One of the best things to do at the Air and Space Museum for Star Trek fans is to see the original on-screen model of the ship. Tomy has created a remarkably detailed replica of the ship based on the original screen-used model, which can be used by private collectors.
After the cancellation of the original Star Trek series, a model of the ship used in the show was given to the National Air and Space Museum. The model was damaged when it was hung from the ceiling of the museum. Thanks to the popularity of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a restoration was attempted, but with added lights and details that weren't accurate to the original model.
After a stint in the museum's gift shop, the museum finally started a full restoration of the model to its original paint and detailing, and it went on permanent display again alongside the National Air and Space Museum's other icons.
Tomy has announced a limited edition, 1/350th scale die-cast replica of the NCC-1701 that promises to stand out from the rest in terms of accuracy. Gary Kerr, the ultimate authority on the original series model who also worked on its restoration efforts six years ago, collaborated with Tomy's own designers to create the replica that is 34 inches tall.
There is a paint finish that matches all the shots of the ship as seen in the original 1966 Star Trek series, as well as a light-up animated nacelles designed to replicate the original special effects.
This replica isn't cheap for casual Trekkies. Tomy is taking a crowd funded approach and will only put the limited run replica into production if it gets 5000 pre-orders for the ship. Pre-orders are limited to Star Trek fans in the U.S. and the price is $600. If Tomy can get enough backers, the replica of the U.S.S. enterprise will be available to fans in the summer of 2023.
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