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This first series of Playmates Star trek action figures is, on the face of things a simple affair with ten different figures, each with their unique collection of accessories and stand. This simplicity is quickly dispelled as an illusion however, with the many variant backer cards, inserts and stickers distributed in several international markets. All of the backer cards and boxes in this first series have punch-outs for hanging the figures on the shop display pegs.
Paint variations are present on both the Gowron and Ferengi figures throughout all production runs of this assortment. The Gowron figure has a wide range of gold, green or no paint combinations on its leg stripes and belt buckle studs. The Ferengi is noted for being either with or without black colouring on its boots and possibly on its tunic too.
The backing cards measure 196 x 262 mm.
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The original production run comprised just nine figures with the one missing being Deanna Troi. The cards for this first run can be identified by the white "BONUS ... Action Base" text on the front of the card to the left of the blister. There are two variations of the backs of these cards; the first with "PRODUCT OF MACAO" printed in white, and another version with a "CHINA. PACKAGE PRINTED IN HONG KONG. Package and Toy Sculpture © 1992" sticker placed over the original text.
Also of note for this first run are the following details; all of the La Forge figures come with a removable VISOR, all of the Ferengi and Borg figures have a reverse printed image of the figure on the back of their respective cards and SOME have one of the two curved hoses attached to the back of the figure. On all future versions this hose is no longer attached to the figure but is packed with the Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm in the accessories section.
The second and all subsequent runs were printed with "BONUS ... Action Base" in black. From the third run onwards there were warning messages either stamped onto the cards or applied via stickers. These came in five forms, as shown below, and were introduced due to safety concerns relating to small parts included.
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6011
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Commander of the Starship Enterprise
with Starfleet Type I Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Personal View Screen, PADD, Captain's Log Adventure Booklet, Starfleet Action Base
Silver accessories |
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6016
Lieutenant Commander Deanna Troi
Counselor of the Starship Enterprise
with Tricorder, PADD, Portable Computer Gear, Desktop Monitor, Starfleet Action Base
Green accessories |
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6012
Lieutenant Commander Data
The Android Second Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Diagnostic Testing Unit with Monitor, Tricorder with Holster, Android Access Panels (on back and arm), Starfleet Action Base
Bright Red accessories |
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6051
Romulan
The Imperialist Enemy of the Federation
with Phaser Rifle, Disruptor Pistol, Romulan PADD, Romulan Action Base
Black accessories |
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6013
Lieutenant Worf
Chief Security Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Hand Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Ceremonial Bat'leth [&] Sword, Klingon Combat Blade [d'k tahg], Starfleet Action Base
Red accessories |
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6052
Ferengi
Profit-taking Pirates of the Universe
with Energy Whip, Hand Blaster, Ferengi Rifle, Dilithium Crystals, Ferengi Action Base
Red and Blue accessories |
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6014
Commander William T. Riker
Executive Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Directional U.V. Source, Field Kit with Detachable Analyzer, Starfleet Action Base
Gold accessories |
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6053
Gowron the Klingon
Leader of the Klingon High Council
with Ceremonial War Club, Klingon Disruptor with Holster, Targ, Pain Stick, Klingon Action Base
Gold accessories |
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6015
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Bio Engineering Tools, Dilithium Crystals, Away Team Portable Computer Gear, V.I.S.O.R. (first release only), Starfleet Action Base
Purple accessories |
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6055
Borg
Mechanically Enhanced Cybernetic Humanoid
with Mechanical Manipulation Arm, Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm, Shield Generator Coils (2 curved, 4 straight), Borg Action Base
Black accessories |
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| Main variation details |
| Original PRODUCT OF MACAO print |
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Revised PRODUCT OF CHINA sticker |
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BONUS ... Action Base in white print
This first version only included nine of ten figures, excluding Deanna Troi |
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BONUS ... Action Base in black print |
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Reverse image Ferengi
Only seen on the first run of figures with white "BONUS ... Action Base" |
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Correct image Ferengi
Seen on all figures after the first run, with black "BONUS ... Action Base" |
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Reverse image Borg
Only seen on the first run of figures with white "BONUS ... Action Base" |
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Correct image Borg |
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Hose attached to the back of the Borg figure
Only seen on the first run of figures with white "BONUS ... Action Base"
The Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm is packed without a hose |
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No hose attached to the back of the Borg figure
Seen on some of the first run of figures with white "BONUS ... Action Base", and all other releases
The unattached hose is now packed with the Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm |
AWAITING IMAGE! |
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Removable VISOR La Forge
Only seen on the first run of figures with white "BONUS ... Action Base" |
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Fixed VISOR La Forge |
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| The five "WARNING" messages found only on US cards after the first run of figures |
"Large" black warning stamp
This is the only version that comes either with or without a CE-Bandai Sticker on the back and I assume both versions would have been issued in the UK |
