The Wand Company TOS Tricorder is coming!

[NakedMoleRat]

So sorry to hear that. But the silver lining is, they haven't ruled out a phaser re-issue. CB said that after the tricorder is out, they're going to take a look at the market and see if it's worth their while to put out the comm and phaser again.

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[Leinads]

Likewise. I have absolutely nothing to complain about with this.

Heck, it would cost at least $300.00 in parts to make a static ‘convention’ tricorder.

Sadly, when I was out of work I had to sell a few things. The phaser was one of them. So I won’t have a complete landing party set.

And at today’s rates. I won’t be able to get one.

Sorry to hear about that as well. I missed the Wand phaser boat as well and I agree, the going rates are goofy. When the time is right one will show up at the right price. Yes, hopefully re-issue!

 

[Leinads]

Yeah, somebody should do a mockup of the AMT box with the Wand replicas. That would be kewl. For me, this is the fulfillment of my childhood dream of owning an accurate "Field Exploration Set." The functionality is a huge bonus.

Man that would be a dream - I want a set! It’s funny but waiting for the Wand tricorder is certainly stirring-up a similar excitement to the magic of first opening that AMT pandora’s box! 2024 or 1974? Oh, to be young again…

 

[asalaw]

Sorry to hear about that as well. I missed the Wand phaser boat as well and I agree, the going rates are goofy. When the time is right one will show up at the right price. Yes, hopefully re-issue!

The 60th anniversary is right around the corner. That would be great timing for a reissue of either or both.

 

[Apollo]

Man that would be a dream - I want a set! It’s funny but waiting for the Wand tricorder is certainly stirring-up a similar excitement to the magic of first opening that AMT pandora’s box! 2024 or 1974? Oh, to be young again…

Oh for Trek to be so young again for that matter!

 

[asalaw]

Oh for Trek to be so young again for that matter!

Not me. I'm happier being more mature. As Tyrell said,

Revel in your time.

Besides, I like technology today--it's giving us a tricorder!

 

[Leinads]

And here's Chris's answer regarding the disk colors:


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This is interesting. During early disk prototyping, one feature was sadly rejected due to unexpected constraints. Each specific disk color was to have an associated flavor, including peanut butter, Jello, wintergreen, clam-bake, chocolate-malt, lemon, boysenberry, and cherry-pie. However, with final cost considerations and difficulties in sourcing the ‘era-specific’ clam extract, the idea was scrapped. Disappointing ~

 

[asalaw]

This is interesting. During early disk prototyping, one feature was sadly rejected due to unexpected constraints. Each specific disk color was to have an associated flavor, including peanut butter, Jello, wintergreen, clam-bake, chocolate-malt, lemon, boysenberry, and cherry-pie. However, with final cost considerations and difficulties in sourcing the ‘era-specific’ clam extract, the idea was scrapped. Disappointing ~

Man. I was all excited about the cherry pie.

 

[Apollo]

Man. I was all excited about the cherry pie.

So was Warrant!

 

[asalaw]

So was Warrant!

 

[blspro]

This is interesting. During early disk prototyping, one feature was sadly rejected due to unexpected constraints. Each specific disk color was to have an associated flavor, including peanut butter, Jello, wintergreen, clam-bake, chocolate-malt, lemon, boysenberry, and cherry-pie. However, with final cost considerations and difficulties in sourcing the ‘era-specific’ clam extract, the idea was scrapped. Disappointing ~

Just as well. Those flavors aren't canon.

 

[FANATICO]

I hope Wand will be at Comic-Con this year…..and hopefully they’ll have a Tricorder on hand even if it’s the engineering WIP version. I’ll upload pics if possible

 

[FANATICO]

Here’s a Freebie…..TOS Medical Scanner for 3D Printing

WARNING this is a non-functional static version. Use your imagination for what bendable clear material to use for the viewing window.

There are others out there with hollow parts for electronics …..some more refined….and some for a cost $$

Here’s an FYI….at least in the U.S…most local and county libraries now have 3D printers anyone can use on a first come first serve basis. Call ahead for availability. All you pay for is the amount of material used. It’s very cheap price wise. Library staffs are versed in its usage. Just hand them the files if you don’t know how to use the machine. And yes, they do have their own stock of different color filament reels…..once again call ahead and also see what color reels they have available. Sometimes they run out of colors…but they always order to replenish supplies. Black and gray or silver are probably the choices of colors you would want…imo.

