Star Trek 1:50 Scale USS Enterprise 1701 D (Next Generation)- Mattel Hot Wheels

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Product Features

• 1:50 Scale (Approx. 8-inches wide x 4 1/2-inches tall x 4 1/2-inches long)
• Die-Cast Metal and Plastic
• Includes Display Stand

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• ASIN: B002AN8H28
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,530 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

To celebrate the return of Star Trek to the big time in 2009, Mattel's Hot Wheels designers pay tribute to the incredibly enduring and popular Star Trek® franchise with this die-cast assortment of 1:50 scale models based on the movies and television shows. These models are loaded with the kind of detail that will drive Star Trek® collectors and Trekkies absolutely wild with anticipation. Beam them up by ordering today! The U.S.S. Enterprise Ncc-1701-D was a galaxy-class starship and the flagship of Starfleet. The sixth starship to be named enterprise, she was commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard. With a total of 42 decks, the u.s.s. enterprise ncc-1701-d was twice the length and had eight times the interior space of the constitution-class ships of over century earlier. She carried a combined crew and passenger load of 1,012. Defensive systems included 10 phaser banks, 250 photon torpedoes and a high capacity "shield grid" 1:50 Scale (Approx. 8-inches wide x 4 1/2-inches tall x 4 1/2-inches long) *** Per Mattel, Hot Wheels Star Trek ships that are available and other visual aspects are subject to change without notice.***

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Next Generation Fans Will Like It, July 19, 2009

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M. Mierzwa (Davis, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Trek 1:50 Scale USS Enterprise 1701 D (Next Generation)- Mattel Hot Wheels (Toy)

This toy is largely plastic. Measuring 6" in length (bow to stern if you're so inclined) the model is ideal for placing on a desk (at home or work). The rear lower hull (stardrive section for Trekkies) has some die-cast metal, but I suspect that the point behind making the saucer section (forward end) plastic is to allow the model to balance on its stand.

** Hot Wheels vs. Galoob **
In 1987 Galoob toys released an entirely diecast Enterprise NCC-1701-D toy that is about the same exact dimensions as this Hot Wheels (HW) version. I'm surprised at just how similar the two models are, but as should be expected this newer toy sports better physical detailing and paint.

** Hot Wheels vs. Johnny Lightning **
An alternative would be the Johnny Lightning NCC-1701-D toys (which are getting harder to find on the secondary *cough* ebay *cough* market). The JL Galaxy class ships (the Enterprise variants and her sister ship the Yamato) measure 4" long and sport a fantastic paint job.

Both the HW toy described here and the JL Galaxy class ships have separating saucer sections ... I know, some of you may be wondering what this means, but trust me, if you hand an Enterprise D to a Trekkie and its saucer does not separate, he/she may go Klingon on you. Fortunately HW did a great job detailing the upper portion of the stardrive section and designing a strong connection between the two Enterprise parts (with luck this Enterprise is built to last and will not require an aspiring Chief Engineer LaForge to superglue the two sections together).

Finally, many sites sometimes describe this model as being a 1:50 scale die-cast model of the Enterprise. In addition to only being part die-cast, this model is roughly the same length as the other HW Star Trek models released to date ... if this one is 1:50, then the others (arguably smaller ships) are not. Don't worry ... if your Star Trek friend is going to be bothered by this, then an alternative is to consider the Future USS Enterprise 1701-D and other true(r)-scale gaming models (which are obviously harder to find).

** Overall **
I like my HW Enterprise 1701-D and plan on buying any possible repaints. At the time of this review, these toys can be found easily in local retail stores for $13 - $15. NOTE: This item appears on amazon through multiple sellers: prices & availability may change, so please shop around! :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Enterprise NCC-1701-D, February 13, 2011

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rhen356 "rhen356" - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Star Trek 1:50 Scale USS Enterprise 1701 D (Next Generation)- Mattel Hot Wheels (Toy)

Beautiful Enterprise NCC-1701-D, perfect to put on your desk or put in your hand and "fly" around. Brings back memories from childhood and waiting for new episodes of Star Trek TNG, and is very similar to the Galoob NCC-1701-D from that time, for you guys who remember the one from back then. But do not buy from HI-STYLE. They mixed up my order and I wasted 30 minutes with Amazon customer support because HI-STYLE didn't make it easy to contact them directly. Just buy it from a different seller and you'll be happy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great quality, January 26, 2011

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icy1ashley - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Star Trek 1:50 Scale USS Enterprise 1701 D (Next Generation)- Mattel Hot Wheels (Toy)

This is great! I actually got it as a gag gift for a guy in my office. He is a trek fan and calls his office *the bridge* He proudly displays this on his desk for all to see. I was surprised at how durable and detailed this model was. Well worth the money.