The Ultimate Haul: Grails you didn't even know existed?

Okay, not really a grail persay...but pretty darn close.

I had no clue Playing Mantis was making these! I was at Meijer just checking out the toy section and "BAM!", they they were! It was as if they just hung them on the pegs.

Legends of Star Trek ships!

http://images.snapfish.com/342663952...A%3B%3A3nu0mrj

These babies are bigger than the old Micro Machine line (about 4 1/2" long) and are much sharper in detail. I've only opened the classic Enterprise so far but it has painted raised running lights on the saucer section, red on one side and green on the other. Even all the windows are painted in place. The ships are made out of plastic but the stands are die cast metal & chromed!

http://images.snapfish.com/342663952...3A7%3B89nu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/342663952...5%3A9744nu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/342663952...3A693753ot1lsi

I can't believe I nabbed all six at once! The package claims series 2 will coming out soon.

I love secret surprise mystery don't expect it hauls!

Holy shit!

I had no idea those were coming out either!

I need to keep an eye out for them as we aren't in an area that has a Mejier

If I can ask - how much were they apiece?

They were $3.99 each Meg.

Okay...this is really odd...I can't find any info on them online! There is nothing about them at all at the Playing Mantis web site. [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]

Me either!

I just went out to look to see if I can just order them online.

I may be needing to pass out some markers for some favors with people that have Meijer in their areas if I can't find them to order

pretty friggin' cool! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

regret selling my MicroMachine ones... [img]redface.gif[/img]

Well I pretty much cleaned out the Meijer I was at. I think I left a current "Enterprise" and a couple of shuttles. Let me know if you want me to nab some for ya. I'm going out of town tomorrow so it won't be until Tuesday at the earliest.

Series one includes:

U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701
Enterprise NX-01
U.S.S. Reliant
Galileo Shuttlecraft
Klingon D7 Battlecruiser
Romulan Bird of Prey

I have no clue what's in the next series (if they ever make them that is).

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Originally posted by Peter Peeker:
pretty friggin' cool! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

regret selling my MicroMachine ones... [img]redface.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I still have my three box sets of the Star Trek Micro Machines. I'm seeing them go for at least $250 each. (Not that I EVER plan on selling mine!)

oh God...
I think I let mine go for $15.... [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

Peeks, was that for a 3 pack or the box that had 16 ships? I have the three box sets that came out and covered the whole series.

must have been the 16...wasn't a 3-pk, I know that...
although I thought it was 15...
it's been a while, though.

and it did go to a good friend of mine, so it's not that bad.
really, it's not...
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Those are SWEET! I need the original Enterprise! It's a shame they aren't die-cast though.

Those are perfect for my office. Gotta get them. Any idea where else they may be sold?

Rob/Tony,

I'll pick up a set of these for each of you tonight when i go out on my early morning toy run. If you decide you don't want them, I can always return them, lol.

fucking trekker... [img]graemlins/whatever.gif[/img]

*heads off to meijers*

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Originally posted by Galactus the Planet Eater:
Those are perfect for my office. Gotta get them. Any idea where else they may be sold?

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's just it...I have no info on them! They are not even mentioned on Playing Mantis' web site. Nothing comes up on a web search either. These things are a mystery! [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]

wanna bet?

http://www.playingmantis.com/media_p...?articleid=775

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Media: Press Releases


JOHNNY LIGHTNING STAR TREK: WAVE 1 REPLICAS

OAKBROOK, IL?(October 7, 2004)?RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ: RCRC), a leading producer and marketer of innovative branded collectible, hobby, toy and infant products, announces the in-store arrival of all-new Star Trek Wave 1 Replicas from Johnny Lightning. These collectible models commemorate the most popular Star Trek vessels with unparalleled attention to detail in both sculpting and decoration, setting a new standard for Star Trek collectibles. As an added bonus, each ship comes with its own "poseable" die cast display stand that allows collectors to position the ships in realistic combat poses. Johnny Lightning Star Trek ship sizes range from 3 to 4 inches and are designed for collectors ages 8 and up. In addition, there will be a very limited number of collectible chase ships that feature a dazzling pearlescent paint job, with premium stickers in Wave 1 and real fabric patches in Wave 2. Johnny Lightning Star Trek Wave 1 vessels, in-store fall 2004, include:

U.S.S. Enterprise NX-01?

U.S.S. Enterprise? NCC-1701

Romulan Bird of Prey

Galileo Shuttlecraft

Klingon? D7 Battlecruiser

U.S.S. Reliant NCC-1864

Johnny Lightning Wave 2 will follow soon after and features these sought-after vessels:


U.S.S. Enterprise-A?

U.S.S. Reliant NCC-1864 with battle damage

Klingon? D7 Battlecruiser cloaked

U.S.S. Enterprise NX-01? with polarized hull plating

U.S.S. Enterprise? NCC-1701 with battle damage.

About RC2 Corporation

RC2 (www.rc2corp.com) is a leading designer, producer and marketer of high quality,
innovative branded collectible, hobby, toy and infant products targeted at adult and
children. The Company's diverse product offerings include: RC2?s Learning Curve Brands
for traditional children?s and infant toys and RC2?s Collectible Brands, which consist of automotive, high performance and racing vehicle replicas; agricultural, construction and outdoor sports vehicle replicas; sports trading cards, apparel and souvenirs; and collectible figures. These products are sold under the Company's market-focused brand names, including Racing Champions?, Ertl?, Ertl Collectibles?, Learning Curve?, American Muscle?, Johnny Lightning?, AMT?, Polar Lights?, W. Britain?, Press Pass?, Eden?, Feltkids?, JoyRide?, JoyRide Studios? and Memory Lane?. The Company supports its brands and enhances the authenticity of its products by linking them with highly recognized licensed properties from high-profile companies such as John Deere, HIT Entertainment (Thomas & Friends and Bob the Builder), Case New Holland, Polaris, Honda, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, NASCAR, NHRA, Texaco, Disney, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, DIC Entertainment, Discovery Channel and Microsoft, among others. The Company's products are marketed through multiple channels of distribution, including chain retailers, specialty and hobby wholesalers and retailers, OEM dealers, corporate accounts for promotional purposes and direct to consumers. The Company sells through more than 25,000 retail outlets located in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific.

316what -

Hell yeah if you can find a set that would be sweet! You can just put it on my tab at the moment!

Nice info find Peeker - I couldn't find that info anywhere on their site

I'm not even a Trekkie, but those are pretty nice for only $4!

WTF - they're plastic?! Series One was originally going to include the Cardassian Galor. Instead they went with TOS overkill [img]mad.gif[/img] . Wonder how they stack up against the Furuta ships? Might have to look for the NX-01. Not sure about the rest. <font size="1">(post more pics!)</font>

BTW Andy, you have a PM on the way - purely coincidental.

man those are sweet..but Im surprised there is no BORG cube in the 2 first series , a Hirogen battle ship would be very very sweet to..Hirogens ROCKS..

Thanks for that info find Peeks...I couldn't find it anywhere!

Looks like series 2 is just a re-work of series one! [img]graemlins/thinking.gif[/img]

Andy,

I didn't see these at my Meijers. What part of the toy dept did you find them in?

They were in the diecast car section.