You Can Now Buy a Real Working Star Trek Communicator

A company called The Wand Company has created a working copy of the communicator device from the original Star Trek TV show from the 1960s. The replica looks exactly like the original—they used 3D scanning technology (like taking a detailed digital photo from all angles) to copy every detail from the last remaining original prop used on set. The best part? It actually works as a phone. You can make real calls on it using Bluetooth wireless technology, the same way modern devices connect to speakers or headphones. The communicator is being sold through the official Star Trek online store. The timing is deliberate: the show is celebrating its 55th anniversary, and a new Star Trek series called Starfleet Academy is launching on Paramount+ streaming service. The release is designed to take advantage of renewed fan interest in Star Trek.