The head flips up to reveal an illuminated display and three buttons each of which activates different sound effects, including the original scanning and calculating effects, and eight different pieces of dialogue taken directly from the original episodes.

Open the top flap to reveal the recording discs and the moire pattern, which moves when you press the center button. The lower compartment contains more moulded recording discs and a separate handheld scanner, which pulses with different colored lights when it is activated.

The tricorder takes three AAA batteries, which are not included.

Please Note: This is an art piece intended for display. It is not a toy and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 14.