Nacelle 6" Star trek Line

[Masterfett]

From Star Trek.com comes announcement of a new line of 1/12 Action Figures from Nacelle that will be based on characters from across the iconic Star Trek franchise that spans nearly 60 years.

With Star Trek's rich cast of beloved characters, cameos and unforgettable moments, there will be future waves of releases that will include characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek: IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek Nemesis, and more.

Trekmovie.com recently covered NYCC where we got our first look at their initial wave lineup to include never before made characters from Captain Jellico and Peter Preston to Tuvix and Valkris. Boldly going with a commitment to "deep cut" characters. According to Nacelle’s Brian Volk-Weiss, the company is already planning additional waves and also looking to fans, soliciting ideas on which characters they would like to see in future waves to complete their collections.

 

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NYCC 2024 – Nacelle Star Trek, The Expanse, and C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa

The Nacelle Company had a small display at New York Comic-C0n 2024, where they were showcasing some new items. Their Star Trek figures made their debut, with the first three figure prototypes on display. Also on display were figures from The Expanse, and Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa.

www.toyark.com

 

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via https://www.toyark.com/2025/03/01/n...r-trek-robo-force-the-expanse-and-more-556320

 

[Masterfett]

Thye look okay though the face deco on Archer, Jellico and Garret seems a bit off. I'd like to see them posed differently because the shoulders do like swivel joints, and I can't believe in this day and age or for almost $30 they would be. Even with Sulu's coffee cup pose the arms don't extend outwards at all. I'm also curious how Garret's skirt will hinder the legs for posing. Though I guess they're meant to be more of a statue type display?

 

[Tyranusspotting]

This line has potential. I'd be up for the TOS movie line.

 

[bac]

I could see myself just collecting The Wrath of Khan/Search for Spock/Voyage Home trilogy figures.

We'll see. It almost looks like some have swivel shoulders and others don't.

 

[bac]

This is still the most bizarre character selection for any action figure launch wave that I've ever seen.

 

[Masterfett]

Yeah, I'd be into TWOK mostly. I mean if you've got those then you pretty much have the other three movie figures too. lol
The problem with those iterations is that then you get into the variations like Scotty's vest and Spock robes etc. And I' really don't have the space for all of that extra. That said, I'd love to get the various Klingon characters from those movies. They've always been my favorite antagonist.

At this scale I' don't have the need to world build so that's why I'd be fine with one-off characters, but I also agree this an odd first wave in terms of trying to attract people into it for more than just a couple figures.

 

[bac]

If I went with those movies then I'd be in for two figures and the Genesis device from this wave. And no main characters lol

What is that thing between Preston and Jellico?

 

[Masterfett]

It's Picard fishbowl from his ready room. Whoever took those photos at the event should have taken one at a distance to showcase the cards in front of the "accessories". I too would be interested in the Genesis Device w/console, and bloody Kahn variant.

 

[bac]

It's Picard fishbowl from his ready room. Whoever took those photos at the event should have taken one at a distance to showcase the cards in front of the "accessories". I too would be interested in the Genesis Device w/console, and bloody Kahn variant.

Thanks! I was just thinking about how awesome bloody Khan would go with the Genesis Device.

 

[bac]

I just realized the Genesis Device is a figure accessory and not a standalone release.

 

[Masterfett]

I was kind of thinking it was due to them being so close to each other, and the fact she's the one who delivered the intel to Commander Kruge. But to include it with her does seem odd since she was never actually in possession of the device. Should have saved it for Khan if anything, but maybe they felt she needed it to help boost sales.

I guess that also means that Picard's fishbowl is coming with Jellico as an accessory? It makes me wonder what the other figures will have then because those are pretty big and if other figures don't have comparably sized accessories it will look odd. Though TBH, I don't know what else they could include other than a coffee table for Sulu as none of them really interact with something substantial.

 

[ETAndElliot]

They look great but it's a wacky selection I don't have any place for.

 

[bac]

I kind of get their approach. They probably wanted to put out a lineup of figures you don't already own from another company.

At the same time launching without a single main character save for questionable Sulu drinking coffee (should have been Janeway) and mirror-Archer was definitely a choice.

 

[bac]

Brian Volk Weiss responded to someone on Instagram about the obscure Wave 1 lineup:

 

[Masterfett]

That being said, I hope they understand and accounted for a loss for wave one due to those factors. The fact they're planning a wave 2 and 3, and going forward with it is encouraging though, after the Playmates debacle. As I mentioned before any of the "Duty Uniforms" should make up for some of the losses seen with characters like Tuvix or Valkris that are truly unique and have almost no reuse. Even Ursa and B'Etor wouldn't be able to reuse any of Valkris. I could even see Preston being reused for a spacewalk Spock.

