hi welcome to Trek world what are the years there has been no better example of brand Association than what existed in the 1970s between the Migo toy Corporation and the Star Trek franchise although only produced from 1974 until 1977. these Migo toys are still among the most popular with Star Trek collectors join us after the break as we take a look what are probably two of the most desirable Star Trek toys for collectors today after watching this video please remember to check out our channel for our other great videos if at any point you find yourself pleased that you have watched this video then please smack that like button also leave us a comment with your thoughts about this video we are confident that you will find that we are blessed to have the best Star Trek community on YouTube today lastly please consider becoming a VIP supporter via our patreon site using the link below in the description in late 1974 Migo announced that they were introducing a Star Trek playset to
use with their 8-inch Star Trek action figure line in an effort to get to Market as quickly as possible they did publicity shots and video footage that would feature the playset at various stages of its Journey from prototype to production also visible in the video are the action figure character shots that would be used in the commercials featuring the original five action figures introduced in late 1974. star date 5121.0 an early stage prototype of the playset the walls are cardboard and have no vinyl covering as it would later the images on the wall are basically solid color placeholders the stickers on the main console are very different from the final ones there are almost certainly other differences but be honest each time we see the playset in print or on screen it looks a bit different also note that the transporter is on the opposite side of where it would be
located on the production model the transporter itself is using an early maroon color rather than yellow and clever use of Quick Cuts in the editing hides the fact that most of the action figures are not actually being held in the transporter as it spins the exception appears to be the Kirk figure who looks like they used his equipment belt to hold him against the rear wall with some kind of fastener the video shown here was a marketing video put together by Migo for use by sat agency as marketing media this probably the oldest use of the Star Trek champ that Miga would continue to use as ambient background in all of its TV advertising even today the effect is somewhat creepy it’s amazing that they actually ran ads for years without changing the chant background the Star Trek USS Enterprise gift set with command chair console three telescreen cards and Five Star Trek action figures police Mr Spock or any Star Trek figure into the transporter room spoon the control knob and press
the button Mr Spock disappears pretend he’s left the deck of the Enterprise for outer space adventure you can capture the Klingon and bring him back to the Enterprise Star Trek USS Enterprise gift set Star Trek action figures also sold separately by Migo this little fellow right here was at the top of every child’s Star Trek Christmas list in the 1970s this is a good recent high resolution photo of what the final production run looked like the playset was initially released in late 1974. not long after the original five action figures it was with this particular product that we begin to see Migo’s pension for publishing pictures and videos of their products while still in Prototype stage the first image we see here is from The 1975 Migo catalog it clearly shows a prototype which was made from cardboard without any of the vinyl covering we would see on the retail versions all the printed images on the walls lack any detail and the view screen is a square rather than the rectangle it would become the image on
the screen appears to be from the Man Trap although nothing like it would appear in the final Packaging the transporter uses the magenta color rather than the yellow one that came later ironically the color would be used when the UK distributor decided to release a standalone version of The Transporter know that Scotty has no badge in sports of beige equipment belt and appears to be taped into the transporter with electrical tape the coolest part of the playset was by far and away the transporter room a figure would be placed inside the transporter and then you would spin it by using the buttons on top of it then you press the stop button and the figure would magically disappear that same year Sears Canada’s Christmas catalog featured a completely different prototype from what was shown in the Migo catalog it featured completely different captain’s chair from The Familiar chair from the series it sported around pedestal base and lacks the distinctive square shape the view screen is now rectangular and kind of resembles a modern day flat panel television display
by the time between 1974 and 1977. Migo produced no fewer than six variants that have been discovered as the years progressed Migo had no issue whatsoever with making small changes once they began production the retail cost of one of these playsets can vary greatly depending on the condition you see here a never opened Mint Condition playset with an asking price of five thousand dollars and also shown here is one that sold for five hundred and seventy dollars the Box had been opened but all the internal parts were still sealed inside their packaging we’ve seen just how successful the Enterprise action playset was and one of the more popular aspects of it was the clever transporter room so the UK Amigo distributor palletoy decided in 1976 to release the transporter as a standalone toy the toy was so successful for palator that they used the design as the basis for the Tardis accessory in their Doctor Who line of toys
while the collectible was well known to the Migo Community the little toy was brought to the entire world’s attention when in 2012 the hit TV series Big Bang Theory featured it in an episode Tada oh a vintage mint in box 1975 Migo Star Trek transporter with real transporter action hot darn we’ve been unable to actually find any auction listings for this but expect to pay about 200 or so if you stumble across one the USS Enterprise action playset sold so well that Migo decided to bundle it with the remaining Overstock of series 1 figures and release it as the U.S Enterprise action gift set in 1977. it was essentially the same exact playset as the basic release just with the figures added the figures themselves came inside individual clear bags and again with the exact same ones as the basic issue this means that the only way you could prove that you own an Enterprise gift set is to have a boxed
version with the bagged figures inside because a loose version would be the same as the regular release Captain’s Log Stargate 5122-6 on a mission to gamma 6. not knowing what to expect we approached the idle its jaws were moving five little fusions appeared each attached to the other the aliens placed themselves in front of the idol strange animals tried to grab us bones was trapped on a man-eating plant suddenly the floor gave way I was in the cave the lilliputians were friendly mission to gamma 6 was a success the Mikko Corporation Star Trek mission to gamma 6 play set is a prized gem in the world of vintage Star Trek
collectibles known for its distinct design captivating features and its place in the history of 1970s pop culture merchandise the Migo glaze set stands as a testament to Migo’s Creative Marketing approach and the enduring appeal of the Star Trek franchise the mission to gamma sixth place set released in 1976 was inspired by the Star Trek episode the Apple in which the crew of the Enterprise explores a planet named gamma trianguly 6. the playset was a remarkable representation of the Star Trek universe Migo’s marketing strategy for the gamma 6 play set like the rest of its Star Trek line focus on the idea of immersive play the playset was designed not just as a backdrop for the action figures but as an interactive part of the story this approach was unique for its time pushing the boundaries of children’s play and establishing a trend that would be emulated by many toy manufacturers in the following years Mio promoted the playset across multiple
platforms including print advertisements and comic books TB commercials and Direct Mail catalogs the mission to gamma 6 playset was made primarily of cardboard and plastic the playset was notable for its interactive components including a rock monster a trapdoor and unique sock puppet as for the variants there were not significant differences in the initial production run but there were some minor variations mostly concerning the color schemes of the base and the creature the first version had a green base while later versions had blue bases in the case of the creature earlier models were blue while later ones were green the playset is a highly sought after item not only because of its unique features in place in Star Trek history but also because of its relative Rarity the cardboard construction of the playset means that few have survived intact over the decades making a complete unbroken place at a rare find the Migos Star Trek mission to gamma 6 playset stands out as an iconic piece of
Star Trek memorabilia its unique design and immersive Play features make it a standout item the Migo catalog while its Rarity and connection to the Beloved franchise make it a highly sought after collectible it is a true Testament to Migo’s Innovative approach to toy making and the enduring appeal of the Star Trek universe as we end this video Trek world would like to thank our VIP supporters if you would like to join those viewers who support us please visit us on patreon the link is in the description of this video