Star Trek 1998 (Playmates)
With sales continuing to slow down in 1998, 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, the Original Show and the new movie, Insurrection. The Warp Factor Series returned, as well as a new Transporter series and boxed sets. Playmates also brought back their popular 9 Inch figure series.
For more information about the 1998 waves of waves of Star Trek products, see bottom of page for a complete summary.
Star Trek: Warp Factor (1998): 4.5″ Figures
The Warp Factor line of action figures featured character from all different Star Trek mediums at the time. This was the second and final wave of the 4.5″ Warp Factor figures, with retail and mail order exclusives being the only offering by Playmates for any 4.5″ action figures in the future.
Andorian
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Andorian
Accessories: Action Base, Ultrasound Neutralizer, Andorian Andorian Serape
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: The Andorian was an iconic and memorable character from the original series, and was featured in the episode, Whom Gods Destroy.
Borg Queen
Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Borg Queen
Accessories: Borg Action Base, Mechanical Arm, Power Regulator, Scanner
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: The Borg Queen was of course, the memorable leader of the Borg Collective from the movie, Star Trek: First Contact.
Intendant Kira
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Intendant Kira
Accessories: Action Base, Thermal Bottle, Desktop Monitor, Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of the Bajoran, Kira Nerys features her as she appeared in the Deep Space Nine episode, Crossover.
James T. Kirk
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
James T. Kirk (City on the Edge of Forever)
Accessories: Action Base, Coffee Pot, Coffee Mug, Classic Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new version of Captain James T. Kirk features him as he appeared in the original series episode, City on the Edge of Forever.
Kang
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Kang
Accessories: Action Base, Klingon Bat’leth, Me’vak Dagger, Klingon Disruptor Pistol
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Fun Fact: Kang Actor, Michael Ansara played a Klingon in 3 different Star Trek series. Kang was seen in the Deep Space Nine episode, Blood Oath.
Keiko O’Brien
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Keiko O’Brien
Accessories: Action Base, Thermal Bottle, Desktop Monitor, Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Keiko O’Brien was the civilian spouse of Engineering Chief Miles O’Brien from the Next Generation and Deep Space Nine series.
Mr. Spock
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Mr. Spock (City on the Edge of Forever)
Accessories: Action Base, Vacuum Tubes, Primitive Computer, Coffee Mug
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new version of Mr. Spock features him as he appeared in the original series episode, City on the Edge of Forever.
Seven of Nine
Market Value:
Carded $20 – $35
Loose $8 – $12
Seven of Nine
Accessories: Borg Action Base, Borg Alcove, Power Regulator, Scanner
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Seven of Nine was an iconic and memorable character from the Voyager series, and was featured in the episode, The Gift.
Trelane
Market Value:
Carded $10 – $18
Loose $4 – $7
Trelane
Accessories: Classic Action Base, Mirror Machine, Sword, Pistol
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: Trelane was an iconic and memorable character from the original series, and was featured in the episode, The Squire of Gothos.
Star Trek Warp Action Series (1998): 6″ Figures
This new series was a spin-off of the popular Warp Factor series, but with a twist. Each character released had a unique action feature or accessory. The first wave of figures had action features while the second wave had action accessories, such as work station pieces of a ship.
Borg
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Borg
Accessories: Display Stand, Firing Cybernetic Arm, Projectile, Surgical Tool, Scanner
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new combat version of a Borg Drone features him with a Firing Arm and Mechanical Grab Action.
Captain Benjamin Sisko
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Captain Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Display Stand, USS Defiant Captain’s Chair, Officer’s Station & Console
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him with the U.S.S. Defiant Captain’s Chair – Officer’s Station & Console.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Display Stand, Dueling Sword, Phaser Rifle, Projectile, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new combat version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him with Fencing Action and a Firing Phaser Rifle.
Cardassian Soldier
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Cardassian Soldier
Accessories: Display Stand, Tactical Station-Monitor Federation Movements
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This version of a Cardassian Soldier features him with a Cardassian Tactical Station.
