Playmates 1997

Star Trek 1997 (Playmates)

With sales beginning to slow down in 1997, Playmates released less Star Trek products than in years past. They still included figures and accessories from every Star Trek medium to date, including Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Next Generation and the Original Show. The “Mixed Series” returned, and a new unified line of figures called “Warp Factor was introduced. Playmates also brought back their popular 9 Inch figure series.

For more information about the 1997 waves of Star Trek products, see bottom of page for a complete summary.

Star Trek Mixed Series (1997): 4.5″ Figures

The Star Trek Mixed Series continued in 1997, with the release of 11 brand new figures as part of the third and final wave. Like the previous two years, it contained figures and accessories from all the different movies and shows from the Star Trek universe.

Captain Benjamin Sisko

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Captain Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Phaser Rifle, Interphasic Compensator, Computer
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him as the Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine.

Captain Kirk
(Environmental Suit)

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Captain Kirk (Environmental Suit)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator, Monitor, Tri-Ox, Helmet
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain James T. Kirk features him in the space environmental suit for missions in space.

Captain Kurn

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Captain Kurn
Accessories: Action Base, D’K Tahg, Disruptor Pistol, Mevak Dagger, Adanji
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Captain Kurn is a former officer of the Klingon Defense Force from the Deep Space Nine episode, Sons of Mogh.

Dr. Beverly Crusher

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Dr. Beverly Crusher
Accessories: Action Base, Medical Tool, Hypospray, Medical Kit, Thermos Bottle
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Dr. Beverly Crusher features her as the Chief Medical Officer from the movie, Star Trek: Generations.

Dr. McCoy (Dress Uniform)

Market Value:
Carded $14 – $24
Loose $7 – $10

Dr. McCoy (Dress Uniform)
Accessories: Action Base, Tricorder, Anabolic Protoplaser, Hypospray, Medical Scanner
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Doctor Leonard McCoy features him wearing a Starfleet Dress Uniform that was seen in the original series episode, Journey to Babel.

Gorn Captain

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Gorn Captain
Accessories: Action Base, Primitive Cannon, Diamond Projectiles, Metron Recorder/Translator, Stone Spike
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This Gorn Captain was Kirk’s nemesis in the iconic original series episode, The Arena. The Gorn comes with lots of accessories and an action base.

Harry Mudd

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Harry Mudd
Accessories: Action Base, Tailor’s Tape Measure, Obsidian Order Isolinear Rods, PADD, Phaser
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Harry Mudd was one of the most iconic and memorable side characters from the original series, featured in the episodes, Mudd’s Women and I, Mudd.

Mugatu (The)

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Mugatu (The)
Accessories: Action Base, Flintlock, Mako Root, Hill People’s Drum, Phaser
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Mugatu was the ape-like alien creature from the classic original episode, A Private Little War.

Professor Data

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Professor Data
Accessories: All Good Things Action Base, Tea Cup, Tea Kettle, Tray, Vase
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Data features him as he appeared in the Next Generation finale episode, All Good Things.

Seska as a Cardassian

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Seska as a Cardassian
Accessories: Action Base, Transporter Module, DNA Sampler, Communicator
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Seska is seen in a Cardassian disguise as an advisor to the Kazon-Nistrim, from the Voyager episode, Maneuvers.

Tom Paris Mutated

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Tom Paris Mutated
Accessories: Action Base, Mutant Offspring x 3, Starfleet Type II Phaser
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Tom Paris features him Beyond the Transwarp Barrier from the Voyager episode, Threshold.

Star Trek: Warp Factor (1997): 4.5″ Figures

The Warp Factor line of figures featured characters from all different Star Trek mediums at the time. The Mixed Series was coming to an end in 1997, and the Warp Factor line was set to be the main Star Trek line moving forward. A 9″ Warp Factor line would also be introduced this year.

Cadet Beverly Crusher

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Cadet Beverly Crusher
Accessories: Action Base, Bio Sensor, Sample Analyzer, Tool Belt, Radiation Mask
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Beverly Crusher features her in a Starfleet Cadet uniform. This was a continuation of the Starfleet Academy line from the year prior.

Cadet Data

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Cadet Data
Accessories: Action Base, Scanner, Phaser, Bio Sensor, Sample Collector
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Data features him in a Starfleet Cadet uniform. This was a continuation of the Starfleet Academy line from the year prior.

