JJprise...cheap

[Redfern]

Reads like a "dig" at the Abrams' ship, right?

In this case, it's a bit more literal. I was in "low rent district" department store yesterday and for "shiggles", I browsed the toy section. Lo and behold, I saw several boxes with the "electronic" toy from the movie. (Never expected that store to carry many movie tie-ins.) And the price was marked down to 7 and a half bucks!

Now, though I'm a "TOS" fan from 1972 (though I have fleeting memories from first run broadcast), I thought, "Eh, what the hell..." I don't feel I was "ripped off", but I'm glad I didn't pay full price. The box size is deceiving. I assumed like the TOS "E" from the 90s, the "model" would fill more of the box, with the engines needing to be snapped into place. Well, I discovered it was already assembled and the entire length spanned maybe two thirds or "maybe" three quarters of the box's width. It didn't bother measuring it or noting a listing for length, but it's smaller than the 90s Playmates toy.

But for 8 bucks (that accounts for tax), eh, it's not too bad. (I still like the TOS E not just for "subject matter", but also for the fact one can select one of 4 sound effects. This one makes one cycle through the selections.)

Sincerely,

Bill

 

[Vance]

Um.. how is this 'fan art', exactly?

 

[sojourner]

Fan Art - Post your Trek fan art here, including hobby models and collectibles.

 

[Rattrap]

Well, at those prices, you can pick up a couple to use for kitbashing, since it's unlikely we'll be seeing a kit too soon.

 

[Redfern]

Um.. how is this 'fan art', exactly?

You're right, my post was not so much relating to "art", but since there does not appear to be a specific "toy and collectible" sub-forum (unless I overlooked it), and considering the "caveat" Sojourner quoted, well, this seemed the reasonable place to post it.

However, if you are aware of a more appropriate sub-section where I should post my anecdote, will you provide me a link?

Sincerely,

Bill