Star Trek Kits Being Re-Popped!

Anonymous

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November 2005

Star Trek Kits Being Re-Popped!

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 11:55 AM

Posted by Starship Modeler today:
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Our RC2 sales rep wrote:
The AMT team is very excited to provide you with information on new releases for the second half of 2005.

2005 is the year for sci-fi products. Based on customer requests we will be re-introducing 4 of the most requested AMT Star Trek models:
- #38387 USS Enterprise T.V. Show 3 pc Set,
- #38389 Klingon Bird of Prey,
- the Star Trek 3 pc Adversary Set (Includes Romulan Warbird, Klingon Bird of Prey and Ferngi Marauder)
- #38388 USS Enterprise Movie 3 pc set.

A flyer is attached featuring these re-releases.

Just got this email this morning. Looks like they are not abandoning Trek altogether like the rumor mill's been saying.

Linda
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Thanks Linda!

James Smile [:)]

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thunderbearr

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November 2004
From: USA, North America, Earth Milky Way

Posted by thunderbearr on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 12:25 PM

Hmm. A little description here.

Re-release. Company produces a kit they haven't had in a while.

Re-pop. Resin knock-off by BFSBs.

Just thought ya'd want to know.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 11:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by JamesDFarrow

Posted by Starship Modeler today:
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Our RC2 sales rep wrote:
" Based on customer requests we will be re-introducing 4 of the most requested AMT Star Trek models:
- #38387 USS Enterprise T.V. Show 3 pc Set,
- #38389 Klingon Bird of Prey,
- the Star Trek 3 pc Adversary Set (Includes Romulan Warbird, Klingon Bird of Prey and Ferngi Marauder)
- #38388 USS Enterprise Movie 3 pc set.

Hmmmm, I'd have to wonder why they consider some of those "the most requested"? It doesn't make sense to eliminate the Miranda Class. That would be a good 1/350th kit.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:11 AM

But a 1/350th scale Reliant doesn't exist already. They are just running thier old molds again.

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

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midnightprowler

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February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:56 AM

Would like to see the TOS Shuttlecraft re released.
Lee

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Prince of Styrene II

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September 2003
From: USA

Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 5:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by JamesDFarrow
Based on customer requests we will be re-introducing 4 of the most requested AMT Star Trek models:
- #38387 USS Enterprise T.V. Show 3 pc Set,
- #38389 Klingon Bird of Prey,
- the Star Trek 3 pc Adversary Set (Includes Romulan Warbird, Klingon Bird of Prey and Ferngi Marauder)
- #38388 USS Enterprise Movie 3 pc set.

#38387 & #38388 are the 1/2500 Entrprises, from TOS to the E-E. those were a good move, IMO. Especially the B-C-E pack, as it's going for big bucks on evilBay. The Adversary Set is pretty good, as you could probably pull off the KBop as being a 1/1000 scale to display with all the PL conversions! Big Smile [:D]

The big KBop is the only one I'm not sure was a good move, though I'm sure it sold well. And the same 1/1000 argument could be made for a 1/350 display with the refit! Wink [;)]

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, July 9, 2005 7:24 PM

actually the AMT BOP is still a good kit being more detailed than the one offered in the Adversary set too bad though AMT didn't release a D'drex class Warbird that matched the size of the TNG Enterprise D though

And also why didn't they re release the Enterprise D?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, July 9, 2005 10:33 PM

I dont know what it is with me.. But I got myself the really old 3 piece adversary set from the TOS era for a job that I am doing.. And I have fallen in love with it.. Now I want to do alot more Klingon and Romulan stuff.. Here I was just an Enterprise man, and now I want to do this other stuff.. I love it!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:38 PM

you got to admit Chris that the D'drex Class WarBird that comes in the TNG Adversary set seems tempting enough to try to light up. and what ships come in the TOS adversary set I only know of two adversaries the D7 and the Romulan Bird of Prey.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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kaleu

Member since
February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:53 PM

Would like to get my hands on another Bird of Prey kit. Any idea on release dates?

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:17 PM

I wish they would add the NX-01 to the TV version kit,then it would be really complete.Does anyone know if this might happen before release?

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Griffworks

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June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Monday, July 11, 2005 10:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by kaleu

Would like to get my hands on another Bird of Prey kit. Any idea on release dates?

According to the original post at Starship Modeler - http://www.starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28089 - the schedule is:

September for the E-B, E-C & E-E set and the big KBoP.
October for the E-Nil, E-A and E-D set.
November for the Adversary set.

HTH,

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 12:09 AM

Your right Mikey, the TOS adversary kit has the Klingon Battle Cruiser and the old Rom Bird of Prey..

I will say one thing, although it is a very basic design. Once I finished doing that little Bird of Prey, painting it, then put on the Eagle decals for it. It just looks magnificent! I love it! Here is a picture of the set I just finished.

I decided to give each of the 3 ships a distinct look of thier own.. I did the TOS Enterprise in the a light Grey. The Romulan BOP in a flat white, and the D-7 in a flat drab green.. I know the original D-7's werent green. But as I said, I wanted them to have a distinct look about them.. I am actually thinking of changing the D-7 to a neautral grey?...

Chris in Japan

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 12:12 AM

What Scale are those ships in the 3 ships set?

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Griffworks

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June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:36 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by AusLexusJapan

Your right Mikey, the TOS adversary kit has the Klingon Battle Cruiser and the old Rom Bird of Prey..

I will say one thing, although it is a very basic design. Once I finished doing that little Bird of Prey, painting it, then put on the Eagle decals for it. It just looks magnificent! I love it! Here is a picture of the set I just finished.

I decided to give each of the 3 ships a distinct look of thier own.. I did the TOS Enterprise in the a light Grey. The Romulan BOP in a flat white, and the D-7 in a flat drab green.. I know the original D-7's werent green. But as I said, I wanted them to have a distinct look about them.. I am actually thinking of changing the D-7 to a neautral grey?...
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Whoa! Those look great, Chris! I don't believe I've ever seen that particular set look quite as nice as that. Big Smile [:D]

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:06 PM

Thanks Jeff appreciate it!.. I must say that they have become a favourite set of mine.. I was never a big fan of the TOS era stuff.. But these little guys just ooz nostalgia..

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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kaleu

Member since
February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:32 PM

Griffworks,
Thanks for the information on the release dates.

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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Griffworks

Member since
June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:20 PM

Sure thing! Always happy to help! Big Smile [:D]

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:49 AM

actually you know Chris that D7 is pretty close in color to the one shown in the TNG episode with the Klingon sleeper ship which was a D7

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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