The Type 1 phaser is the smallest standard sidearm in Star Trek: The Next Generation, the one Starfleet officers carried when a full hand phaser would be out of place, like on diplomatic missions or undercover. The production crew called it "the cricket," and after Season 1 the producers mostly retired it because it was too small to read on camera. It still came back for a few memorable scenes. Wesley Crusher rigs one to fire at a force field as a decoy in "The Game," and Geordi La Forge hides one in his sleeve in "The Mind's Eye." This piece is a fully assembled 3D printed prop replica in the silver and gold scheme of the later seasons, and it comes with its own display stand.
Whether you are a TNG collector filling out a Starfleet sidearm set, a cosplayer who wants a phaser that rides easily on an away team uniform, or a fan who remembers the cricket when most people have forgotten it, this piece is a conversation starter that belongs on a desk, a shelf, or a display case.
At about 3.5 inches tall, the cricket gets lost on a shelf without a base. Every one of ours ships with a matching display stand included, so it shows up as a finished display piece, not a loose prop rolling around in a drawer.
The color comes from the filament itself, not paint, so there's nothing to chip, flake, or scratch off when you handle it. It arrives fully assembled and ships from the United States, which means domestic delivery with no international postage or customs wait.
This item is made to order with a processing time of 3 to 5 business days. Ships with care to ensure it arrives safely. Free shipping included.
Original design by UnimatrixRed. Thank you.