Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The $700 saga continues. After my "disaster" first unit, I finally received my Tomy Plus Star Trek Enterprise Refit warranty replacement. But is it actually fixed?
In this video, I put the replacement model under the microscope to see if Tomy’s "inspected" units live up to the premium price tag. We’re looking at the saucer ribbing issues, the lingering light leaks, and the "smooshed" defects that weren't in the promo videos.
The Big Debate: A lot of you in the comments are telling me to "just keep it," but others say holding manufacturers accountable is the only way to save our hobby. Is "good enough" acceptable for a $750 investment?
What we cover: 🛠️ The Replacement Journey – How long it took and what Tomy actually did. 🔍 Macro Inspection – Spotting the new defects at 08:30 (the "smooshed" saucer). 💡 Light Leak Check – Is the saucer still "bleeding" like the first one? (See 05:10). ⚖️ The Final Verdict – Am I keeping it, or is it going back for round 3?
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Replacement is Here
0:01:45 - What's Different This Time?
0:05:10 - Testing the Lights (Better, but...)
0:08:30 - THE NEW DEFECT: Smooshed Saucer Ribs
0:12:15 - Comparing to the TOS Enterprise QC
0:15:40 - The "Keep or Return" Dilemma
0:18:50 - My Final Decision
I need your vote! Based on what you see at 08:30, would YOU keep this model? Or am I being too much of a perfectionist? Let me know in the comments! 🖖
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The $700 saga continues. After my "disaster" first unit, I finally received my Tomy Plus Star Trek Enterprise Refit warranty replacement. But is it actually fixed?
In this video, I put the replacement model under the microscope to see if Tomy’s "inspected" units live up to the premium price tag. We’re looking at the saucer ribbing issues, the lingering light leaks, and the "smooshed" defects that weren't in the promo videos.
The Big Debate: A lot of you in the comments are telling me to "just keep it," but others say holding manufacturers accountable is the only way to save our hobby. Is "good enough" acceptable for a $750 investment?
What we cover: 🛠️ The Replacement Journey – How long it took and what Tomy actually did. 🔍 Macro Inspection – Spotting the new defects at 08:30 (the "smooshed" saucer). 💡 Light Leak Check – Is the saucer still "bleeding" like the first one? (See 05:10). ⚖️ The Final Verdict – Am I keeping it, or is it going back for round 3?
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Replacement is Here
0:01:45 - What's Different This Time?
0:05:10 - Testing the Lights (Better, but...)
0:08:30 - THE NEW DEFECT: Smooshed Saucer Ribs
0:12:15 - Comparing to the TOS Enterprise QC
0:15:40 - The "Keep or Return" Dilemma
0:18:50 - My Final Decision
I need your vote! Based on what you see at 08:30, would YOU keep this model? Or am I being too much of a perfectionist? Let me know in the comments! 🖖
#StarTrek #EnterpriseRefit #TomyPlus #StarTrekTMP #ModelReview #TripodsGarage #DiecastCollector #WarrantyExchange #Starship #SciFiModels
@TOMYToysTV #startrekreview #diecast #diecastmodels #modeler
facebook.com/tripodsgarage
twitter.com/tripodsgarage
instagram.com/tripodsgarage
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