Cadet Deanna Troi

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Cadet Deanna Troi
Accessories: Action Base, Data Recorder, Sample Recorder, Backpack, Phaser
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Deanna Troi features her in a Starfleet Cadet uniform. This was a continuation of the Starfleet Academy line from the year prior.

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Klingon)

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Klingon)
Accessories: Action Base, Cup, Polaron Emitter, Bat’leth, Disruptor Pistol
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him as a Klingon from the classic episode, Apocalypse Rising.

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Tribble-ations)

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Tribble-ations)
Accessories: Action Base, Orb of Time, Tribbles x 2, Clipboard, Communicator
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him in a classic Captain’s uniform from the DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-Ations.

Captain Beverly Picard
(All Good Things)

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Captain Beverly Picard
(All Good Things)
Accessories: Action Base, Bonsai Tree, Optical Medical Tool, Hypospray, PADD
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Beverly Picard features her as she appeared in the Next Generation series finale, All Good Things.

Captain Koloth

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Captain Koloth
Accessories: Action Base, Tribbles x 3, Klingon Disruptor Pistol, D’k Tahg
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Captain Koloth was the Klingon Commander featured in the classic original series episode, Trouble with Tribbles.

Chief Miles O’Brien
(Tribble-ations)

Market Value:
Carded $35 – $50
Loose $10 – $15

Chief Miles O’Brien (Tribble-ations)
Accessories: Action Base, Tool, Tribbles x 2, Tricorder, Communicator
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Tougher to find on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Chief Miles O’Brien features him in a classic red shirt uniform from the DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-Ations.

Constable Odo
(Tribble-ations)

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Constable Odo (Tribble-ations)
Accessories: Action Base, Orb of Time, Tribbles x 2, Bomb Scanner, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Constable Odo features him as he appeared in the classic DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-Ations.

Doctor Bashir
(Tribble-ations)

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Doctor Bashir (Tribble-ations)
Accessories: Action Base, Hypospray, Tribbles x 2, Tricorder, Communicator
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Doctor Bashir features him in a classic medical uniform from the DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-Ations.

Edith Keeler

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Edith Keeler
Accessories: Action Base, Coffee Pot, Hand Bag, Typewriter, Coffee Mug
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Edith Keeler was featured in the iconic episode, City on the Edge of Forever, and was portrayed by Joan Collins.

Leeta The Dabo Girl

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Leeta The Dabo Girl
Accessories: Bajoran Action Base, Dabo Wheel, Bars of Latinum x 2
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Leeta was a Dabo girl in Quark’s Bar aboard Deep Space Nine and re-accruing character from the show.

Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Tribble-ations)

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
(Tribble-ations)
Accessories: Action Base, Equipment, Tribbles x 2, Clipboard, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax features her in a classic red female uniform from the DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-Ations.

Llia Probe

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Llia Probe
Accessories: Starfleet Action Base, V’GER Pieces x 3
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Llia was a new character who was introduced in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, portrayed by Persis Khambatta.

Mr. Spock (Mirror, Mirror)

Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6

Mr. Spock (Mirror, Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Mirror Universe Phaser, Agonizer, Computer, Knife
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This version of Mr. Spock features him as he was seen in the iconic original episode, Mirror Mirror.

Swarm Alien

Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5

Swarm Alien
Accessories: Swarm Action Base, Swarm Rifles x 2
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Swarm Alien was seen in the Voyager episode, The Swarm. He was among many aliens created for the Star Trek line.

Star Trek: Warp Factor (1997): 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.

Captain Pike’s
Starfleet Laser Pistol

Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $100
Loose $15 – $25

Captain Pike’s Starfleet Laser Pistol
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can be challenging to find
Notes: This version of the classic phaser shows it as it appeared the in the iconic pilot episode, The Cage. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

Klingon D’K Tahg Knife

Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $45
Loose $8 – $12

Klingon D’K Tahg Knife
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new version of the traditional Klingon knife shows it as it appeared in the classic show and movies. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

Starfleet Medical Tricorder

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $150
Loose $20 – $30

Starfleet Medical Tricorder
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can be challenging to find
Notes: This new version of the classic tricorder shows it as a medical tricorder from the classic show and movies. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

Starfleet Phaser

Market Value:
Boxed $85 – $125
Loose $15 – $25

Starfleet Phaser
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can be challenging to find
Notes: This new version of the classic phaser shows it as it appeared in Final Frontier and Undiscovered Country. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

Romulan Bird Of Prey

Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $10 – $15

Romulan Bird Of Prey
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new version of a Romulan Warbird is a Neutral Zone Incursion Craft and comes with multiple light and sound features. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

U.S.S. Defiant NX-74285 (Deep Space Nine)

Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $225
Loose $35 – $50

U.S.S. Defiant NX-74285 (Deep Space Nine)
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of the USS Defiant NX-74285 is from Deep Space Nine and comes with multiple lights and sound features. Each box is numbered as limited edition.

