Factory Entertainment dropped the curtain around their much-anticipated Star Trek: Strange New Worlds phaser replica today, launching preorders for their newest high-end electronic Trek offering through their website.
We got an up-close-and-personal look at the Strange New Worlds phaser back in July, in case you missed our spotlight video from San Diego Comic Con:
The company has partnered with Strange New Worlds to study both original phaser props (as well as associated digital assets), and has even included new audio designed by the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds production team so that the replica will have an accurate “overload” sound — if that overload action is later used in a Strange New Worlds episode.
The regular edition of the Factory Entertainment Strange New Worlds phaser — which weighs in a hefty 2.2lbs — will retail for $799.99 and be limited to a total of 1,000 units, and will come with a specialized display case.
Here’s what the company says about the replica:
The Factory Entertainment team began the process of replicating the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds phaser by meticulously studying the original props, as well as various digital assets.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was still in the production of its early seasons at the time our phaser replica was designed. The original screen used props featured functions that were merely hinted at or not addressed at the time. However, in collaboration with the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds production team, we were able to extrapolate and fully realize additional features and functions. Featured in this replica is a removable phaser type-1, an adjustable emitter and other currently unseen features, such as overload sequences, which the production team approved and may become canon going forward.
The body of each replica is cast aluminum alloy, with the same anodized finishes as the original props. Colors and finishes have been precisely matched to the props, and trim pieces are made from machined aluminum, brass and ABS plastic.
Each replica includes a museum style display case, a certificate of authenticity and a numbered metal edition plaque. The replica is powered by a rechargeable battery. A USB-C charging cable is included.
Dimensions
Replica only: 8” Long 5.5” Tall (20.3×13.9cm)
Packaged product in carton: 17x9x11” (43.1×22.8×27.9cm)
Weight
Replica only: 2.2lbs (0.9kgs)
GW product in carton: 5.4lbs (2.44kgs)
For Strange New Worlds superfans, Factory Entertainment will also be making just 100 units available as a limited-run “Anson Mount Signature Edition” — retailing at $999.99, this version of the phaser replica will include a special metal plaque signed by Captain Pike himself.
The phasers are both available for preorder now through Factory Entertainment’s website, and are projected to ship to collectors starting this winter.
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