I know, I had to go there - NOT my favorite Topic, but somebody has to post it 
Recent
CRYPTIC news has stated that the Master Keys will now remain as an item on the CStore - where future Lock Packages to be released down the line.
During the winter event, the CStore offered the
RED GIFT BOXES that could only be obtainable via the CStore with no chance in hell to be obtained via the winter game (we all remember that nightmare-very very very low odds in obtaining a
RED in the games). It was
CRYPTIC first attempt at the grab bag notion that was met with huge success in regards to sales.
For those F2P players that are new to these forums and are unfamiliar with the
RED BOXES, the first ship in a box (sorta speak) - was the
Jem Hedar Attack Fighter.
Presently the
NEW RED BOX incarnation are the
Gold Cardassian Lock Boxes that have a very ultra low chance of dropping. The
normal cardassian lock boxes also gives the ultra low chance of obtaining a
Cardy (aka Galor).
As of date we have:
A)
Red Boxes = A 0.045% chance at a
BUG
Golden Cardassian Lock Box = ????% chance at a
CARDY
C)
normal Cardassian Lock Box = also features a possible 0.045% chance at a
CARDY
So here is the question in regards to the topic of this thread:
Whats the next ship to make a possible debut in a grab bag?
Will it coincide with a future Featured episode or Holiday event?
For starters here is my take on a future release of Grab Bag vessels - (by the way I was on the money in regards to the
CARDY - I knew that one was going to be released, had that gut feeling)
1. A
Romulan related vessel, which includes ->
Warbird, Scout, Escort <-- models are already in place
2. A
Breen warship <-- Model already in place and can be given during a repeat event via lock boxes or cold packages :P
3.
TIN MAN from the TNG series --> heck probably a future Valentine event lock box drop <--- Taking a shot in the dark with that one.
4.
Borg Sphere <-- models are in place already (I see this one coming)
5.
Ferengi Vessel - with the spiraling weapon used in the TNG series / model is in place
6.
Undine scout vessel - Again models are already in the game
7.
Doomsday Machine- Heck who knows / makes a cool looking Battlecruiser with very BIG GUN
8. The
USS Dauntless - from the Voyager Episode "Hope and Fear" <-- This one is a long shot, but it would be cool to have with its morphing ability.

(Not that I like to see any ship in a Grab Bag :mad:)
Comments
And sadly, this is unlikely to change anytime. soon. With the influx of silver players, all PWE/Cryptic will release are broken FEs twice a year and lotto boxes. The KDF will never be finished, and the Romulans will never even be considered. Just bi-annual, bugged episodes and lotto boxes until the servers get shut down.
End of line.
Ah, Great minds think alike
In all honesty, I am hoping they go back to placing ships where they belong -> on the CStore
(Either that or still offer the RED BOXES and the GOLD CARDASSIAN LOCK BOX on the CStore well after the event is over, along with the Master Keys for the Box and future Box releasses)
They'll still have a constant steady flow of income, while giving players a shot in acquiring the different ships. - Trust me it will generate sales (If they keep them bound to the consumer upon purchase)
I hate the idea but I guess thats looking at it from a profit point of view
Cardie = Cruiser
??? = Science
So far both grab bag ships have been faction neutral for FED and KDF players, so I don't see them tossing in BoPs or the like. Further, the bug was released before the 2800 featured series, the Cardie was released during (roughly), which leaves us missing the Dominion ally that joined after the war was already under way: the Breen. Therefore I predict a Breen Science ship for the next grab bag, set for release into the game some time after the 2800 featured series is over.
DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS DUDE!
It's not less than 1/20th of 1%. It's over half of 1%.
ah gotcha, my calculations were bit off due to old data from previous postings
True
Just curious, because its bound to happen anyways, I thought maybe folks would post their views on Grab Bag offers. Its akin to the statement made by Captain_Revo.
One way or the other, I no non-aligned faction vessels will show up eventually hidden inside a package of some sort. Its the only thing people really want.
If you break it all down:
A) Do folks really care about a 1hr or 8hr skill boost item?
C) Pets galore? - the entire exchange and the CStore itself is flooded with pets.
D) DOFF Personnel? (Its great for those who love and use the system - but for many its only another thing in the bag.)
E) a rare or very rare weapon and shield (Already obtainable via crafting or exchange)
If folks are going to invest in the grab bag notion here are some ideas, aside from ships:
A) Non-faction align exclusive weapons:
1. Breen weapons
2. Cardassian compression rifle
3. Jem Hedar Nuclear Missile
4. Hirogen weapons and melee weapons
5. Jem Hedar melee weapon
C) The photonic Referral BO <-- continue to offer it as a rare drop
D) Veteran Officer BO <--- as a rare drop
E) A 5K Dilithium Crate <----offer it as a very rare drop
F) A VIRTUAL Plush Mini Defari, Cardassian, Breen, Borg, Romulan, Jem Hedar, Hirogen, Reman, Klingon, Gorn, Lethean, Ferengi, Trill, Bolian, Andorian, Saurian, etc,,,, that follows you around
(Like a CHIBI pet) <--- its a cool pet guys & gals, come'on you have to admit this idea is cool.
You can make the VIRTUAL CHIBI mini's of ---> Q, Admiral Quinn, J'mpok, Spock, or any standing out character from the series or in game ultra rare. --> don't you want a chance at a mini Janeway, Picard, James T kirk :P
These are some ideas that make the grab bag profitable and does not have to include a ship of some sort.
I think that defeats the point of this rarity shtick!