Star Trek – Collectors Edition (1997): 9 Inch Figures

Playmates released a final wave of Collector Series 9 Inch figures in 1997. It contained characters from the Next Generation series, as well as The Original Series and Deep Space Nine. The characters were divided as either “Starfleet Edition” or “Federation Edition”.

Captain Benjamin Sisko

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Captain Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Phaser, PADD, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Chief Engineer Miles O’Brien

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Chief Engineer Miles O’Brien
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Multi-Range Light Source, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Chief Engineer Miles O’Brien features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Ensign Pavel Chekov

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12

Ensign Pavel Chekov
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Ensign Pavel Chekov features him as he appeared in the Original Series. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Lieutenant Commander
Jadzia Dax

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12

Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Sample Collector, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax features him as she appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12

Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu features him as he appeared in the Original Series. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Major Kira Nerys

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Major Kira Nerys
Accessories: Action Base, Bajoran Phaser, Tricorder, PADD
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Major Kira Nerys features her as she appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Q

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Q
Accessories: Q Continuum, Action Base, Staff, Lion Head Statue, Gavel
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Q features him as he appeared in Next Generation. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Romulan Commander

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Romulan Commander
Accessories: Action Base, Romulan Disruptor, Disruptor, PADD
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Romulan Commander features him as he appeared in Next Generation. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Star Trek: Warp Factor (1997): 9 Inch Figures

In conjunction with the new Warp Factor 4.5″ action figure line, Playmates released a new wave of 9 Inch Warp Factor figures to match. These first two waves consisted of characters from Voyager and Deep Space Nine with the new Warp Factor packaging.

Captain Kathryn Janeway

Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $50
Loose $10 – $15

Captain Kathryn Janeway
Accessories: Action Base, PADD, Starfleet Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kathryn Janeway features her as she appeared in Star Trek: Voyager. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Commander Chakotay

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12

Commander Chakotay
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Phaser, Medicine Bundle
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Commander Chakotay features him as he appeared in Star Trek: Voyager. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Constable Odo

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Constable Odo
Accessories: Action Base, Bajoran Tricorder, PADD, Monitor
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Constable Odo features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Dr. Julian Bashir

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Dr. Julian Bashir
Accessories: Action Base, Medical Kit, DNA Scanner, Medical Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Dr. Julian Bashir features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Lt. Tom Paris

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10

Lt. Tom Paris
Accessories: Action Base, Away Team Gear, Starfleet Phaser Rifle
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Tom Paris features him as he appeared in Star Trek: Voyager. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Lt. Tuvok

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12

Lt. Tuvok
Accessories: Action Base, Sims Beacon, Starfleet Phaser Rifle
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Tuvok features him as he appeared in Star Trek: Voyager. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.

Star Trek – Masterpiece Captain’s Series (1997): 12 Inch Figures

Playmates released a new series of 12 Inch figures in 1997, under the heading, Masterpiece Captain’s Series. This new line would focus on the legendary Enterprise captains, Kirk and Picard. Each would come with a hardback biography book and certificate of authenticity.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $50
Loose $10 – $15

Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Captains Biography Book, Certificate of Authenticity
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard was part of a brand new 12 Inch figure series called the Captain’s Masterpiece Edition. The figure was beautifully detailed and came with a hardcover captains biography book. The figure was limited to a 10,000 production run and each box was individually numbered.

Captain James T. Kirk

Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $50
Loose $10 – $15

Captain James T. Kirk
Accessories: Captains Biography Book, Certificate of Authenticity
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: A little challenging to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain James T. Kirk was part of a brand new 12 Inch figure series called the Captain’s Masterpiece Edition. The figure was beautifully detailed and came with a hardcover captains biography book. The figure was limited to a 10,000 production run and each box was individually numbered.

