Nacelle’s New Star Trek Figures Are Completely Accessorized

As io9 has pointed out previously, Star Trek isn’t your typical sci-fi franchise in the case of toys. There have been some very weird releases over time, made much more notable by the truth that Trek figures simply aren’t as prolific as, say, the fixed stream of merch that pours out of the galaxy far, far-off.

Meaning these new Nacelle figures, spotlighting less-obvious characters in addition to beloved crew members in particular contexts, have been on the minds of followers and collectors since they had been introduced ultimately yr’s New York Comedian Con. Now they’re inching nearer to your shelf by happening pre-order in the present day. In a press launch, Nacelle founder and CEO Brian Volk-Weiss mentioned he was thrilled by the “overwhelmingly optimistic response” from Trek followers to date on the discharge; that is touted as simply the primary wave of figures, with a second wave (created utilizing the assistance of fan strategies) to be introduced quickly.

Who will be part of the line-up subsequent stays to be seen, however as for now, listed here are close-up appears on the eight releases within the first wave. (We used the photographs with the equipment included as a result of they’re simply so good.) They’re anticipated to ship in October, and can run you $29 for particular person figures, or $225 for the total set. Pre-order particulars may be discovered at Nacelle Store.

Weyoun, Deep Area 9

“Because the crafty and constant Vorta consultant of the Dominion, Weyoun is each a grasp diplomat and a crafty enforcer,” Nacelle’s description for this determine reads. However he’s not completely with out enjoyable: he does include a smiling possibility, half a pepperoni pizza and a pair of chopsticks, in addition to a provide of Ketracel White.

Valkris, Star Trek III: The Seek for Spock

The Klingon operative, doomed associate of Kruge, comes with a tiny Genesis System that sadly, or no less than most likely, won’t create new planets or resurrect heroic Vulcans.

Tuvix, Star Trek: Voyager

A two-in-one character (three-in-one when you depend the flower), yanked straight out of what’s nonetheless one in all the most controversial Star Trek episodes ever amongst followers and the precise forged members alike!

Captain Sulu, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Nation

The beloved unique character comes with quite a lot of phasers and communicators from totally different Trek tasks, however you’re gonna maintain Sulu posed together with his cup and saucer in hand, about to take his subsequent sip.

Captain Garrett, Star Trek: The Subsequent Technology, “Yesterday’s Enterprise”

Sure, a youthful model of her character did pop up in Section 31, however most followers would favor to recollect Rachel Garrett from her standout TNG episode. That battle-scarred head (“to seize her remaining, resolute moments,” Nacelle writes) is actually a harrowing inclusion.

Midshipman Peter Preston, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

One other macabre alt-head, for one more courageous but unlucky hero.

Captain Jellico, Star Trek: The Subsequent Technology

You even get Picard’s fishbowl, so you possibly can re-create the scene the place Jellico orders it faraway from the prepared room on the Enterprise-D.

Mirror Archer, Star Trek: Enterprise, “In a Mirror, Darkly”

Comes full with appropriately evil-looking Mirror Universe drinks! An important addition for Scott Bakula followers in addition to Trek followers, no less than till somebody steps up with the Quantum Leap figures the world is sorely missing.

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