Star Trek 1999 (Playmates)
With a gradual decline in sales over the last few years and increased competition from newer brands, Playmates decided to end their Star Trek line in 1999. The final wave was comprised of mostly 12 inch and 9 inch figures. A final Warp Factor series and new boxed sets were released as well. Once again, every Star Trek medium to date was included with the final releases.
For more information about the 1999 waves of waves of Star Trek products, see bottom of page for a complete summary.
Star Trek – Mixed Series (1999): 12″ Figures
The line of 12″ action figures featured character from all Star Trek mediums to date. This was the last major wave of figures that were available to the public through regular retail. There were a total of 16 figures released for the series, and they are among Playmates’ finest work on their Star Trek line.
Andorian
Ambassador Shras
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12
Andorian Ambassador Shras
Accessories: Display Base, Knife, Bottle, Glass
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Ambassador Shras features him as he appeared in the original series.
Captain
Benjamin Sisko
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Captain Benjamin Sisko
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain Sisko features him as he appeared in Deep Space Nine.
Captain
Christopher Pike
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Captain Christopher Pike
Accessories: Display Base, Laser Pistol, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain Pike features him as he appeared in the pilot episode, The Cage.
Captain
Kathryn Janeway
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
Captain Kathryn Janeway
Accessories: Display Base, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 12″ version of Captain Janeway features her as she appeared in Star Trek Voyager.
Chief Engineer
Montgomery Scott
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 12″ version of Chief Engineer Scott features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Counselor
Deanna Troi
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Counselor Deanna Troi
Accessories: Display Base, PADD, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Counselor Troi features her as she appeared in the Next Generation series.
Doctor McCoy
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Doctor McCoy
Accessories: Display Base, Medical Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Doctor McCoy features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Ensign Pavel Chekov
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Ensign Pavel Chekov
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Ensign Chekov features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Gorn Captain
Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $12 – $20
Gorn Captain
Accessories: Display Base, Staff, Knife, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of the Gorn Captain features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Lt. Commander
Geordi La Forge
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $8 – $12
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser, Engineering Tool
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 12″ version of Lt. Commander LaForge features him as he appeared in the movie, Insurrection.
Lieutenant
Hikaru Sulu
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Lieutenant Sulu features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Lieutenant Uhura
Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $12 – $20
Lieutenant Uhura
Accessories: Display Base, Tricorder, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 12″ version of Lieutenant Uhura features her as she appeared in the Original Series.
Mr. Spock
Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $12 – $20
Mr. Spock
Accessories: Display Base. Phaser, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 12″ version of Mr. Spock features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Mugato (The)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
Mugato (The)
Accessories: Display Base, Club
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of The Mugato features him as he appeared in the Original Series.
Q
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $14
Q
Accessories: Display Base, Judge Gavel
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Q features him as he appeared in the Next Generation series.
Seven of Nine
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
Seven of Nine
Accessories: Display Base, Phaser Rifle, Alcove
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 12″ version of Seven of Nine features her as she appeared in Star Trek Voyager.
Star Trek (1999): 12 Inch Exclusives
Playmates released a few new 12 inch figures that were exclusives to particular outlets. Kay-Bee Toys and Target each released different figures, as well as another available through New Force Comics.
Kay-Bee Toys 12″ Exclusives
Admiral James T. Kirk
(Wrath of Khan)
Market Value:
Boxed $70 – $85
Loose $20 – $30
Admiral James T. Kirk (Wrath of Khan)
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Admiral James T. Kirk featured him as he appeared in Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee Toys with each box limited to a production run of 5,000.
Captain Spock
(Wrath of Khan)
Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $90
Loose $20 – $30
Captain Spock (Wrath of Khan)
Accessories: Display Stand, Radiation Gloves
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Spock featured him as he appeared in Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan. This figure was only available at Kay-Bee Toys with each box limited to a production run of 5,000.
New Force Comics 12″ Exclusives
Captain James T. Kirk
(Piece of the Action)
Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $125
Loose $25 – $40
Captain James T. Kirk (Piece of the Action)
Accessories: Display Stand, Hat, Machine Gun
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kirk featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Piece of the Action. This figure was only available through New Force Comics with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Mr. Spock
(Piece of the Action)
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $150
Loose $25 – $40
Mr. Spock (Piece of the Action)
Accessories: Display Stand, Hat, Machine Gun
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mr. Spock featured him as he appeared in the classic episode, Piece of the Action. This figure was only available through New Force Comics with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Fan Club 12″ Exclusives
Captain James T. Kirk as a Romulan
Market Value:
Boxed $55 – $70
Loose $15 – $25
Captain James T. Kirk as a Romulan
Accessories: Display Stand
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kirk featured him disguised as a Romulan from the classic episode, Enterprise Incident. This figure was only available at Target with each box numbered as a limited edition.
