Among the blips that I found interesting (even hopeful!) are the following:
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DSTChuck: [...] hopefully we can get to releasing all the ones your looking forward to (when asked about Romulan Kirk, Chapel and Rand.)
DSTChuck: Right now the Trek traditional action figure line is on hold. We are working on a few things that might allow us to get most if not all the ones we’ve listed into collector hands but we’ll have to see…Salt Vampire is in trouble again and is in fact on hold as well - SORRY.
DSTChuck: You are correct there is no new development underway for the Trek, BSG and Stargate 7″ lines. We do not want to say they are cancelled because we are working on ideas on how to get what we’ve developed out to fans.
Here's a question I thought was actually quite intelligent:
Shaun Baer
Thank you for your recent answers regarding the 7″ Star Trek and BSG lines. I’m disappointed to hear concretely that they are on hiatus, but it sure beats not knowing what to expect. Aside from saving our pennies in anticipation of your massive and amazing return to Star Trek action figures in 2011 (or 12…I still have hope) is there anything we can do as collectors to help? If this hiatus becomes less than temporary, let me say now a big thank you. I love the Star Trek figures I’ve bought from you over the years and think they’re great. If I have been critical, I hope you know it’s just because I want more of the great product you’ve been providing and I’m disappointed not to see more. I’ll keep checking back in for more info. Thanks.
DSTChuck: No there is nothing really for collectors to do. You folks have been great. Before the latest movie Trek had been off the air and out of circulation for years. Art Asylum had stopped producing for the line but felt there was still a rabid fan base there for product so we were happy to step in. It been and continues to be a true privilege to work on this line. We’re still going with ships and roll-play and we do have some ideas to keep product out there that hopefully work out. If they do and you like the item then please just be sure to let your retailer know that your interested and assure them that Trek fans are still out there, ready for the product.
And concerning the BOP:
Eric Walters
Will the wings on the Klingon Bird of Prey have pivoting abilities ??? The wings need tobe able to pivot in order for the Bird Of Prey to be successful. Will the landing stuts be retractable or removible to depict in flight mode ???
DSTChuck: Yes that is the plan, that the wings will be able to lock in two positions and the landing gear will be able to retract.
DSTChuck: Right now the Trek traditional action figure line is on hold. We are working on a few things that might allow us to get most if not all the ones we’ve listed into collector hands but we’ll have to see…Salt Vampire is in trouble again and is in fact on hold as well - SORRY.
DSTChuck: You are correct there is no new development underway for the Trek, BSG and Stargate 7″ lines. We do not want to say they are cancelled because we are working on ideas on how to get what we’ve developed out to fans.
Here's a question I thought was actually quite intelligent:
Shaun Baer
Thank you for your recent answers regarding the 7″ Star Trek and BSG lines. I’m disappointed to hear concretely that they are on hiatus, but it sure beats not knowing what to expect. Aside from saving our pennies in anticipation of your massive and amazing return to Star Trek action figures in 2011 (or 12…I still have hope) is there anything we can do as collectors to help? If this hiatus becomes less than temporary, let me say now a big thank you. I love the Star Trek figures I’ve bought from you over the years and think they’re great. If I have been critical, I hope you know it’s just because I want more of the great product you’ve been providing and I’m disappointed not to see more. I’ll keep checking back in for more info. Thanks.
DSTChuck: No there is nothing really for collectors to do. You folks have been great. Before the latest movie Trek had been off the air and out of circulation for years. Art Asylum had stopped producing for the line but felt there was still a rabid fan base there for product so we were happy to step in. It been and continues to be a true privilege to work on this line. We’re still going with ships and roll-play and we do have some ideas to keep product out there that hopefully work out. If they do and you like the item then please just be sure to let your retailer know that your interested and assure them that Trek fans are still out there, ready for the product.
And concerning the BOP:
Eric Walters
Will the wings on the Klingon Bird of Prey have pivoting abilities ??? The wings need tobe able to pivot in order for the Bird Of Prey to be successful. Will the landing stuts be retractable or removible to depict in flight mode ???
DSTChuck: Yes that is the plan, that the wings will be able to lock in two positions and the landing gear will be able to retract.
While most of this is nothing new (7" on hold for 2010) I am actually quite glad to see they are at least considering releasing the figures already developed. I know at this point it is not very reasonable to have any hopes regarding new figures being designed (and I am quite sure that most of us have their own personal wish list) but I do remain hopeful we will get at least some of the planned figures released. I would at least like one Romulan to grace my display.. my Playmates TOS Bird of Prey looks quite lonely as is.
I am also quite glad the DST crew acknowledge the loyalty of the fans, something I don't feel the bigger toy manufacturers lose any sleep over. Considering how well the Trek lines did in the last years without major ad campaigns, a film, cartoon, or new TV show (Trek XI came out at the very tail-end of it all, in the larger scheme of things) I believe this to be quite an accomplishment. Other toylines that depended on this nostalgia value were mostly a flash in the pan.. off the top of my head I cannot think of any that survived over two years. Being a collector since the early 90's, I think it is safe to say that there has never been a movie toyline (except SW, of course) that has had true staying power past the month before/6 months after release, even for franchise films (LOTR had some staying power, but it died, what? a year after RofK came out? Harry Potter, a huge box office draw, never managed a decent line either) Movie figures are usually a staple of the clearance bin.
I will be happy to buy the rest of the TOS figures, should they ever get produced
While not my cup of tea, other points of interest, such as Retro figures and Minimates:
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DSTChuck: I don’t see anyway we’ll be ale to do a bridge set for Minimates BUT if the shuttle does well you might see another vehicle.
DSTChuck: (regarding new Retro figures) We do have some ideas for figures beyond the four you saw from Toy Fair but I think we’re going to wait and see how these to do see the fan interest in characters beyond the bridge crew. We’ve had mixed results in this line with the aliens.
DSTChuck: (regarding new Retro figures) We do have some ideas for figures beyond the four you saw from Toy Fair but I think we’re going to wait and see how these to do see the fan interest in characters beyond the bridge crew. We’ve had mixed results in this line with the aliens.
It sometimes feels like being a Trek fan is an exercise in heartbreak. Over the years there have been so much things that looked promising canceled (don't get me started on the game "Secret of Vulcan Fury") Here's hoping the efforts of the DST crew to bring us at least a few more figures prove fruitful!
