Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection, a UK partwork magazine and product line, was published by Eaglemoss Collections. With authorization and licensing from Paramount Consumer Products, it was made available in several countries worldwide.
Every two weeks, an issue was released featuring a hand-painted ABS and die-cast metal-scaled replica of a starship from the Star Trek universe. This collection boasts a remarkable range of ship designs, many of which have been produced as display models for the first time, surpassing all other mass-production manufacturers. Considering the similar follow-up collections like Discovery, Online, Universe, and Lower Decks, Eaglemoss’ Star Trek starship model line became the largest starship model line for any entertainment media franchise ever released by a single company.
Ben Robinson and his team used original CGI studio models for reference when available. As a veteran of Star Trek Fact Files, reference book author, and owner of a Star Trek production art archive, Robinson managed the magazines’ preparation and the selection, commissioning, and decoration of the starship miniatures. John Ainsworth, Hero Collector’s Development Manager, took over many of Robinson’s roles for the production of miniatures after the first 120 issues.
Robinson also co-authored and co-edited the magazine content, which featured a combination of “in-universe” articles and real-world production point-of-view articles about the design and use of the models. He worked alongside Marcus Riley and Mark Wright, both former Fact Files team members, and continued to contribute starship articles, with much of his work eventually appearing in the company’s spin-off reference book series.
Numerous production-used 3D studio models were adapted as miniatures. In addition to studio assets, starship designers such as Rob Bonchune, Adam Buckner, David Carson, Dan Curry, Daren Dochterman, Doug Drexler, Pierre Drolet, John Eaves, Sean Hargreaves, Alex Jaeger, Matt Jefferies, Greg Jein, Joe Jennings, Koji Kuramura, “Mojo” Lebowitz, Jim Martin, Brandon MacDougall, Ed Miarecki, Michael Okuda, Andrew Probert, Mark Rademaker, Alain Rivard, Nilo Rodis-Jamero, Rick Sternbach, Sean Tourangeau, and “Meni” Tsirbas contributed to building or assisting in the creation of these models, supplied original CG files, or shared design background material. Original models were also provided by other former production staff and producers, including David Lombardi and Dave Rossi.
When existing models were not available, unusable, or considered unsuitable, many models were commissioned by the company and entirely recreated by independent contractors, including Bonchune, Lebowitz, Fabio Passaro’s Meshweaver Productions, and Ed Giddings of Cgreactor.
These contractors modified, retexturized, and converted the models into CAD files before CAD tooling masters were produced at the Holinail Group, Eaglemoss’ manufacturing partner in Dongguan, China. 2D renders were often used for the publication’s illustrations and newly-created annotated schematics by its art editors in the UK.
Each accompanying twenty-page magazine (measuring 219 × 284 mm, except as noted) contained in-depth articles about the design, filming, and on-screen appearances of the original studio model(s).
In addition to using archival material, new interviews with Star Trek cast members and production staff were conducted for the publication. Reference photos of studio models, production stills, and concept art reproductions were also extensively used.
Detailed “in-universe” information about the vessel’s history, crew, weapons, and technology was explored within starship profiles and in other feature articles. Gift premiums and online versions of many issues were also made available to subscribers.
After the conclusion of Standard Edition releases in the UK, Bonus, Special, and XL Editions, shuttlecraft sets, resin dedication plaques, magazine binders, and hardcover reference books continued to be produced for the line. Some products were also re-released in new packaging.
Although the “Standard Edition” had already completed its run, some side collections of the Collection were still releasing issues when, on 12 July 2022, all Eaglemoss product lines came to an abrupt and unexpected end, as the company was forced to cease its business activities under the UK Insolvency Act – meaning the company could no longer pay off its debts. Though having achieved a significant portion of its goal (to have all pre-Kurtzman-era Star Trek ships released in one format or another in the Collection), Eaglemoss’ bankruptcy (which became effective on 5 August 2022, as confirmed by Robinson) meant that the Collection ultimately fell short of its ambitious objective, albeit not by much.
In 2024, Master Replicas acquired the rights to Eaglemoss’s remaining stock and began re-releasing various ships from the entire line.
What’s In The Collection?
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Klingon Bird of Pray
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Enterprise NX-01
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Romulan Warbird
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U.S.S. Voyager NCC-74656
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K’T’Inga-Class Battle Cruiser
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U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-2000
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U.S.S. Defiant NX-74205
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Borg Sphere
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U.S.S. Reliant (Miranda Class)
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U.S.S. Thunderchild NCC-63549
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Jem’Hadar Cruiser
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Cardassian Battle Cruiser
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U.S.S. Equinox NCC-72381
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Ferengi Marauder
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U.S.S. Dauntless NX-01-A
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Bajoran Solar Sailor
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U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-2893
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Klingon Vor’Cha Class
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U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
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Krenim Temporal Weapon Ship
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Nebula Class
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Xindi-Insectoid Starship
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U.S.S. Prometheus NX-59650
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Tholian Starship (2152)
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Romulan Bird-Of-Prey (2152)
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Maquis Raider
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Jem’Hadar Fighter
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Nausicaan Fighter
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Romulan Warbird Valdore
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The Runabout
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Cardassian Hideki Class
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Vulcan Surak Class
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22nd Century Klingon Bird-of-Prey
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Oberth-class U.S.S. Pegasus
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Andorian Battle Cruiser
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Starfleet Delta Flyer
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Romulan Drone
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U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-B
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Klingon Raptor Scale
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U.S.S. Pasteur Scale
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Species 8472 Bioship
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UES Intrepid
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Malon Freighter
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U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C
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The IKS Negh’Var
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Armored U.S.S. Voyager
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ECS Fortunate
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USS Enterprise NCC-1701
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Hirogen Hunter
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USS Centaur NCC-4204
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Klingon Augments
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Steamrunner Class
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Vulcan D’Kyr-Type
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Saber-class USS Yeager NCC-61947
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Romulan Bird-of-Prey
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Borg Tactical Cube
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USS Relativity NCV-474439-G
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S.S. Botany Bay
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Norway Class Cruiser
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Voth Research Vessel
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Antares NCC-501
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The Phoenix
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Xindi-Aquatic Cruiser
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U.S.S. Raven Nar-32450
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Klingon D7-Class Battle Cruiser
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Federation Fighter
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Breen Warship
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Voth City Ship
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Goroth’s Klingon Transport Ship
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USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A
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Renegade Borg Vessel
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Bajoran Raider
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NCC-1701-E Captain’s Yacht
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The Baxial
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Romulan Shuttle
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U.S.S. Voyager’s Aeroshuttle
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Harry Mudd’s Class-J
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Federation Mission Scout
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Xindi Reptilian
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Warp Delta
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Baoran Troop Transport
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United Earth Starfleet NX-Alpha
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Federation Holoship
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Gorn Starship
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Federation Timeship Aeon
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Vahklas
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N.C.C. Enterprise NXX-1701-J
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Romulan Scout Ship
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U.S.S. Saratoga NCC-31911
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Medusan Ship
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ECS Horizon
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Suliban Cell Ship
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New Orleans Class
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U.S.S. Enterprise Ncc 1701-D
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U.S.S. Enterprise Ncc-1701 (2271)
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Special Edition
Image | Name | Specifications |
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U.S.S. Enterprise NX-01 |
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I.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 |
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Oversized Light Up Borg Cube |
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Future Enterprise-D |
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U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701 |
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I.S.S. Enterprise NX-01 |
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Klingon D4 Bird-of-Prey |
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U.S.S Kelvin NCC-0514 |
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U.S.S Vengeance |
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