turning on her overconfident coworker.

4 Star Trek Enterprise MACO Pulse Rifle

Even more than the pistols, the MACO's pulse rifles spoke to how dangerous the Final Frontier could be. They resembled modern assault rifles rather than sleek laser emitters, with a two-handed grip reminiscent of the far less endearing Type III rifles of The Next Generation .

Over and above their immediate purpose as deadly weapons, the pulse rifles helped draw a sharp distinction between the MACOs and the Starfleet officers around them. That paid narrative dividends when the two sides came to loggerheads. It also stressed how far humanity still had to go before the utopia of The Original Series.

3 The Original Series Type III Phaser Rifle

Nowhere can Star Trek 's space opera roots be more clearly seen than in its Type III phaser rifle. It became a part of the series very early: the second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." And while it was rarely used, it was invariably a lot of fun.

The phaser rifles of The Original Series had recognizable technology -- the coils powering it, for example -- to give the notion of a viable piece of machinery. But the long barrel and radar-style tip added the right sense of retro style.

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2 Star Trek: First Contact Type III Phaser Rifle

While the boomerang design for the Type II phasers in First Contact was serviceable at best, the movie struck gold with the rifle variant. Previous versions of the Type III used a pair of pistol grips, essentially making it a jumped-up Type II. It worked in terms of world-building -- the technology was of a kind with the Type IIs -- but it also looked very awkward.

First Contact brought a sleeker, cooler design to the rifles. A stylized grip and butt for shoulder firing tapered down to a sleek barrel. It felt very utilitarian, but also undeniably Star Trek . Like the film's Type II design, it soon became the standard for the Trek TV shows of the era.

1 The Original Series Type II Phaser Pistol

Several subsequent Star Trek projects have tinkered with the basic look of The Original Series Type II, but nothing really compares in terms of evoking the Final Frontier. Like so much else with the first show, it came to define the aesthetic of the whole franchise.

Its stylized look hasn't aged a day. The design fit a removable Type I within it, emphasizing its practicality. Yet it also had the style of the older Flash Gordon -esque ray guns to lend the show a sense of the exotic. It's no surprise that new variations from the likes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the Kelvinverse are still just imitations.

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A type-1 phaser was the smallest, most basic weapon carried by Starfleet and other Federation personnel. Type 1 phasers were typically carried when it would be inappropriate to carry a larger weapon, such as on diplomatic missions, or "undercover" work.

The type 1 had eight adjustable settings, ranging from stun to heat through disruption to disintegration. The 23rd century type 1, in use in the 2260s , incorporated a small flip-up sight . ( TOS : " A Private Little War ") Several versions of the type 2 phaser incorporated a type 1 phaser into their design.

A 23rd century type 1 phaser did not possess sufficient power to harm a silicon -based lifeform , such as a Horta . ( TOS : " The Devil in the Dark ")

24th century type-1s could be programmed to fire automatically at set intervals. ( TNG : " The Game ")

By the 2380s , type 1s had gone through a form factor change, giving them a streamlined grip that was more reminiscent of late 24th century type 2 phasers . ( PRO : " Dream Catcher ")

A type-1 phaser, with a flip-up sight for precision targeting

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The Star Trek: The Original Series type 1 phaser, as the designation was first identified on screen in TOS : " The Devil in the Dark ", was designed by Matt Jefferies and John Jefferies with input from Gene Roddenberry , and was built (or the construction supervised by him at the Desilu prop shop) by Matt Jefferies, and later modified by Wah Chang at Gene Roddenberry's request. It is a common misconception that Chang, the builder of both the tricorders and communicators, also built the phasers. Roddenberry was unhappy with how the black and white phasers registered on screen and so asked Chang to give them a new paint scheme and add some detail. The new grey paint scheme and details on the "hero" phasers were seen in the episode "Dagger of the Mind". This is based on interviews with Jefferies' brother and an interview by propmaster Alan Sims (HMS) with Chang and backed up by copies of the invoices Chang submitted to Desilu for his work of "refurbishing" the phasers.

