As Star Trek built its audience in the 1970s through syndication, and the Animated Series reached a new, younger audience, merchandising took off and toys were a natural.
Co-hosts Bob Turner and Kelly Casto talk about the many different toys that were based on the show.
The company Mego manufactured action figures, playlets, walkie talkies and other hand held toys. Remo created a utility belt and different versions of the phaser for kids. Dinky Toys manufactured a die cast Enterprise and Klingon Battle Cruiser. Colorforms made a Star Trek play set, too.
While these toys weren't perfect as later versions would be, they were all we had...and we loved them!
They were also evidence of the growing popularity of Star Trek during the decade. After all, if Star Trek was just a dead, cancelled show, why would manufacturers create toys based on it?
