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Nostalgic Trekkies Can Cling to the Original Series With This Retro Tricorder Replica [Star Trek]

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J.J Abrams’ Star Trek took the original font in a new, wonderful direction, but that doesn’t mean people still can’t delight in the boxy look of the original series with this sharp-looking tricorder mock-up.

Available at Amazon on June 4, this $50 piece of retro goodness is the tricorder that ongoing it all, and is the perfect gift if you’re the kind of Star Trek fan who thinks Abrams is the devil.

As you fume silently at the screen when Chris Pine tears down years of your life by reinventing Capt. James T. Kirk, push a pin or two on the comforting facade of this piece of television history. Then coo softly as the tricorder beeps and boops with sound samples from the original series. Sigh heavily as your fingers catch on its sharp sides. It’s pain, yes, but it’s a excellent pain!

When Spock and Uhura lock lips in a show of like that’s an affront to the WAY THINGS OUGHT TO BE, simply remove the detachable scanner accessory and go on an extended away mission to the local 7-11. You’ll feel better immediately.

And remember, this is a “role play” mock-up, meaning it’s convention and cosplay approved!

But sincerely folks. As Leonard Nemoy himself said of haters on SNL last night (alongside Pine and Zachary Quinto), “to not like [Star Trek] would make them dickheads.” Fascinating.

[Amazon via Retro Thing viaCoolest Gadgets]