Master Replicas Finally Enters the Mass Effect Universe

I've been waiting for this one.

Some of you might remember a while back when collectors spotted that Master Replicas had a /collections/mass-effect URL active on their site. Completely empty, zero products, but clearly something was in the works. We've been watching and waiting ever since.

Today, the wait is over. Master Replicas has officially announced a Mass Effect ship line, and they're leading with exactly the ship you'd expect: the Normandy SR-2.

It's About Time

Look, I love what Dark Horse has done for Mass Effect merchandise over the years. The statues, the figures, the replica weapons. They've carried the torch. But when it comes to die-cast ship models with the kind of detail and build quality that serious collectors want? That gap has been sitting there for years.

Master Replicas stepping into this franchise feels like the obvious move that should have happened ages ago. The Mass Effect universe is packed with iconic ship designs: Reapers, the various Normandy iterations, Cerberus vessels, Alliance cruisers, the Destiny Ascension. It's always felt like an underserved market for quality model collectors.

That changes now.

The Normandy SR-2 Details

The first release is the Normandy SR-2 from Mass Effect 3. Commander Shepard's rebuilt vessel in its Alliance livery.

Here's what we know:

• Material: Die-cast metal construction
• Size: 8.66 inches (22 cm) in length
• Source accuracy: Based directly on in-game assets
• Includes: Display stand
• Price: £69.99 / $69.99 USD
• Availability: Pre-order now, shipping Spring 2026

The fact that they're working from the actual game assets is encouraging. That's the approach that yields accurate models rather than "close enough" interpretations.

What This Could Mean for the Line

Master Replicas doesn't typically announce a new franchise for a single release. The email announcement specifically mentions this is "leading the launch" of a new collectible line, which strongly suggests more ships are coming.

If they follow their usual pattern (look at what they've done with Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and Stargate), we could eventually see:

• The original Normandy SR-1
• SR-2 in Cerberus colours
• Sovereign or other Reaper variants
• The Tempest from Andromeda
• Alliance and Cerberus fleet vessels

Pure speculation on my part, but the potential here is massive.

My Take

I'm genuinely excited about this one. And I don't say that lightly.

Mass Effect has one of the richest ship design languages in science fiction gaming. The Normandy alone has become as iconic as the Enterprise or the Millennium Falcon in its own sphere. The fact that we're finally getting proper die-cast collectibles for this universe feels overdue in the best possible way.

The pre-order is live now with a Spring 2026 ship date. At £69.99, it's priced in line with Master Replicas' other ship offerings, which is reasonable for die-cast quality.

If you've been collecting sci-fi ships and waiting for Mass Effect to get the treatment it deserves, this is the moment.

I'll be holding the line for this one.