Star Trek – Alien Combat Series (1999): 9″ Figures
This new series was a completely different Star Trek product than what Playmates normally released. It was a series of just two figures, but designed by Art Asylum and released under the Playmates brand. These are beautifully detailed figures, and a shame the line was limited and at the end of the Star Trek line.
Borg Drone
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $10 – $15
Borg Drone
Accessories: Cybernetic Mechanical Arm
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of a Borg Drone featured him with a brand new and detailed look. He was sculpted by Art Asylum and released by Playmates. This was part of a new trial run by Playmates and it’s a shame this line was not bigger.
Klingon Warrior
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $55
Loose $12 – $20
Klingon Warrior
Accessories: Klingon Bat’Leth
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of a Klingon Warrior featured him with a brand new and detailed look. He was sculpted by Art Asylum and released by Playmates. This was part of a new trial run by Playmates and it’s a shame this line was not bigger.
Star Trek – Warp Factor (1999): 9 Inch Figures
Playmates released a final wave of Warp factor 9 Inch figures in 1999, but all of them were retail exclusives. There were 12 released in total with six of them being exclusive to Target and the other other six exclusive to Kay-Bee Toys.
Kay-Bee Toys 9″ Exclusives
Captain James Kirk
(Amok Time)
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $50
Loose $15 – $22
Captain James Kirk (Amok Time)
Accessories: Action Base, Vulcan Lirpa, Hypospray
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kirk features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Amok Time. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 5,000 figures.
Edith Keeler
(City on the Edge)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $12 – $20
Edith Keeler (City on the Edge)
Accessories: Action Base, Coffee Pot, Coffee Mug
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Edith Keeler features her as she appeared in the classic episode, City on the Edge of Forever. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 5,000 figures.
Lt. Marlene Moreau
(Mirror Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $15 – $22
Lt. Marlena Moreau (Mirror Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This 9″ version of Lt. Marlena Moreau features her as she appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 7,500 figures.
Mr. Spock (Amok Time)
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $50
Loose $15 – $22
Mr. Spock (Amok Time)
Accessories: Action Base, Vulcan Lirpa, Vulcan Harp
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 9″ version of Mr. Spock features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Amok Time. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 5,000 figures.
Security Chief Sulu
(Mirror Mirror)
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $15
Security Chief Sulu (Mirror Mirror)
Accessories: Action Base, Agonizer, Phaser, Knife
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Sulu features him as he appeared in the classic episode, Mirror Mirror. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 7,500 figures.
Trelane
Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $35
Loose $10 – $15
Trelane
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Sword, Pistol
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new 9″ version of Trelane features him as he appeared in the classic episode, The Squire of Gothos. Each box is individually numbered with a production run of 5,000 figures.
Target 9″ Exclusives
Captain James Kirk
(Environmental Suit)
Market Value:
Boxed $15 – $25
Loose $7 – $10
Captain James Kirk (Environmental Suit)
Accessories: Action Base, Classic Phaser, Communicator, Helmet
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Kirk features him in an Environmental Suit from the episode, Tholian Web. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
(Darmok)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $12 – $20
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Darmok)
Accessories: Action Base, Starfleet Tricorder, Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Captain Jean-Luc Picard features him as he appeared in the Next Generation episode, Darmok. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Lt. Commander Data
(Sherlock Holmes)
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $50
Loose $15 – $22
Lt. Commander Data (Sherlock Holmes)
Accessories: Action Base, Pipe, Magnifying Glass, Stradivarius Violin
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander Data features him as Sherlock Holmes from the Next Generation episode, Elementary Dear Data. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Lt. Geordi LaForge
(John Watson)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $12 – $20
Lt. Geordi LaForge (John Watson)
Accessories: Action Base, Diary, Ink Pen
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Lt. Commander LaForge features him as John Watson from the Next Generation episode, Elementary Dear Data. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Nurse Christine Chapel
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $30
Loose $7 – $10
Nurse Christine Chapel
Accessories: Action Base, Medical Tricorder, Test Tubes, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new 9″ version of Nurse Christine Chapel features her as she appeared in the Original Star Trek Series. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Seven of Nine
(Brown Outfit)
Market Value:
Boxed $30 – $40
Loose $12 – $20
Seven of Nine (Brown Outfit)
Accessories: Borg Action Base, Starfleet Phaser Rifle, Borg Alcove
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 9″ version of Seven of Nine features her in a Brown Outfit as she appeared in Star Trek: Voyager. Each box is individually numbered and only available at Target stores.
