Eaglemoss Binder Modification - Mk II

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Rewrites: November 19, 2021

Waaaaaaaay back on October 27th, 2017, I published a small "How To" article to help my fellow Eaglemoss collectors with a little issue that had arisen with the addition of the Shuttlecraft Collection line of models.  Things have changed since then.  The Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection has finally run its course and "ended" with the production of issue # 180.  HOWEVER, Eaglemoss is still continuing to produce some models under that line with additional Shuttlecraft Collections, additional Special Edition models, and a plethora of Extra (or Bonus) models.  I think that in an effort to be more environmentally conscious, or maybe they are just getting cheaper on us, Eaglemoss has modified the sizes of the magazines that now come with the latter two lines of models.  The problem though... is that the magazines from all three of the lines I mentioned are ALL DIFFERENT SIZES.  None of those magazines fit inside the traditional binders from the collection either, and Eaglemoss doesn't sell anything to hold these odd sizes.  What the hell Eaglemoss?  

And so... I have decided to touch up that original article.

I am a fan of most of Eaglemoss' Star Trek Starship collection.  Although I don't usually talk about them, I love the magazines that come with each of thier models.  They are informative and provide all sorts of insight about the in-universe and the real-world backgrounds of the ships.

If you become a subscriber to the collection, one of the early subscriber gifts is a free binder for you to store your magazines in.

 

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I liked the binders.  They really come in handy for organizing those magazines.  And so, I've continued to buy those binders to house all of my magazines.  As stated above, a problem arises if you bought any of the Shuttlecradft Collections, or continued to buy Special Edition or Bonus (Extra) Edition models past the official end of the collection.

EMvTW Extra 29 - USS Valiant NCC-6089 (Defiant Class Concept)

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Life is weird.  Quite a few months ago, I had to stop writing the Eaglemoss vs The World reviews, because of a lot of (bad, then good) life changes, and I just didn't have the time to do this.  Then in October, the models started flowing in from Eaglemoss again, after Eaglemoss had to take almost a six month pandemic induced (manufacturing and then shipping delayed) hiatus.  I panicked.  How was I going to catch up, and deal with the extra influx of models?  So I started squeezing in the time around work and raising an infant, and low an behold, I managed to review FOURTEEN Eaglemoss models in just over a month.  That's a record for me.  I hope you readers have enjoyed the whirlwind ride as well.

This review marks the fact that I have officially caught up again with what has been released in the Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection.  At least, the ones that I am willing to purchase and add to the collection.  Remember, I don't collect the XL line, nor will I buy any of the Gold plated models.  For this review, we are looking at a very interesting Bonus (or Extra as I call them) Edition model, the USS Valiant (NCC-6089), which was derived from the concept art during the design of the USS Defiant (NX-74205).

We never get to see this ship on screen, except accidentally via a Okudogram on the Defiant during one episode.  The mistake was immediately corrected, and this ship is forever relegated to the non-cannon status.

EMvTW Special 27 - Son'a Battleship

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We can definately see that Eaglemoss has gotten out of its pandemic slump in October 2021 as the post "Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection" models just keep coming.  And from the looks of it, we are expecting to see quite a few more Special Edition and Bonus (Extra) Edition models to come.  The next Special Edition model to sail our way is the third Son'a ship to be presented in the collection.  I guess it was only a matter of time before we got the Son'a Battleship.

We first get to see this starship in the movie "Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)".

EMvTW Extra 28 - USS Newton NCC-1727 (Newton Type)

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The third and final (for now) model in the mini series of Star Trek (2009) fleet of ships is the USS Newton (NCC-1727).  I particularly like this ship because it breaks the mold of the traditional designs.  This ship also inspired me to create a kitbash and we'll talk more about that at the end of this article.

We first get to see this starship in the movie, "Star Trek (2009)".

EMvTW Extra 27 - USS Mayflower NCC-1621 (Mayflower Type)

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Our next review in what appears to be a mini-series of models from Eaglemoss, which we will call the Star Trek (2009) fleet, is the USS Mayflower (NCC-1621).  This class of ship was never named on screen so we just call it a Mayflower Type ship.

We first get to see this starship in the movie, "Star Trek (2009)".

EMvTW Extra 26 - USS Armstrong NCC-1769 (Armstrong Type)

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The next three Eaglemoss Bonus (or as I call them, Extra) models came at us in rapid succession.  I almost considered putting all three of them into one article, but decided to keep them separated.  And all three ships were seen on screen at the same time, so it made a lot of sense that Eaglemoss produced them like this, and one right after the other.  The first of these three models is the USS Armstrong (NCC-1769), an Armstrong Type 

We first get to see this starship in the movie, "Star Trek (2009)".

