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Some of the bigger news popping up from the 2009 Dallas Toy Fair, you know, the one not meant for us to see, is the announcement that Playmates is going to continue and expand the Star Trek license. For those who hadn\u2019t seen the news yet, here is the press release: <\/p>\n

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\u201cSTAR TREK – Live Long and Prosper <\/p>\n

With nearly 40 years of heritage in the STAR TREK franchise, Playmates will build on the excitement generated by the blockbuster STAR TREK movie directed by J.J. Abrams with an offering of new toys and collectibles based on the 2009 movie and the classic original series catalyst STAR TREK. In addition to new waves of 3.75\u201d action figures, role play accessories and iconic vehicles two new segments will be introduced in the movie line that should appeal to both the long time fan and the younger fans alike. The STARFLEET DEFENDER line includes a full array of movie characters articulated in small-scale in dynamic animated-style action poses. Collectible iconic mini space ships from the 2009 movie include the U.S.S. Enterprise, the U.S.S. Kelvin, and the Narada. And for the first time ever, Playmates will introduce 3.75\u201d GALAXY EDITION action figures and diorama\u2019s based on the classic Star Trek series. These figures will be highly detailed with authentic life-like likenesses and feature over 16 points of articulation. Iconic scenes from the most popular episodes will be depicted in two-figure pack dioramas. So jump on the U.S.S. Enterprise and Live Long and Prosper with the STAR TREK products for young and older.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Now, to let you readers in on a little secret, I\u2019m a huge Star Trek fan. I was introduced through the adventures of The Next Generation crew in my formative years, and have stuck with it ever since. Through the good times like DS9 and the Dominion War to the bad times of using mashed potatoes to fix a hull leak on a very special episode of Enterprise. And I was there when it all began again, last summer, with Abrams\u2019 very acceptable reboot. Yes, I am a fan.<\/P>

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I can also credit\/blame Star Trek for one other very integral part of my life, toy collecting. Sure, when I was younger I would buy other toys. But this was just a young man wasting money indiscriminately at whatever shiny plastic caught his eye that day in the toy isle. That is, until the day Playmates released their Star Trek the Next Generation figures. At the time, these were the best figures on the market. They contained an eye popping 12 points of articulation. The sculpts were pretty damned accurate. They came with a crap load of accessories that were all show accurate. And we even got a couple shuttlecraft vehicles and a Bridge, Engineering, Transporter playsets. I don\u2019t know how many times Geordi barely saved the crew from a warp core breach while Picard and the bridge staff successfully fought off a Romulan Warbird. Those of you who collected these toys know exactly what I mean.<\/P><\/p>\n

OK, flashback is over. Now, in the future of 2009, Playmates tells us they will be doing Star Trek again. And I have just one thing to say to you Playmates. Do it right!<\/strong><\/P><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I want to see: <\/p>\n