| Star Trek | TOMY U.S.S. Enterprise Die Cast Metal Kickstarter REVIEW: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- After over a year of waiting the TOMY diecast metal Enterprise from the original series of Star Trek has finally arrived in the plastic planet! It's awesome AND it's got some problems!
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I received mine on Saturday, October 21. Thanks for letting us know that you don't need the ugly saucer stand. You're right. It's AWFUL. I also do not remember being informed about having to remove the batteries. That's a complete pain in the ass.
Edit:
All in all, I'm still satisfied with it. My only hope is that they produce a 1/350 scale replica of the NCC-1701 Refit Enterprise from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (NOT the Wrath of Khan, since ILM dulled that one down for filming).
I would love a TMP Enterprise as well. As far as the secondary saucer stand, it's definitely a personal judgement call - I think it should be ok but like another poster said here it could start to sag due to the weight over time so I don't know.
Overall though, I am also really enjoying it so far too. :)
It’s beautiful……. I don’t care about the small flaws……it’s totally awesome ! ( gen X) English ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Brother 😊
Generally speaking, most times nowadays it’s recommended to remove batteries in between uses. So you don’t forget them for several years and they leak.
I agree. It’s not perfect.
Hopefully they learned a few things on this one. I funded the BTTF 1/10 delorean. And I hope it will be ok.
Your enterprise on display does look amazing and for the general population, I think they will be impressed when you show them. But high end collectors may notice the imperfections.
It’s a nice piece overall. Be well
I'm guessing for the batteries they meant that if you're not going to be using it for a while, you should remove the batteries. I can't imagine having to turn the whole thing upside down to access the saucer's battery compartment every time you want to turn it on.
I actually hope that's the case. 🙂
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet Me too! It's bad enough that we'll have to turn the whole thing upside down when it comes time to change the saucer batteries.
Yeah, pretty sure that's what they meant. Some batteries leak and corrode if you leave them in for a long time (think years) due to the buildup of hydrogen from usage, so it's not really an issue with the product but with batteries in general.
You probably figured out by now there's a power cycle button on the saucer and engineering section. I've had mine a week and no sign of draining while turned off. I just run it short periods of time though.
I just put mine together yesterday after watching a bunch of videos. Mine sits on a table in my dining room which is kind of a traffic area. I'll keep it on the saucer stand. It is gorgeous sitting there! I didn't read about the battery issue either, that's going to be really annoying and will require you to separate the 2 parts.
The saucer separation seems like it was a bug that they turned into a feature. Being so heavy relies on the stand, so they decided to give an in-canon reason for it.
I wasn't expecting Tomy to make a truly accurate replica on par with Master Replica's version. Firstly, Tomy is a toy company. Secondly, it was only $600 compared to MR's $1200. And while you plug in the MR for lights and rotating Bussard collectors, the motors are really noisy. Tomy's are literally whisper quiet.
I'd like to see what modders can come up with. Better less obscuring stands, maybe a battery workaround. That last part would probably require you to take it apart, but at least you know where the screws are! LOL!
Is this the largest die cast toy Tomy has put together? Whenever I think of diecast, I always think of Matchbox cars and tiny aircraft toys. Surely this holds some record somewhere.
I think it would be better if it had the ability to plug in to a wall outlet as well.
Absolutely!! :)
Crowdfunder here. I sent the design team several notes requesting an AC option with internal replaceable rechargeable batteries. Crickets. I thought, Ah, well, disposable (or rechargeable) batteries it shall be. But after seeing your video, and the hoops you have to jump through to turn the thing on and off ... sloppy. And I mean sloppy in the meanest engineering sense. Thanks for the vid, and thanks for seeing the fish.
A remote option would have been nice as well…or a timer function.
Looks at home with the star back drop.👍🖖
The supplied batteries went flat within 2 weeks. I have Duracell's in it now. I'd only take the batteries out if I was not playing with it for a long time or storage.
Well yeah they only lasted two weeks. You made 100 videos with it lit ...😂 😉
Seriously how many hours did the batteries last?
Hey Trevor! Thanks for stopping by! I'd take changing batteries every two weeks with heavy usage. Good to know. I've had similar problems with Hot Toys R2-D2 figs that the batteries drain whether in use or not so I have some frustrations here considering the light up feature was a big selling point.
