Whether it’s a classic Micro Machines toy from the 1990s or one of Eaglemoss’ latest model releases, Star Trek fans have always been collectors of replica starships from the still-expanding franchise — and now, a new player is entering the arena with a high-end build of Captain Picard’s USS Enterprise-D set to make its debut at San Diego Comic Con next week.
Chronicle Collectibles, who has been dabbling in the Star Trek world since they kicked off their line of Trek-themed liquors last summer, announced this week their next endeavor: a large-scale replica build of the Galaxy-class USS Enterprise-D — a two-foot long, aluminum-and-fiberglass model set to retail with a $2000 price tag.
Available for preorder now at their web shop, Chronicle Collectibles projects fulfillment for this intricate model to begin towards the end of 2020, allowing buyers to save up their gold-pressed latinum for the significant investment in this product — but will require a 10% upfront deposit (non-refundable) to reserve one of these models, a common ask for these types of high-end collectibles.
The 24″ Enterprise-D model also includes full internal lighting for the warp nacelles, deflector dish, and deck windows, along with an LCARS-styled base that also lights on display.
The Chronicle Collectibles replica of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D is a true 1/1000th representation of that legendary ship. Lovingly recreated using a combination of fiberglass, aluminum, and resin, the Enterprise-D stands at an impressive two feet in length. Engines, deflector dish, and windows are all faithfully lit with an array of LEDs.
The illuminated display base carries the model at a height of 14 inches. The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Replica is exclusively available through Chronicle Collectibles. Reserve yours today.
— Crafted in fiberglass, aluminum and resin.
— Complete LED lighting for windows, navigational deflector dish, warp and impulse engines.
— Starship is 24″ long x 19″ wide x 7″ tall
— Illuminated LCARS display base measures 17″ long x 13″ wide x 3″ tall
— Overall display height approx. 14″Estimated to ship Q4 2020.
This isn’t the first large-scale starship model to hit the market; over the last two years Anovos has also showcased their massive Star Trek: Discovery custom-built USS Discovery, USS Shenzhou, and USS Enterprise models — but Chronicle’s new offering is a fraction of those ships’ $9-10,000 price point, which is likely to attract more likely purchases for those with some big bucks to spare.
For those of you headed to San Diego Comic Con, the first in-person look at the 1/1000-scale USS Enterprise-D model will be on site at Chronicle Collectibles’ booth (#3635), and we’ll do our best to get some photos of the debut model for you to examine as well once SDCC kicks off next week.