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#21
Posted 19 August 2008 - 09:57 PM
As I understand it, Stewart and Spiner both had new DS9 style uniforms tailored for them. The remaining crew had to make due with what was left over from DS9 production. This is why Jonathan Frakes keeps his sleeves rolled up in the new uniform - Avery Brooks' costume sleeves were too short. LeVar Burton had the opposite problem in Colm Meaney's uniform which was too big. Also, you'll notice that Beverly and Troi never use the new uniforms. There simply was nothing available that fit them even passably, and no budget left to make them new ones, so they were forced to stick with the TNG style. Supposedly, most of the TNG uniforms from the show were getting a bit worn, which didn't show up on TV, but would have been somewhat more obvious on a theater screen.
I think it's all a bit humorous, actually. They should have just kept everyone in their TNG uniforms if they were really THAT unhappy with the new ones. There just seemed to be this mentality that they had to change EVERYTHING. We need a new ship! We need new uniforms! ... what was that line by McCoy from TMP? "I bet they redesigned the whole sickbay, too! I know engineers. They love to change things!"
#22
Posted 19 August 2008 - 10:34 PM
Of course, they could have just modded or reculpted the torsos on the existing bodies from previous figures to get what they needed. They already had the DS9 figures and the S7 TNG figures. They just needed to add the new combadge and they would have been done.
The same thing did happen with the Enterprise-E. They made the toy using the original concept design and not the final filming model because they had to start development of the toy early to make the First Contact release date.
#23
Posted 20 August 2008 - 08:32 AM
Yeah, they did, but I thought they rushed to get them on the market quickly.
#24
Posted 20 August 2008 - 08:36 AM
I think it's all a bit humorous, actually. They should have just kept everyone in their TNG uniforms if they were really THAT unhappy with the new ones. There just seemed to be this mentality that they had to change EVERYTHING. We need a new ship! We need new uniforms! ... what was that line by McCoy from TMP? "I bet they redesigned the whole sickbay, too! I know engineers. They love to change things!"
They always want to make things more flashy for the big screen.
#25
Posted 20 August 2008 - 08:38 AM
Of course, they could have just modded or reculpted the torsos on the existing bodies from previous figures to get what they needed. They already had the DS9 figures and the S7 TNG figures. They just needed to add the new combadge and they would have been done.
The same thing did happen with the Enterprise-E. They made the toy using the original concept design and not the final filming model because they had to start development of the toy early to make the First Contact release date.
They should have at least tried to give the figures full articulation.
#26
Posted 25 September 2008 - 03:32 PM
I absolutely love that set. As much as I admire the AA/DST stuff, the Playmates Classic Trek stuff will always have a special place in my heart....
I remember taking my mom out Christmas shopping the year that set hit. I can't remember the exact year (maybe 1993?) but I had to be like 16 at that time and I was past the point where I 'should' be getting toys from my mom for Christmas (even though I still bought them myself and probably always will). We went to Toys R Us to buy some stuff for the nephews and nieces and they had just gotten that set in. So there I was in the aisle staring at the set, ready to go buy it when my mom walks up and goes "hey what's that?". So I tell her what it is and that I'm gonna buy it. She takes it out of my hands and throws it in her cart and says "no you aren't because I am....why don't you give me one last run at buying my son a toy for christmas?". So I did...and I felt like a little kid again waiting for Christmas day to get that set.
So that set will always hold a special place for me. Not just because it's a really well done set, but because that was literally the last actual toy I got for Christmas from my mom...
Sallah
#27
Posted 27 September 2008 - 07:27 AM
#28
Posted 27 September 2008 - 08:32 AM
#29
Posted 27 September 2008 - 07:50 PM
http://www.theeartht...artrekgenc.html
Sallah
#30
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:46 PM
#31
Posted 28 September 2008 - 01:38 AM
I think it's all a bit humorous, actually. They should have just kept everyone in their TNG uniforms if they were really THAT unhappy with the new ones. There just seemed to be this mentality that they had to change EVERYTHING. We need a new ship! We need new uniforms! ... what was that line by McCoy from TMP? "I bet they redesigned the whole sickbay, too! I know engineers. They love to change things!"
I always wondered why the crew wore two different uniforms for that movie. The funny thing is I was just watching it the other day!
#32
Posted 28 September 2008 - 01:43 AM
Of course, they could have just modded or reculpted the torsos on the existing bodies from previous figures to get what they needed. They already had the DS9 figures and the S7 TNG figures. They just needed to add the new combadge and they would have been done.
The same thing did happen with the Enterprise-E. They made the toy using the original concept design and not the final filming model because they had to start development of the toy early to make the First Contact release date.
Well with STXI being pushed back 6 months that problem shouldn't be an issue with these new figures. And hopefully we get a good quality product. I am really looking forward to the 9" figures. I'd say those are the perfect size.
#33
Posted 28 September 2008 - 04:23 AM
Does anyone have a site that has the pictures?? Aww come on is that a joke? I know one
http://www.trektoy.com
#34
Posted 28 September 2008 - 08:04 AM
#35
Posted 28 September 2008 - 08:06 AM
#36
Posted 03 February 2009 - 10:41 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=200303600904
This is literally the 5th one of these that I have bought. It's just such a great set that I can't help snagging one when I see it cheap. I have one open, one sealed, one for each of my 2 boys, and now this one....that I guess I'll either sit on for a gift or use for customs...or if I have another kid, I'll give it to him (or her).
I love this set.
Sallah
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Posted 03 February 2009 - 02:59 PM
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Posted 03 February 2009 - 05:32 PM
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