Chief Miles O’Brien
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Chief Miles O’Brien
Accessories: Display Stand, Engineering Station-Systems Diagnostic/Interface
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This version of Chief Miles O’Brien features him with the U.S.S. Defiant Engineering Station.
Commander William Riker
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Commander William Riker
Accessories: Display Stand, Phaser Rifle, Projectile, Phaser, Tricorder, Beacon
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Commander Riker features him with Phaser Rifle Draw Action.
Jem’Hadar Soldier
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Jem’Hadar Soldier
Accessories: Display Stand, Engineering Station-Systems Diagnostic/Interface
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This version of a Jem’Hadar Soldier features him with a Jem’Hadar Engineering Station.
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Accessories: Display Stand, USS Defiant Helm Console- Navigation & Flight Station
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax features her with the U.S.S. Defiant Helm Console-Navigation & Flight Station.
Lt. Commander Worf
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Worf
Accessories: Display Stand, Bat’Leth, Disruptor, Mek’Leth, D’K Tahg Knife, Rifle
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new combat version of Lt. Commander Worf features him with Bat’leth Combat Action and a Firing Klingon Rifle.
Q
Market Value:
Carded $8 – $15
Loose $3 – $5
Q
Accessories: Display Stand, Dueling Sword, Pirate Musket, Pirate Sword, Pike
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new combat version of Q features him with Fencing Action and a Firing Pirate Musket.
Star Trek: Transporter Series (1998): 5″ Figures
Playmates released a brand new series in 1998 called the Transporter Series, which featured each figure in the middle of being transported or “beamed”. The first wave was comprised of Original Series characters while the second wave belonged to the Next Generation characters.
Captain James T. Kirk
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Captain James T. Kirk
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This version of Captain James T. Kirk features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $24
Loose $5 – $8
Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Chief Engineer Scott features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Commander William T. Riker
Market Value:
Boxed $22 – $30
Loose $6 – $10
Commander William T. Riker
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Commander Riker features him in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Dr. McCoy
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Dr. McCoy
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This version of Dr. McCoy features him in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Lt. Commander Data
Market Value:
Boxed $22 – $30
Loose $6 – $10
Lt. Commander Data
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Lt. Commander Data features him in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Lt. Commander
Geordi LaForge
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This version of Lt. Commander LaForge features him in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Lt. Uhura
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $24
Loose $5 – $8
Lt. Uhura
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Lt. Uhura features her in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Lt. Worf
Market Value:
Carded $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Worf
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This version of Lt. Worf features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Mr. Spock
Market Value:
Boxed $22 – $30
Loose $6 – $10
Mr. Spock
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Mr. Spock features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries.
Ensign Pavel Chekov (Target Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $24
Loose $5 – $8
Ensign Pavel Chekov
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Ensign Chekov features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries. This figure was only available at Target and was limited to a production run of 10,000.
Lt. Hikaru Sulu (Target Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $24
Loose $5 – $8
Lt. Hikaru Sulu
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Lt. Sulu features him in transporting mode while being “beamed”. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries. This figure was only available at Target and was limited to a production run of 10,000.
Star Trek: Warp Factor (1998): 9 Inch Figures
In conjunction with the new Warp Factor 4.5″ action figure line, Playmates released a second (and final) wave of 9 Inch Warp Factor figures to match. These waves consisted of characters from Voyager, Deep Space Nine and the Original Series with the Warp Factor packaging.
Bele
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10
Bele
Accessories: Action Base, Acorn Top Bottle, Glass, Bottle, Fluted Bottle/Glass
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This 9″ version of the classic Original Series character, Bele features him from the episode, Let That Be Your Last Battlefield.
Captain Benjamin Sisko
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $10
Captain Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Tribbles x 2, Communicator
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Benjamin Sisko features him as he appeared in the Deep Space Nine episode, Trials and Tribble-ations.
