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TAtTF: The Good Playmates Star Trek

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As I’ve probably said before, I’ve got a project going while I’m unemployed. It’s a non-fiction book that I’m hoping a publisher will pick up which basically involves me writing about geek things. Because of this project, I’ve watched a lot of Star Trek in the last few months, so I’m still riding high on Trek fever. While doing research, I ran across some cool Star Trek ads for the old Trek Playmates line that I thought I’d share here. First up is a money shot of the Enterprise D:

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Playmates sure knew how to make a sweet Enterprise. Hot damn, I curse myself now for not getting one of these back in the day.

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I was never a big fan of the size and proportions of the Star Trek characters that Playmates put out in the 1990s, they always seemed a little too off for me (i.e. not realistic enough). Still, I wouldn’t take them now over their current super shitty line based on the 2009 film. I also am pissed that I never got the Enterprise D bridge set and Engineering section. I think I was too busy collecting horrible Star Wars figures at the time.

I’d like to point out that these ads came from a blog called Nostaligia Factory and I’d recommend checking them out at least for the section where they show off their own figures. I know, you shouldn’t be visiting blogs that aren’t Toy Bender, but I give you permission this time.

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Posted in Star Trek, Toy Ads that Time Forgot on July 31st, 2009

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16 Responses to “TAtTF: The Good Playmates Star Trek”

  1. Poe Ghostal Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    I have that Enterprise.

  2. Paul Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I think you have everything I want.

  3. doubledumbassonyou Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I have the Shuttlecraft Galileo, it was a great toy. Of course I used it with my TNG figures, but shortly it became the primary transport for my GI Joe Star Brigade figures.

  4. Savage Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Glad you’re site is back up.

  5. Savage Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Glad your site is back up.

  6. Savage Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    You can delete this post and my 1st post (#4). Or you can keep both of them up and show off my posting skills (or lack thereof).

  7. Toot Farts Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Glad you’re site is bac…..wait, someone already said this.

  8. Paul Says:
    August 5th, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Yeah, the sites back up, but I’m locked out along with most of the other 451 Press writers and there’s no hurry to let us back on. So, I’m not sure when this place will be updated. Sorry kids.

  9. Paul Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Hey Kids, Toy Bender is done. I’m no longer a writer. May I suggest you click on my name for your daily dose of vitamin P? (the P is for Paul)

  10. Eric Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    That sucks, Paul. I’m not even a collector and yet I read this site. Your writing and wit are top-notch, and 451 is stupid not to keep you in the loop. Toy Bender, RIP.

  11. Paul Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Thanks Eric! That means a lot.

    You can still see my stuff at the link above and Poe Ghostal’s blog (link should be on the right side of the page here)

  12. crazyfellow1 Says:
    August 17th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    RIP Toybender :’-( So it’s really dead, no more posts? ever?

  13. Toot Farts Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Toot Farts will be missed.

    Let er’ R.I.P.

  14. Paul Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    OMG that’s hilarious. Toots, I could still use you on the other site.

  15. Paul Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    There might be more posts Crazy, but they won’t be from me.

  16. Toyrant Says:
    October 19th, 2009 at 5:39 am

    Oh no! I’ll see you at that link that I shall now click…

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