Star Trek: Light-Up Starship Enterprise (RP Minis)

Nice little model, well done for the price. As others have stated the lighting is in the saucer and the dorsal areas. I have taken a few low light pictures to give you a better idea. As they are mostly low light, I apologies for camera shake, focus, blur etc. in advance. I hope they are helpful.

Captain's Log 12345.6 "Have entered neutral zone in response to fading distress call. Approaching listing vessel now..." Bizt, Pow, Zap Zap, Pew, Bam! And, you've failed the Kobayashi Maru, you bleeding heart! Sometimes conference calls are just... stupid. And what's better than reaching under your monitor for a few starships and tinker on an epic mission deep in the "Distraction Quadrant"?

I have several starships on my desk. I got them from all types of places: some from DVDs, some are just toys like this one. None are big. My desk isn't big. I wouldn't have room for a full-scale armada and my laptop. So when I read reviews saying how small this model was, I tuned in. I didn't have a TOS Enterprise on my desk, and I wanted one.

As many reviewers have mentioned, it is disappointing that this inexpensive toy doesn't actually fly. But for around $10, this newly christened member of my fleet is the cheapest, and the only one with lights. So, it's already got a gold star in my book. It sure looks like the Enterprise. I've dropped it several times (sometimes right out of warp) and it hasn't broken yet.

It's nicely appointed like you would want and expect a tiny $10 model to be. The single light on the inside peeks out through several windows and bays. Though the light is a bit bright at first, that problem self-corrects the first time you leave it on all through dinner. I haven't done it yet, but I'll likely need to get some replacement watch batteries someday.

And, how small is it? I could hide it in my hand if I was in a pinch - and I am not a basketball player, by any stretch. The quality is nice. The construction is solid. The detailing is fine. And, I really like it. Did they get all the bits to scale? To the average Joe, they did. To the nit-picker the skinny nacelles are just the start. But, dude, this is $10 - and a toy!

Let's get back to my desk armada. I dispatch the fleet every so often on perilous, micro adventures to pass the time. The USS Vengeance attacks, the NX-01 banks in to rescue this ship or that. And, now, the USS Enterprise engages to rescue or destroy or just pass the time. And with it's light up super-power, she's a force to be reckoned with.

Is it nice? You bet. Is it worth it? Dude, it's $10 - I spend that on breakfast burritos. Should you get it? Well, you need to ask yourself - is your personal fleet short the TOS representative? Are you in need of a Constitution class starship to decorate your den, or light up a corner during a party? Do you have a vessel to rescue those in peril? If "yes" then, yes.

When I first got the box, my reaction was...OMG, this thing is small! And it is too. I took it out and assembled it, and like the other reviewer noticed right away the nacelles would not light up and I have to say it fell below my expectations. I guess I thought it was bigger, but shame on me for not reading the description...from the picture it looked like the box was DVD sized, but its much smaller. However, as I lit it up and placed it on my desk and really started looking closely at it...I am simply amazed at the detail, the effect of the lights is superb (and yes, there are lights projecting back from the saucer which make the nacelles glow nicely from the reflection when it is very dark). In all, I am really pleased I purchased this and for $11 I'm very glad I did!--I give it 5 stars after owning it a bit.

I bought this with mixed reviews from the small phaser that people purchased. I took it out of the box and seen that it was in two pieces and that the nacelles don't light up. Though in the dark the nacelles light up with the light from the saucer. The best part is there is no bleed through on the lights which makes it great. The ship is about 4 inches long give or take and the nacelles come separate.

I would have to give it 9/10 on creativity. Something this small for the price is very neat.

The Book is full colored too but small, though I got it for a good deal, the box says $12.95 USA but I got it for $11 on Amazon.

Would purchase more if they come out with more versions of Star Trek Ships.

I was very surprised when the tiny box arrived. I'm like, "uh oh, just how small is this?" It's one of those boxes that you'd find in the bookstore and they're on a shelf or turn-style with other boxed miniatures, like tiny zen gardens or tarot decks. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was made up of three pieces and larger than originally thought. It's decent quality, light ups...pretty satisfied. Looks great on my desk.

