Star Trek 1996 (Playmates)
In 1996, Playmates released a ton of new Star Trek products, including figures and accessories from every Star Trek medium to date. This included the current television shows, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, as well as the new movie, First Contact. Also released was a new unified line of characters called the “Mixed Series”, a new Starfleet Academy line featuring younger versions of Next Generation characters, a line of Classic Series items that commemorated Star Trek’s 30th anniversary, and a new wave of various 9 Inch series figures.
For more information about the 1996 waves of Star Trek products, see bottom of page for a complete summary.
Star Trek: Voyager (1996): 4.5″ Figures
The second and final series of 4.5″ Voyager figures featured only six new releases. All future Voyager figures would be released under various mixed assortment formats.
B’Elanna Torres the Klingon
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
B’Elanna Torres the Klingon
Accessories: Action Base, Bioscanner, Phaser, Bat’leth, D’k Tahg, Ceremonial Sword
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of B’Elanna Torres features her from the classic Voyager episode, Faces. Torres comes with several accessories and an action base.
Chakotay the Maquis
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Chakotay the Maquis
Accessories: Action Base, Type II Phaser, Tricorder, Medicine Bundle
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Commander Chakotay features him from the classic Voyager episode, Occupation. Chakotay comes with several accessories and an action base.
Ensign Seska
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Ensign Seska
Accessories: Action Base, Type II Phaser, Tricorder, Engineering Tools, Trajectory Device
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Ensign Seska was a Cardassian agent aboard the USS Voyager. Seska comes with several accessories and an action base.
Kazon (The)
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Kazon (The)
Accessories: Action Base, Kazon Rifle, Kazon Canteen, Kazon Hand Gun
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: The Kazon is a Delta Quadrant nomad and member of the Kazon race. He comes with several accessories and an action base.
Lt. Carey
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Carey
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, PADD, Test Cylinder, Engineering Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Lt. Carey was the Assistant Chief Engineer aboard the USS Voyager before his death. Carey comes with several accessories and an action base.
The Vidiian
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
The Vidiian
Accessories: Action Base, Bioscanner, Phaser, Tricorder, Hypospray, Medical Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: The Vidiian was a the Victim of “The Phage” in the Delta Quadrant. He comes with several accessories and an action base.
Star Trek Mixed Series (1996): 4.5″ Figures
Playmates created a new line the prior year, under a generic Star Trek brand that contained figures and accessories from all different movies and shows from the Star Trek universe. The second wave in 1996 focused on characters from the Original Series, Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.
Admiral William T. Riker
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Admiral William T. Riker
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, PADD, Desktop Monitor, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Admiral Riker features him as the Commanding Officer of the Enterprise from the series finale, All Good Things.
Captain Christopher Pike (The Cage)
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Captain Christopher Pike (The Cage)
Accessories: Action Base, Hand Laser, Communicator, Shield, Spear
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Pike features him as he was seen in the original pilot episode, The cage, to commemorate its 30th Anniversary.
Captain James T. Kirk (Casual Attire)
Market Value:
Carded $16 – $24
Loose $5 – $8
Captain James T. Kirk (Casual Attire)
Accessories: Action Base, Tricorder, Communicator, Captain’s Log, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain James T. Kirk features him wearing casual Captain’s attire. He comes with several accessories and an action base.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (1701 Series)
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $250
Loose $25 – $40
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (1701 Series)
Accessories: Action Base, Dom Jot Rod, Chess Set, Duffel Bag, Mug
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him from the classic episode, Tapestry. The figure was limited to 1701 produced pieces.
Christine Chapel
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Christine Chapel
Accessories: Action Base, Medical Tricorder, Anabolic Protoplaser, Hypospray, Medical Scanner
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Christine Chapel (Majel Barrett) was a Sickbay Nurse aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, and a recurring character on the original series.
Commander Benjamin Sisko
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Commander Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Action Base, Klingon Disruptor, Phaser, Knife, Bottle of Liquid Nutriment
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Commander Sisko features him from the classic episode, Crossover. Sisko comes with several accessories and an action base.
