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Showing posts with label Starships. Show all posts
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Kazon Raider

Kazon Raider
Kazon Raider - Author's Collection

Kazon raiders/warships were created by the Trabe species. This species enslaved the Kazon people. They were eventually overthrown by the Kazon, and the latter inherited their ships. As far as I know, these ships only appear on Star Trek: Voyager.

See more on Memory Alpha.

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Jem'Hadar Fighter

Star Trek Jem'Hadar Fighter
Star Trek Jem'Hadar Fighter - Author's Collection

"A Jem'Hadar fighter, or Jem'Hadar attack ship, was a small type of warship that formed the bulk of the Dominion fleet. These versatile starships were also known to perform the roles of patrol ships and scout ships." Source: Memory Alpha

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

A-Wing Fighter

A-Wing Fighter
A-Wing - Author's Collection

"Kuat RZ-1 A-wing Interceptor are starfighters in the Star Wars franchise. Designed and manufactured by the Kuat Systems Engineering, they are depicted as fast but fragile interceptors of the Rebel Alliance, conceived for high-speed surgical strikes, deep reconnaissance and escort fighter duty."

Source: Wikipedia

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Republic Gunship

Republic Gunship
Republic Gunship - Author's Collection

The Hot Wheels Republic Gunship shown above is labelled "12." On the back, it depicts Jango Fett's starship (which used to be called "Slave 1"), a snow speeder, and a Star Destroyer. If these constitute a complete set, then I still need to obtain a snow speeder.

"The Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry (LAAT/i), also referred to as the Republic Gunship, Republic attack gunship, Assault Gunship or LAATi,[2] and nicknamed a larty,[15] was one of the several models in the Low Altitude Assault Transport line of starships that mainly served as gunships and troop transports for the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Its role was to transport clone troopers as well as offering air-to-ground and air-to-air support for the Galactic Republic against the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The LAAT/i gunship saw extensive use in numerous battles and campaigns of the Clone Wars. During the Imperial Era, the ships continued to see use by various factions, including both the Galactic Empire and Alliance to Restore the Republic."

 Source: starwars.fandom.com

Monday, July 28, 2025

Borg Cube

Borg Cube
Borg Cube - Author's Collection

"Starfleet Communications: Flagship to Endeavor. Standby to engage at grid A-fifteen. Defiant and Bozeman, fall back to mobile position one.

Response: We have it in visual range. A Borg cube on course zero point two one five, speed warp point nine six.

Borg hail: We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."

-Quotes from Star Trek: First Contact.

The Borg are the ultimate villains of Star Trek. I believe they are worse than Species 8472.

Friday, July 4, 2025

Naboo Starfighter

Naboo Starfighter
Naboo Starfighter - Author's Collection

The N-1 starfighter, also referred to as the Royal Naboo N-1 starfighter, Naboo N-1 starfighter, Naboo starfighter, N-1 fighter, or more simply, the N-1, was a single seat patrol craft developed by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps and used by the Royal Naboo Security Forces.

I bought this ship at a Walmart in Plano, Texas. This was a ship that a very young Anakin Skywalker used in the movies.

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Interceptor

Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Interceptor
Jedi Interceptor - Author's Collection

As with most of the Hot Wheels vehicles I've found, the Interceptor includes no information about the vehicle, its exploits, etc. The box is labelled "22." It appears to be part of a four-ship collection which includes Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Interceptor, a Star Destroyer, the Ghost, and the Scythe.

"During the late Clone Wars, the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker flew an Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor. Anakin Skywalker piloted the interceptor during a mission to rescue Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine during the Battle of Coruscant. The starfighter was destroyed aboard the Separatist flagship Invisible Hand."

More here.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

U.S.S. Pasteur

U.S.S. Pasteur
U.S.S. Pasteur - Author's Collection

The U.S.S. Pasteur (NCC-58925) is a unique hospital ship, commanded by Dr. Beverly Crusher in an alternate timeline.

U.S.S. Pasteur
Source: META

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Carson Teva's X-wing Fighter

Carson Teva's X-wing Fighter
Carson Teva's X-wing Fighter - Author's Collection

The cardback doesn't say anything. There are articles about Carson Teva here, and his X-wing here. That's about as detailed as it gets.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Ahsoka Tano's T-6 Shuttle

Ahsoka Tano's T-6 Shuttle
Ahsoka Tano's T-6 Shuttle - Author's Collection

Ahsoka Tano's shuttle was designated as T-6 1974. Ahsoka and Sabine Wren used it in their search for Ezra Bridger. I purchased this ship at a Walmart in Plano, Texas. Learn more about the T-6 Series shuttle here.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter

The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter
The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter - Author's Collection

The Mandalorian's ship is a Naboo Starship. This Hot Wheels version has nothing to say about the vessel (watch The Mandalorian to find out more, I suppose). Fictionhorizon.com, however, has this to say, in part:

An N-1 Starfighter is a single-seat starfighter that was specifically designed to be used by the Royal Naboo Security Forces. It was designed by the Theed Palace Engineering Corps of Naboo and is said to have a maximum speed of 1,100 kilometers per hour. It is also equipped with its own hyperdrive system.

