Adam Savage Gets an Up-Close Look at How STAR TREK’s Original Phaser Prop Was Built

Few sci-fi weapons are as instantly recognizable as the phaser from Star Trek: The Original Series. It’s a wonderfully cool piece of 1960s production design that helped define the visual identity of the franchise, and Adam Savage recently got the chance to examine one of the rare surviving Type II phaser props used during production.

During a visit to Propstore, Savage takes a close look at the original Star Trek phaser and digs into how the prop was actually constructed for the series. Seeing the real thing up close reveals small details, materials, and practical design choices that aren’t nearly as noticeable while watching the show.

Considering how familiar the Type II phaser has become over the decades, it’s pretty awesome to see the craftsmanship that went into creating the physical prop that helped establish such an enduring piece of Star Trek technology.

Savage also gets a look at one of Leonard Nimoy’s original Spock hero costumes from the third season of Star Trek: The Original Series.

For Star Trek fans, prop collectors, and anyone fascinated by the practical side of filmmaking, getting this close to an original Type II phaser is a real treat.