Elim Garak
Market Value:
Carded $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $10
Elim Garak
Accessories: Action Base, Tailor’s Tape Measure, Obsidian Order Isolinear Rods, PADD, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Elim Garak was an exiled Cardassian spy and served as a tailor aboard Deep Space Nine Kim. Garak comes with several accessories and an action base.
Grand Nagus Zek
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Grand Nagus Zek
Accessories: Action Base, Cane, Gold Latinum Pieces, Refreshment Bottle
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Grand Nagus Zek serves as the Ferengi Grand Master of Commerce. He comes with several accessories and an action base.
Janice Rand
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Janice Rand
Accessories: Action Base, PADD, Tricorder, Communicator, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Janice Rand served as a Captain’s Yeoman aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, and a recurring character on the original series.
Jem’Hadar (The)
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Jem’Hadar (The)
Accessories: Action Base, Hand Gun, Jem’Hadar Rifle, Knife
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Jem’Hadar was an alien race featured in the episode, Soldiers of The Dominion. He comes with several accessories and an action base.
Lt. Commander Worf (DS9)
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Worf (DS9)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Battle Blade, D’K Tahg, Duffel Bag
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Worf features him as the Strategic Operation Officer aboard Deep Space Nine.
Lt. Natasha Yar (1701 Series)
Market Value:
Carded $175 – $250
Loose $25 – $40
Lt. Natasha Yar (1701 Series)
Accessories: Action Base, Isolinear Optical Chips, Starfleet Phaser, Enterprise-C Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Lt. Natasha Yar served as the original Security Chief aboard the Enterprise-D until her death in Season One. The figure was limited to 1701 produced pieces.
Lt. Reginald Barclay (1701 Series)
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $25 – $40
Lt. Reginald Barclay (1701 Series)
Accessories: Action Base, Type II-B Phaser, Medical Tricorder, Desktop Monitor, PADD
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Lt. Reginald Barclay (Dwight Schultz) served aboard the USS Enterprise D and is featured in the classic episode, Projections. The figure was limited to 1701 produced pieces.
Mister Spock (The Cage)
Market Value:
Carded $24 – $34
Loose $8 – $10
Mister Spock
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Hand Laser, Communicator, Landing Party Case, Desktop Monitor
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Can be a little challenging to find
Notes: This new version of Mister Spock features him as he was seen in the original pilot episode, The cage, to commemorate its 30th Anniversary.
Security Chief Odo
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Security Chief Odo
Accessories: Action Base, List of Bajoran Traitors, PADD, Tricorder, Monitor
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Security Chief Odo features him from the classic DS9 episode, Necessary Evil.
The Talosian Keeper
Market Value:
Carded $10 – $18
Loose $4 – $6
The Talosian Keeper
Accessories: Action Base, Nourishment Vial, Talosian Viewscreen, Gas Sprayer
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Talosian Keeper was featured in the original pilot episode, The cage, and was produced to commemorate its 30th Anniversary.
Vina as Orion
Animal Woman
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Vina as Orion Animal Woman
Accessories: 30th Anniversary Action Base, Torch, Fountain
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Vina the Orion slave girl was featured in the original pilot episode, The cage, and was produced to commemorate its 30th Anniversary.
Worf (Governor)
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Worf (Governor)
Accessories: Action Base, Bat’leth, Knife, Klingon Disruptor, Monitor
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Worf features him as the Governor of H’Atoria from the series finale, All Good Things.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (1996): 5″ Figures
The Starfleet Academy line of action figures featured four new figures that depicted characters from The Next Generation series as young cadets, while attending the Starfleet Academy.
Cadet Geordi LaForge
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Cadet Geordi LaForge
Accessories: Action Base, Isolinear Chips, Case, Chest Protector, Diagnostic Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Cadet version of Geordi LaForge features him in a Starfleet Radiation Protection Repair Suit.
Cadet Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Cadet Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Subspace Beacon, Flight Vest, Visor, PADD
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Cadet version of Jean-Luc Picard features him in a Standard Starfleet Issue Flight Training Suit.
Cadet William Riker
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Cadet William Riker
Accessories: Action Base, UV Light, Phaser, Regulator, Survival Pack, Visor
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Cadet version of William Riker features him in a Standard Starfleet Geo-Hazard Suit.
