Oddball Props

[PCz911]

Speaking of TOS props, anyone ever get a good look at the flip-top communicators used by the Klingons, etc.? (link to pic)

The interior is visible for about two or three frames in "Elaan of Troyius." But Greg Jein has the original prop, so we know what the interior looks like. Here's a shot of it on display at Worldcon in L.A. in 2009. Note the cool cut out symbol on the lid:

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Karl Tate)

Cut out could be just for the lid to clear the two knobs when closing (?)

 

[Maurice]

It's in "Errand of Mercy", yes.

 

[Push The Button]

The Eminians also had a flip-top communicator that looks a lot like this one, Spock jury-rigs one to contact the Enterprise in A Taste of Armageddon.

 

[ZapBrannigan]

The Eminians also had a flip-top communicator that looks a lot like this one, Spock jury-rigs one to contact the Enterprise in A Taste of Armageddon.

The lid didn't have it's cut-out section yet:

http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/1x23hd/atasteofarmageddonhd672.jpg

 

[YJAGG]

So the Klingons were stealing Eminian Tech

 

[publiusr]

The sound effects for that communicator clinking open of shut sounded like someone dropped a pipe on steel plate.