Rubies Star Trek the Next Generation Phaser, Standard

Right-o, lets get started.-Pros:-Very affordable-Clean, crisp, and dare I say, perfect sounds effects!-Durable plastic-Easy to get to the batteries-Very good paint job! It looks exactly how it should.Cons:-It does not light up (I thought it did for some reason)-It has 4 preset sound effects. Each one plays in a series. The 1st press "fires" a low power "beam". The 2nd fires a medium level beam, the 3rd fires about a 2-3~ second long, high level Phaser beam, and the 4th sound plays all 3 previous sounds right after the other. This is a con because I thought there would be "separate" sounds; such as when you click it, it fires the short burst, and if you hold it down, it fires a constant beam. It however, does not. It's all about the timing.-It's a bit bulkier than the "real" prop. (Which makes it not "fit like a glove" in your hand. But it is manageable)All in all though, it is definitely worth it in my opinion! Honestly, I got this for the sole reason to take it apart and make it as real as the one used in the show. I was afraid that I would have to replace the speaker because some said that the sounds are quiet. I havent had a problem with it being quiet yet. In fact, the sounds are quite loud! If you attempt to modify it, be careful! It "can" break if you are not careful, but otherwise, the plastic is VERY strong.

This costume prop from Rubie’s Costumes reproduces the phaser used on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in the mid- to late-2360s. In the context of “Star Trek,” the two smaller buttons adjust beam width and intensity while the large button fires the phaser. The illuminated readout displays the power level. With two AA batteries, this prop phaser makes screen-accurate sounds, but the readout is just a sticker and does not light up. Further, while the colors are generally correct from the black grip, silver handle, silver-and-black control interface, and black cowling, the beam emitter is bright orange in order to indicate that this is a toy. It works well for general costuming purposes, but it’s not 100% screen-accurate for collectors seeking something more accurate.

I've always wanted my own Star Trek: TNG phaser, and I still want one after buying this toy.Pros:It looks fairly accurate from a distanceExcept for the orange "safety cap" (because you don't want people to mistake this for a REAL phaser!), it has a good-looking black and silver paint scheme (rather than that silly blue-and-white-toy color scheme that Ruby phaser props have).It makes three different phaser sounds: "short pulse", "long pulse", and "three-round-burst".Cons:Very lightweight, since it's mostly hollow plastic. I might put some weights into mine to give it more heft.The phaser body seems blockier and wider than the the screen props appear to be. This is probably simply to make room for the batteries.The handle is so large and has such square corners that it is uncomfortable to hold, even with adult-sized hands. It's like holding a one-by-one. Children might find it difficult to hold. Somebody should talk to Starfleet about improving the ergonomics. But it's a cheap toy, so what do you expect?

Being a Trek-lover I bought 3 of these for Halloween props. They arrived promptly and in wonderful condition. Each phaser is lightweight though well made so they are easy to carry around and "play"with. They do make sounds. There is a small speaker locate on the bottom of the toy that supplies fun sound-effects featured on The Next Generation, which was fun for me. The Phasers do require AAA batteries that are not included and must be inserted into the bottom toy. The one negative about this item is the tiny screw that must be removed in order to place and change batteries. So be sure that you have a 2.0 m/m or 2.4 m/m screw driver on hand. I have a precision screwdriver set, so this wasn't too big of a deal other than how tight the screw was. They are a wonderful complement for any Cosplayer's outfit, Halloween costume, or simply a nice little collectible for Trek fans! I have mine proudly displayed next to my other Star Trek collectibles and recommend you get one if you are interested before they are gone for good.

This is an OK product. The packaging is rather bland and this is as cheaply made as you might think it is. That said it looks the part to a decent degree and works just fine. It's something nice to start with for it's price and if you have kids it can be a good toy for them or a decent piece for a budget costume.

Looking forward to using it on the Star Trek Cruise!! It’s obviously a toy but as advertised and awesome. I’m in the process of making some cosmetic changes to match what I want… like adding pink and making some parts glow in the dark. Please note my pictures reflect my upgrades. 🖖🏼🩷

This arrived in perfect condition, and maybe a day or two earlier than expected. Now, it may not light up and do some of the things other more expensive versions do, BUT it works perfectly fine for the price.

I purchased three for a Star Trek themed Birthday party…It makes one sound and the tip lights up. Kids of all ages will enjoy it.