Star Trek – Transporter Series (1999): 5″ Basic Figures – Target Exclusives
Playmates released a brand new line in 1998 called the Transporter Series, which featured each figure in the middle of being transported or “beamed”. Five Original Series characters were included in Wave one, and now two more Original Series characters were released in 1999 as Target Exclusives.
Nurse Christine Chapel
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Nurse Christine Chapel
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Nurse Christine Chapel features her in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries and was only available at Target Stores.
Yeoman Janice Rand
Market Value:
Boxed $12 – $20
Loose $5 – $8
Yeoman Janice Rand
Accessories: Transporter Base
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This version of Yeoman Janice Rand features her in transporting mode. The transporter lights up with AAA batteries and was only available at Target Stores.
Star Trek – Starfleet Command (1999): Basic 4.5″ Figures – Target Exclusives
Playmates released a final 4.5 Inch action figure series in 1999 that was exclusive to Target retail stores. This last series featured all of the main Next Generation characters (minus Geordi) in their movie uniforms. For good measure, Playmates added not one, but two different Seven of Nine figures to the set. These figures were released under the “Starfleet Command” name, and are very tough to track down on the secondary market.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $60 – $75
Loose $20 – $30
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, Phaser Rifle, Tricorder, Borg Scanner, Phaser
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Captain Picard features him as he appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Commander William Riker (Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $50 – $65
Loose $18 – $25
Commander William Riker (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, Monitor, Phaser, Phaser Rifle, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Commander Riker features him as he appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Counselor Deanna Troi (Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $125
Loose $25 – $40
Counselor Deanna Troi (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, Desktop Monitor, Phaser, Tricorder, PADD
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Difficult to find on secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Counselor Troi features her as she appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Dr. Beverly Crusher
(Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $125 – $150
Loose $35 – $50
Dr. Beverly Crusher (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, PADD, Hypospray, Medical Tool, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Difficult to find on secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Doctor Crusher features her as she appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Lt. Commander Data
(Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $125
Loose $25 – $40
Lt. Commander Data (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, Tricorder, Phaser, Phaser Rifle, Case
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Difficult to find on secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Lt. Commander Data features him as he appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Lt. Commander Worf
(Movie)
Market Value:
Carded $30 – $45
Loose $10 – $15
Lt. Commander Worf (Movie)
Accessories: Display Stand, Phaser, Bat’leth, D’k Tahg Knife, Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Lt. Commander Worf features him as he appeared in the Next Generation movies, and was only available at Target.
Seven of Nine
(Blue Outfit)
Market Value:
Carded $200 – $250
Loose $40 – $60
Seven of Nine (Blue Outfit)
Accessories: Display Stand, PADD, Phaser, Engineering Diagnostic
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Difficult to find on secondary market
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Seven of Nine features her in a blue outfit from the Voyager series, and was only available at Target.
Seven of Nine
(Silver Outfit)
Market Value:
Carded $75 – $90
Loose $15 – $25
Seven of Nine (Silver Outfit)
Accessories: Display Stand, Phaser Rifle, Scanner, Desktop Monitor
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new 4.5″ version of Seven of Nine features her in a silver outfit from the Voyager series, and was only available at Target.
Star Trek (1999): 4.5″ Exclusive Figures
Once again, Playmates licensed out several figures as exclusives for 1999. In fact, almost every figure released this year was an exclusive to somebody, but this small group didn’t belong to the usual retail sources. Wizard World released four new 4.5″ figures through their Toyfare magazine, and another was only available through New Force Comics.
Captain James T. Kirk (August 1999)
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $35
Loose $8 – $12
Captain James T. Kirk
(August 1999)
Accessories: Display Base, Communicator
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Captain Kirk features him as he appeared in the classic episode, A Piece of the Action. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 10,000.
Lt. Tasha Yar – Transporting (March 1999)
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $35
Loose $8 – $12
Lt. Tasha Yar – Transporting
(March 1999)
Accessories: Display Base, Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Lt. Natasha Yar features her in Transporting mode. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 15,000.
Mr. Spock
(January 1999)
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $35
Loose $8 – $12
Mr. Spock
(January 1999)
Accessories: Display Base, Helmet, Starfleet Tricorder
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This new version of Mr. Spock features him in an Environmental Suit. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 15,000.