On Sunday, 27 September 2009 , the Art Directors Guild Film Society presented a panel discussion titled " Star Trek : 45 Years of Designing the Future" in which the participants were John Jefferies, Joseph R. Jennings , Herman Zimmerman , and Scott Chambliss . During this panel discussion, John Jefferies said that the design of the TOS phaser was a joint effort between himself, his brother Matt Jefferies, and Gene Roddenberry. According to John Jefferies, he was hired to work on the design of the phaser as an independent contractor, since he was still working for Columbia Pictures at the time, and hence was not part of the regular Star Trek Art Department. After discussing design ideas with Matt Jefferies and Gene Roddenberry, John drew five drawings of possible designs for the phaser. About a week later, he showed the drawings to Matt Jefferies and Gene Roddenberry. They chose elements from each of the drawings and asked him to combine them into one, which ended up being the design of the first phaser prop. John Jefferies also mentioned that the basic shape of the hand phaser was inspired by a remote control that Magnovox had recently released.

Variant type-1 phaser with reversed coloring

The sight is not immediately apparent in most episodes, but a detailed physical examination of one of the surviving "hero" phasers has documented its presence, as well as the location of the trigger. ( TOS Season 3, Disc 7 "A Star Trek Collector's Dream Come True") ( Star Trek: Communicator ( citation needed • edit ) )

In Star Trek: The Animated Series , type-1 phasers were seen with their coloring reversed: They were silver/grey with black trimming.

In Star Trek: Discovery , Starfleet personnel were equipped with a Type 1 phaser, Mk. 3. The specifications for this phaser type were revealed on the official Star Trek: Discovery Twitter account on February 26, 2018. [1]

The Star Trek: The Next Generation type-1 phaser was shown as having a completed design in a series of sketches which were dated 6 February 1987 and which Andrew Probert prepared for construction bidders interested in building the props required for the show. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (3rd ed., p. 11)) The TNG type-1 phaser was, however, designed by Rick Sternbach . A design patent was issued for Sternbach's design wherein he was identified as its "inventor". Nicknamed the "Cricket", the type-1 was rarely used after the first season of The Next Generation because Gene Roddenberry felt it was so minuscule that it was hardly visible on screen. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Continuing Mission ) Nonetheless, it later appeared in " A Matter Of Honor ", " The Mind's Eye ", " The Game ", and " In the Flesh ".

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DST Trek Tek Original Series Classic Grey Phaser, Communicator Now Available

Two sought-after Trek Tek replicas that no member of Starfleet (or devoted fan thereof) should be without – Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles’ (DST) Star Trek: The Original Series Classic Phaser -- Grey Handle ( APR088062U , $34.99) and Classic Communicator ( JUN088066U , $34.99) – are now available for reorder from Diamond!

Once a Toys R Us exclusive, the Classic Phaser—Grey Handle is well-known to Trekkers for its appearance in Seasons Two & Three of the Original Series (replacing the stain-prone black-&-white Season One phasers). The replica features authentic action lights & sound, adjustable power settings, an original two-in-one design that allows users to separate the Type 1 mini hand phaser from the Type 2 phaser pistol, and try-me packaging.

The Classic Communicator contains sound effects and clips from the Original Series, a pop-open design with flip-top plastic gold screen (versus the metal screen used on previous communicators, which are no longer available), and deluxe window-box packaging. Both full-scale toys are modeled directly from their respective Original Series props, ensuring reproductions of unparalleled authenticity that should appease any discriminating Trekfan seeking timeless additions to their collections – or cool props to round out their Original Series uniforms.

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Customers like the appearance, value, and sound quality of the toy gun. They mention that it looks good, is authentic looking, and has 3 phaser sounds plus overload and light. They are also satisfied with cosplay, and detail. That said, some complain about the performance, weight, and quality.

