Vic 17 Posted January 27, 2011 For the young or the young-at-heart Star Trek fan, a new toy arriving this summer should prove to be popular. Star Trek Mr. Potato Heads will be released in August, beginning with a Captain Kirk and the Klingon Kor set. The first set “includes a variety of components to mix and match and is perfect for play or display!” The set will sell for $30.00 each and can be pre-ordered now. Future sets will include characters such as Spock and Uhura, and may also feature original series equipment and or Enterprise components. “Even though it’s taken a lot of time and hard work, this project is like a dream come true for me, speaking personally,” says Dean Gorby, PPW Toys’ business manager. “I grew up in the 70′s and TOS was my favorite show. So to work on a project like this is surreal. “It was very important for us to base the first Star Trek Mr. Potato Head figures on TOS. Mr. Potato Head was created in 1952 and in the 60′s he grew more popular, so his history overlaps with TOS. Plus, it just seemed like the right fit; the ‘classic’ series works perfect with this ‘classic’ toy character.” Those wishing a sneak peek can see the Star Trek-themed Mr. Potato Head figures at the New York Toy Fair next month. View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted January 28, 2011 If the female ones turn out to be anatomically correct, I suspect there will be a lot sold somewhere in California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted January 28, 2011 Just a couple. Troi is kinda shaped like a potato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted January 28, 2011 I like that little potato body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted February 2, 2011 Some do find a potato shaped body quite appealing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted February 3, 2011 Being that I am from Idaho, I would fine potato shape appealing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfan1 0 Posted February 3, 2011 I wonder if Kor is going to buy a Kor Potato Head? That could be his wife's new cutesy nickname for him, she could call him her little potato head. If she gets mad at him she could yell hey POTATO HEAD!!! :P Why do I have the feeling that I had better stay away from car shows around Baltimore to keep from getting run over by a red Dodge? :) J/K Kor but this was just too easy and I refrained from the rest of my ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 3, 2011 When I was in Korea 20 years ago we were teasing one of the guys in my squad about looking like a potato head. We went into this village in the middle of nowhere and this old woman starts talking to us in Korean for a minute about who knows what. We had a Korean Army translator with us so he was able to interpret. When we asked what she was saying he pointed to the soldier we were teasing and said in broken English "She say he look like potato head." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted February 4, 2011 I want the Marina sirtis one. I want too see if it can stand up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
