News McFarlane to Create Discovery Toys

[Zonker]

http://www.startrek.com/article/mcfarlane-to-create-discovery-toys

Glad to see there will be merchandising going along with the show. I guess the extent will depend on how well the show does.

 

[F. King Daniel]

I imagined Seth McFarlane, in his Orville uniform, in a darkened room hand-crafting little Discovery action figures.

I'm very disappointed.

 

[tomalak301]

I imagined Seth McFarlane, in his Orville uniform, in a darkened room hand-crafting little Discovery action figures.

I'm very disappointed.

When I first saw the headline, that was my thought too.

 

[Long Syntax]

Bold and underlined added for emphasis by me - I hope they don't know something we don't.

http://www.toyhypeusa.com/2017/05/2...nsing-deal-star-trek-discovery-classic-shows/

McFarlane Toys has acquired the license to produce action figures and collectibles based on the new Star Trek Discovery television series, as well as product from other past Trek shows such as The Original Series and The Next Generation and more. The first two figures planned in the 7″ Color Tops line is Captain James T. Kirk (TOS) and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (TNG). Other figures and collectibles are planned from Star Trek: Discovery and other Trek Series.
The new Trek series is planned for release on CBS in the Spring of 2018, which is a new live-action reboot series. Fans should expect to see the first wave of product by next year, which should be launched sometime before the new series airs.

 

[Mirror Mirror]

Bold and underlined added for emphasis by me - I hope they don't know something we don't.

Everyone should know this is a visual reboot. This will not look like the 1960's TOS era, that does not mean its not TOS, but it wont look like the 1960's idea of the future.

 

[Long Syntax]

Everyone should know this is a visual reboot. This will not look like the 1960's TOS era, that does not mean its not TOS, but it wont look like the 1960's idea of the future.

Actually I found the 2018 date more concerning.

 

[Mirror Mirror]

Actually I found the 2018 date more concerning.

Heh, I see the issue. I thought you meant the "reboot" thing. But yes, the 2018 is highly worrying.....

 

[Long Syntax]

Heh, I see the issue. I thought you meant the "reboot" thing. But yes, the 2018 is highly worrying.....

Lets hope they don't know what they're talking about

 

[Awesome Possum]

I want prop replicas.

 

[Mirror Mirror]

Lets hope they don't know what they're talking about

Might have meant this line is a go for 2018

 

[.:: TSN ::.]

Might have meant this line is a go for 2018

No, that is covered in the next line: "Fans should expect to see the first wave of product by next year, which should be launched sometime before the new series airs."

So the first toys should be released before Discovery airs. If release date is really in autumn then first toys whould be available in late summer. Which is still this year. Not next year.

EDIT:
Ok, the original source of the article says nothing about releasing toys before the show.

Mcfarlane’s Star Trek toys will be available in the spring of 2018 at major retailers worldwide.

Meanwhile, the new Star Trek series will premiere on CBS Television Network with all subsequent episodes available on CBS All access, the network’s digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service.

 

[publiusr]

Ships please

 

[Apparition B5]

Ships please

Actually, Diamond Select just announced that they've been contracted to make a new Star Trek ship.

 

[The Librarian]

Actually, Diamond Select just announced that they've been contracted to make a new Star Trek ship.

Why did you have to link to that picture of the Bird-of-Prey... *sigh*

 

[publiusr]

A Reliant! That's good!

 

[Burning Hearts of Qo'nos]

I imagined Seth McFarlane, in his Orville uniform, in a darkened room hand-crafting little Discovery action figures.

I'm very disappointed.

This is one of those posts that deserves a 'like again' button.

 

[Space Coast]

I imagined Seth McFarlane, in his Orville uniform, in a darkened room hand-crafting little Discovery action figures.

I'm very disappointed.

Who's to say he isn't?

Also it's probably wishful thinking but I'm hoping Figma (or at least Goodsmile) gets their hands on figure licenses as well instead of just Funko Pop. *shivers*