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Highly detailed classic phaser replica from the Original Series.
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Retro Packaging inspired by the Original Star Trek series.
Requires AA batteries (not included)

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The "Classic" Phaser pistol is recreated once again by renowned Star Trek fan and veteran Hollywood propmaker Richard A. Coyle. A propmaker on four of the Star Trek big screen outings, Mr. Coyle has once again focused his meticulous attention to detail on one of the most recognizable props from the original Star Trek television series.

This impressive prop recreation is based on information gathered from "hands on" research with the best of the TOS "Hero" props. These valuable pieces where handled, measured and photographed in exacting detail by Mr. Coyle. To a great degree, this is the only way to ensure an accurate recreation of the compound curves and minute details seen on the screen used props. In addition to hands on research, a myriad of interviews, original photographs and video captures were referenced to ensure complete screen used accuracy for this prop recreation.

Each of these faithful recreations is manufactured using highest quality materials like machined aluminum, cast and nickel plated metal, high impact urethane plastic and crystal clear acrylic. While this replica is derived in part from Mr. Coyle's earlier Phaser Type I/ II models, it incorporates many dramatic as well as subtle improvements.

Most notable of these changes is the inclusion of an all-digital sound effects system within the Phaser. The smaller Phaser Type I has a new multi-sound digital sound system that generates both a classic Stun sound effect and the standard Phaser sound. The system allows the removable Type I Phaser's powerful sound system to work independently when removed from the Type II Phaser pistol body. When joined in the classic Phaser pistol configuration the Type I shares its powerful sound system with the Type II unit.

The Type II body now incorporates a super bright white LED as its primary discharge light effect. This effect's simulated firing rate is now adjustable via the main control knob on the back of the pistol body. To further the authentic nature of this piece the Dilithium Crystal chamber and the forward muzzle ring can be turned to simulate actions preformed by TOS actors.

As seen in TOS, the palm sized Phaser Type I can be separated from the Phaser pistol body to become an independent unit with sound and a light effect of it's own. The setting knob on the Type I is now made of machined aluminum and it incorporates a new uni-joint interlock to the digital sound control switch. This gives the sound switch a realistic notched feel for each sound setting.

Other improvements include the use of polished acrylic, not cast fiberglass resin, for the Type II muzzle tip and the Type I power meter window. A unified battery holder has been installed in the pistol grip for easy maintenance. The paint finish has also been improved with the use of automotive grade acrylic enamel paints. This will help to ensure a durable finish for years to come.

This fully assembled and painted Phaser prop recreation includes the highly accurate Type I and Type II Phaser elements with integrated sound and light effects. Each unit also comes with it's batteries installed, ready to use right out of the box.

A laser etched display plaque with the prop name and the manufacturer's logo is also included. The Phaser ships in a custom aluminum display and shipping case designed to showcase the prop while keeping its safe.

Note: This recreation is designed as a display piece only.

{So my small efforts are now a part of Trek history; Total Rod.com of the Coyle Classic Phaser II run was: 12 Legacy Models. One sound system. 12 Version Number 2s. 6 sound system remodel Phaser one. 28 Version three models. 6 Sound system, remodeled Phaser one and handle and rear raditor. New Trigger switches.}

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A Brief History of the Progenitors in Star Trek

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SPOILER WARNING: This article contains story details and plot points for Star Trek: Discovery 's "Red Directive ."

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Captain Burnham's top-secret mission in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery has finally been revealed. But this time, the Discovery crew isn’t stopping a future-destroying A.I., or a lethal, extra-galactic force. Instead, they’re investigating the basic mysteries of why most species in the Star Trek universe look vaguely human.

As revealed in " Red Directive ," the search for technology used by ancient "Progenitors" sets-up a massive treasure hunt for the season. But, who are the Progenitors? What did Jean-Luc Picard know about the secrets of inter-species alien DNA? And how does all of this fit in with Gene Roddenberry’s earliest ideas for Star Trek ?