I guess we'll see. Thanks again for your vids! 🙂
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Hours, I'm not sure, maybe 5 hours total. The secondary hull went flat a couple of days before the saucer.
@@trevorgibbs1541 haha. So I'm guessing the rest of us (as long as we don't make 100 videos) Should get weeks..... 😉 😂
Yeah I put fresh Good batteries in mine, I'll use the supplied batteries and something else
I LOVED STAR TREK WHEN I WAS A KID. GEORGE LUCAS DID GET SOME OF HIS STUFF FROM THEM. FLASH GORDAN AND BUCK ROGERS TOO. BAD ASS SHIP BROTHER.😲👊🏽💯🔥🍺🍺
Thanks Brother!! 😀😁
Love that background 😊
The ship looks like it’s on a respirator with that stand. Based on the delta base, the could have had to supports with cradles under the nacelles from the points, one strut with cradle for the secondary hull and one resting support for the prima hull. It would sit snugly, be prevented from sagging and would obstruct ad much of view while on display.
Still, it is a beautiful model and I’d love to have one.
What an iconic spaceship. Looks incredible, but it’s bothersome it has any issues for that price. My concern with not using that front stand is that it will sag over time. You could create an alternate stand that attaches to to the side with the screws. Love the little shuttles. It would be cool to make a way to display one just leaving the ship.
Thanks Andrew! Yeah, saggage could be a real problem as that saucer is heavy. I am hoping for a third party solution at some point. 🙂
"For that price"..an Enterprise diecast model of this size has never been done...$600 is a steal
Beautiful... but I'm holding out for enterprise d if it ever happens and I'm able....what's funny is I jumped in on the tomy DeLorean to go with my neca bttf figures 😊
Awesome man. Let me know how the DeLorean turns out! 🙂
Looks good all lit up, shame about all those seams 😮
Use lithium batteries for super long life . ❤️
Hmmm... good idea! 🙂
Appreciate the transparent honest review!
Still waiting ✋️ on Enterprise D
it has an off switch.
The touch sensors, yes. Batteries can still drain out even when off with those. I have a cpl of Hot Toys R2-D2 s that do that.
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet there's really no conceivable way a battery powered ship would work for constant lit dispay unless they're "permanent" rechargable lithium batteries, no?
the ideal solution is an ac adapter, 2nd ideal would be permanent rechargeable, short of those does physics even allow for batteries to sit for years and not slowly drain?
Agreed. Not sure where in the video I said I wanted the model to be "constantly lite" though. I just don't want the batteries draining out when not in use. Kinda takes away the enjoyment of lighting the ship if I have to take batteries in and out every time I use it which is what the directions seem to indicate.
granted it would be nice if you didn't need to crank it open with a wrench to get to the batteries. guess this is more a "turn on when hittin' the bong and every x-mas eve" kinda piece. perhaps necessary concessions in order to build one for half the price of the MR version (well, more like 1/3rd the price if adjusting for inflation).
Ha. Probably. 😁
It looks awesome but I am glad I pulled my order. Electric is the way to go along with a cost cutting design but still asking a premium cost.
I can respect that decision. 💯
Premium price? it was 600 bucks with free shipping and no tax. You can't beat that price with other companies charging thousands for 1/350 scale ST ships. I think Factory Entertainment is charging 15 grand for their 1/350 scale ships.
TOMY sent out a marketing thing, asking us which Star Trek vehicle they should attempt next. What do you think?
If it was up to me I'd choose the Enterprise A. Love that ship too. 🙂
Man. I just found out about this model yesterday. I would have ordered one last year if only I knew about it. Bummed I could not get one:(
Just wish we were offered some touch up paint ....
Truth is, all the lights should be USB or plug in so you don't ever have to worry about it. You hit it once and it goes for 15 minutes, you hit up to five time for an additional 15 each hit so it never just keeps running. And that's all you ever do, no unscrewing shit for batteries, that's a pain in the ass. It should also be strong enough not to need a reinforcing stand for the saucer section, it just destroys the look completely, you can't un see it. And for me, I could care less if the saucer section separates, it's pointless and I'd never display it that way. Use a lighter metal for the saucer and two screws you knucklebrains. Hello McFlly!