See also: Din Djarin's N-1 starfighter.

I bought this ship at a Walmart in Plano, Texas.

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Star Trek DS9 Micro Machines Set

Deep Space Nine Set
Deep Space Nine Set - Author's Collection

This Star Trek Micro Machines set has a Cardassian Galor class ship, Space Station Deep Space Nine, and a "Runabout." The runabout is not named. It was released by Galoob in 1993.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Imperial Scythe

Scythe
Scythe - Author's Collection

The Scythe first appeared in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which I watched two times. I guess I didn't pay attention, because I never noticed it. I'll go back and check it out. The cardback for this model gives no description. Star Wars Fandom has, in part, this to say:

"The Scythe was a Phi-class shuttle of the Inquisitorius, the Galactic Empire's group of Jedi hunters. The sleek starship was named for the Sith that the Inquisitors served and boasted harsh angles and an intimidating frame It had a hyperdrive and was armed with a pair of laser cannons."

Read the full article here.

Scythe
Scythe

Source: Star Wars Universe

Video:

How Much Would the Inquisitor Scythe Transport Cost?

From the channel of Republic Credits.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Fang Fighter

Fang Fighter
Fang Fighter - Author's Collection

The box for this model has a small figurine of a "Mandalorian Fleet Commander," but doesn't describe the ship or anything about it. Starwars.com, however, has this to say:

"The starship of choice for the Mandalorian Protectors of Concord Dawn, the Fang fighter was a formidable craft. It was tailor-made for combat, featuring wing-mounted laser cannons and a hidden proton torpedo port in its belly. The Fang’s pivot wings provided a vector thrust control, allowing it to make turns of which few ships are capable; in order to handle such a ship, the legendary Fenn Rau personally trained all Fang pilots. In battle, it was hard for any fighter to match the Protectors and the Fang."

See the article here.

Another article is available here.

Online prices for these ships are too high. Find one on the shelf at Walmart and you'll spend far less cash. That's where I got mine.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Luke Skywalker's Snowspeeder

Snowspeeder
Luke Skywalker's Snowspeeder - Author's Collection

I do believe this one is from The Empire Strikes Back. Who could forget the cables used to defeat the AT-AT Walkers? This ship is the latest one in my collection. It includes figurines of Luke Skywalker and Dak Ralter.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Species 8472 Bio-ship

Species 8472 Bio-ship
Species 8472 Bio-ship - Author's Collection

Species 8472, later (and officially) referred to as the Undine, is an alien race seen in Star Trek Voyager. At the time of their introduction, they were engaged in warfare with the Borg. Species 8472 is the Borg designation for the race, and their ships are biological in nature. The Borg's combat with Species 8472 introduced Seven of Nine into the world of Voyager.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Shin Hati's Fiend Fighter

Shin Hati's Fiend Fighter
Shin Hati's Fiend Fighter - Author's Collection

Shin Hati's Fiend Fighter was first seen in the Ahsoka television series. The ship includes a 1-inch figure of Shin. Ukrainian actress Ivanna Sakhno played the character in Ahsoka.

Shin Hati by Uzuri Art
Shin Hati by Uzuri Art

URL: https://archive.org/details/shin-hati-fanart-by-uzuri-art.

Friday, February 7, 2025

USS Stargazer NCC-2893

USS Stargazer NCC-2893
USS Stargazer NCC-2893 - Author's Collection

The USS Stargazer (NCC-2893) was a Federation Constellation-class starship operated by Starfleet during the 24th century.

Friday, January 17, 2025

USS Enterprise 1701

USS Enterprise 1701
USS Enterprise 1701 - Author's Collection

The USS Enterprise 1701 is one of the most well-known Starfleet ships. Data from the model's base: Class: Constitution class. Weapons: Phasers, Photon torpedoes. Captain James T. Kirk. 1/2500 scale. 

Sunday, December 15, 2024

USS Voyager (NCC-74656)

USS Voyager (NCC-74656)
USS Voyager (NCC-74656) - Author's Collection

The USS Voyager (NCC-74656) is an Intrepid class starship operated by the United Federation of Planets. The ship became stranded in the Delta Quadrant by an alien known as The Caretaker. The ship had many encounters with the Borg, and their anticipated 75-year journey home was reduced to 7 years by the utilization of Borg technology. Voyager's commanding officer was Captain Kathryn Janeway. She was portrayed by Kate Mulgrew.