Here’s a brief history of the Progenitors, from the early 1960s, to the 24th Century, all the way to 2024, and the 31st Century.

The Real World-Origins of the Progenitors

Pike points his phaser towards at the Talosian magistrate while yeoman J.M. Colt, Vina, and Number One stand by his side on Talos IV's surface in 'The Cage'

"The Cage"

When the U.S.S. Enterprise first set out to seek out "new life and new civilizations," a huge swath of those alien lifeforms turned out to look a lot like human beings. And the primary reason for that, at least behind-the-scenes, was two-fold.

First, human actors are more affordable, and second, Gene Roddenberry wanted the classic Star Trek to avoid the sci-fi trope of "Bug-Eyed Monsters." And so, in one of the original 1964 pitch documents for Star Trek , Roddenberry floated the idea of "The Parallel Worlds" concept . The idea was that the format of Star Trek — from a writing and production standpoint — would generally deal with "...plant and animal life, plus people, quite similar to Earth. Social evolution will also have interesting points of similarity with ours."

Unlike a huge swath of science fiction on TV at the time, the promise of strange, new worlds, that were, in fact, populated by people , is something that set Star Trek apart, and was the cornerstone of what gave the series its humanist angle. But, the side effect of course, was an in-universe question — why were so many aliens humanoid?

The Old Ones, Sargon, and The Preservers

"The Paradise Syndrome"

The first two seasons of The Original Series are sprinkled with hints that, in the distant past, the galaxy was visited by super-powered aliens with technology far more advanced than anything in the Federation.

In " What Are Little Girls Made Of? ," we meet Ruk, an android built by "The Old Ones," an alien race capable of creating humanoid androids that were basically immortal. In " Return to Tomorrow ," the disembodied soul of Sargon, refers to humanity as "my children." While Dr. Muhuall says this idea flies in the face of evolutionary theory, Spock mentions the idea that aliens seeded life would "explain certain elements of Vulcan pre-history."

Then in Season 3, in " The Paradise Syndrome ," Bones and Spock tackle the question head-on. When they realize an ancient race of "Preservers" helped various humanoid species throughout the galaxy, the idea of an ancient alien race guiding and "seeding" a ton of humanoid species became less of a myth and more of a working theory. "I’ve always wondered why there were so many humanoids scattered through the galaxy," Bones says. To which Spock replies, "So have I. Apparently, the Preservers account for a number of them."

And then, the questions about an ancient humanoid species went answered. At least, until The Next Generation .

On the surface of Vilmor II, a Progenitor disrupts an argument between the Enterprise away team, the Cardassians, Klingon, and Romulans in 'The Chase'

"The Chase"

Directed by Jonathan Frakes and written by Ronald D. Moore and Joe Menosky, " The Chase " was a sixth-season episode of The Next Generation , which, according to The Next Generation Companion , was considered in the writers' room the most "Roddenberryesque" episode of TNG at that time. The story itself took cues from Carl Sagan's novel Contact , and posited that yes, ancient aliens not only seeded most of the humanoid species, but also hid a message in the DNA of all those species.

Captain Picard's interest in archeology comes in handy during the quest to locate all the DNA strands and reveal the message, which was also represented metaphorically by the ancient artifact known as the Kurlan naiskos .

Captain Jean-Luc Picard moved by the gift of an intact Kurlan naiskos artifact by his former mentor in 'The Chase'

At the end of the episode, representatives from the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Empire, the Cardassian Union, and the Federation, all witness the truth — an ancient Progenitor (played by Salome Jens) makes it clear that all the humanoid species in the galaxy don’t exist out of pure hubris, but instead, out of a kind of desire for legacy. "You are a monument, not to our greatness, but to our existence…. Remember us."

Ronald D. Moore pointed out that there's no reason to believe that the Progenitors from "The Chase" and the Preservers from TOS aren't one in the same. Though not explicitly stated in the script, he said, "But this could be them, and be internally consistent."

