Models, toys, figures – Collecting Trek

One big ship: the new Polar Lights NCC-1701

It’s big. It’s pricey. It’s gorgeous.
Should there be lines on the primary hull?

No. Well, maybe
I hope to revisit the real Enterprise soon

My favourite Star Trek character lives in a museum in Washington.
Playing with dolls: the Mego Enterprise Action Playset

Mego’s bridge playset was a big miss on accuracy but a big hit for playability.
Starship class, part two: Gene Roddenberry and Matt Jefferies

I wrote recently that the Enterprise is in fact a Starship-class vessel. Lots of people disagreed. Lots. But then they also disagree with Gene Roddenberry and Matt Jefferies.
The Enterprise is not a Constitution-class ship

Knowing the Enterprise’s class was a point of honour for young me, a bit of trivia that set me apart from kids who only liked Star Trek. It’s unfortunate young me had it wrong.
What did AMT get for building the Galileo? And how much does a shuttlecraft cost?

If I had a time machine, I would return to August 1966 and pay AMT to make me a Galileo. And I wouldn’t need to bring much cash.
Pain on screen and in real life: Diamond Select’s Devil in the Dark diorama

The diorama is detailed, accurate and you can pick one up fairly cheaply, and it represents both William Shatner’s professionalism and a sad time in his life.
Franklin Mint’s 25th anniversary Enterprise

The Franklin Mint 25th anniversary Enterprise is one of the most beautiful models ever produced, and I took a bunch of really nice photos of it.
Fire torpedoes at your friends: two starships from Dinky Toys

I love the Enterprise. Its design is both beautiful and functional, and importantly it looks great on camera from any angle. I own a number of exquisitely detailed and highly accurate Enterprise models. This is not one of those, but I like it a lot anyway.

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