Captain James T. Kirk
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10
Captain James T. Kirk (Casual Attire)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Tribbles x 2, Communicator
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain James T. Kirk features him as he appeared in the classic Original Series episode, The Trouble with Tribbles.
Elim Garak
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $28
Loose $7 – $10
Elim Garak
Accessories: Action Base, PADD, Rifle, Field Control Unit, Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Elim Garak features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Gul Dukat
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $28
Loose $7 – $10
Gul Dukat
Accessories: Action Base, Pistol, Field Control Unit, PADD, Rifle
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Gul Dukat features him as he appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition,
Jem’Hadar Soldier
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10
Jem’Hadar Soldier
Accessories: Wormhole Action Base, Jem’Hadar Hand Gun, Knife, Rifle
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of a Jem’Hadar Soldier features him as he appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $10
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Communicator, Tribbles x 2, Tricorder
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax features her as she appeared in the Deep Space Nine episode, Trials and Tribble-ations.
Seven of Nine
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $10
Seven of Nine
Accessories: Borg Action Base, Borg Alcove
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Seven of Nine features her as she appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Talosian
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $28
Loose $7 – $10
Talosian
Accessories: Classic Action Base, Talosian Viewer
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of the Talosian features him from the episode, The Cage. Each box is individually numbered and a limited edition.
Star Trek – Insurrection (1998): 9 Inch Figures
Playmates released a wave of Insurrection Movie Series 9 Inch figures in 1998. It consisted of eight of the main character from the new Star Trek movie, Insurrection. No 4.5″ figures were released from this movie, so this was it for the fans and collectors of this movie.
Ad’Har Ru’Afo
Market Value:
Boxed $14 – $22
Loose $6 – $9
Ad’Har Ru’Afo
Accessories: Action Base, Rifle, Phaser, Attack Drone
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of the Son’a leader, Ad’Har Ru’Afo, features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Anij
Market Value:
Boxed $14 – $22
Loose $6 – $9
Anij
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Starfleet Rations
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of the Ba’ku leader, Anij, features her as she appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Boxed $10 – $18
Loose $4 – $6
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Action Base, S’ona Drone, Phaser, PADD
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Picard features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Commander William Riker
Market Value:
Boxed $10 – $18
Loose $4 – $6
Commander William Riker
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, PADD, Tricorder
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Commander Riker features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Counselor Deanna Troi
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Counselor Deanna Troi
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Tricorder, Starfleet Rations
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Counselor Deanna Troi features her as she appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lt. Commander Data
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Data
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Rifle, Starfleet Rations
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Data features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lt. Commander
Geordi LaForge
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser Rifle, Tricorder, Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander LaForge features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lt. Commander Worf
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $7
Lt. Commander Worf
Accessories: Action Base, Bazooka, Tricorder, Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Worf features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Star Trek – Insurrection (1998): Accessories, Roleplay, Ships
Starfleet Type II Phaser
Market Value:
Boxed $55 – $75
Loose $10 – $15
Starfleet Type II Phaser
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new version of the Next Generation phaser is an upgraded Type II model that was seen in the new movie, Insurrection. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Market Value:
Boxed $110 – $135
Loose $20 – $30
U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Accessories: Display Stand, Captain’s Yacht
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new version of the USS Enterprise NCC 1701-E is from the new movie, Insurrection, and comes with multiple lights and sound features. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
Star Trek – Insurrection Movies Series (1998): 12 Inch Figures
Playmates released a new Special Edition series of 12 Inch figures in 1998 to coincide with the release of the new movie, Star Trek: Insurrection. This first wave featured four of the main characters from the movie.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Boxed $22 – $30
Loose $7 – $12
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Display Base, S’ona Artillery Weapon, PADD
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain Picard features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Commander William Riker
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $26
Loose $5 – $10
Commander William Riker
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser Rifle, Type II Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 12″ version of Commander Riker features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lt. Commander Data
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $26
Loose $5 – $10
Lt. Commander Data
Accessories: Display Base, S’ona Weapon, Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 12″ version of Lt. Commander Data features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lt. Commander Worf
Market Value:
Boxed $22 – $30
Loose $7 – $12
Lt. Commander Worf
Accessories: Display Base, Klingon Bat’Leth, Type II Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 12″ version of Lt. Commander Worf features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Star Trek (1998): Boxed Sets/Twin Packs
Playmates released a third boxed collector set in 1998 with the 1701 Collector Series Set, along with four different “Twin Packs” that featured various scenes from the television series.