Discovery Brings It All Home

"Red Directive"

While The Next Generation established a canonical fact that TOS only danced around, that only answered the question of why . With Discovery Season 5, a stranger, and more complex question is getting broached — how ?

"The Chase" told us why there are so many humanoid species in the galaxy, but we had no idea how the Progenitors specifically pushed life to evolve on various planets toward the exact form of life we’re all so familiar with. As the crew of Discovery — and other forces — are in pursuit of this ancient tech, Star Trek is boldly speculating on one of the biggest questions of all time.

If there was a supreme intelligence behind the creation of life, what was their method? While these kinds of questions are somewhat mind-boggling in real life, what Discovery is doing now is what Star Trek has done all along: Ask provocative questions that are beyond what we know now, so that maybe, in the future, we’ll be better prepared.

We don’t know that the Progenitors exist in real science, but the "panspermia hypothesis," is a very real scientific concept. A friendly alien may not have consciously sparked life on Earth eons ago, but, in reality, it is possible that some building blocks for life itself may have come from the stars.

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Star trek: discovery season 5's trill clue is a tos throwback.

The next clue in Star Trek: Discovery season 5's treasure hunt waits for Michael Burnham and Cleveland Booker behind a dilemma going back to TOS.

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3 - "Jinaal"

Star Trek episodes use monsters to judge character morality - a theme repeated in Discovery and Lower Decks.
Jinaal's test in Star Trek: Discovery requires Burnham and Book to display understanding and respecting different life forms. Book and Burnham used empathy to pass.
Spock showed the same type of empathy and respect for the Horta in Star Trek: The Original Series.

The answer to Star Trek: Discovery 's test for Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) on the Trill homeworld is a throwback to a classic episode of Star Trek: The Original Series . In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3 , "Jinaal", written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, Jinaal, the Trill symbiont occupying the body of Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz), insists the next piece of the puzzle is on a path winding through the territory of Itronoks, huge, aggressive insectoids that stand in the way of Book and Burnham retrieving the clue.

In Star Trek: The Original Series season 1, episode 26, "The Devil in the Dark", a monster lurks in the mines of Janus VI, killing miners and destroying equipment, and the USS Enterprise is called in to investigate. Based on the presence of mysterious silicon spheres littering the caves, Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) surmises the creature is silicon-based. That masks the creature from sensors, so Spock and Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) enter the mines, phasers drawn, to do what must be done to maintain mining operations. Through a mind meld, Spock learns that the creature is called a Horta, and is killing miners to protect her eggs.

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The answer to star trek: discovery's trill test is in tos (and lower decks), the star trek "monster" trope is a good way to judge one's character..

Like the Horta in Star Trek: The Original Series , the Trill Itronoks in Star Trek: Discovery are unknown, aggressive adversaries protecting the same treasure: their own offspring. After being pierced by an Itronok stinger, Book clocks a collection of stones as Itronok eggs. Michael suggests communicating with the creatures much the same way that Spock deduces that the silicon spheres are Horta eggs and initiates a mind meld with the Horta in Star Trek: The Original Series . Book's attempt to connect via Kwejian empathy is stymied when the Itronoks won't cooperate, but the cloaking insectoids comply after Book and Burnham, like Kirk, drop their phasers to prove non-aggression.

An unknown life form displaying aggression to protect their young has become a classic Star Trek trope that's played straight on Star Trek: Discovery , but gets a more lighthearted treatment in Star Trek: Lower Decks , season 4, episode 8, "Caves". Lt. Samanthan Rutherford (Eugene Cordero) is trapped in a cave with the fearsome Grafflax, so Rutherford communicates with the Grafflax using a modified tricorder and learns the cave monster in Star Trek: Lower Decks is like the Horta: a protective parent fighting off outsiders entering their territory. How someone reacts to perceived monsters is a good way to gauge morality, which Jinaal tells Burnham and Book is exactly the point.

Why Jinaal Hid Star Trek: Discovery's Progenitor Technology Clue

The progenitor technology is too powerful for the wrong people..

