Comments on: Exclusive Interview With The Man Behind Star Trek’s Props

By: nx-2000

nx-2000 — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:46:47 +0000

That phaser really was very shiny. It took a while to get used to. By the way, I happen to be fascinated with the Captain Garth character, so big kudos to you for your username. I love it!

By: nx-2000

nx-2000 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:46:47 +0000

That phaser really was very shiny. It took a while to get used to. By the way, I happen to be fascinated with the Captain Garth character, so big kudos to you for your username. I love it!

By: Peg

Peg — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:44:17 +0000

Hi I am looking for prop repkica ideas to make using:
a small square woodn box with gold latch and hinge,
and a
small Godiva candbt box that trapezoidal in shape that’s smaller on top.
Looking for something besides a communicator or tricorder.
I appreciate any ideas.Thanks!

By: Gingerbeer

Gingerbeer — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:48:15 +0000

I think the new tricorder should really be like a large iphone! To scan the environment you would need a variable interface for all the information displayed…

I always used to wonder what they where looking at in the TOS version and it was a leap of faith to assume those tricorder’s where of any use lol

Same could be said for TNG versions

By: Cookie Garris

Cookie Garris — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:54:19 +0000

Even with less chrome I am still not crazy about the phaser. TOS version way better. I’ve watched every series and know all about the canon of Star Trek but I think no one can deny the TV and theater series direction were becoming very stale and predictable. Without a reimagining of the series there would be no new material.

By: JustDavid

JustDavid — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:18:02 +0000

I love the gadgets from TOS. The look if the new gadgets is going to take a little getting used to.

I like them, except the Tricorder seems a little slim in the picture to be able to do all those things a Tricorder should be able to do. Also where is McCoy going to keep his hand scanner? Thankfully the Phaser won’t be chrome plated.

They all seem kinda delicate for an action packed science fiction film to me though.

By: Lord Garth, Formerly of Izar

Lord Garth, Formerly of Izar — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:24:49 +0000

Too shiney

good article though Vicamania

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:35:30 +0000

Sorry, it doesn’t matter what Bobbitt, Abrams or even Chabliss say about the logic behind their design choices (that we have seen so far). The fact remains that this is really a movie about the future as much as it is a movie about the origins of Star Trek. Granted that things don’t have to be 100% like they were in the series, but their solutions are a bit too far from that mark (IMO).

It’s about identity and branding—these devices appear in Trek by gadget type but really do not invoke enough TOS design standards.

It’s also about heritage and demonstrating respect from where it all began. That respect is not reflected in these new designs (IMO).

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:01:47 +0000

Thank you Vic, that was a good read. I wish I could visit Mr. Bobbit’s house and see his wall of fame. I’m also interested to see how they have updated the transdator technology and the warp coil. Alright, no more geek stuff.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:26:24 +0000

This is a great read packed with interesting info. I love finding out about the creative people behind props. I’m off to check out Russell Bobbitt’s site now.