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Quantum Mechanix Inc., or QMx for short, is an American company based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2006. It specializes in the production of screen-accurate replica collectibles, apparel, props, jewelry, keychains, maquettes, artwork, blueprints, and scaled models based on a number of licensed entertainment franchises.

In 2009, QMx announced that they had acquired exclusive licensing to produce a number of products based on the 2009 Star Trek film. This licensing was later extended to encompass other Star Trek properties from the "prime universe". Corgi's and Master Replicas' licensing was abruptly terminated before the commencement of QMx's and eFX Collectibles' licenses.

QMx gained licensing to build both "Studio Scale" (thirty-six inch) and "Collector's Scale" (twelve inch) starship replicas, along with prop replicas, decorative maquettes, artwork, jewelry, key chains, and other novelties.

Interactions with Star Trek productions

QMx Star Trek Into Darkness starship props — QMx *Star Trek Into Darkness* filming miniatures

QMx FX Cinema Arts created fourteen filming miniatures that were used onscreen in Star Trek Into Darkness, notably the "History of Starflight" vehicle props seen in Admiral Marcus' office.[1] In May 2013, QMx announced plans to produce reproductions of some of these ships in two scales for retail release.

The company created all Starfleet Academy rings used in the film, including the ring used in the Kelvin Memorial Archive terrorist incident.[2]

In conjunction with Hollywood prop maker Kenney’s Custom Props, QMx also created the phaser props used in the 2013 film.[3]

The Enterprise Project

Selection of The Enterprise Project artworks created utilizing QMx's Artisan Replica

To promote the release of the USS Enterprise Artisan Replica and the 2009 Star Trek film, Paramount Pictures' "The Enterprise Project" commissioned twenty-four "graffiti, FX, and pop artists" to "design their own interpretation" of the replica. Notable artists who contributed a design included director Robert Rodriguez, actor James Franco, and comic book artist Jim Lee. The Enterprise Project's artworks were sent to tour cities world-wide beginning in March 2009.

Artists

Qmxcontestad — QMx contest for USS *Enterprise* (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMx original
Mr. Brainwash
Duncan Lemmon
Robert Rodriguez
House Industries
Ragnar
Harry Knowles
Michael Lau
Bobby Dixon
Jesús Díaz
Amanda Visell
Amy Vatanakul
Olka Osadzinska
André
H5
Turbokrapfen
James Franco
Will Lemon III
Jeremy and Claire Weiss
Afro-Punks
Rafael Burgos
Jeremy Kaplan
Jim Lee
David Rager
Brandon Fayette

Artisan Replica releases

USS Enterprise (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMX bigEnterprise — QMx USS *Enterprise* (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMx released a 34 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise in 2009, based on CGI models provided by ILM. The production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.

USS Enterprise (Refit)/ USS Enterprise-A Artisan Replica

QMXenterprise refit — QMx USS *Enterprise* (refit) Artisan Replica

QMx released a 34.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise refit and USS Enterprise-A in late 2011. The 1:350 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.

USS Enterprise-D Artisan Replica

QMX USS Enterprise-D — QMx USS *Enterprise-D* Artisan Replica

QMx released a 29.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise-D in 2013. The 1:850 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. The standard model retailed for $9995.

USS Kelvin Artisan Replica

QMx announced that an Artisan Replica of the USS Kelvin is scheduled for future release and a prototype of the ship was displayed at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. The 1:850 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. [4]

Enterprise NX-01 Artisan Replica

QMx released a 23.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the Enterprise NX-01 in 2013. The 1:350 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, includes a signature by Doug Drexler, and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $3,995.

USS Vengeance Artisan Replica

In 2013, QMx released a 36 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Vengeance, identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for Star Trek Into Darkness. The 1:1600 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $9,995.

XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica

QMx XCV-330 Ring Ship — QMx XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica

QMx released a 12 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise (XCV 330) in November 2013. It was identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for Star Trek Into Darkness, was limited to an edition of 25, and retailed for $1,499.95.

USS Reliant Artisan Replica

QMx will display a new 1:250 scale Artisan Replica of the USS Reliant at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2014.

Collector's Scale Replica releases

USS Kelvin Collector's Scale Replica

QMx USS Kelvin — QMx USS *Kelvin* Collector's Scale Replica

QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the USS Kelvin is slated for the future and the company released images of the prototype in April 2013.

