The Good: Decent sculpt, Works well
The Bad: No collectible value, Does not actually fit either scale of toys
The Basics: The Star Wars CommTech Reader is a good idea, but an odd execution for both role play or 3 3/4” figures!
Every now and then, there comes a toy that doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. From the Star Wars Episode I collection, the CommTech Reader does not seem to know if it wants to be an accessory for a role-playing toy or for the 3 3/4” figures. The 3 3/4” figures from the Episode I collection included the chips for this reader, but it does not actually fit the figure well.
Basics
The CommTech Reader is a thick, 7 1/2” long, 3 1/4” wide, 2” thick replica of the Jedi communicator. The communicator is far too thick to actually fit as a live-action role playing toy. It is black and gunmetal and the whole purpose of the CommTech Reader is to play CommTech chips.
Accessories
The only accessory for the CommTech Reader is a chip that has sound clips of Darth Maul.
Playability
The CommTech Reader is battery powered and when one simply sets a CommTech chip atop the reader and presses the bronze button at the top of the Reader. That allows the CommTech Reader to read the chip and play the voice and sound effect clips from the chips.
Collectibility
The CommTech Reader is a supplement to the 1998 "Episode I" collection of four-inch action figures. This series of Star Wars action figures was generally overproduced. The CommTech Reader was exceptionally overproduced and can still be found fairly cheaply even now.
Overview
An unremarkable supplement to the 3 3/4" toy line, the CommTech Reader remains a tough sell for serious collectors because it does not match the small figures or fit in the right scale for role playing enthusiuasts.
For other Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace toys, please check out my reviews of:
Ody Mandrell
Chancellor Valorum
Ric Olie
Rune Haako
Captain Tarpals
Naboo Darth Maul
4.5/10
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© 2012 W.L. Swarts. May not be reprinted without permission.
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