Star Trek (1997): Exclusives & Promotions

Once again, Playmates licensed out several figures as exclusives for 1997. Spencer Gifts offered two new 4.5″ Mixed Series figures with Lt. Commander Dax and Neelix, as well as two new 9″ figures as well with Captain Picard and Commander Riker from Season One. Kay-Bee Toys released two new 9″ figures of Kirk and Spock from “City on the Edge of Forever”.

Spencer Gifts Exclusives – 4.5″ Figures

Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (DS9)

Market Value:
Carded $14 – $22
Loose $5 – $8

Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (DS9)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser-B, Risaen Perfume, Zhian’tara Pitcher, Candle
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax featured her as she appeared in Deep Space Nine. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 10,000 production run.

Security Officer Neelix (Voyager)

Market Value:
Carded $14 – $22
Loose $5 – $8

Security Officer Neelix (Voyager)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser-B, Sims Beacon, PADD, Cooking Pan
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Neelix featured him as a Security Officer from Star Trek Voyager. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 10,000 production run.

Spencer Gifts Exclusives – 9″ Figures

Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Season One)

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – 25
Loose $5 – $8

Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Season One)
Accessories: Action Base, Desktop Monitor, Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him as he appeared in Season One of Next Generation. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 15,000 production run.

Commander William Riker (Season One)

Market Value:
Boxed $15 – 25
Loose $5 – $8

Commander William Riker (Season One)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser Rifle, Tricorder, Phaser
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Commander William Riker features him as he appeared in Season One of Next Generation. This figure was only available at Spencer Gifts and limited to a 15,000 production run.

Kay-Bee Toys Exclusives – 9″ Figures

Captain James T. Kirk (City on the Edge Of Forever)

Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $6 – $9

Captain James T. Kirk (City on the Edge Of Forever)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain James T. Kirk featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, City on the Edge of Forever. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee toys and limited to a 5,000 production run.

Mr. Spock (City on the Edge Of Forever)

Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $7 – $10

Mr. Spock (City on the Edge Of Forever)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder
Years Released: 1997
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mister Spock featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, City on the Edge of Forever. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee Toys and limited to a 5,000 production run.

Over the course of its Star Trek run, Playmates had released a massive amount of new products for their action figure line, but things were beginning to change a bit in 1997. It was still another good year for Playmates and Star Trek, with a lot of new products being released, but sales were beginning to slow down and a certain other Science Fiction franchise, called Star Wars, was back in the game and posting big sales numbers at retail. With no new movies released in 1997, all new released products were from the various Star Trek television mediums, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager and the Original Series. For the first time since Playmates began releasing Star Trek products, no dedicated action figure waves were released for individual shows or movies. Instead, all lines of figures were assortment series that included characters from all different Star Trek mediums. 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 had been proving very successful over the last two years, so it returned in 1997. A brand new 4.5″ line called Warp Factor was also introduced this year, along with a 9″ line to match. A fourth round of 9 Inch Collector Series figures was also released, along with various exclusive figures of different sizes.

For its sixth 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, and Star Trek Voyager. The amount of products released didn’t match previous years, but it was still another big release year. The third and final wave of Mixed Series products consisted of 11 new figures. Another new 4.5″ figure line called Warp Factor was introduced in 1997 with 16 figures, four roleplay accessories and two new lights and sounds ships. The Warp Factor series would also get six new 9″ figures as well. A new wave of 9 Inch Collector Series figures hit the shelves as well, with 8 new figures. This would be the last wave of the 9 Inch Collector Series. Last but not least, were multiple exclusive figures that were released through Spencer Gifts and Kay-Bee Toys. Even though 1997 was a “down” year, that was still a log of new Star Trek product hitting the market in one year.

Since Playmates released several different lines each television series and movie, the packaging for each line was completely different to match it. The Mixed Series cards were similar to the previous year, featuring the iconic Star Trek logo in forward motion. The new Warp Factor series figure packaging was an attractive card that featured a slope on the left side and a colorful planet background illustration to the right. The classic Star Trek logo sat at the top center of the card. The 9 Inch Warp Factor boxes had the same design as the 4.5 Inch figures but without the actual slope of the card. The regular 9 Inch Collector Series line returned and was identical to the previous years with the blue background and classic look to it. 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.