USS Vengeance Collector's Scale Replica

QMx USS Vengeance — QMx USS *Vengeance* Collector's Scale Replica

QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the USS Vengeance is slated for 2013 and the company released images of the prototype in May 2013.

Solid Metal Replica releases

USS Enterprise (Alternate Reality) Solid Metal Replica

Star Trek Amazon Blu-ray set — QMx USS *Enterprise* (alternate reality) replica with Amazon.com Star Trek (Three disc Blu-ray) set

QMx produced 5000 8.5-inch long solid metal USS Enterprise (alternate reality) replicas which were retailed by Amazon.com as exclusive premiums with its "limited edition" Blu-ray release of Star Trek.

USS Enterprise (Refit) Solid Metal Replica

QMx USS Enterprise Refit desktop replica — QMx USS *Enterprise* Refit desktop replica

8.5-inch long solid metal USS Enterprise Refit desktop replicas will be released in late 2014.

Other Star Trek Releases

Exclusive metal phaser premiums were included with Amazon.com's Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray 3D release in September 2013.

External link

QMx Online - QMx homepage
StarTrekMovie.com - The Enterprise Project site

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 [[File:QMx logo.png|160px|right|QMx logo]]
-'''Quantum Mechanix Inc.''', or '''QMx''' for short, is an American company based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2006. It specializes in the production of screen-accurate replica [[collectibles]], apparel, props, jewelry, keychains, maquettes, artwork, blueprints, and scaled [[model]]s based on a number of licensed entertainment franchises.
+'''Quantum Mechanix Inc.''', or '''QMx''' for short, is an American company based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2006. It specializes in the production of screen-accurate replica [[collectibles]], apparel, props, jewelry, keychains, maquettes, artwork, blueprints, and scaled [[model|models]] based on a number of licensed entertainment franchises.
-In 2009, QMx announced that they had acquired exclusive licensing to produce a number of products based on the 2009 {{film|11}} film. This licensing was later extended to encompass other ''Star Trek'' properties from the "prime universe".
+In 2009, QMx announced that they had acquired exclusive licensing to produce a number of products based on the 2009 {{film|11}} film. This licensing was later extended to encompass other ''Star Trek'' properties from the "prime universe". [[Corgi|Corgi's]] and [[Master Replicas|Master Replicas']] licensing was abruptly terminated before the commencement of QMx's and [[eFX Collectibles|eFX Collectibles']] licenses.
-[[File:Qmxcontestad.jpg|thumb|QMx contest for USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) Artisan Replica]]
-QMx gained licenses to build both "studio-scale" and "collector scale" (mid-scale) replicas, along with prop replicas, maquettes and novelties.
-[[Corgi|Corgi's]] and [[Master Replicas|Master Replicas']] licensing was abruptly terminated before the commencement of QMx's and [[eFX Collectibles|eFX Collectibles']] licenses.
+QMx gained licensing to build both "Studio Scale" (thirty-six inch) and "Collector's Scale" (twelve inch) starship replicas, along with prop replicas, decorative maquettes, artwork, jewelry, key chains, and other novelties.
-== The Enterprise Project ==
-[[File:QmxEnterpriseprojectselection.jpg|thumb|Selection of The Enterprise Project artworks created utilizing [[QMx]]'s [[USS Enterprise (alternate reality)]] Artisan Replica]]
+== Interactions with ''Star Trek'' productions ==
-To promote the release of the USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) Artisan Replica and the 2009 film, [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Pictures']] "The Enterprise Project" commissioned twenty-four "graffiti, FX, and pop artists" to "design their own interpretation" of the replica. Notable artists who contributed a design included director Robert Rodriguez, actor James Franco, and comic book artist [[Jim Lee]]. The Enterprise Project's artworks were sent to tour cities world-wide beginning in March 2009.
+[[File:QMx Star Trek Into Darkness starship props.jpg|thumb|right|QMx ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' filming miniatures]]
+QMx FX Cinema Arts created fourteen filming miniatures that were used onscreen in {{film|12}}, notably the "History of Starflight" vehicle props seen in [[Admiral]] [[Alexander Marcus (alternate reality)|Marcus']] office.[http://www.qmxonline.com/news/stid-history-of-starflight-models/] In May 2013, QMx announced plans to produce reproductions of some of these ships in two scales for retail release.
