Star Trek will forever be one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time. Born in 1966, the legend of the USS Enterprise still lives on today, and no prop is more iconic than the original Tricorder. This essential item first appeared in 1996 and was used to perform environmental scans, record data, and analyze it. Despite being so iconic and inspiring numerous devices, the original Tricorder has never been released to the public in its true, authentic form. However, that changes today.
The Wand Company, known for its premium prop replicas, has finally completed its nine-year journey to create a replica of the original Star Trek Tricorder. If you're a fan of the legendary sci-fi series, this is an incredibly unique item that will upgrade your entire collection to the next level.
Pre-Order The Original Series Tricorder Today at IGN Store
The Original Series Tricorder is as authentic as can be, as a huge undertaking went into the design of this forever iconic prop. Don't be mistaken: this is not a toy, but a working display-grade replica. The Original Series Tricorder was crafted using 3D scans of the last known hero prop, and it is fully functional, including every feature you'd expect.
This includes a full-color LCD TFT screen, the complete 233 ship's logs archives from the Enterprise, removable function discs, environmental sensing, and so much more. You can even record a log of your own to store, allowing you to make this iconic prop personal. The Wand Company has paid immense attention to detail on every inch of this prop replica, with the use of quality materials to ensure an authentic and premium look and feel. In addition to the Tricorder, you'll also receive a leatherette travel case, which is essential to protecting this prop replica.
The Story Behind The Original Series Tricorder
The release of this product has been a labor of love from The Wand Company, with the team first conceiving an idea for this release in 2016. Development officially began in 2019 after Greg Jein allowed the team to scan his screen-used hero prop, allowing The Wand Company to get the most accurate model possible. This was the last known hero prop, and without it, a replica would have to be modeled without an exact reference.
The Wand Company revealed the ongoing development in 2020, and in 2021, a series of blog posts began to release every few weeks to update the progress of crafting this replica. These posts included insights on the modeling process, the technology behind the prop, in addition to reveals on what this replica would include. Despite a few production delays and development issues, The Wand Company managed to create something that many thought was impossible.
This incredibly special product is available to pre-order now at IGN Store. Pre-orders are expected to ship in August 2025.
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