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[[Image:BandaiLogo.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Corporate Logo]]
  
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The '''Bandai''' company aka '''Bandai Co., Ltd.''' (pronounced ''BAN-die'') is a Japanese corporation specializing in toys, [[games]], models and videos. They are best known as the company responsible for toys in the US based on Japanese properties '''Godzilla''', '''Gundam''', '''Tamagotchi''', '''Sailor Moon''' and '''Power Rangers''' and the US animated '''Teen Titans''' series.
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'''Bandai Co., Ltd.''' (pronounced ''BAN-dye'') is a Japanese corporation specializing in toys, [[games]], models, videos, electronics, and amusement parks. The company is best known as the international distributor of toys based on Japanese entertainment properties including ''Godzilla'', ''Gundam'', ''Tamagotchi'', ''Sailor Moon'', and ''Power Rangers''.
   
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Founded in [[1950]] to produce tin toys, Bandai has become the world's 3rd largest toy producer (right behind US companies [[Mattel]] and [[Hasbro]]), with holdings and subsidiaries all over the world. Recently, Bandai merged with video game developer and producer '''Namco''' (best known as the makers of the '''Pac-Man''' video game) to become '''Namco Bandai Holdings Inc.'''
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Founded in 1950 to produce tin toys, Bandai has become the world's fourth largest toy producer (behind Lego and US companies [[Mattel]] and [[Hasbro]]) with holdings and subsidiaries all over the world. In 2005, Bandai merged with video game developer and producer Namco (best known as the makers of the ''Pac-Man'' video game) to become '''Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.''', also known as the '''Bandai Namco Group'''.
   
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==''Star Trek''-related Releases==
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[[Image:BandaiUKEuropeTNGTroi.jpg|thumb|160px|left|UK/European Blister Carded Troi]][[Image:BandaiGermanTNGTroi.jpg|thumb|100px|right|German "Windowbox" Troi]]Bandai was the exclusive UK and European distributor of the [[Playmates Toys]] line of ''[[Star Trek]]'' toys and action figures. The company marketed the figures in two versions. For the UK, French and Spanish markets, the figures were released on the similar blister cards to the US and Canadian releases [see left]. Uniquely, for the German market, the figures were relased in "Windowboxes", small clear-fronted cardboard boxes [see right].
  
   
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===Action Figures===
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Bandai was also the maker of the '''[[Pair Match]]''' electronic game, which was seen on episodes of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.
  
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Bandai was the exclusive UK and European distributor of the [[Playmates Toys]] line of ''[[Star Trek]]'' toys and action figures. The company marketed the figures in two versions. For the UK, French, and Spanish markets, the figures were released on similar blister cards to the US and Canadian releases. The German action figures were released in unique "windowbox" packaging.
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<gallery>
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File:Bandai UK-European Troi vs German Troi.jpg|UK/European blister-carded [[Deanna Troi]] 3&frac34;-inch action figure (left) with German "windowbox" version
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</gallery>
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===Electronic Games===
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The company was also the maker of the ''[[Pair Match]]'' electronic game, which was seen on episodes of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.
   
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===Video Games===
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Currently, Bandai produces special edition ''Star Trek'' [[starship]] models mainly for the Japanese market (although many of their kits are often imported by US dealers.) These kits feature pre-painted snap-together models, often with lighting kits included.
  
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Bandai also began to produce a [[Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (NES)|''Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' video game]] in 1989 for use with the Nintendo Entertainment System but the game was not fully completed nor released to retail.
   
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The company published the ''[[Star Trek (video game)|''Star Trek'' video game]]'' developed by [[Digital Extremes]] for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows platforms in April, 2013.
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File:Bandai Star Trek V video game.png|Unreleased ''Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' video game
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File:Star Trek video game Xbox 360 cover.jpg|2013 ''Star Trek'' video game
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</gallery>
   
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===Deck Building Games===
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==External Links==
  
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In 2011, Bandai began releasing a series of "Deck-Building" Card games based on ''Star Trek''. The basic mechanics of the game allow each player to construct a constantly-changing deck of cards, and using said cards to complete missions, battle & repair ships in order to accomplish a set goal (earn a set number of points, defeat a common enemy, etc.). To date, three such sets have been released by Bandai:
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*[http://www.bandai.com Official Bandai US Website]
  
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* ''[[Star_Trek_Deck_Building_Game|Star Trek Deck Building Game--The Next Generation: Premiere Edition]]''
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*{{wikipedia|Bandai}}
  
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* ''[[Star_Trek_Deck_Building_Game|Star Trek Deck Building Game--The Next Generation: The Next Phase]]''
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* ''[[Star_Trek_Deck_Building_Game|Star Trek Deck Building Game--The Original Series Premiere Edition]]''
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Bandai has also released special sets of "promo cards" that can be added to the game decks to enhance play.
   
