Re: Star Trek XI titanium or Micro Machine sized s
Darth_Morpheus said:
Have you collected all the Hot Wheels ships? You mentioned that you now have the Comic Con exclusive. I didn't notice any of the other Hot Wheels versions in the pictures. Maybe because they are bigger.
Nope, that's the only one I've gotten so far. I was underwhelmed.
Here it is:
Darth_Morpheus said:
Do you think the Comic Con was worth it now that you have it? I'm still contemplating purchasing that one.
I like the drydock case and the idea of showing the ship under refit, but it's not very well executed, really. Much less accurate and detailed than many of the others. The wonky angle of the saucer is hard to miss, too! I display it with the drydock shell closed so it actually looks pretty cool in there. But still, I was thinking of putting a blinking Hallmark Enterprise into the drydock instead... that would look even better.
So I can't really recommend it but I still kinda like it for some reason... and for under $30, it is a unique item. So.... I'm gonna keep it.
Darth_Morpheus said:
Also I noticed that some of the new Hot Wheels wave 3 ships are up for sell on ebay. There are 3 battle damaged ships and an Enterprise A refit. I wonder if that one is different from the mislabeled refit that has been out for awhile?
I don't think so... same QC issues with the ship, from the pics I've seen. The box might be fixed, though!
Darth_Morpheus said:
One last question since I'm full of them today
, if you were to choose one line of Trek ships to collect which one would you choose or which one is the best to focus on?
I really like the smaller ships (JL, Furuta scale) best but I recognize how insanely prices have spiked recently... luckily, most of my ships were $4 each when I got 'em.
Trying to avoid the pricey ones, I'd grab the F-Toys set first... cheap, really nice, sharp sculpts! You'll have to grab a Furuta Enterprise C, cuz that's your only option. And you'll have to decide on an Enterprise E... there are some fun choices ahead!
Darth_Morpheus said:
Thanks for posting all those pictures DD.
No worries!
darthMagnus said:
I'm really liking all the hallmark ones. It's kind of sad that they have done a better spread of ships than anyone save for Furuta. Now if they would just put out a 4th set...since the last was quite mediocre.
The Hallmarks are really nice... they got me into ship collecting in the first place!
Agreed, the Furuta sets are totally necessary if you want some frickin' variety in your Fleet. I'd love a 4th Furuta set but it's been a long time since Volume 3. Doesn't look good. I'm hoping for more from F-Toys and Konami... they're most recent.
I'm stoked about Playmates' minis. I hope they get back to us with more info.
darthMagnus said:
Is anyone actually going to get the newer HW models now that Playmates is putting out ones from the new movie?
I'll grab the Enterprise XI and the Saratoga, if they ever come out. Maybe the Bounty, if the paint improves. How about you guys?