This Running Press miniature kit and book is well worth the money in my estimation. It comes in a surprisingly small box, inside which is the minuscule book and a bubble wrap bag with the three pieces inside. There is a stand, a piece holding the pylons and Nacelles, and the main and secondary hulls that house the electronic components. It isn't a large or eye stunning piece, but for those on a budget like me, or for those with limited space also like me, this is just the thing. It lights up wonderfully with tiny bright pinpricks in most of the windows, and the Bussard Collectors receive reflected light from the saucer that gives them the appearance of glowing red. I've listed specifics about the book and ship below.
The book isn't much, but it's also nothing to sneeze at. I admittedly know just about everything inside, but those who are not die hard geeks or Trek fans (I'm avoiding the whole name debate here) will probably learn a few basic factoids about the ship, its factual and fictional history and its place in pop culture. Information is basic and fleeting, but covers a lot of ground in a tiny package. There are a few good pictures of the ship and various people from the show, as well as a nice one of Gene Roddenberry himself. The main draw of this book is its size, which is small enough to comfortably cup in the palm of my medium sized hand. It's not the Haynes Manual, but it's a great conversation starter and something to keep on your desk to flip through or show off.
If you are at all familiar with the Star Trek ship ornaments that Hallmark has been releasing evry year since 1991, you have the basic idea of what this is. it's about the same size and proportion, though the lighting uses a different method from the Hallmark ships. Like the modern Hallmark ships, it has a tiny battery cover on the bottom of the secondary hull, in which are three of the tiniest hearing aid batteries I've ever seen. It's a very similar arrangement as the other Enterprise ships Hallmark has produced. Rather than a hook on top as the ornaments have, this ship has a small peg on the bottom that fits somewhat snugly into a stand that looks like a miniature version of something you'd see from Diamond Select or Art Asylum, minus the pesky ball joint. This ship just stands there, with no ability to adopt any of the crazy flying positions that DST ships can. You will need to attach the Nacelles, which just slide into a square slot on the top of the secondary hull. They are a tad loose, but not enough to be a problem. If you are looking for a small ship to hang from the ceiling, this is probably not your cup of tea, as the peg on the bottom is rather unsightly and there is no realistically marked cover like the larger DST ships often come with. Of course, you are paying $10 or so for this, so it helps to keep ones expectations accordingly in check.
Behind the peg is a tiny switch, which turns on the lights when pushed toward the front. Since the pylons and Nacelles are separate and must be attached, they do not light up. This may be a disappointment to those who are used to the fully lighted Nacelles on Hallmark and larger models, but the other lights make up for this minor drawback. The secondary hull also does not feature any lighting, but this ship has one unique feature that no other ship of its size has. Many of the windows are pierced and open, and there is a vright white LED inside the saucer that shines through all these tiny pinholes to make the windows light up in tiny specs. It also lights up the bottom sensor dome, the bridge dome and all the windows surrounding it. Not all of the saucer windows are pierced or lighted, but enough of them are to make the ship quite a sight. Unlike any other ship of this scale that I've ever seen, this has lighted windows on the neck between the primary and secondary hulls. Some of the ships lights also shine. The Bussard Collectors are made of some shiny reflective material that glows red when the saucer lights reflect off them, which at least gives the front of the Nacelles a nice lighted effect. All things considered, the electronics in this tiny package are quite impressive for the size and price.
As most of you know, but just to clarify, this is the original Constitution Class Enterprise; no bloody A, B, C, D, E, F, J, NX or JJPrise. I hope they do make more ships, but this is a phenomenal and iconic model for its price either way. This review was written to give you the specifics you will need to decide whether this is the ship for you. I am fairly picky about ship models, but this one gets a resounding round of applause and major thumbs up from this geek. It's a beautiful little model that won't be out of place or take up much space on your desk or small shelf. And I can say from experience that it fits right in with the Hallmark ship ornaments. Thanks for reading, and pleasant voyages. Live long and prosper.

Pro - It's the Starship Enterprise

Cons - Light switch was in the "on" position in the sealed box (DEAD batteries).
The lower hull section literally fell into separate pieces when loosening the battery cover.
HUGE gaps between all the pieces on the lower hull section Including a slice on one edge of the battery cover.
Loose connection on the "on/off" switch that had to be fixed.
I had to glue all the lower hull pieces together before replacing the battery cover "with new batteries" (not included).
Nacelle section was so loose it needed to be glued on and still left HUGE gaps on all sides.
Large "on/off" lettering on bottom of hull.

This could have been a nice little Star Trek addition for on your desk BUT it's just too poorly made. Take my advice and don't even consider buying it.

I read the reviews and was warned about its size. It's fine with me. A good quality product for the price! About the size I'd expect for, let's say.. a Christmas ornament. I was concerned about the proportions of the saucer section to the rest of the ship. I have seen a poor job of this on other products in the past, and the photo I saw probably distorted it a bit.. It's perfectly in proportion, and looks very good. Detailed. Beautiful. Tiny, and the lights are great. I've added a photo of it atop my monitor at work, along with a photo of the box and little booklet.

I collect Star Trek Enterprise models, I have 3 from Hallmark, 1 metal and 2 plastic, they have great detail and are fairly small (about 6 inches long). This Light-Up Enterprise is smaller (about 3-1/2 inches long) but just as detailed and well made. The single white LED bulb lights the whole round saucer area. The only complaint is that there is no light in the front of the 2 engine pods but it's still a very nice model with a stand. It comes in 3 parts and is easy to assemble and just because it's small, doesn't mean it's not cool. They should add it's size to the description so buyers will know that it is small and not complain afterwards.

I'm not saying I'm not thrilled, I'm going to be 59 next Saturday, and I have to say that this a cute little model that lights up at the flip of a switch. It is not something to be ruff with, like throwing it around, but it is a great model for your imagination. I grew up poor, so this would have been a favorite toy if it was still in the 60s or 70s! For the price, I'm personally thrilled!