Playmates The Keeper from Talos IV and Bele from Cheron

While rummaging through the boxes at Comic Con in October, I found two more Playmates Figures (Aside from Spock ad Pike, shown here). I took some photos so that you, the readers, may see the wonderful details.

One of my favorite characters (I have many) has always been The Keeper from Talos IV, a Talosian as seen in the first pilot episode "The Cage". Because of this, I was extremely excited when I found a Playmates Serialized Warp Factor Series 5 Talosian from 1998. It is obvious that this is The Keeper, due to the pendant worn around the neck. It also came with a Talosian viewer (alien menagerie monitor) and a classic action base.

On the back of the box:

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Alien Database:
Creature: Talosian Keeper
Homeworld: Talos IV
Unique Features: Unusually Large Cranium
Unique Capabilities: Telepathic Communications
Comments: Talosians are extremely dangerous. They can implant any thought or illusion in the Humanoid mind. Talos IV is quarantined.

Also, check out those matching underwear and muscular legs. I never knew.

The fourth and last figure I got at that table was Bele from Cheron, as seen in the TOS episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield". This figure is part of the same series as the Talosian Keeper - the 1998 Serialized Warp Factor Series 5. The "Galactic Gear" that came with Bele: a Lantern bottle (Ornate beverage container), fluted glass & fluted bottle (glassware appropriate for formal toasts), stemmed glass (Useful for all occasions), acorn top bottle (Container corked to keep the flavor),  and a classic action base.

On the back of the box:

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Alien Database:
Name: Bele
Rank: Chief Officer, Commission on Political Traitors
Homeworld: Cheron
Unique Characteristics: Bi-Colored Pigmentation (Black/White)
Comments: Bele is one of only two survivors of his species (Cross-reference: Lokai)

Eventually I would like to get such figures as Sarek, Spock from Unification, and - although I am not sure that one exists - Surak. Until then, I shall sit on the top bunk above my shelves and admire the Playmates figures that I have.

The Cage and Where No Man Has Gone Before

I just came back from out of the city tonight, and on my way back I stopped at a Value Village I'd never been to. I had exhausted the thrift stores around here's Star Trek and Doctor Who supplies a long time ago, so I figured it would be a good idea to at least take a look. I spent about ten minutes running around and scanning the shelves, and ended up going up to the counter with a heaping arm full of books and VHS tapes.

If you recall, a couple of days ago I wrote bout wanting to order a VHS copy of The Cage. Well, this morning I just so happened to find a copy of The cage and Where No Man Has Gone Before, for only $1.99. I made some scans...

I absolutely love watching the pilot episodes, especially The Cage, because of Spock and how his character is played. Not that I like how he was played as much as in the later episodes, but because it really shows how far the character was developed later on. It never ceases to amuse me when Spock keeps yelling across the bridge when speaking normally would suffice, and when he looks at Captain Pike and smiles when they are touching the blue plants.

It is also interesting watching Spock fight with Gary Mitchell, as the Vulcan nerve pinch had not yet been developed.

For any fans who have not seen the pilot episodes, I would strongly suggest that you find them on the internet - or, better yet, buy a copy for your collection!