Refit USS Enterprise NCC 1701 Diecast by Hot Wheels

Okay, this isn't a car but it is a diecast model from Hot Wheels.

The beautiful USS Enterprise NCC 1701 refit is My Diecast of the Day™.

This version of the famed Constitution-class vehicle has been and always shall be my favorite. To this day, I get goosebumps every time I watch her epic introduction in Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

The Hot Wheels diecast is pretty well designed and built. Not too big, it's about four to five inches long. The attention to detail is fantastic.

The saucer section (primary hull) is exceptional for such an inexpensive model. Long deep grooves and lines successfully create the illusion of individual panels.


The NCC 1701 and USS Enterprise show up very clearly, even beneath the primary hull, where the font is much smaller than what is printed on top.

The warp nacelles and pylons look great. Cool looking blue plastic runs along the inner sides of the warp nacelles. That same blue plastic is used for the deflector shield. Note the great paint job. Good work, Hot Wheels.


Although the box says its diecast, the bulk of the model is plastic. The secondary hull is where the metal is. The warp nacelles, pylons, and primary hull are plastic.

But the model still looks great. And it comes with a cool stand that allows you to tilt and angle the Enterprise anyway you wish.

The base of the stand is decorated with the Star Trek insignia.

Some fanboys may dislike this model because it's less diecast metal and more plastic.

Hey, nothing is perfect. This Hot Wheels model is a fantastic tribute to a fantastic starship.

For detailed information on Constitution-class starships and on the original (that is before the JJ Abrams alternate timeline version) USS Enterprise, check out this article at Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki.