{"id":33590,"date":"2022-12-19T23:05:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T04:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=33590"},"modified":"2022-12-19T23:05:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T04:05:04","slug":"equipment-playmates-classic-phaser-from-star-trek-the-original-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=33590","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: Playmates Classic Phaser from Star Trek The Original Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a fan of Star Trek for as long as <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33591\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33591\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33591\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-1024x757.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-1024x757.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-1536x1136.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9549-2048x1515.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a>I can remember. When I was a kid, we would play Star Trek with our makeshift landing party equipment, pretending that we were on an alien planet. The only authentic looking gear was the AMT Exploration Set and even these weren\u2019t to scale. Kids and cosplayers are fortunate to now have the Playmates\u2019 Classic Phaser to use.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Playmates, as you know, produced Star Trek collectibles back in the 1990\u2019s and I loved their prop replicas. When the Star Trek Original Series Phaser was released in 1994 I snatched one up for my collection. Flash forward to 2022 and Playmates has released the Classic Star Trek Classic Phaser and once again I had to have one for my collection.<\/p>\n<p>The newest release is not just a rehash of the old toy, which means you do need one for your collection. As you have seen (will see) in our unboxing video the differences are minute, but they are significant. The newer version is slightly smaller with a rounded grip and modified sound effects.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of sound effects, the Star Trek: The Original Series Phaser has 3 settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stun<\/li>\n<li>Kill<\/li>\n<li>Overload<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking of the settings, by using the \u201csafety\u201d knob on the side you can set the phaser into either, On, Off or Demo. The \u201cDemo\u201d will run the phaser through all of the sound effects when the trigger is pulled. The other setting or mode change is controlled by the knob on the back of the phasers. When the phaser is set to \u201con\u201d the back knob is used to set the function.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-33590 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33592'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9378-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33593'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9379-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33594'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9380-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-33594\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-33594'>\n\t\t\t\tDiamond Select (Top)\nPlaymates (2022) Playmates (1994)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33595'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9382-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33596'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9383-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33597'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9384-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33598'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9385-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33599'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9386-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33600'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9388-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33601'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9550-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=33602'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSCN9557-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>By turning the knob at the back of the phaser unit you can set the function of your sidearm. When the light is blue the phaser is set at \u201cFull\u201d mode. When the light is solid red your phaser is set for \u201cStun.\u201d When you turn the knob and receive flashing red light, your phaser has been set to \u201cSelf-Destruct.\u201d Regardless of setting pulling the trigger will also illuminate the emitter tip of the phaser. The emitter tip does have changing colors; red for stun, blue for full power and blinking red for overload. The Playmates Star Trek Classic Phaser takes two (2) AA batteries which are included.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IcF5P_kZtDs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Based on what I said in the video and in this review, you can tell that I really like the Playmates Classic Phaser. This phaser is not an exact 1:1 scale but it doesn\u2019t have to be perfect to be enjoyed. This durable toy was designed for ages 4+ but it can be enjoyed by Trek lovers of all ages. This phaser would make a great present for your holiday gift giving. The Classic Star Trek Classic Phaser retails for $24.99 and is available wherever you purchase your Playmates Toys. Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmatesstartrektoys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> to see what other Star Trek toys are available. Personally, I can\u2019t wait for the Star Trek: Prodigy Phaser coming next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a fan of Star Trek for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, we would play Star Trek with our makeshift landing party equipment, pretending that we were on an alien planet. 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