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 includes minifigures of the entire Next Generation crew—Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Geordi La Forge, Deanna Troi, Beverly and Wesley Crusher, and even the bartender portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg. Each figure comes with its own accessory, including Wesley Crusher’s portable tractor beam.
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A Cultural Touchstone
It's hard to overstate how deeply Star Trek: The Next Generation influenced those who grew up in the 1990s. The series became a shared family ritual for many fans.
“I watched every episode with my mom. When I walked into my friend’s house after school, a gigantic cardboard cutout of virile, bald Captain Jean-Luc Picard greeted us in the hall.”
The writer fondly recalls following Wil Wheaton—who played Wesley Crusher—on social media for years, and even naming a son Wesley, though the husband believes the name honors explorer John Wesley Powell.
This Year's Perfect Gift
Lego’s unveiling of this 3,600-piece starship model has made the author certain of one thing: the U.S.S. Enterprise will be the family's major Christmas present this year.
Author’s summary: A nostalgic fan celebrates Lego’s detailed Star Trek: The Next Generation set, blending decades of fandom with family memories and holiday excitement.