TRUTH! :)
My cousin is a tech expert, owns his own company. He says the instructions give that warning because the board uses a small amount of power when not in use. Also says it could be modified with a cut off switch discreetly hidden. NO WAY I'm going through all that. I'll use high quality Lithium batteries. I use it sparingly anyway. Mostly on weekends.😄 But I must say I do love it, despite the flaws. Wanted one ever since I was a kid and my Enterprises would regularly fall apart.
Awesome. Thanks for the info. I certainly am not a product engineer. 🙂
Really enjoyed this video. Especially the part about the lame batteries, Enterprise blowing up and Yosemite Sam cussing his head off. I'll be giggling for days on this one.
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Offer registries other than "Enterprise" and I just might get one! Also, they need to offer the TMP Refit..also with a choice of names!
Looks so cool but the battery thing is bollox. Think ill stick to my Dimond select Enterprise
Nice looking tos enterprise overall...not a fan of all the seams, or the stand for the saucer section. It would have been better with an ac adapter. I noticed that the port side windows aren't lit either...could be a connection issue, or possibly weak batteries. Is it worth $600.00+...no. Maybe if they tweaked a few things, and added an on/off switch, and ac adapter, sure I could see $600.00. I've build that model in the 1:350 scale, detailed it, I put a lighting kit in it for way less, and no seams, no lighting issues, and no batteries, and it came with an on/off switch.
What's with the yellow stripe on the saucer section?
I have been saving watching this video for a few days, because somehow I didn't even know about this item at all until I saw a bunch of fellow Trekkies getting them recently. I have to say the battery thing is frustrating. It does look great, but that sadly won't last long with AAs. Why is the top of the saucer yellowed? Is that more based on the filming model. I think that would be a deal breaker for me personally if they end up selling any more at some point. It might be model accurate, but not show accurate and it just feels like age of the product not screen accurate. Either way bud I'm glad you reviewed it and whenever you get Trek videos you know I love the Trek love from time to time.
Thanks Mav. :) Yeah, the paint apps are based on the filming model that is in the Smithsonian. I think on the Tomy model they may have gone a little too dark with that band of yellow across the front of the saucer but you can see what they were shooting for here. Actually the original was quite a bit more weathered than I would have thought whether that was simply due to the age of the actual prop or how it was supposed to be portrayed on screen for a show from almost 60 years ago I have no clue.
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@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet I wonder how the model looks now after the most recent restoration. Would love to see that in the Smithsonian one day. My favorite ship with The Falcon #2.
Have you had a chance to turn on this Enterprise indefinitely to see how long the batteries will last? Very curious.
You mean like run it till it dies? No. Selfishly no. I really don't want to change those batteries until I have to. I will say, it's been a month and when I do turn it on - it works fine. So good on that end at least.
Looks like it is listing to starboard.
I'm surprised you didn't jump in on some of those exo6 trek figures 🤔 I'm basically Waiting for the trek 2 figures but managed to get locutus. 😊
I got TMP Admiral Kirk. It's great. 😀
batteries will drain like a battery does . batteries will last longer if you do not turn it on. when lights are off batteries will drain slowlllyyyyy .. otherwise they will leak.. Your not discharging batteries when its off . if it was,,, lights would be on. My batteries lasted over a week in mine and I had it on alot.
There are collectibles, for instance, my Hot Toys R2-D2 which runs off of I think LR-44 watch-like batteries that will drain out within days regardless of whether it's off or on. That experience was what got me in a lather. Yes, three weeks later and my lights still work great on the stock batteries provided as well.
I canceled mine because of all of that!
MOM KNICKKNACK SWOREEEEE.😅
You'd be surprised how many prudes there are in the collection community. I get some sanctimonious bullshit from ppl because I talk like an average person in my vids. 😒😏
@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet you pretty cool 😎 in my book... just don't be gone so long, buddy... all the best!
Not sure how someone from Australia could’ve gotten it early, since Tomy was only shipping to the US?