Jinaal believed it was necessary to put as many blocks as possible between would-be adventurers and the next piece of Star Trek: Discovery season 5's treasure map due to the sheer power inherent in the Progenitors' technology. As Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) discovers later in Discovery season 5, episode 3, the Progenitor technology can create life according to design, accelerate evolution, modify ecosystems, and may even be able to resurrect people. The team of scientists that included Jinaal and Dr. Vellek (Michael Copeland) decided Progenitor technology was too powerful for the warlike 24th century, better off hidden for a peaceful future when people could use it responsibly.

Star Trek: Discovery 's Trill test required understanding and respecting different life forms.

To that end, Jinaal's team pretended to destroy their research, and devised puzzles designed to test the worthiness of those who sought Progenitor technology, ensuring it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands. Vellek's test on Lyrek in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 2, "Under the Twin Moons" required persistence and curiosity to uncover the Romulan revlav, which pointed to Trill. Star Trek: Discovery 's Trill test required understanding and respecting different life forms, not unlike Spock did with the Horta in Star Trek: The Original Series, so Book's empathic connection to fauna and Michael Burnham's xenoanthropology background helped them pass with flying colors.

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Star Trek Just Doubled Down on Its Wildest Body-Switching Concept

Welcome back to Trill.

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3.

Body switching is a classic sci-fi trope. From Freaky Friday to Farscape , and of course, most of Quantum Leap, the idea of the consciousness from one person inhabiting the body of a different person will never stop being the fuel for speculative stories that are both hilarious and profound. But, when Star Trek invented the “joined” species of the Trill in 1991, it took the body-switching/body-surfing trope to a new level. While a specific Trill symbiont might live for several hundreds of years, this slug-like creature generally inhabited a humanoid host. This “joining” often created a new hybrid personality each time, sort of like Time Lord regeneration from Doctor Who mashed up with internal alien parasites from Alien; a chest-burster that never burst, but just stayed in you forever.

And if all of that wasn’t wild enough, on June 12, in the episode “Facets,” 1995, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine added a new wrinkle to Trill canon. Not only were the memories of all the previous hosts alive and well in the current symbiont, but, through a process called “zhian’tara,” a specific host’s personality could leave the symbiont and enter into the body of... anyone! Basically, this was Trill joining via spacey magic, and now, 29 years after “Facets,” Star Trek: Discovery is doubling down (tripling down?) on this very specific form of consciousness transfer in the Season 5 episode “Jinaal.” Spoilers ahead.

The Trill host trick

Dax and Odo discuss sharing memories in “Facets.”

Although the Trill were established in The Next Generation episode “The Host,” the vast majority of Trill canon comes from Deep Space Nine , thanks to the presence of Jadzia Dax, who later, in Season 7, switched hosts and became Ezri Dax. But, in the memorable Season 3 episode “Facets,” Jadzia’s previous host, Curzon, left her body through the zhian’tara process and settled in the body of the station’s resident shapeshifter, Odo. From that point, Odo’s entire personality was merged with Curzon’s, which put everyone on the station in a deeply uncomfortable position.

As a stand-alone episode of DS9 , “Facets” remains a fantastic story about memory, regret, and what one generation owes the next. But, the legacy of “Facets” is easily the concept of zhian’tara, which was used to save Gray Tal’s consciousness in Discovery Season 4, and now, in Season 5, is being employed again to unravel an 800-year-old mystery.

Discovery’s return to Trill

Culber and Gray in 'Discovery' Season 5.

Cubler (Wilson Cruz) takes on an ancient Trill tradition in Discovery Season 5.

The planet Trill was first seen in DS9 in the episode “Equilibrium,” but Discovery has actually visited the planet more times, starting in the Season 3 episode “Forget Me Not,” and now again, in “Jinaal.” This time the need to transfer the memories of one previous Trill host into someone else is all connected to the secrets Jinaal Bix has about researcher of the Progenitors in the 24th century.