+The company created all [[Starfleet Academy ring|Starfleet Academy rings]] used in the film, including the ring used in the [[Kelvin Memorial Archive]] terrorist incident.[https://store.qmxonline.com/Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-Starfleet-Academy-Ring_p_211.html]
+In conjunction with Hollywood prop maker Kenney’s Custom Props, QMx also created the [[phaser]] props used in the 2013 film.[http://www.qmxonline.com/news/qmx-offers-props-from-star-trek-into-darkness/]
+=== The Enterprise Project ===
+[[File:QmxEnterpriseprojectselection.jpg|thumb|Selection of The ''Enterprise'' Project artworks created utilizing [[QMx]]'s Artisan Replica]]
+To promote the release of the [[USS Enterprise (alternate reality)|USS ''Enterprise'']] Artisan Replica and the 2009 ''Star Trek'' film, [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Pictures']] "The ''Enterprise'' Project" commissioned twenty-four "graffiti, FX, and pop artists" to "design their own interpretation" of the replica. Notable artists who contributed a design included director Robert Rodriguez, actor James Franco, and comic book artist [[Jim Lee]]. The Enterprise Project's artworks were sent to tour cities world-wide beginning in March 2009.
 ===== Artists =====
+[[File:Qmxcontestad.jpg|thumb|QMx contest for USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) Artisan Replica]]
 # QMx original
 # Mr. Brainwash
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 # David Rager
 # Brandon Fayette
+{{clear}}
+== Artisan Replica releases ==
-== Releases ==
 === USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) Artisan Replica ===
 [[File:QMX bigEnterprise.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) Artisan Replica]]
-QMx released a thirty-four inch long Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|alternate reality}} in 2009, based upon [[CGI]] models provided by [[ILM]]. The production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirrored base, and is limited to an edition of 250.
+QMx released a 34 inch long Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|alternate reality}} in 2009, based on [[CGI]] models provided by [[ILM]]. The production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.
+{{clear}}
-=== USS ''Enterprise'' (Refit) Artisan Replica ===
+=== USS ''Enterprise'' (Refit)/ USS ''Enterprise''-A Artisan Replica ===
 [[File:QMXenterprise refit.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Enterprise'' (refit) Artisan Replica]]
-QMx released an Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} [[refit]] in late {{y|2011}}. The 1:350 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 250.
+QMx released a 34.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} [[refit]] and {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}} in late {{y|2011}}. The 1:350 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.
+{{clear}}
 === USS ''Enterprise-D'' Artisan Replica ===
+[[File:QMX USS Enterprise-D.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Enterprise-D'' Artisan Replica]]
-QMx announced that the release of an Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} will occur in September {{y|2012}}. The 1:850 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and is limited to an edition of fifty.
+QMx released a 29.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} in {{y|2013}}. The 1:850 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. The standard model retailed for $9995.
+{{clear}}
 === USS ''Kelvin'' Artisan Replica ===
+[[File:QMx USS Kelvin Artisan Replica.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Kelvin'' Artisan Replica]]
-QMx announced that the release of an Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Kelvin}} is scheduled for {{y|2013}}. The  1:850 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and is limited to an edition of fifty.
+QMx announced that an Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Kelvin}} is scheduled for future release and a prototype of the ship was displayed at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. The  1:850 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. [http://www.thetrekcollective.com/2012/07/qmx-kelvin-and-enterprise-d.html]
+{{clear}}
+===''Enterprise'' NX-01 Artisan Replica ===
+[[File:QMx Enterprise NX-01 Artisan Replica.jpg|thumb|QMx ''Enterprise'' NX-01 Artisan Replica]]
+QMx released a 23.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the {{EnterpriseNX}} in 2013. The  1:350 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, includes a signature by [[Doug Drexler]], and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $3,995.
+{{clear}}
+=== USS ''Vengeance'' Artisan Replica ===
+[[File:QMx Star Trek Into Darkness USS Vengeance artisan replica.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Vengeance'' Artisan Replica]]