Seven of Nine
(January 2000)
Market Value:
Boxed $45 – $60
Loose $15 – $25
Seven of Nine
(January 2000)
Accessories: Action Base, Borg Scanner
Years Released: 2000
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new version of Seven of Nine features her in a plum colored outfit. This boxed figure was available through Toyfare Magazine and limited to a production run of 10,000.
Captain Kathryn Janeway (New Force Comics – 1999)
Market Value:
Boxed $20 – $35
Loose $8 – $12
Captain Kathryn Janeway (New Force Comics – 1999)
Accessories: Display Base, Starfleet Phaser
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: This new version of Captain Janeway features her as she appeared in the classic Voyager episode, Flashback. This boxed figure was available through New Force Comics and limited to a production run of 10,000.
Star Trek (1999): Boxed Sets/Twin Packs
Playmates released three more box sets in 1999 that were labeled as “Twin Packs”. They featured various scenes from the original television series. The Amok Time set from New Force Comics was the final Star Trek product released by Playmates until the new Start Trek Movie was released in 2009.
Borg Drone and
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Market Value:
Boxed $35 – $45
Loose $12 – $20
Borg Drone and Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Accessories: Display Environment, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Borg Drone
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Captain Jean-Luc Picard and a Borg Drone from the Next Generation Series. This boxed set was only available through Target and was issued as limited edition.
Captain James Kirk in Interphase & Mister Spock (Tholian Web)
Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $50
Loose $15 – $25
Captain James Kirk in Interphase and Mister Spock (Tholian Web)
Accessories: Display Environment, Captain Kirk (Environmental), Mr. Spock
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Captain James Kirk and Mr. Spock from the Original Series episode, Tholian Web. This boxed set was only available through Target and was issued as limited edition.
Captain James Kirk and Mister Spock (Amok Time)
Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $75
Loose $18 – $28
Captain James Kirk and Mister Spock (Amok Time)
Accessories: Display Environment, Captain Kirk, Mister Spock
Years Released: 1999
Scarcity Factor: Can be tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This new Twin Pack features Captain James Kirk and Mr. Spock from the Original Series episode, Amok Time. This boxed set was only available through New Force Comics and limited to a production run of 3,000.
Over the course of its Star Trek run, Playmates had released a massive amount of new products for each year, but that production greatly slowed down for 1997 and 1998. For their final release of products in 1999, almost every item was an exclusive to a retail store or site. This made collecting the final products a bit more difficult, which also makes them more valuable. The decline in sales was due to a number of reasons, but one of the biggest was certainly the massive sales numbers of the Star Wars toy line. Since Hasbro brought the franchise back to life in 1995, it had boasted huge numbers each year at retail. Also, the last live action Star Trek movie, Insurrection, was such a disaster that Paramount shelved the entire Star Trek movie series. With no new movies on the horizon, Star Trek only had their television series’ and one of the biggest (Deep Space Nine) ended in June of 1999, leaving only Star Trek Voyager. Voyager would run until 2001, with modest ratings but Playmates decided that it just wasn’t enough to merit a continuation of the toy line (despite Seven of Nine). During its eight year run from 1992 to 1999, Playmates released some truly amazing and high quality products. Their figures were fun, and it was obvious they paid attention to detail. When you think of iconic toy lines from the 1990’s, most collectors name Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or the Power Rangers, but Playmates’ Star Trek line should definitely stand with their head held high because they finally showed what a good Star Trek line could be by realizing its potential and bringing it to life.
For its eight and final 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 come close to matching previous years, but it was still another nice release year. Virtually all figures released in 1999 were retail or mail away exclusives making the final wave a tad more difficult to collect. The final wave of Warp Factor 9″ figures were Target and Kay-Bee Toys exclusives. Target also had the final wave of 4.5″ Warp Factor figures as well. Two more Transporter Series were released through Target. Playmates also released two new figures under the Alien Combat Series with Klingon Warrior and Borg Drone. These were not exclusives and were designed by Art Asylum. No new roleplay items or lights and sounds ships were issued in 1999. Even though 1999 was a line filled with exclusives, Playmates still managed to release some quality products that were definitely sought after.
Once again, Playmates released several different lines for various television series and movies, so the packaging for each line was completely different to match it for these final waves. 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 12″ Collector’s Edition line featured various colors in a very attractive window box with a flap. The new Transporter series figures were identical as the previous year, along with the new Wizard World exclusives. The new 9″ Alien Combat Series was another attractive box that fit the tone of the individual figure inside. Overall, Playmates really did a wonderful job with the packaging on almost every wave or line they released from 1992-1999 with lots of attention to detail. The packaging for the final wave was yet another example of that with beautiful colors, shapes and design.
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