The short lived Star Trek Next Generation Galoob Picard before he became a Playmate

Galoob was the first toy company to have the Star Trek Next Generation licence and released the TNG characters in plastic for the first time. Unfortunately, they seemed a bit stodgy. Captain Jean Luc Picard's figure is no exception.

Maybe its the card. I mean, it looks good. Cool picture of the Enterprise. It just gives off a "boring figure" vibe. I cant put my finger on it. Maybe its the color palette, maybe the picture of Picard, or the fact that the bubble looks like a coffin. I don't really know but I don't feel its display value.

The figure itself is nice. The face is spot on and the detail is exceptional. The uniform is a perfect likeness. The figure does look like he should be a Tin Soldier rather than an action figure.

The problem ? He's got a "dustbuster" phaser molded in his hand and the other is a fist. Definitely an "action" figure ! I do give points for the knee articulation. Not much else you could do with him, even though he comes with a strapped tricorder, there's no way he can use it.



Picard looks good on my wall, but I cant get too much into him. Galoob only lasted for two series as the ST:TNG toymaker before Playmates took over. Maybe Galoob captured the dull feel the first two seasons had a little too well. Anyway, I'm glad Playmates got a chance to put out their versions cause this one falls a bit flat.

You can check out my Playmates Locutus by Clicking Here. Its a lot more fun than this one !

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Locutus: Star Trek makes Picard a Figure for the Next Generation

The Star Trek: the Next Generation figures, produced by Playmates, were simply wonderful. The figures and cart art are beautiful. They came with a bunch of accessories. They were based on one of the greatest television shows ever made. Whats not to like ?

 

This is Locutus, of Borg. You can resist liking this figure, but it will be futile :)

 

Based on the Locutus of Borg character that Jean Luc Picard was turned into, this figure is awesome. First off, I always liked the look of the card. The Enterprise D with the TNG logo imposed over it looks great. The colors keep with the shows on screen pallet, and the figure, being 4.5 inch scale, really pops in the bubble. Locutus just looks grand on the card. The figure is impressive. The back of the card displays good head shots of the rest of the line along with a bio card and description of the included accessories.

Th figure itself is great. The detail is spot on. Hoses, detachable limbs and a near perfect likeness of Patrick Stewart. Playmates really got this figure right.

This line is where I started collecting action figures again as an adult. In particular, Locutus was where it began. When I really started getting into TNG hardcore and learned that there were action figures, there was a Locutus, and it was OK for a twenty something to collect em, I was off to the races ! Picard was my favorite of the show and I collected every plastic figure of him, so you'll be seeing them later. Locutus and the rest of the STTNG line form Playmates was where I began the TRU hunts trying to track down these beauties and it has blossomed to my wonderful collection of memories !

Picard want you !! to go to Sodor !!

My son watches alot of different things and Thomas in the background today just inspired this :)