Captain James Kirk with Balok
and Puppet
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Captain James Kirk with Balok
and Puppet
Accessories: Display Environment, Captain Kirk, Balok, Balok Puppet
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Captain James Kirk, Balok and the Balok Puppet from the Original Series.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
and Guinan
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $24
Loose $8 – $12
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
and Guinan
Accessories: Display Environment, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Guinan
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Guinan from the Next Generation Series.
Ensign Harry Kim
and Species 8472
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $26
Loose $8 – $12
Ensign Harry Kim
and Species 8472
Accessories: Display Environment, Ensign Harry Kim, Species 8472
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Ensign Harry Kim and Species 8472 from Star Trek Voyager.
Lt. Commander Data, Lt. Worf,
and Alexander Rozhenko
Market Value:
Boxed $18 – $26
Loose $8 – $12
Lt. Commander Data, Lt. Worf, Alexander Rozhenko
Accessories: Display Environment, Data, Worf, Alexander Rozhenko
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Lt. Commander Data, Lt. Worf and Alexander Rozhenko from the Next Generation.
1701 Collector Series Set
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
1701 Collector Series Set
Accessories: Display, Captain Picard, Lt. Natasha Yar, Lt. Reginald Barclay
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new Collector Boxed Set features a new version of Captain Picard, Lt. Natasha Yar and Lt. Reginald Barclay from the Next Generation. Each box is numbered as limited edition.
Star Trek (1998): Exclusives & Promotions
Once again, Playmates licensed out several figures as exclusives for 1998. Target offered four new 9″ Warp Factor figures and Kay-Bee Toys released four 9″ figures from the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Wizard World got into the exclusive business as well with four new 4.5″ figures released through their magazine, Toyfare.
Target Exclusives – 9″ Figures
Ensign Harry Kim
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Ensign Harry Kim
Accessories: Action Base, Polaric Generator, Polaric Armband, Tricorder
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Ensign Harry Kim featured him as he appeared in Star Trek Voyager. This figure was only available at Target with each box numbered as a limited edition.
The Doctor: Emergency Medical Hologram
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $50
Loose $12 – $17
The Doctor: Emergency Medical Hologram
Accessories: Action Base, Hypospray, Scanning Device, Tricorder
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 9″ version of The Doctor featured him as he appeared in Star Trek Voyager. This figure was only available at Target with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Ensign Chekov (Environmental Suit)
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12
Ensign Chekov (Environmental Suit)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Ensign Chekov featured him in an Environmental Suit . This figure was only available at Target with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Mr. Spock
(Environmental Suit)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Mr. Spock (Environmental Suit)
Accessories: Action Base, Phaser, Communicator
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mr. Spock featured him in an Environmental Suit. This figure was only available at Target with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Kay-Bee Toys Exclusives – 9″ Figures
Captain James T. Kirk
(Mirror, Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Captain James T. Kirk (Mirror, Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain James T. Kirk features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each figure was limited to a run of 7,500.
Dr. McCoy
(Mirror, Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Dr. McCoy (Mirror, Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Dr. McCoy features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each figure was limited to a run of 7,500.
Lieutenant Uhura
(Mirror, Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $12 – $17
Lieutenant Uhura (Mirror, Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lieutenant Uhura features her as she appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each figure was limited to a run of 7,500.
Mr. Spock
(Mirror, Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $12 – $17
Mr. Spock (Mirror, Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mr. Spock features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each figure was limited to a run of 7,500.
