The Wand Company TOS Tricorder is coming!

[mach7]

Mine was later in the day.
It does seem sequential then.
Someone on facebook says they got the email to order it already.
No info on his registration number.

 

[WinstonWolf359]

My number is 8589. Exciting times!

 

[Doc101]

I thought I signed up years ago but another sign my memory is failing me - I'm up there at 189,000 - yikes! Hope I don't miss out...

 

[goldcylon]

While I am SUPER stoked that it's finally happening, am I reading this right that it's not a true "registered people get first chance to secure one"? Sounds like they're just putting them on Amazon, sending out emails to those who registered, and we just have to try to get to it in time, hoping that everyone else is honest and only buys 1 or 2 and doesn't share the link or that the general public finds it. Looks like they will send out emails for 3 "waves" to try and give you a chance, but it's not a guarantee.

Or is the amazon link private and not available to the public? All it would take is one leak.

Interesting approach.

They sent out the pipboy via Amazon as well

 

[JiminSTLouis]

They sent out the pipboy via Amazon as well

I got my Pip-Boy via Amazon.

 

[JiminSTLouis]

Mine is around 9600.

Weird though, I also registered on 7/20/2020. There must have been a LOT of registrations that day.

I registered 8/29/2020 and am #77,634

 

[asalaw]

There appear to be a great many TWC items on Amazon, including Pokemon and Fallout items.

 

[Zombie Killer]

I am surprised they made that statement about tariffs. The whole tariff plans go into effect April 2nd. Noone knows what it involves. They have no idea what will happen. If its made in china i dont think it matters where it ships from. It may be 25-50%.

 

[Zombie Killer]

I registered 8/29/2020 and am #77,634

Yup , i registered same day. #77667

 

[asalaw]

I am surprised they made that statement about tariffs. The whole tariff plans go into effect April 2nd. Noone knows what it involves. They have no idea what will happen. If its made in china i dont think it matters where it ships from. It may be 25-50%.

Well, they did disclaim, "...please note that the situation regarding import duties is rather fluid at the moment and might be subject to change." I expect they would have consulted counsel before making such a statement, so... it is what it is. We'll see.

 

[PicasoX]

Whats the point of emailing people in order of registration if ANYONE can go on Amazon and order one before any of the per-registred people?

 

[asalaw]

Whats the point of emailing people in order of registration if ANYONE can go on Amazon and order one before any of the per-registred people?

Not so fast. I asked Grok whether it's possible for a retailer to restrict access to a particular listing on Amazon, and it turns out there are numerous ways to do it. It looks like #2 is applicable here. [EDIT: Possibly #3 or even #5 as well.]

Yes, it is possible for a retailer on Amazon to restrict access to a listing of its merchandise, though the options and mechanisms for doing so are limited and depend on specific Amazon features or programs. Here’s how it can work:

1. Amazon Storefronts and Brand Restrictions: If a retailer owns a registered brand and enrolls in the Amazon Brand Registry, they can create an Amazon Store (a customizable mini-website within Amazon) and control how their products are presented. While this doesn’t directly restrict access to individual listings, it allows them to curate which products are highlighted and can limit visibility through gated branding strategies.
2. Exclusive or Invite-Only Programs: Amazon offers programs like "Amazon Exclusives" or "Launchpad" where sellers can opt into restricted distribution models. Additionally, some listings can be made "invite-only" for specific promotions (e.g., during events like Prime Day), where access is limited to certain customers, such as Prime members or those who request access. [emphasis added]
3. Private Label or Custom Listings: A retailer could technically create a listing that’s obscure (e.g., using unsearchable keywords or codes) and share it only with intended customers via private channels (like email or a closed group). This isn’t a formal restriction but effectively limits who finds it.
4. FBA Restrictions: If a retailer uses Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), they can set geographic restrictions or limit quantities, indirectly controlling who can purchase. However, this doesn’t hide the listing itself—just the ability to buy.
5. Third-Party Tools: Some sellers use external tools to create "hidden" or "unlisted" links for specific audiences, though this isn’t an official Amazon feature and relies on bypassing standard search visibility.

That said, Amazon’s platform is designed for broad accessibility, so true restriction (e.g., password-protecting a listing) isn’t natively supported for standard sellers. Listings are generally public unless they’re delisted, out of stock, or part of a special program. For more control, a retailer might opt to sell directly on their own website instead.

Now, mind you, I wouldn't necessarily take Grok (or any LLM AI) as gospel. I recently asked it how a hantavirus infection could have caused Gene Hackman's wife to just drop dead in her bathroom, and it assured me she was still alive. AIs can and do hallucinate. But I would find this encouraging nonetheless.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

$350.00 is what I paid for my Master Replicas 20 years ago that just lit up and made the noise.

But better than that, the naysayers can finally stop whining.

 

[asalaw]

$350.00 is what I paid for my Master Replicas 20 years ago that just lit up and made the noise.

But better than that, the naysayers can finally stop whining.

From your lips to God's ears, dude!

 

[sapper36]

Sheesh I was only on 7/23 - Jus a couple days late - I thought I had an earlier registration but can't find it anywhere.

 

[xlowes]

$350.00 is what I paid for my Master Replicas 20 years ago that just lit up and made the noise.

But better than that, the naysayers can finally stop whining.

There will always be naysayers no matter what.

 

[1138sw]

I am surprised they made that statement about tariffs. The whole tariff plans go into effect April 2nd. Noone knows what it involves. They have no idea what will happen. If its made in china i dont think it matters where it ships from. It may be 25-50%.

People are concerned about the tariffs cause it affects the entire collecting community here in the United States. It's all crazy but addressing people's concerns is the right thing to do. That being said this item is 350 bucks which falls way under the limit for paying any tariff. THIS SHOULD NOT AFFECT US....but it's all crazy now so who knows.

 

[asalaw]

People are concerned about the tariffs cause it affects the entire collecting community here in the United States. It's all crazy but addressing people's concerns is the right thing to do. That being said this item is 350 bucks which falls way under the limit for paying any tariff. THIS SHOULD NOT AFFECT US....but it's all crazy now so who knows.

Yes, they did specifically say that ordering a single tricorder would fall under the de minimus exception. And I think it's highly unlikely that they would make any such assertion, however disclaimed, without consulting counsel.

 

[FANATICO]

Considering this below…..$350.00 is a bargain for a TOS tricorder. In fact….you can buy two TOS tricorders for the price of one Next Gen tricorder!

Consider ourselves lucky

 

[asalaw]

Wow, yeah, Factory Entertainment does seem to set their prices pretty high.

The prop is pretty cool, and the animated screens are nice, but the TWC TOS tricorder delivers a great deal more functionality at half the price. Nice to have the comparison.