Cadet Worf
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Cadet Worf
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Knife, Chest Protector, Tricorder, Searchlight
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Cadet version of Worf features him in a Standard Starfleet Night Reconnaissance Suit.
Star Trek: First Contact (1995): 6″ Figures
Playmates released a brand new line of figures and accessories in 1996, based on the brand new Star Trek movie, First Contact. The line featured 11 action figures, and like previous lines, each figure came with tons of accessories and poseable action bases.
Borg (The)
Market Value:
Carded $10 – $18
Loose $4 – $6
Borg (The)
Accessories: Action Base, Borg Scanner, Surgical Grafting Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of The Borg features them as they appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Phaser Rifle, Borg Scanner, PADD
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Captain Picard (Spacesuit)
Market Value:
Carded $6 – $12
Loose $3 – $5
Captain Picard (Spacesuit)
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Type II Phaser, Phaser Rifle
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Picard features him in a Spacesuit, as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Commander Deanna Troi
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Commander Deanna Troi
Accessories: Action Base, Away Team Case, Shot Glass, PADD, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Commander Deanna Troi features her as she appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Commander William T. Riker
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Commander William T. Riker
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Type II Phaser, Phaser Rifle, Tricorder, Sims Beacon
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Commander William T. Riker features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Dr. Beverly Crusher
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Dr. Beverly Crusher
Accessories: Action Base, Medical Tricorder, Hypospray, Biological Scanner, Medical Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Dr. Beverly Crusher features her as she appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Lily
Market Value:
Carded $6 – $12
Loose $3 – $5
Lily
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Phaser, DNA Scanner, Searchlight, Bio-sample Collector,
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Lily is the assistant to Zefram Cochrane while inventing Warp Drive Technology from the new movie, First Contact.
Lt. Commander Data
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Lt. Commander Data
Accessories: Action Base, Tricorder, Phaser, Laser Drill, Test Cylinder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Data features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi LaForge
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi LaForge
Accessories: Action Base, Case, Monitor, Engineering Tools, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Lt. Commander Worf
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Lt. Commander Worf
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Phaser Rifle, D’k Tahg, Monitor
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Worf features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact.
Zefram Cochrane
Market Value:
Carded $6 – $12
Loose $3 – $5
Zefram Cochrane
Accessories: Action Base, Engineering Kit, Tool, Liquid Refreshment, Flashlight
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Zefram Cochrane was the inventor of Warp Drive Technology from the new movie, First Contact.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996): Accessories, Playsets, Vehicles
Playmates released three brand new light and sounds ships for their new First Contact line, as well as a new roleplaying accessory, with the Starfleet Type II Phaser.
Borg Ship (Sphere)
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $60
Loose $10 – $15
Borg Ship (Sphere)
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of the Borg ship is the sphere type and comes from the new movie, First Contact. It features light and sound action, and each box is numbered as limited edition.
Phoenix Warp Drive Ship
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $45
Loose $7 – $12
Phoenix Warp Drive Ship
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: The Phoenix Warp Drive Ship is Zefram Cochran’s ship from the new movie, First Contact. It features sound action and each box is numbered as limited edition.
U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Market Value:
Boxed $85 – $125
Loose $20 – $30
U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of the USS Enterprise is the NCC-1701-D and comes from the new movie, First Contact. It features light and sound action, and each box is numbered as limited edition.
Starfleet Type II Phaser
Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $65
Loose $10 – $15
Starfleet Type II Phaser
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of the Next Generation era phaser is called the Type II Phaser and it featured lights and sound action. Each box is individually numbered as limited edition.
Classic Star Trek (1996): Accessories, Playsets, Vehicles
For the Original Star Trek Series, Playmates released some great new accessories in 1996, including the classic movies phaser and wrist communicator, as well as the talk back communicator. We also got Dr. McCoy’s Medical Kit and a new version of the Galileo to commemorate Star Trek’s 30th Anniversary.