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"Small" black warning stamp
It seems that this version was issued in Australia |
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| 2-line white warning sticker |
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4-line white warning sticker |
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| 1-line white warning below "SPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER." |
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601190
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Commander of the Starship Enterprise
with Starfleet Type I Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Personal View Screen, PADD, Captain's Log Adventure Booklet, Starfleet Action Base
Silver accessories |
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601690
Lieutenant Commander Deanna Troi
Counselor of the Starship Enterprise
with Tricorder, PADD, Portable Computer Gear, Desktop Monitor, Starfleet Action Base
Green accessories |
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601290
Lieutenant Commander Data
The Android Second Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Diagnostic Testing Unit with Monitor, Tricorder with Holster, Android Access Panels (on back and arm), Starfleet Action Base
Bright Red accessories |
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605190
Romulan
The Imperialist Enemy of the Federation
with Phaser Rifle, Disruptor Pistol, Romulan PADD, Romulan Action Base
Black accessories |
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601390
Lieutenant Worf
Chief Security Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Hand Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Ceremonial Bat'leth [&] Sword, Klingon Combat Blade [d'k tahg], Starfleet Action Base
Red accessories |
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605290
Ferengi
Profit-taking Pirates of the Universe
with Energy Whip, Hand Blaster, Ferengi Rifle, Dilithium Crystals, Ferengi Action Base
Red and Blue accessories |
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601490
Commander William T. Riker
Executive Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Directional U.V. Source, Field Kit with Detachable Analyzer, Starfleet Action Base
Gold accessories |
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605390
Gowron the Klingon
Leader of the Klingon High Council
with Ceremonial War Club, Klingon Disruptor with Holster, Targ, Pain Stick, Klingon Action Base
Gold accessories |
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601590
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Bio Engineering Tools, Dilithium Crystals, Away Team Portable Computer Gear, V.I.S.O.R. (first release only), Starfleet Action Base
Purple accessories |
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605590
Borg
Mechanically Enhanced Cybernetic Humanoid
with Mechanical Manipulation Arm, Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm, Shield Generator Coils (2 curved, 4 straight), Borg Action Base
Black accessories |
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| Back of Canadian Captain Jean-Luc Picard card |
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6011
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Commander of the Starship Enterprise
with Starfleet Type I Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Personal View Screen, PADD, Captain's Log Adventure Booklet, Starfleet Action Base
Silver accessories |
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6016
Lieutenant Commander Deanna Troi
Counselor of the Starship Enterprise
with Tricorder, PADD, Portable Computer Gear, Desktop Monitor, Starfleet Action Base
Green accessories |
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6012
Lieutenant Commander Data
The Android Second Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Diagnostic Testing Unit with Monitor, Tricorder with Holster, Android Access Panels (on back and arm), Starfleet Action Base
Bright Red accessories |
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6051
Romulan
The Imperialist Enemy of the Federation
with Phaser Rifle, Disruptor Pistol, Romulan PADD, Romulan Action Base
Black accessories |
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6013
Lieutenant Worf
Chief Security Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Hand Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Ceremonial Bat'leth [&] Sword, Klingon Combat Blade [d'k tahg], Starfleet Action Base
Red accessories |
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6052
Ferengi
Profit-taking Pirates of the Universe
with Energy Whip, Hand Blaster, Ferengi Rifle, Dilithium Crystals, Ferengi Action Base
Red and Blue accessories |
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6014
Commander William T. Riker
Executive Officer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder
Gold accessories with Holster, Directional U.V. Source, Field Kit with Detachable Analyzer, Starfleet Action Base
Gold accessories |
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6053
Gowron the Klingon
Leader of the Klingon High Council
with Ceremonial War Club, Klingon Disruptor with Holster, Targ, Pain Stick, Klingon Action Base
Gold accessories |
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6015
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise
with Type II Phaser, Tricorder with Holster, Bio Engineering Tools, Dilithium Crystals, Away Team Portable Computer Gear, V.I.S.O.R. (first release only), Starfleet Action Base
Purple accessories |
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6055
Borg
Mechanically Enhanced Cybernetic Humanoid
with Mechanical Manipulation Arm, Bionic Plasmic Laser and Cutting Ray Arm, Shield Generator Coils (2 curved, 4 straight), Borg Action Base
Black accessories |
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| Back of European 6011 Captain Jean-Luc Picard |
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The only known European Geordi La Forge "removable visor" variant |
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6011
Captain Jean-Luc Picard |
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6016
Counselor / Beraterin Deanna Troi |
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6012
Lieutenant Commander Data |
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6051
Romulan |
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6013
Lieutenant Worf |
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6052
Ferengi |
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6014
Commander William Riker |
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6053
Gowron der Klingone |
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6015
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge |
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6055
Borg |
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