Link Star Trek TOS Medical Scanner No cost $$

When downloading any 3D printer files…….save yourself from possible headaches and use a free online file viewer such as Online 3D Viewer open file is in the top left corner…to view all parts files (even before going to a library) . You can spin the part with your finger if viewing on iPad or phone……or use a pc mouse for on pc’s.

 

[asalaw]

I hope Wand will be at Comic-Con this year…..and hopefully they’ll have a Tricorder on hand even if it’s the engineering WIP version. I’ll upload pics if possible

Which Comic-Con?

 

[FANATICO]

Which Comic-Con?

Upcoming 2024 San Diego in late July

 

[JiminSTLouis]

Upcoming 2024 San Diego in late July

SDCC is on my bucket list but I doubt I’ll ever make it there.

 

[FANATICO]

I for one didn’t care for the pastel version. Looked like Easter colors. And why should the discs match rocker switch colors? It makes more sense that these would match the colors used on the data cards. Which came in a variety of colors. And these discs seem in line with the cards.

I tend to agree and lean towards a better cannon ‘continuity’ to match the Tricorder color discs to the TOS data tapes/cards colors….both are forms of data storage and for identification purposes (in a Star Trek setting) would match better when categories assigned…for engineering, science, command, communications, geology, etc …imo.

Here is the colored data tapes/cards from the Jein collection at auction some time ago…..

Description​

Set of (15) Computer Data Tapes from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969). Vintage original set of (15) prop data tapes constructed of thin wood wedges and studio painted in multi-colored enamel. Data tapes were used extensively on the bridge and throughout the USS Enterprise, oftentimes in conjunction with futuristic broadcasting devices that would play the inserted data on the chips. The props come in two sizes with 12-measuring 3" x 2.5" and 3-measuring 2.5" x 2." The props exhibit age, production wear, some scratching and minor chipping to paint. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.

Perhaps Chris will see this if he watches this forum….

 

[NakedMoleRat]

I tend to agree and lean towards a better cannon ‘continuity’ to match the Tricorder color discs to the TOS data cards colors….both are forms of data storage and for identification purposes (in a Star Trek setting) would match better when categories assigned…for engineering, science, command, communications, geology, etc …imo.

Here is the colored data cards from the Jein collection at auction some time ago…..

Description​

Set of (15) Computer Data Tapes from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969). Vintage original set of (15) prop data tapes constructed of thin wood wedges and studio painted in multi-colored enamel. Data tapes were used extensively on the bridge and throughout the USS Enterprise, oftentimes in conjunction with futuristic broadcasting devices that would play the inserted data on the chips. The props come in two sizes with 12-measuring 3" x 2.5" and 3-measuring 2.5" x 2." The props exhibit age, production wear, some scratching and minor chipping to paint. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.

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Those look different on my monitor.

 

[FANATICO]

Those look different on my monitor.

Well…different monitors and displays will typically have variations in color representation. Walk into any store selling TV’s….and on the same channel…..there are differences.

Here’s the link of the auction…. Set of (15) Computer Data Tapes from Star Trek: The Original Series

Here’s a comparison I threw together….

 

[asalaw]

I tend to agree and lean towards a better cannon ‘continuity’ to match the Tricorder color discs to the TOS data cards colors….both are forms of data storage and for identification purposes (in a Star Trek setting) would match better when categories assigned…for engineering, science, command, communications, geology, etc …imo.

Here is the colored data cards from the Jein collection at auction some time ago…..

Description​

Set of (15) Computer Data Tapes from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969). Vintage original set of (15) prop data tapes constructed of thin wood wedges and studio painted in multi-colored enamel. Data tapes were used extensively on the bridge and throughout the USS Enterprise, oftentimes in conjunction with futuristic broadcasting devices that would play the inserted data on the chips. The props come in two sizes with 12-measuring 3" x 2.5" and 3-measuring 2.5" x 2." The props exhibit age, production wear, some scratching and minor chipping to paint. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.

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Perhaps Chris will see this if he watches this forum….

I agree that it's a better idea to match the data disks, since the tricorder disks are... data disks.