But I'm very curious about what other obscure characters they have in mind, there are some really interesting ones. I wonder if we'll ever get a never before made Xon figure? Ya know, that guy who was supposed to replace Spock up until Nimoy sided to return last minute. lol

 

[SpectreOne]

I have no idea how this line is supposed to sustain itself long enough to get to a third wave, if the first two are all about obscure characters (and almost all of them require entirely new sculpts). I mean, I'm all for new sculpts and cool characters, but how are they going to pay for this? I just don't see a huge market for characters like Valkris or Tuvix. I REALLY hope I'm dead wrong about this, but right now, this seems like another line that will just be cancelled after two waves or so.

 

[Masterfett]

I also don't think the almost $30 price point is helping, but it's not like we haven't seen higher priced Star Trek lines before. Art Asylum being one.
Plus, it's not like these have any type of commercial draw not being tied to current media. You can't exactly advertise for them with a TV show. lol

 

[Masterfett]

Brian Volk Weiss responded to someone on Instagram about the obscure Wave 1 lineup:

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Pixel Dan has a great video regarding this, and it was nice to hear his own words on why they chose this route. And even addressed fan concerns with past lines that led to this decision. Although, I'm not sure I like how he worded wave three as possibly being the whole Crew available all at once merely from a wallet friendly perspective. I like it when I can cherry pick certain figures from wave and pass on other especially when they're $30 each. lol
I mean if they do go with TNG that means seven figures in one wave I have to buy as opposed to had they done have this year and half next year type scenario. Wave one is really easy as I only want two, possibly three if they ever do Scotty in Engineering hazmat suit. I'd only really want Weyoun if they make a few DS( characters or a Jem'Hadar. Also, in the video it shows a better look, and they do appear to have BJ shoulders.

Oh, off topic I saw their Expanse figures, and some do look pretty neat, but the deco/face sculpts didn't seem to look as good as Star Trek figures.

 

[SpectreOne]

Oh, off topic I saw their Expanse figures, and some do look pretty neat, but the deco/face sculpts didn't seem to look as good as Star Trek figures.

The Star Trek figures are still just hand painted prototypes. They give an idea on what is to come, but they are not what we will get in hand eventually. Always keep that in mind.

 

[ETAndElliot]

It's kinda funny they tossed in Picard's fishbowl with Jelico. He told them to get rid of the fish in that episode.

 

[bac]

Found a great interview for this line. Brian's enthusiasm for it is undeniable.

Lots of new tidbits including some accessory reveals by name. Some of the bigger ones:

1. Wave 2 is 10 figures
2. Wave 3 is the first bridge crew wave, and it sounds like the OG Trek bridge crew with at least one other figure. Example given: Nurse Chapel.
3. Pre-orders for Wave 1 are imminent
4; Wave 2 reveal is very soon
5. Fan feedback led to removing the ab crunch
6. Ambitious plans for the Genesis Device console that they're trying to figure out the engineering of

Be sure to keep watching after he walks to the "secret reveal" timer as they go back to Star Trek after that.

 

[Masterfett]

2. Wave 3 is the first bridge crew wave, and it sounds like the OG Trek bridge crew with at least one other figure. Example given: Nurse Chapel.

In a different video it sounded like they weren't sure which wave three was either TOS or TNG. I hope for the latter as I'm not really into TOS as much for this line.
I do wonder if they will follow the accessory pattern from wave 1, like with Gensis and fishbowl, and sneak a couple bridge items in with select figures. Like chairs for Picard, Riker and Troi, or console w/chair for Geordi and Data? Or is that too ambitious and costly? lol

5. Fan feedback led to removing the ab crunch

This totally makes my year, I despise ab crunch! And it would look even more horrible on these.

6. Ambitious plans for the Genesis Device console that they're trying to figure out the engineering of

Agreed, can't wait to see how the final product turns out.

 

[bac]

He seemed pretty definitive in saying Wave 3 was TOS in that interview. If he said TNG elsewhere then one of them is probably first and the other second; i.e. both are planned.

Sulu coming with his Wrath of Khan accessories, plus the Genesis device with Valkris, may lead me to pre-order both of those.

The bridge crew I'd totally fall for is Khan's. The fact that he's making an alternate with shrapnel in it tells me bloody Khan to pair with the Genesis device is very much on the table.