Yeah, I dunno. 🦘
It was an EB Games Australia exclusive. They may have had an arrangement with Tomy. 🐨🐨🦘🦘
The battery thing is really the biggest hit on an otherwise amazing model. After a week my batteries are showing strong, so I don't think they're draining when off. USB power for a model this size should have been a priority, but it's still an amazing looking piece and my main regret is not ordering 2 or 3 because they are already selling for a lot more money.
Thanks Robert! I'm glad your batteries are holding up. Mine are too but it's only been like 4 days, lol. I am enjoying mine more and more the longer I have it. Sometimes when you cut a video like this its easy to be a slave to the moment and your initial reactions can be more harsh than they might be in a week or more. 🙂
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet No worries. But I agree with you overall. The way this thing is powered is pretty silly. And trying to find a way to get steady power to it looks almost impossible without a lot of work, so most will have to live with the battery hassle. Still an amazing piece though.
Spaceships stands for some reason, always always always suck no matter what company...maybe ebay has acrylic startrek stands might help...I've replaced all the diamond select stands for the acrylic stands they seem more sturdy 😊
No doubt! Diamond/Art Asylum stands were the worst! Definitely hoping for a third party solution. 🙂
Does yours have huge dots all painted all over the bottom of the saucer like mine?
If you mean the screw covers, yes. Mine does too.
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet No, in addition to the screw covers there are some sort of airbrush weathering dots about the size of a dime. They are present but less noticeable on the top. VERY prominent on the bottom of the saucer unfortunately.
Looks like a USD $600 mistake. Obvious seams are obvious. Paint effects too of saucer, overdone. That's your "beauty shot". Seams side of nacelles, underside pylons...atrocious. the bridge interior misaligned. At least interior hangar deck looks well done.
Fair criticisms. I don't expect perfection myself, but the pragmatics of the light features could have been better executed.
Sounds like Ill take mine out of the box when I get it AND RESELL IT. Wont be buying another TOMY Ship.
How come? Did you not like your ship?
A great idea not so great execution.
It's a bit of a useless item to be honest .
the stand is probably one of the most ugly I've ever seen.
looks like a 3d print that's gone wrong The bridge is the only interesting part if the ship and even that's a bit lame .
How's the paint work gona look after several awkward battery changes ?
Save your money people .
And the shuttle molding looks poor.
The ships lightning is too yellow .
the list is endless .
Should have got rid of your pre order .
I actually should have gotten 2 for what these are currently going for on the secondary market. 😁
@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet 😂😂👍 it is alway's the FOMO afterwards
NEVER never do kickstarters
Ok. But why?
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet cuz in the long run you are more likely to loose your money then get what they said you are buying ....
I suppose. Although to be fair, when Tomy disclosed the screw cover issues they did offer refunds.
@@KnickKnacksPlasticPlanet People are crazy. This model looks amazing! Wish I ordered 3 of them. They are selling for 1500 now. Insane that this model cost so little.
Its too bad this model was half baked. Im curious if this models body was mostly plastic, would backers/buyers be as forgiving and keep this ship with its many design flaws. Thanks for the review!
All metal baby!!! it's a wonderful piece! I love mine and for 600 bucks you can't beat it! I hope they make a refit cause I'd be all over that!
No on / off switch? Major deal breaker!!
Yeah, we'll see. I have a Hot Toys R2-D2 with those touch pads AND an on/off switch and if that on/off switch isn't turned off the batteries will drain out in a cpl of days whether the lights are on or not. So the fact that the Enterprise doesn't have a switch is concerning. But we'll see.
I've had mine a week. Batteries are fine. No sign that they are draining when not in use. But USB power would have been smarter.
There's a button to turn off the saucer and engineering hulls. I've had a week and batteries are still good. We'll see.... Appreciate the honest review.
Nice looking tos enterprise overall...not a fan of all the seams, or the stand for the saucer section. It would have been better with an ac adapter. I noticed that the port side windows aren't lit either...could be a connection issue, or possibly weak batteries. Is it worth $600.00+...no. Maybe if they tweaked a few things, and added an on/off switch, and ac adapter, sure I could see $600.00. I've build that model in the 1:350 scale, detailed it, I put a lighting kit in it for way less, and no seams, no lighting issues, and no batteries, and it came with an on/off switch.