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===Starship Model Kits===
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[[Category:Collectibles]] [[Category:Games]]
  
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Bandai produced a small line of [[Star Trek model kits|''Star Trek'' model kits]] during 2003 and 2004 which featured pre-painted, "snap-fit" (meaning no glue is required for assembly) models with lighting kits included. What made these kits remarkable was that they were Bandai originals and were not associated with traditionally-licensed model kit producers like [[AMT/Ertl]] or [[Revell-Monogram]]. The model ships were molded in different scales than most previous versions, too.
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Bandai's designers were given access to the original [[studio model|studio models]] for their research and had the input of their ''Star Trek'' designers [[John Eaves]], [[Rick Sternbach]], and [[Doug Drexler]]. Their comments were included in the instruction sheets which helped the modeler to more accurately build the models. Unlike many original Japanese productions which are normally intended for the home market, these kits were created to be international releases with the instruction sheets translated into five languages.
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{| class="grey" colspan="6" style="width:100%;"
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!! colspan="6" style="text-align:center;" id="Star Ship Model Kit Line" | '''Starship Model Kit Line'''
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! Item
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! Scale
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! Issue
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! Item No.
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! Notes
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! Boxart
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|{{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} (refit)
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|1:850
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|rowspan="3" | {{y|2003}}
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|116192
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|[[File:Bandai Model kit 116192 USS Enterprise 2003.jpg|180px]]
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|{{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}
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|1:1700
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|116424
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|[[File:Bandai Model kit 116424 USS Enterprise E 2003.jpg|180px]]
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|-
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|{{EnterpriseNX}}
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|rowspan="3" | 1:850
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|122721
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|[[File:Bandai Model kit 122721 Enterprise NX-01 2003.jpg|180px]]
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|-
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|{{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}}
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|rowspan="2" | {{y|2004}}
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|124915
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|Essentially a re-issue of 116192 with decals for sister vessels
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| [[File:Bandai Model kit 124915 USS Enterprise A 2004.jpg|180px]]
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|-
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|{{USS|Voyager}}
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|131434
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|Small production run, making this release quite rare
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|[[File:Bandai Model kit 131434 USS Voyager 2004.jpg|180px]]
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|}
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== See also ==
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* [[Star Trek starship miniatures]]
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* [[Star Trek model kits]]
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* [[Games|Star Trek games]]
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.bandai.com Bandai.com] - official US web site
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* {{wikipedia|Bandai}}
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[[Category:Collectibles]]
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[[Category:Game companies]]

Revision as of 12:10, 3 October 2014

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Bandai

Bandai Co., Ltd. (pronounced BAN-dye) is a Japanese corporation specializing in toys, games, models, videos, electronics, and amusement parks. The company is best known as the international distributor of toys based on Japanese entertainment properties including Godzilla, Gundam, Tamagotchi, Sailor Moon, and Power Rangers.

Founded in 1950 to produce tin toys, Bandai has become the world's fourth largest toy producer (behind Lego and US companies Mattel and Hasbro) with holdings and subsidiaries all over the world. In 2005, Bandai merged with video game developer and producer Namco (best known as the makers of the Pac-Man video game) to become Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc., also known as the Bandai Namco Group.

Star Trek-related Releases

Action Figures

Bandai was the exclusive UK and European distributor of the Playmates Toys line of Star Trek toys and action figures. The company marketed the figures in two versions. For the UK, French, and Spanish markets, the figures were released on similar blister cards to the US and Canadian releases. The German action figures were released in unique "windowbox" packaging.

Electronic Games

The company was also the maker of the Pair Match electronic game, which was seen on episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Video Games

Bandai also began to produce a Star Trek V: The Final Frontier video game in 1989 for use with the Nintendo Entertainment System but the game was not fully completed nor released to retail.

The company published the Star Trek video game developed by Digital Extremes for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows platforms in April, 2013.

Deck Building Games

In 2011, Bandai began releasing a series of "Deck-Building" Card games based on Star Trek. The basic mechanics of the game allow each player to construct a constantly-changing deck of cards, and using said cards to complete missions, battle & repair ships in order to accomplish a set goal (earn a set number of points, defeat a common enemy, etc.). To date, three such sets have been released by Bandai:

Bandai has also released special sets of "promo cards" that can be added to the game decks to enhance play.

Starship Model Kits

Bandai produced a small line of Star Trek model kits during 2003 and 2004 which featured pre-painted, "snap-fit" (meaning no glue is required for assembly) models with lighting kits included. What made these kits remarkable was that they were Bandai originals and were not associated with traditionally-licensed model kit producers like AMT/Ertl or Revell-Monogram. The model ships were molded in different scales than most previous versions, too.

Bandai's designers were given access to the original studio models for their research and had the input of their Star Trek designers John Eaves, Rick Sternbach, and Doug Drexler. Their comments were included in the instruction sheets which helped the modeler to more accurately build the models. Unlike many original Japanese productions which are normally intended for the home market, these kits were created to be international releases with the instruction sheets translated into five languages.

Starship Model Kit Line
Item Scale Issue Item No. Notes Boxart
USS Enterprise (refit) 1:850 2003 116192 Bandai Model kit 116192 USS Enterprise 2003
USS Enterprise-E 1:1700 116424 Bandai Model kit 116424 USS Enterprise E 2003
Enterprise NX-01 1:850 122721 Bandai Model kit 122721 Enterprise NX-01 2003
USS Enterprise-A 2004 124915 Essentially a re-issue of 116192 with decals for sister vessels Bandai Model kit 124915 USS Enterprise A 2004
USS Voyager 131434 Small production run, making this release quite rare Bandai Model kit 131434 USS Voyager 2004

See also

External links

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