Classic Star Trek Movie Series
Starfleet Phaser
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $65
Loose $10 – $20
Classic Star Trek Movie Series Starfleet Phaser
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of the original phaser was just like the kind used in the classic movies, and featured light and sound actions. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
Classic Star Trek Movie Series
Starfleet Wrist Communicator
Market Value:
Boxed $30- $50
Loose $8 – $15
Classic Star Trek Movie Series Starfleet Wrist Communicator
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new Wrist Communicator was just like the kind used in the classic movies, and featured light and sound actions. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
Classic Star Trek Talk Back
Classic Communicator
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $65
Loose $12 – $22
Classic Star Trek Talk Back Classic Communicator
Accessories: Starfleet Communications Guide
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of the classic communicator was labeled as talk back, meaning you could record your own voice and play it back. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
Classic Star Trek 30th Anniversary Series
Dr. McCoy’s Medical Kit
Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $75
Loose $15 – $25
Classic Star Trek 30th Anniversary Series Dr. McCoy’s Medical Kit
Accessories: Medical Scanner, Anabolic Protoplaser, Starfleet Medical Diploma
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: For the first time ever, replicas for items from Doctor McCoy’s medical kit were made available, to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Star Trek franchise. Each kit contained two instruments and each box is numbered as limited edition.
Classic Star Trek 30th Anniversary Series
Galileo Shuttlecraft
Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $85
Loose $15 – $25
Classic Star Trek 30th Anniversary Series Galileo Shuttlecraft
Accessories: Kirk Figure, Spring Powered Laser Cannon, Hatch, Cockpit
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new version of the Shuttlecraft Galileo was made to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Star Trek franchise. The craft comes with an exclusive Kirk figure and each box is numbered as limited edition.
Star Trek – Collectors Edition (1995): 9 Inch Figures
Playmates released yet another wave of 9 Inch figures in 1996 under the title of the Collector Series. It contained characters from the Next Generation series, as well as The Original Series. The characters were divided as either “Starfleet Edition” or “Federation Edition”.
Captain Christopher Pike
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Captain Christopher Pike
Accessories: Action Base, Hand Laser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Captain Pike comes complete with all his classic series accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Leonard McCoy
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $8 – $15
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Leonard McCoy
Accessories: Action Base, Communicator, Tricorder, Test Tubes
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Doctor McCoy comes complete with all his classic series accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Commander Spock
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Commander Spock
Accessories: Action Base, Vulcan Harp, Classic Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Commander Spock comes complete with all his classic series accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Guinan
Market Value:
Boxed $14 – $22
Loose $5 – $10
Guinan
Accessories: Action Base, Serving Tray, Glasses x 2
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Guinan comes complete with all her Next Generation accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Light Source, Engineering Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Lt. Commander Scott comes complete with all his classic series accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Lieutenant Commander Worf
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Lieutenant Commander Worf
Accessories: Action Base, Tricorder, Compression Phaser Rifle, Bat’leth
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Lt. Commander Worf comes complete with all his Next Generation accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Lieutenant Uhura
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Lieutenant Uhura
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This brand new 9 Inch version of Lieutenant Uhura comes complete with all her classic series accessories and an action base. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996): 9 Inch Figures
Playmates released a new wave of 9 Inch figures in 1996 for the brand new Star Trek movie, First Contact. The series contained five figures in total with two different versions of Captain Picard. Each box also came with a mini-movie poster.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser Rifle, Borg Scanner, Laser Light
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
(21st Century Attire)
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (21st Century Attire)
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Phaser, Starfleet Tricorder, PADD
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him with 21st Century attire from the new movie, First Contact. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Commander William T. Riker
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Commander William T. Riker
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Phaser, Sims Beacon, Starfleet Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Commander William Riker features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Lt. Commander Data
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Lt. Commander Data
Accessories: Action Base, Away Team Gear, Starfleet Phaser, PADD
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Data features him as he appeared in the new movie, First Contact. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Zefram Cochrane
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Zefram Cochrane
Accessories: Action Base, Engineering Kit, Warp Diagnostic Tool, Liquid Refreshment
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This 9″ version features Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of Warp Drive Technology from the new movie, First Contact. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Star Trek (1996): Exclusives & Promotions
Playmates licensed out several figures as exclusives for 1996. Spencer Gifts offered two new 4.5″ Mixed Series figures with Lt. Commander Scott and Lt. Sulu. Kay-Bee Toys released two new 9″ figures of Kirk and Spock from “A Piece of the Action”, and finally Target released four new 9″ figures of Kirk, Spock, Scotty and Sulu from “Where No Man Has Gone Before”.
