I Really, Really Want the 3,600-Piece Lego U.S.S. Enterprise
The new $400 Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise set features the full crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation—Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, Troi, La Forge, Beverly and Wesley Crusher, and even the bartender played by Whoopi Goldberg. Each of the nine minifigures comes with its own accessory.
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A Generation Shaped by Star Trek
It’s hard to exaggerate the cultural influence of Star Trek: The Next Generation on those who grew up in the 1990s. The show inspired countless kids and families who watched together week after week.
“I watched every episode with my mom. When I visited my friend's house, a huge cardboard cutout of Captain Jean-Luc Picard greeted us in the hallway.”
The writer recalls following actor Wil Wheaton, who portrayed Wesley Crusher, on social media well into adulthood, even naming their son Wesley—a coincidence their husband attributes to the explorer John Wesley Powell.
The Perfect Holiday Gift
With 3,600 intricate pieces, the new Enterprise model has become the author’s pick for this year’s major family Christmas gift. It’s both a nostalgic tribute and a modern collector’s marvel.
Author’s summary: A nostalgic reflection on how Star Trek: The Next Generation shaped a generation and inspired a desire to own Lego’s detailed 3,600-piece U.S.S. Enterprise set.