 

[lister]

This is still the most bizarre character selection for any action figure launch wave that I've ever seen.

Yeah, this looks like it should be Wave 36 of an extensive line of Star Trek toys that spans the entire franchise. Instead it's Wave 1 of a line that will be lucky to ever get a Wave 2.

 

[bac]

Yeah, this looks like it should be Wave 36 of an extensive line of Star Trek toys that spans the entire franchise. Instead it's Wave 1 of a line that will be lucky to ever get a Wave 2.

Read above. Wave 2 will be announced soon.

Based on TF interviews Wave 1 sounds like the lineup Brian personally wanted from his favorite episodes. Wave 2 will have more "prominent" characters, so we'll see.

 

[BlindJedi]

Yeah, this looks like it should be Wave 36 of an extensive line of Star Trek toys that spans the entire franchise. Instead it's Wave 1 of a line that will be lucky to ever get a Wave 2.

Their intent was more obscure since Trek fans have a variety of the popular characters already so they deliberately asked for characters not previously released or done at this scale.

 

[Masterfett]

Read above. Wave 2 will be announced soon.

Based on TF interviews Wave 1 sounds like the lineup Brian personally wanted from his favorite episodes. Wave 2 will have more "prominent" characters, so we'll see.

He did give a decently valid reason for these choices. I mean look back to all previous lines and when has Jellico, Preston or Valkris ever been made? It would feel like retreading the same water to come out with the same standard character we've seen continuously the past 50 years. So, I give him props for being this bold with the first wave and getting some really obscure one shot wonders out of the way! And I think it's somewhat of a genius move to offer something no one has, but am also wary of that nicheness if it becomes too commonplace because backgrounders do not typically perform well. After this initial wave I think that they do need to split the ratio and not finish crews too soon of they'll be left in a different spot when everyone got the main crew and don't really care about tertiary characters.

I myself being a fan of the Aliens hope to see more of that presence, Andorians in particular have always been a favorite. Though not many characters of their species exist so I'll probably have to wait for Shran.

 

[lister]

Read above. Wave 2 will be announced soon.

Based on TF interviews Wave 1 sounds like the lineup Brian personally wanted from his favorite episodes. Wave 2 will have more "prominent" characters, so we'll see.

Their intent was more obscure since Trek fans have a variety of the popular characters already so they deliberately asked for characters not previously released or done at this scale.

The last few Star Trek lines that have been attempted that weren't retro/Mego style have been pretty big busts, so you'll have to forgive me if I'm not bursting with confidence that these guys have suddenly figured it out.

I have no doubt that Wave 2 will be "announced." Whether or not it actually gets made is another matter altogether.

 

[SpectreOne]

He did give a decently valid reason for these choices. I mean look back to all previous lines

This new line is 12 inch, is it? Let's assume that means Marvel Legends sized - I don't have any star trek characters/crews in that size. So what exactly am I supposed to do with Tuvix? Have him have a conversation on the shelf with a cartoony 4,5 inch janeway figure from playmates? Yes, we have a couple Janeways, Kirks, Siskos and Picards - all in different sizes and styles. And because this line is a new size and style as well, we basically start from scratch again.

 

[BlindJedi]

The last few Star Trek lines that have been attempted that weren't retro/Mego style have been pretty big busts, so you'll have to forgive me if I'm not bursting with confidence that these guys have suddenly figured it out.

I have no confidence. Just stating their approach.

It will probably fail but I welcome their efforts.

 

[BlindJedi]

This new line is 12 inch, is it? Let's assume that means Marvel Legends sized - I don't have any star trek characters/crews in that size. So what exactly am I supposed to do with Tuvix? Have him have a conversation on the shelf with a cartoony 4,5 inch janeway figure from playmates? Yes, we have a couple Janeways, Kirks, Siskos and Picards - all in different sizes and styles. And because this line is a new size and style as well, we basically start from scratch again.

I thought it was supposed to be 6 or 7 inch so closer to Diamond Select line.

ETA: relevant quote here:

The Nacelle’s figures are 1/12 scale (about 6 to 7 inches) and “highly articulated,” similar to Hasbro’s Star Wars Black series. They are being designed to be affordable, with hopes to be available for under $30 each. The first wave will be available for pre-sale in the first quarter of 2025, with hopes the first figures will arrive mid-year.

 

[SpectreOne]

I thought it was supposed to be 6 or 7 inch so closer to Diamond Select line.

