ThinkGeek Star Trek Transporter Pad LED Coasters
Many people enjoy the various television series and movies based on the Star Trek Universe, and we don’t just mean geeks and nerds either, the Star Trek Universe is known by just about everyone. There are many pieces of Star Trek merchandise available to buy based on the technology and culture portrayed in these stories. This product is one clever piece of merchandise based on the Star Trek Transporter Pad.
The ThinkGeek Star Trek Transporter Pad LED Coaster from Star Trek is a set of four coasters designed to hold a drinking glass or cup. The coasters are based on the style of transporter pad shown in Star Trek: The Original Series. Can you remember what noise the transporter pads made when in operation? These coasters make that same sound when someone puts down or picks up their glass from the coaster as well as lighting up as they play.
Detailed information about ThinkGeek Star Trek Transporter Pad LED Coasters
The light in the coaster turns itself off after ten seconds but there is also an on, off and light only switch on the bottom of the coaster so that the battery power can be conserved. While we are talking about the batteries, each coaster needs two CR2032 button cell batteries (these are not included so you will have to buy a pack of them to include some spares). Each coaster measures 3.5” diameter and 0.5” thick and weighs about 3 oz.
Although these are designed for use as a set of coasters they can be played with to pretend to teleport things around the house or to alien planets. You could try to send an apple, a piece of chewing gum or even a pet hamster to the other side of the room. Just make sure you put some ear defenders onto the hamster before dematerializing him as the sound is rather loud and might damage his hearing while in transit (;D).
They coasters make the materialisation and dematerialisation sounds and light up when a glass is placed onto the pad or is lifted away
There is a switch on the base to turn off the various modes otherwise the light turns off after ten seconds to conserve battery power
Uses commonly available button cell batteries
None
This is a piece of officially licensed Star Trek Merchandise so it isn’t just a cheap ‘knock-off’. You can, therefore, expect to receive a good quality set of coasters that should operate first time, every time.
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