Type 1? Type 2?

[kennetzel]

Hi all. I am very new at Mego collection. I have the original Star Trek set, a few Planet of the Apes figures and a Tin Man. Not a lot, but enought to stir an interest in me being a collector. But I read on here about type 1 and type 2 Star Trek figures. What is the differene in the types? Is there someplace I can see the differences and get more info on these. I just assumed they made the molds, and pressed a bunch and sold the until they became unpopular. What is it with the types and how different are they. Thanks for any info from a newbee. [email protected]

[jwiz154]

Hi! and welcome to the site. I guess the easiest way to explain it is the way the figures are put together. The main difference between T1 and T2 are the joints. T1s have metal rivets in their wrists, elbows, knees and ankles. T2s have a plastic pin that hold these parts together. T1s are strung together with an elastic cord, while T2s are held together with rubber "bands" that go from one arm to the opposite leg. There are other differences like neck plugs and the cut of an outfit, but the metal rivets are the easiest to spot. Many, but not all figures came in both T1and T2 versions. For instance Conan and the Star Trek Aliens (minus the Klingon) all only were released as T2. While early figures like Batman, Superman and even the Robin Hoods and POTA line came in both versions. Also because of the molded boot Star Trek crew members don't have ankle joints. I'm sure someone can explain it better than me, but I hope this helps answer your question. Good Luck and Happy Hunting!!

Jerry

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

A former member here coined the phrase

[Toy Talk]

Welcome to the forums. The quantity of Megos you have does not matter, the passion for the toys is what counts. Check out the gallery links in the megomuseum for lots of great information about variations. I have been reading them for six months now and still have not got through them all. Even after reading the pages they are a great source for research.

[Captain]

CustoMego

This should help! (although it needs to be updated to include all the new body designs out there)

[kennetzel]

Sorry guys if I gave the impression I was new to the board. I have posted before in the regular forums and the marketplace. What I meant by newbee was that I am new to Mego's in general. I had the original Star Trek crew since I was a teenager back in the seventies, and still have. Bbut I just collected them for the Star Trek aspect, not the Mego aspect. So I never investigated the variations in the figures or editions they were put out in. But recently I picked up some Planet of the Apes figures and the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, and someone here said that made me a collector, so I have been perusing the site. But today I came across a post about the type 2 figure, and I didn't know what that meant. But you guys explained it pretty good, so now I know what to look for. Thanks for your replies, I appreciate it.