It’s been a few weeks since Leonard Nimoy passed away and it is going to take time to come to terms with that if you are one of the many people that he touched. Argentinian artist Juan Miranda created this stunning retro tribute to the original Vulcan.
We will never see another soul like his again. Kirk was right. His was the most human. And as long as we remember him, he is not really dead.
If you are a fan of the USS Enterprise E, you were likely very disappointed that after it’s debut in First Contact, the model was never seen on-screen again, since at that point the films went fully CGI. Well if you want to see the model in glorious detail, you can thanks to Prop Store. It was photographed by one of the ILM crew members.
Below you will also see some other TNG movie era behind the scenes stuff. You likely have never seen the ship quite like this. The model is exquisitely detailed and I have to say I have a whole new appreciation for this ship. It’s never been one of my favorite ships, but here I can see that she really is quite lovely.
Deviantart users Arsenal-Best created this cool steampunk tricorder to go with their Star Trek: The Next Generation cosplay uniforms. It is made up of a brass metal shell with genuine burl wood veneer. It looks pretty awesome and I have to say it would fit in nicely with the Kirk era Star Trek universe.
Nice work. I would love to see more Star Trek gadgets get this steampunk treatment. Imagine what they could do with a phaser.
Get ready to do the Picard maneuver with this amazing replica of Captain Picard’s jacket. This jacket is authentically patterned and color-matched after a screen-used jacket from a private collection. It features a satin interior lining, full body front zipper closure, and an inner pocket.
It was designed by Robert Blackman with direct input from Patrick Stewart himself. This jacket was intended to make the Captain stand out from the rest of the crew. It is made from polyester, cotton, and faux suede. It is a near perfect match for the jacket used throughout seasons five through seven. Make it so and add it to your collection today.
In recent years the Enterprise has gone digital, but the original version of Star Trek’s flagship was a real-life miniature model. So, what happens when you replace the digital Enterprise of New Trek with the older model?
Illustrator and concept artist Nick Acosta shows us. He took some photos of the original model which is currently being restored at the Smithsonian and composited those images into newer film shots. The results are nothing short of amazing. It just goes to show you that physical props are more realistic. If it is lit correctly, it beats digital every time.
Cracked held a photoshop contest where readers were asked to come up with Yearbook photos for fictional characters. Below is a sampling of winners and the runners-up. It’s a fun assortment that includes Back To The Future, Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Predator and many more.
The Starfleet Academy Hall of Fame has to be my favorite. Marty McFly as Calvin Klein ranks pretty high too. Thanks to all of the talented photoshoppers who brought these to life.
Anovos has announced a new line of Star Trek: Enterprise uniform replicas. As usual, the quality looks outstanding whether you fancy yourself an Archer or a Tucker. This replica jumpsuit uniform should arrive next September and it is based on the screen-used jumpsuits, with no detail overlooked. It features details like several bespoke zips, the department pipping which is available in all three colors, and an Enterprise NX-01 mission patch. The color is the bluer shade seen in the last two seasons, not the lighter color from season one.
If your pre-order gets in first, you’ll get a reduced price, so depending on how fast you order, you’ll get prices ranging from the already sold-out first tier, at $375, up to the final price of $500. Sold separately, you can also get a set of Enterprise rank pips to complete the uniform. These uniforms look awesome.
Funko has a new line of retro Star Trek figures that they have added to their ReAction line of action figures. These are Star Trek figures as they would have appeared in the retro Kenner format back in the day. These 3 3/4-inch tall ReAction figures have 5 points of articulation and features the 1980s style card back design. You can choose from Spock, Sulu, McCoy and Uhura in this initial release.
If I have one complaint it is that Sulu doesn’t come with a sword, but I’ll live. I love these ReAction style figures. You can pre-order them right now at the links above.
I love these retro Star Trek Prints from Etsy seller bensmind. They feature all of the various incarnations of the show and they have the right amount of retro. The colors really pop. At only $19.99 a piece you can’t go wrong decorating your own bridge with these fine works of art.
Each poster/print is individually and personally numbered and signed on the back.
Okay, so these awesome coins are not the Galactic credits from Star Trek’s future, but if you find yourself in the Pacific island country of Tuvalu, you can actually use them as legal tender. These are dollar coins and on one side it shows Elizabeth II, the Queen of Tuvalu. On the other side you will find either Captain Kirk or the USS Enterprise. Why do they never offer coins like this in America? They are lovely! Lucky Tuvalus!
They are from the Perth Mint of Australia and they are nearly pure silver. Beam me to Tuvalu Scotty!