Exclusives – 4.5″ Figures
Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge (Identity Crisis Alien – June 1998)
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $4 – $6
Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge (Identity Crisis Alien – June 1998)
Accessories: Action Base, UV Light Source
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge features him as he appeared in the Next Generation episode, Identity Crisis. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 10,000.
Lt. Picard – Signature Edition
(Toyfare – May 1998)
Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $150
Loose $5 – $8
Lt. Picard – Signature Edition (Toyfare – May 1998)
Accessories: Starfleet Type II Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and difficult to find
Notes: This new version of Lt. Picard features him as he appeared in the classic Next Generation episode, Tapestry. This Signature Edition figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and signed by Wizard President Gareb Shamus.
Lt. Picard
(Toyfare – July 1998)
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Lt. Picard (Toyfare – July 1998)
Accessories: Starfleet Type II Phaser
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Picard features him as he appeared in the classic Next Generation episode, Tapestry. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 10,000.
Captain Mackenzie Calhoun
(New Frontier – August 1998)
Market Value:
Boxed $14 – $22
Loose $5 – $8
Captain Mackenzie Calhoun (New Frontier – August 1998)
Accessories: Starfleet Action Base, Sword
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new figure of Captain Mackenzie Calhoun was only available as a mail-away offer from the Star Trek Communicator magazine in August 1998. The figure was limited to a 15,000 production run.
Governor Worf
(VHS Collection – September 1998)
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $50
Loose $7 – $12
Governor Worf (VHS Collection – September 1998)
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1998
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new version of Governor Worf featured him as he appeared in the episode, All Good Things. This is basically a repainted version of previously issued figure and available with the VHS Collection of “Worf – Return to Grace” VHS Collection in September 1998.
Over the course of its Star Trek run, Playmates had released a massive amount of new products for their action figure line, but things began to change a bit the year before in 1997, and that trend continued for 1998. It was still another good year for Playmates and Star Trek with a lot of new products being released, but sales were definitely beginning to slow down and a certain other Science Fiction franchise, called Star Wars, was back in the game and posting huge sales numbers at retail. A new live action Star Trek movie called Insurrection was released in 1998 that featured the Next Generation cast, but it floundered at the box office and was generally considered a disappointment to fans. Still, Playmates released quite a few products based on this movie due to the success of First Contact. Most of the product ended up sitting on the shelves. Once again, Playmates released several other new products from the various Star Trek television mediums, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager and the Original Series in mixed assortments lines. This mixed assortment allowed Playmates to release a variety of items at the same time without being restricted to certain shows or movies. The Warp Factor line was an example of this. Playmates also released another 9″ Warp Factor line and a brand new Transporter Series. Several exclusive figures of different sizes were also released in 1998 to try and boost interest.
For its seventh 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, Insurrection. The amount of products released didn’t come close to matching previous years, but it was still another nice release year. The second wave of Warp Factor was introduced in 1998 with 9 new figures, along with a new Action Warp Factor Series that featured 10 figures with different action moves. A new line called the Transporter Series was introduced that featured 10 new figures in various transporting mode looks. Playmates had to represent the new live action movie, Insurrection, so a 9″ line was released with 8 figures, as well as a 12″ Collector’s Edition line of 4 figures. Two new accessories were released for Insurrection with a new roleplay phaser and a lights and sounds Enterprise. Last but not least, were multiple exclusive figures that were released through Target, Kay-Bee Toys and Wizard World. Even though 1998 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 Warp Factor series figure packaging was virtually identical to the previous year, which was an attractive card that featured a slope on the left side and a colorful planet background illustration to the right. 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 new movie, Insurrection featured a new 9″ line, as well as a 12″ Collector’s Edition line. Both lines featured similar packaging with a red colored theme with the classic movie logo at the bottom center of the boxes. The new Transporter series featured each figure on a Transporter Pad cardboard setting with a Warp Factor looking package. 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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