After transferring Jinaal’s consciousness into Culber, the entire personality of our stalwart Starfleet doctor changes, and, just like “Facets,” he suddenly becomes cockier, and more evasive. If you watch “Facets” right after watching “Jinaal,” the parallels are clear. While Curzon’s secret was connected to something personal, Jinaal’s secret has broader implications. Turns out, Federation scientists were working on cracking the Progenitor tech during the era of the Dominion War, and so they decided to bury any knowledge of the technology to prevent any planet or government from weaponizing their research.

Interestingly, this detail dovetails with Picard Season 3 a bit, in which we learned that Section 31 was pushing different Federation scientists to weaponize the organic nature of Changelings. Basically, the Dominion War created a lot of corrupt scientific research within the Federation, making the top-secret Daystrom labs that Riker, Raffi, and Worf raided perhaps just a small sample of the horrible top-secret weapons the Federation has developed.

What Discovery does is make it clear that Jinaal did the right thing at the time by hiding the research — even if that doesn’t help our heroes at the moment.

A classic Original Series nod

Kirk and Sargon in 'Star Trek: The Original Series.'

Sargon enters Kirk’s body in “Return to Tomorrow.”

Of course, within the canon of Trek, the Trill weren’t the first time the franchise explored the concept of sharing consciousness. Spock transferred his katra to Bones in The Wrath of Khan , and Kirk switched bodies with Janice Lester in the controversial final TOS episode “Turnabout Intruder.”

But, one wonderful 1968 episode from TOS Season 2 — “Return to Tomorrow” — featured ancient beings borrowing the bodies of Kirk, Spock, and Dr. Ann Mulhall in order to build more permanent, android bodies. When the ancient being of Sargon enters Kirk’s body, one of the first things he says is: “Your captain has an excellent body.”

Now, 56 years later, when Jinaal finds himself in Culber’s body, he says something similar: “Wow, this guy really works out!”

Across decades of internal canon, Star Trek can make the same body-switching joke, and make it work, in any century.

