STAR TREK: Retro '90s Action Figures from Playmates - Part 3
Channel: Sci-Fi Zone
Date: 24/04/2024

Stardate: the late 1990's!  Say goodbye to an iconic toy line in the third (and final) part of our documentary series detailing the history of the Star Trek Playmates figure line.

In the wake of the “1701 scandal” (a well-intentioned set of anniversary figures that became rarer than gold pressed latinum), Playmates faced the wrath of Trekkies and collectors alike.  Their solution?  A last ditch attempt to market Star Trek figures and accessories with their new “Warp Factor” series.

Featuring striking new package design, and a host of fan-favourite characters, the Warp Factor series is home to some of the best loved figures in the line.  But the damage had been done, and with dwindling sales (and changing pop cultural winds at the end of the 20th century) the Star Trek Playmates line was on a course for self-destruct.

Featuring original images, vintage advertisements and rare prototype images (sourced from private collectors and the darkest corners of the Delta quadrant), this documentary completes the definitive history of the greatest Star Trek Toy line in existence!

Narrated by: Natasha Sweetman, Written & Produced by James Patrik and Edited by Darren Maxwell. 

References & Links: 
Wixiban’s Star Trek Figure Guide: https://www.wixiban.com/toys/playmate... 
Up Close & Plastic: https://upcloseandplastic.blogspot.com/ 
Star Trek Toyhunter: http://startrek-toyhunter.blogspot.com 
Shammie Hax’s Custom Figure Creations: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Qi...

Other links of interest: 
James Patrik Twitter:  https://twitter.com/PlaymatesTrekkr
Darren Maxwell Films: http://www.dmfilms.net 
Sci-Fi Zone: https://www.sci-fizone.com 
Aron's Collectables: https://aronscollectables.com