Trek Ace said:
I hope that this isn't yet another "the sky is falling" thread about RC2.
Let's just wait a few more weeks and see what's on the release schedule for next year before we all start panicking.
The Trek license is obviously making money for PL. RC2 bought PM because they saw it as a lucrative prospect to earn them more money. The current Star Trek kits continue to fly off the shelves of both department stores and hobby shops. The release of the refit E kit this fall promises to rake in a fortune for the company. With a hopeful anniversary release of the original 1701 in 1/350th scale in a year or so, sales would certainly go through the roof when you consider the many building and kitbashing possibilites of that kit... which, again, equals MUCH MORE MONEY!!!
So, let's take a breather and see what happens...
Certain sources have said that PL signed a 10 year contract with Paramount for $100 Grand a year.
They've done(okay, Thomas has done) 95% of the work necessary to release the most profitable subject they will probably release to date, the 1/350th Refit.
Thomas has thoroughly researched and nailed the TOS Enterprise as proven by the 1/1000th version.
So in a way, he already has done the hardest work necessary to put together a 1/350th TOS Enterprise.
They would be insane to end PL's efforts at this point as they are on the cusp of
finally profiting
from all of the work and overhead investment made on these subjects.
It would be insane, but not impossible.
Like John P., I won't breath easy until I have a 1/350th Refit and 1/350th Enterprise in my hands.
The only hope and prayer I have is that the PL people don't get cute and out-think themselves. I pray they immediately put Thomas on producing a 1/350th TOS Enterprise the second the 1/350th Refit is done.(The Scorpion will be done by someone else, so really won't count as it won't tie up Thomas' time.)
Any other choice as Thomas' next assignment would be ridiculous and suicidal from a business standpoint. Don't get cute guys!
Please guys, have Thomas do the 1/350th TOS Enterprise next!!!