I Really, Really Want the 3,600-Piece Lego U.S.S. Enterprise
This $400 Lego set features a detailed replica of the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek: The Next Generation, made up of 3,600 pieces. It includes minifigures of the entire Next Gen crew, such as Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher with his portable tractor beam.
The impact of Star Trek: The Next Generation on 1990s kids is undeniable. I watched every episode with my mom. At my friend's house, a large cardboard cutout of Captain Jean-Luc Picard greeted us in the hallway. I followed Wil Wheaton, who played Wesley Crusher, on social media well into adulthood. My son is even named Wesley, though my husband believes the name honors explorer John Wesley Powell.
Today, Lego revealed the Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise set as part of the Icons line. It includes nine minifigures, each with unique accessories. The main characters are all represented: Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Geordi La Forge, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Wesley Crusher, and the bartender, played by Whoopi Goldberg.
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I followed Wil Wheaton, who played precocious teen Wesley Crusher, on social media well into my twenties.
This set perfectly captures the nostalgia and enthusiasm for the series, making it an ideal Christmas gift for fans and collectors alike.