EMvTW Special 26 - Relay Station 47

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I had gone on hiatus from writing reviews due to a bunch of good life changes.  HOWEVER, the break in reviews was not just because of a lack of time.  Over a year ago, the world got turned up-side-down by the COVID-19 (or Coronavirus disease) crisis.  This disease affected everyone in some way, and I'm not talking about getting sick from it.  This disease effectively shut down businesses and industries on a global scale as we Terrans tried to cope with this deadly virus.  As a result, manufacturing facilities, and shipping facilities were closed down and delayed for months.  Eaglemoss was not immune to the effects either.  This next review was delayed for quite some time due to those issues.  I ordered this model back on May 14th, 2021, and finally received it at the end of October 2021.  So, it is with gladness that I can finally bring you a review of Eaglemoss' Special Edition Issue #26, Relay Station 47.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Aquiel".

Eaglemoss' Orville Collection - Issue # 2 - Shuttle 1 (ECV-197-1) [Shuttlecraft Class]

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When Eaglemoss released the smaller version of the USS Orville (ECV-197), they also released a Standard sized shuttlecraft from the same TV series.  We are of course talking about Shuttle 1 (ECV-197-1), a Shuttlecraft Class transport. 

The ship makes it's first appearance in the show's very first episode called, "Old Wounds".

Eaglemoss' Orville Collection - Issue # 1 - USS Orville (ECV-197) [Mid-Level Exploratory Class]

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My next review is going to veer away (sort of) from my usual Star Trek and Space Battleship Yamato materials.  Yes, I actually do watch other sci-fi material, LOL.  This review is going to focus on a new line of models from Eaglemoss.  This new line-up comes to us from the TV series called "The Orville" and the first model in that series is of course of the hero ship itself, the USS Orville (ECV-197).

The ship makes it's first appearance in the show's very first episode called, "Old Wounds".

EMvTW Special 25 - Son’a Collector Spaceship

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The Shuttlecraft Collection took longer than expected because I had to essentially write four reviews for one article.  Then, to top it off, I had to go unbox ALL of those tiny little shuttles to take some extra pictures for the article.  Anyway, we have crawled past that review and have moved on to the next Special Edition offering from Eaglemoss, The Son'a Collector, also known as The Injector.

We first get to see this starship in the movie "Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)".

EMvTW SC07 - Shuttlecraft Collection Set 7

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Apparently, even with the Star Trek: Official Starships Collection having ended at the "official" final issue of 180, we apparently can still expect models coming our way in the form of Special Edition models, Bonus models and Shuttlecraft Collections.  For those that have not followed my articles over the years, this review is going to differ from others that I typically write, in that it will cover four different Eaglemoss models in one article.  

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The set consists of four smaller than Standard Edition sized models, with accompanying half height magazines and something called Okudagrams.

EMvTW Discovery 12 - USS Enterprise NCC-1701 (Constitution Class) (2253)

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I know... I know... I have gone on and on in other articles about how I feel about the Star Trek: Discovery series of Eaglemoss models.  I swore that I wasn't going to buy or collect Star Trek: Discovery models.  I commented on how I'm not a fan of the show.  I lamented on the cost and how the models are too big for my collection.  In the end though, Star Trek: Discovery gave us something that I found to be very cool.  The USS Enterprise from the time that Captain Christopher Pike was in command makes an appearance in the show.  Granted, the ship looks different from what us long time fans would expect, but it is the Enterprise.  AND... I do pride myself on having a rather nice collection of Enterprises.  And so, I decided to bite the bullet and add this one to that collection.  So here we are, taking a look at the Discovery Series model Issue #12, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701).

We first get to see this starship at the very end of the Star Trek: Discovery episode called "Will You Take My Hand?".

EMvTW 180 - Borg Cube (First Contact)

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Whoa!  It's like Deja Vu.  Next up in our Eaglemoss vs. The World Series is the Borg Cube.

We first get to see this starship in the movie Star Trek: First Contact (1996).

Hold on!  Hold on! Hold on!  This review deserves a little more fanfare than that horrible introduction.  So let's try this again...