+In {{y|2013}}, QMx released a 36 inch long Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Vengeance}}, identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for {{film|12}}. The 1:1600 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $9,995.
+{{clear}}
+===XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica===
+[[File:QMx XCV-330 Ring Ship.jpg|thumb|QMx XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica]]
+QMx released a 12 inch long Artisan Replica of the ''[[USS Enterprise (XCV 330)]]'' in November 2013. It was identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for {{film|12}}, was limited to an edition of 25, and retailed for $1,499.95.
+{{clear}}
+===USS ''Reliant'' Artisan Replica===
+QMx will display a new 1:250 scale Artisan Replica of the {{USS|Reliant}} at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2014.
+== Collector's Scale Replica releases ==
+=== USS ''Kelvin'' Collector's Scale Replica ===
+[[File:QMx USS Kelvin.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Kelvin'' Collector's Scale Replica]]
+QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the {{USS|Kelvin}} is slated for the future and the company released images of the prototype in April 2013.
+{{clear}}
+=== USS ''Vengeance'' Collector's Scale Replica ===
+[[File:QMx USS Vengeance.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Vengeance'' Collector's Scale Replica]]
+QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the {{USS|Vengeance}} is slated for 2013 and the company released images of the prototype in May 2013.
+{{clear}}
-=== Other releases ===
+== Solid Metal Replica releases ==
+===USS ''Enterprise'' (Alternate Reality) Solid Metal Replica===
-QMx produced five thousand 8.5-inch long starship replicas which were retailed by [[Amazon.com]] and {{w|Best Buy}} as solid metal "limited edition" [[Blu-ray Disc]] [[Star Trek (Three disc Blu-ray)| "exclusive" premiums]]. QMx has also released ''Star Trek'' posters, metal [[insignia]] badges, T-shirts, [[phaser]] replicas, decorative maquettes, a keychain, and a ring.
+[[File:Star Trek Amazon Blu-ray set.jpg|thumb|QMx USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) replica with Amazon.com [[Star Trek (Three disc Blu-ray)]] set]]
+QMx produced 5000 8.5-inch long solid metal USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) replicas which were retailed by [[Amazon.com]] as exclusive premiums with its "limited edition" [[Blu-ray]] release of {{film|11}}.
+{{clear}}
+===USS ''Enterprise'' (Refit) Solid Metal Replica===
+[[File:QMx USS Enterprise Refit desktop replica.png|thumb|QMx USS ''Enterprise'' Refit desktop replica]] 8.5-inch long solid metal USS ''Enterprise'' Refit desktop replicas will be released in late 2014.
+{{clear}}
+==Other ''Star Trek'' Releases==
+Exclusive metal [[phaser]] premiums were included with Amazon.com's {{film|12}} Blu-ray 3D release in September 2013.
 <gallery>
-File:Star Trek Amazon Blu-ray set.jpg|QMx USS ''Enterprise'' (alternate reality) metal replica released with Amazon.com Blu-Ray Disc set
+File:STID 3D Amazon phaser giftset.jpg|QMx phaser with Amazon.com [[Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray 3D)]] set
+File:Qmxtrekxiphaser.jpg|QMx {{film|11}} "Stunt Phaser"
-File:Star Trek Blu-ray gift set.jpg|QMx metal insignia badges released with the Best Buy Blu-ray set
+File:QMx USS Enterprise-D keychain.jpg|QMx USS ''Enterprise-D'' key chain
-File:Qmxbadges.jpg|QMx metal [[Command division]], [[Engineering division]], [[Science division]], and [[Medical division]] insignia badges in individual retail packaging
-File:Qmxtrekxiphaser.JPG|QMx {{film|11}} "Stunt [[Phaser]]"
+File:QMx USS Enterprise plush.jpg|QMx {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} plush toy
+File:QMx Romulan Bird-of-Prey plush.jpg|QMx {{dis|Romulan Bird-of-Prey|23rd century}} plush toy
+File:QMX TNG Combadge.jpg|QMx ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' [[Combadge]]
+File:Star Trek Blu-ray gift set.jpg|QMx metal [[insignia]] with Best Buy Blu-ray set
+File:Qmxbadges.jpg|QMx metal [[Command division]], [[Engineering division]], [[Science division]], and [[Medical division]] insignia
+File:Qmxring.jpg|QMx [[Starfleet Academy ring]] reproduction
 File:Qmxposters.jpg|QMx ''Star Trek'' "Retro" posters
+File:QMX Trouble with Tribbles Art Print.jpg|QMx {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}} Art Print by Juan Ortiz
-File:QMx USS Enterprise-D keychain.jpg|QMx USS ''Enterprise-D'' keychain
-File:Qmxring.jpg|QMx [[Starfleet Academy]] ring
 </gallery>
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 ==External link==
 * [http://www.qmxonline.com/ QMx Online] - QMx homepage
-* [http://www.startrekmovie.com/modelgallery/ StarTrekMovie.com] - The Enterprise Project at official site
+* [http://www.startrekmovie.com/modelgallery/ StarTrekMovie.com] - The Enterprise Project site
 [[Category:Collectibles]]