Written on March 31, 2008 – 5:41 am | by Bogdan Alex |

OK Star Trek fans, time to gear up again. It’s another one of those prop-inspired gadgets and this time it’s the tricorder. The Star Trek Mark IX Science Tricorder Replica, to be exact.

The gadget is based on the actual prop that appeared in Deep Space Nine and Voyager TV shows. It comes with all sorts of electronic lights and sounds, staying true and paying tribute to the Star Trek phenomenon. And it also features s host of bright and colorful graphics.

Now you can part the veil of doubt and just consult your Tricorder for an exact report on things around you. Is that object made of tungsten, or is it a holograph? In the world of Star Trek, you'd just whip out your Tricorder for information on pretty much anything. The Mark IX Science Tricorder replica is a must-have collectible for Star Trek fans. Closely following the original pattern used to create the props, this replica is made of die-cast metal and plastic to give you that perfect artifact from the future that explains the world around you with a touch of a button.

You can get this for $349.99 from here, but keep in mind that this is limited edition, and only about 2,000 pieces are available. It also includes display case and certificate of authenticity.