The Star Trek Toyfare Legacy (Part 2)

In part two of my selection of Toyfare images, you'll get a close up look at the unreleased Ultra Trek Seven Of Nine and an archival interview from Chris Overley - product manager for the Star Trek Playmates line!

Once more - all  of these rare images are courtesy of Martin from Star Trek Toyhunter.  Thanks for being a friend to the Star Trek Playmates collector community, Martin!

There's never been a better time to visit Martin’s site 'Star Trek Toyhunter'  as he prepares to show off some of the unique items in his collection, including Voyager and TNG Wave 1 Prototypes.  Its essential viewing for any fan of the Playmates Star Trek line: http://startrek-toyhunter.blogspot.com/

The Star Trek Toy Fare Legacy (Part 1)

Back in the day, Toyfare magazine provided Trek fans with a number of action figure exclusives which could be ordered via mail through their publication.  What follows is  a collection of original advertisements (and even order forms!) for these figures.

Once more - all  of these rare images are courtesy of Martin from Star Trek Toyhunter.  Thanks for being a friend to the Star Trek Playmates collector community, Martin!

Please visit Martin’s rapidly growing site Star Trek Toyhunter to get a look at card variations, rare figures and some close up images of the incredibly rare "1701" figures: http://startrek-toyhunter.blogspot.com/

Star Trek Generations (1994)

Star Trek Bandai Catalogue (1998) Final Warp Factor Wave + Ultra Trek, Resin Dioramas & Unproduced 9" Figures

The fourth and final batch of images is from Bandai’s 1998 catalogue. 

Prepare to be heartbroken, as this final catalogue from Bandai contains the highest number of unreleased items!

Get a good look at the final wave of Warp Factor figures (including Bele!), the initial wave of Ultra Trek figures, 9” figures with changeable costumes plus statues & resin dioramas that never made it into production!

All images are courtesy of Martin from Star Trek Toyhunter.  A huge thank you from me personally and on behalf of the Playmates collector's community who enjoy seeing these images preserved!!

Please visit Martin’s site Star Trek Toyhunter to get a look at card variations, rare figures and some great images of the TNG Wave 1 German exclusives: http://startrek-toyhunter.blogspot.com/

Star Trek Bandai Catalogue (1997) Innerspace, Space Talk, 30th Anniversary, Roleplay + Ships

This third batch of images is from Bandai’s 1997 catalogue.  The 30th anniversary range of figures is highlighted, as well as the new Space Talk range.

Of interest is the original prototype version of Beverly Crusher in movie uniform (which uses the DS9 Wave 1 Lt. Jadzia Dax body) as well as an alternate version of Captain Sisko (again, using the original Commander Sisko body from DS9 Wave 1).

All images are courtesy of Martin of Star Trek Toyhunter.

Be sure to check out Martin’s site Star Trek Toyhunter for a look at card variations, rare figures and some great images of the TNG Wave 1 German exclusives: http://startrek-toyhunter.blogspot.com/