Spencer Gifts Exclusives – 4.5″ Figures
Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott (Where No Man)
Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott (Where No Man)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Starfleet Phaser, Classic Starfleet Communicator, Classic Starfleet Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where no Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 10,000 production run.
Lt. Hikaru Sulu (Where No Man)
Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $7 – $12
Lt. Hikaru Sulu (Where No Man)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Starfleet Phaser, Classic Starfleet Communicator, Classic Starfleet Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Lt. Hikaru Sulu featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where no Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 10,000 production run.
Kay-Bee Toys Exclusives – 9″ Figures
Captain James T. Kirk (Piece of the Action)
Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $75
Loose $10 – $20
Captain James T. Kirk (Piece of the Action)
Accessories: Action Base, Machine Gun, Communicator, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain James T. Kirk featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, A Piece of the Action. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee toys and limited to a 5,000 production run.
Mister Spock ( Piece of the Action)
Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $75
Loose $10 – $20
Mister Spock ( Piece of the Action)
Accessories: Action Base, Machine Gun, Communicator, Phaser
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mister Spock featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, A Piece of the Action. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee Toys and limited to a 5,000 production run.
Target Exclusives – 9″ Figures
Captain James T. Kirk
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $12
Captain James T. Kirk
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kirk featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Target.
Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $6 – $11
Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Sulu featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Target.
Lt. Commander
Montgomery Scott
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $12
Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Light Source, Engineering Tool
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Scott featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Target.
Mr. Spock
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $12
Mr. Spock
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator, Vulcan Harp
Years Released: 1996
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mr. Spock featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This figure was only available at Target.
The year 1996 was another huge year for Playmates and Star Trek with a ton of new Star Trek products being released, including figures and accessories from every Star Trek medium to date. This included the brand new movie, First Contact. With two very successful television shows on the air, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Star Trek Voyager, and a brand new movie in the theaters, Playmates had several options for new figures and accessories. A second wave of action figures based on the television series, Voyager were released in 1996, along with a line from the new movie, First Contact, but no other Star Trek medium would get their own dedicated lines. Instead, Playmates elected to combine different mediums together under a unified brand. This allowed Playmates to release a variety of items at the same time without being restricted to certain shows or movies. The mixed series line proved very successful the year before, so it returned in 1996. New 9 Inch lines were also released for First Contact and a third wave of 9 Inch Collector Series figures. Sales were strong for most Star Trek products released by Playmates and it seemed they could do no wrong with Star Trek. It was a great time to be a Star Trek fan or collector.
For its fifth year of releasing Star Trek products, Playmates produced items across several various Star Trek mediums including the Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager and the new movie, First Contact. The amount of products released didn’t match the year before, but it was still another big release year. The Voyager line saw only six new figures released. The second wave of Mixed Series products consisted of 18 brand new figures. The new First Contact line saw eleven new figures, along with five 9″ figures, three lights and sounds ships and a new roleplay phaser. A new Starfleet Academy line was released with four new figures and a new wave of 9 Inch Collector Series figures hit the shelves as well. The original series saw a few new roleplay accessories and 30th Anniversary pieces. Last but not least, were multiple exclusive figures that were released through Spencer Gifts, Target and Kay-Bee Toys. That was a ton of new Star Trek product hitting the market in one year with no signs of stopping.
Since Playmates released several different lines for various television series and movies, the packaging for each line was completely different to match each one. The Voyager figures series was similar to the previous year, with the Star Trek Voyager logo across the top of the card, above an illustration of the Enterprise flying forward. The Mixed Series cards were also similar to the previous year, featuring the iconic Star Trek logo in forward motion. The First Contact figure packaging was a colorful card with a Borg illustration on the top left of each card with the movie logo on the right. The 9 Inch boxes had the same design as the 6 Inch figures. The classic movie line had the original series logo with the traditional vintage look to it, along with the original Enterprise across the top. Overall, each line of figures linked perfectly to its corresponding series very well , and was another example of beautifully done packaging for Playmate’s various Star Trek lines.
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