Photo Credit: Memory Alpha

We have FINALLY reached Issue #180 of the Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection.  The Borg Cube from Star Trek: First Contact (1996) marks the very last Standard Edition model for this collection.  One of my fellow collectors reports that this collection has been going for six years and eleven months.  I personally have been reviewing the Eaglemoss models off and on since November 2014.  If you ONLY invested in the Standard Edition models, and managed to ONLY pay $25 for each one of them, then you would have invested $4500 in your collection.  It has been quite a journey for us collectors, and quite frankly, a fun one for me as a reviewer.

Hopefully, that serves as a better introduction.  Now let us move on with the review.

EMvTW Special 24 - Regula I (R1 Invictus class)

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This model has been a long awaited one for us Eaglemoss collectors.  Ever since Eaglemoss released Deep Space Nine way back in Special Issue #1, and then we learned that other stations would eventually follow, we collectors have been begging for Regula 1.  And now we have it, that is, if you are lucky enough to find a source for it.

We first get to see this station in the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982).  We then get to see the station studio model used in various episodes later on TV in various stages of change.

EMvTW 179 - Vidiian Starship (Savior Class)

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As we go into this review, we can see the checkered flag just around the corner.  This is the second to last review of my Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection series.  While we have still have a shuttle set and two more specials to review, there is just this model and one more of the Standard Issues.

With that being said, this review is going to take a look at The Vidiian Starship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Fury".

EMvTW 178 - Husnock Warship

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We are getting SOOO close to the last Official Starship Collection model.  There are two more to go after this review.  Out next review is of a ship that didn't really exist.  While it looked and felt real enough, it turns out, it was just an illusion.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "The Survivors".

EMvTW Extra 25 - USS Enterprise NCC-1701 (Constitution Class) (2254)

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I swore to my readers and myself that I would not buy reprints of Eaglemoss models, like the ISS ships or cloaked vessels.  But... this one was slightly different... looking... and would hopefully continue making my USS Enterprise collection "complete", so I bit the bullet and bought the USS Enterprise from 2254.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode called "The Cage".  You can see a synopsis of that episode at THIS LINK.

EMvTW 177 - Sheliak Colony Ship

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Our next Eaglemoss Standard Edition model review is of the dark and foreboding, yet strangely familiar looking Sheliak Colony Ship. 

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "The Ensigns of Command".

EMvTW 176 - Tarellian Starship (AKA Plague Ship)

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As we round the corner to the finish line, of what is known as The Official Starship Collection, Eaglemoss continues to pull some surprising models out of the archives.  The Tarellian Starship, also known as the Plague Ship is the next model up for review.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Haven".

EMvTW Special 22 - T'Plana-Hath Vulcan Lander

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First Contact Day is a holiday celebrated to honor both the warp 1 flight of the Phoenix and first open contact between Humans and Vulcans on April 5th, 2063 in Bozeman, Montana.  In June of 2020, Eaglemoss made first contact for us by releasing the Special Edition version of the vessel that made First Contact in 2063.

We first get to see this starship in the movie called Star Trek: First Contact (1996).

EMvTW 175 - Mondor

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"We look for things.  Things we need.  Things that make us go." Or, in my case, "Things to collect."  And here we are, at issue, #175, rounding the corner to that long awaited final Issue #180.  In this issue, we are looking at the Mondor, a Pakled Transport Vessel.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Samaritan Snare".

EMvTW 174 - Archer's Toy Ship

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This next model that we are going to take a look at was not an actual starship, but rather a remote control toy owed and operated by Captain Johnathan Archer.

We first get to see this model in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Broken Bow, Part 1".

EMvTW Extra 24 - USS Reliant (Concept)

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The next Bonus model to come out of Eaglemoss is another concept model.  This one is what the USS Reliant could have looked like.

We never get to see this ship on screen.  My collection of this type of ship consists of the Eaglemoss model and an AMT kitbash that I built way before I realized that Eaglemoss was going to make one for me.  We will talk more about that model later.

EMvTW 173 - USS Arcos NCC-6237 (Antares Class (Terran))

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Moving along for our new year's worth of reviews, we are going to next cover the second release of an Antares Class (Terran)) transport.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Legacy".

EMvTW 172 - Xindi-Insectoid Scout Ship (Castroi Class)

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It's a new year here at Deep Space Pat.  I'm about to turn a year older at the end of the month and I am looking forward to a much better 2021.  Lots of good life changes in the works, and hopefully enough time to finish off the 15 articles I have queued up behind the scenes.  That all being said, let us begin...

The next model we are going to review in our Eaglemoss vs. The World series is the Xindi Insectoid Castroi Class scout ship.  This is the second Insectoid ship that Eaglemoss has brought us.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Hatchery".