ETA: relevant quote here:

Yeah, sorry, made a mistake there. I meant six inch - like Marvel Legends. The point stands, though, I'm not aware of Trek-figures in that scale (and style). I mean, it's exactly what I want, but... yeah, we are starting anew... again.

Edit: I give them that, the loadout on those figures is impressive:

https://www.instagram.com/toysnacelle/p/DGyKkoyRFlJ/?hl=de&img_index=1

 

[BlindJedi]

Yeah, sorry, made a mistake there. I meant six inch - like Marvel Legends. The point stands, though, I'm not aware of Trek-figures in that scale (and style). I mean, it's exactly what I want, but... yeah, we are starting anew... again.

There's this one and like I said there is the Art Asylum/Diamond Select line that is roughly the same scale, though without comparison pictures can't say for certain.

Star Trek probably has the longest and weirdest history of figures. It started out with 8" by Mego, then moved to 3.75 by Playmates for TNG and TMP. Then bumped to 4.75 approximately with Playmates, with the occasional 6 inch, plus Art Asylum at 6 to 7 inch. Then Star Trek 2009 had 3.75, 6 inch and 12 inch.

Now we have 5", 6 to 7", 8" and 4".

ETA: and 3.75 scale too apparently again.

 

[lister]

There's this one and like I said there is the Art Asylum/Diamond Select line that is roughly the same scale, though without comparison pictures can't say for certain.

Star Trek probably has the longest and weirdest history of figures. It started out with 8" by Mego, then moved to 3.75 by Playmates for TNG and TMP. Then bumped to 4.75 approximately with Playmates, with the occasional 6 inch, plus Art Asylum at 6 to 7 inch. Then Star Trek 2009 had 3.75, 6 inch and 12 inch.

Now we have 5", 6 to 7", 8" and 4".

Almost. Mego put out 3.75 TMP figures in the late '70s. Galoob had a 3.75 TNG line in the late '80s. Playmates got the license in the early '90s.

 

[BlindJedi]

Almost. Mego put out 3.75 TMP figures in the late '70s. Galoob had a 3.75 TNG line in the late '80s. Playmates got the license in the early '90s.

Thank you. I knew I was forgetting a company.

Plus there's the EXO ones that are 1/6 scale and highly detailed and price tag reflects it. Think like Sideshow 12 inch style.

ETA: plus there's apparently this line by Super Impulse in 3.75 scale.
ETA x2: and Master Replicas announced a line.

 

[lister]

I just think starting a new Star Trek line has a lot of built-in problems. First of all, is there even an audience for it? It seems like Star Trek still has a decent sized fanbase, but the question is how many of those fans are also toy collectors and how many of the ones who are toy collectors are willing to pay between $20 and $30 for figures.

The second problem is that the ST universe is so expansive at this point, a toy line almost can't even do it justice. Even just doing the main crew from each show, you're looking at probably 65-70 figures. That's before you get to any aliens, villains, supporting characters, alternate uniforms, etc.

Problem number three is how do you even begin to approach it? That's the issue we're seeing with this new line. If you start from absolute scratch, then yes, you'll be giving people versions of Kirk, Spock, Picard, Data, etc. that they may very well have in some form or some scale. Nacelle is obviously aware of that, so they've decided to go in the extreme other direction and start with obscure characters. We'll see if it works. Personally, I think they should have split the difference a little bit and made the first wave a mix of standards and less visible figures but here we are. To some degree, I do get the logic. I can't say I'd be super psyched to see yet another TNG Picard or TOS Spock, but that kind of illustrates my point. There doesn't seem to be a great way to approach it. The Nacelle guys are gambling that anyone interested in this line already has the Diamond Select figures and they want characters they don't already have. That may or not be true.

As a lifelong Star Trek fan and someone who absolutely loved the original Playmates line, I think the idea of a new Star Trek line is much cooler than the reality of one. Deep Space Nine is my all-time favorite TV show. Not just favorite Star Trek show. There was a time when I'd be losing my mind over a Weyoun figure. But really, what am I going to with him? I have the Diamond Select DS9 Worf and Gowron figures so I guess I could display him with them. And this sort of brings up a fourth problem. I don't really want a random Weyoun figure, but at the same time, I don't really want to start collecting a whole new line of DS9 figures at 30 bucks a pop either.

 

[SpectreOne]

They have just revealed Generations Kirk (in his vest) for Wave 2. The first must-buy for me... if I can get a hold of him in my country.

 

[BlindJedi]

But really, what am I going to with him? I have the Diamond Select DS9 Worf and Gowron figures so I guess I could display him with them.

Worf and Weyoun do have a hilarious scene together.