The Merchandise GuideEagle Models: Master Replicas Eagles
Compiled by Martin Willey
The Merchandise GuideThe original Master Replicas was an American company founded in 2002 focused on die-cast spaceship models for Star Wars, Star Trek and other licenses, sold directly. It was bought by Corgi in 2006, but went bankrupt in 2020.
In 2023 the brand name was resurrected by a British company, which had acquired the stock from British part-works company Eaglemoss. Initially they sold the existing Eaglemoss stock in phased waves, including the die-cast Eagles in 2023 (the prices were the same as Eaglemoss, because of deal with the Eaglemoss creditors). After the original stock was sold off, they began producing new licensed models, although they lost most of their Star Trek licenses.
Master Replicas also acquired the stock of another collectibles company, Big Chief, and they sold the unreleased "Anderson Collection" of figures.
In 2026 they announced the re-issue of Sixteen 12 "Micro Eagles". These 13cm models use the original Sixteen 12 tooling, and cost £34.99 each (slightly less than the original 2022 pricing).
Three (of the original five) Eagles were announced for September 2026 release:
The remaining two Eagles (freighter and VIP) have not yet been announced.
Announced in May 2026 for October 2026 release, $124.99
This is the first of a new line of brick toys for Master Replicas called "Hero Brick". It is "compatible with all the major block building brands" (i.e. Lego, whose patents expired in 1978). Sixteen 12 also proposed a brick Eagle in 2021, which was abandoned. This model is unrelated to them, or numerous Lego fan-builds.
It has 1,144 pieces and is 51.4cm x 22.1cm, with a detachable pod and removable roof which reveals an interior set. It comes with custom decals "from the show".
Copyright Martin Willey. Thanks to Gordon for images.