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The Phaser is packed with features that enrich the owning experience, making it perfect for any Sci-Fi fan. Setting the Phaser II dial selects one of ten authentic Phaser firing sounds that play when the Phaser's trigger button is pressed. Rolling the thumbwheel lifts the aspirator grille and sight in a single smooth action.
Star Trek Phasers Ranked
The Next Generation went through a series of designs for their phasers, which often looked difficult to hold. It eventually resulted in the "boomerang" phaser, first introduced in Star Trek: First Contact. The curved handle matched the aesthetic of the phasers used in The Next Generation while making it a little more stylish.. The design proved durable and was used throughout the remainder of ...
Announcing the first screen accurate classic star trek hand phaser kit
In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of STAR TREK ®, John Long. and John Long Props & Models are proud to announce the first. completely screen-accurate Classic STAR TREK Hand Phaser® kit! Created by Hollywood special effects artist John Long, and made with. the benefit of an extensive examination of the only known existing.
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Type-1 phaser
Background information []. The Star Trek: The Original Series type 1 phaser, as the designation was first identified on screen in TOS: "The Devil in the Dark", was designed by Matt Jefferies and John Jefferies with input from Gene Roddenberry, and was built (or the construction supervised by him at the Desilu prop shop) by Matt Jefferies, and later modified by Wah Chang at Gene Roddenberry's ...
DST Trek Tek Original Series Classic Grey Phaser, Communicator Now
Two sought-after Trek Tek replicas that no member of Starfleet (or devoted fan thereof) should be without - Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles' (DST) Star Trek: The Original Series Classic Phaser -- Grey Handle ( APR088062U, $34.99) and Classic Communicator ( JUN088066U, $34.99) - are now available for reorder from Diamond!
Star Trek Universe "Original Star Trek Series" Classic Phaser with
The chronicles of Starfleet are collectively known as the Star Trek Universe. This Type II Phaser was Starfleet's standard-issue sidearm from the Original Star Trek Series. With various power settings, this versatile hand-held weapon was used by all Starfleet personnel and could disrupt or destroy the molecular energy in any target.
Star Trek Tek Classic Phaser
Description. Star Trek Tek Classic Phaser: "Stun" all your Trekkie friends! Authentic, full-sized, phaser pistol with detachable mini hand phaser. It's a classic, officially licensed Star Trek series replica. Adjustable lights and sounds. You need one and so do your pals! This phaser is "stunning"! It's the original 2-in-1 design with ...
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS Star Trek: The Original Series: Black Handle Phaser
DST and art Asylum bring you this replica Phaser, painstakingly accurate to the Originals seen on the classic Star Trek. Featuring a black handle and "try Me" window box, fans are sure to "beam" this unique piece into their collections! with sounds taken directly from the series, Here's one Phaser fans will set to overload! includes authentic ...
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Phaser toys of the '70's. Not exactly accurate but still a lot of fun. (upper left)The Star Trek Exploration Set model kit, (center) A Phaser "clicker Gun" I believe this was the phaser included with the Utility Belt. With the exception of the words "Star Trek" this phaser was identical in appearance to the one included in the Exploration set.
Playmates Classic Star Trek Classic Phaser
A quick review of the Playmates Classic Start Trek Phaser from Star Trek TOS. It features lights and sounds that simulate the phaser firing, with different s...
Star Trek Original Series Classic Phaser with Lights and Sounds
Walmart has Star Trek Original Series Classic Phaser with Lights and Sounds for $14.36. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ ( free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+. Thanks to Deal Editor SlickDealio for posting this deal. Highly detailed classic phaser replica from the Original Series. Set phaser dial to Full, Stun, or Overload.
Stun Your Friends With Classic Star Trek Phasers
These Entertainment Earth Exclusive phasers are officially licensed Star Trek weapon replicas featuring the original 2-in-1 design with detachable mini hand phaser. Each Type-1 mini hand-phaser separates from the Type-2 pistol. Each phaser measure 9 1/2 inches long by 9 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches wide.
Phaser Type I and Type II Recreation
Star Trek the Original Cast movies. Phaser Type I and Type II Recreation The "Classic" Phaser pistol is recreated once again by renowned Star Trek fan and veteran Hollywood propmaker Richard A. Coyle. A propmaker on four of the Star Trek big screen outings, Mr. Coyle has once again focused his meticulous attention to detail on one of the most ...
Classic Type II Phaser
Re: Classic Type II Phaser #596877. By Armus (Brian Sykes) - The Center of the Galaxy. - Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:44 am. Definition of a leader = personnel with Leadership or OFFICER. It's a binary state: a given personnel is either a leader or they aren't. The phaser keys off of that binary... the personnel either is a leader and gains SECURITY or ...
A Brief History of the Progenitors in Star Trek
First, human actors are more affordable, and second, Gene Roddenberry wanted the classic Star Trek to avoid the sci-fi trope of "Bug-Eyed Monsters." And so, ... Ryan Britt is the author of the nonfiction books Phasers on Stun! How the Making and Remaking of Star Trek Changed the World (2022), The Spice Must Flow: The Journey of Dune from Cult ...
NEW! Playmates Classic STAR TREK "Classic Phaser" Reissue (2022)
Check out this 2022 Reissue of the PLAYMATES STAR TREK Classic Phaser. It has a few new goodies added to it since its original release.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5's Trill Clue Is a TOS Throwback
The answer to Star Trek: Discovery's test for Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) on the Trill homeworld is a throwback to a classic episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, Jinaal, the Trill symbiont occupying the ...
29 Years Later, Star Trek's Wildest Body-Jumping Episode Just ...
Star Trek's wildest body-jumping episode just made a big comeback in 'Star Trek: Discovery.' Here's what the Trill body swap means, plus a cool nod to 'The Original Series.'

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