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 is an impressive collectible featuring 3,600 pieces and nine minifigures of the full Next Generation crew, each with unique accessories. Included are Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Geordi La Forge, Deanna Troi, Beverly and Wesley Crusher, plus Guinan, the bartender portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg.
Star Trek’s Lasting Legacy
Few TV series have left as powerful a mark on pop culture as Star Trek: The Next Generation. Its influence shaped a generation of fans who grew up in the 1990s.
“It is impossible to overstate just how big an impact Star Trek: The Next Generation had on an entire generation of kids growing up in the 1990s.”
The author recalls childhood memories of watching the show with their mother, being greeted by a cardboard cutout of Captain Jean-Luc Picard at a friend’s house, and following actor Wil Wheaton on social media years later. Even their son, Wesley, carries a name inspired by the show, though the husband believes it was chosen after explorer John Wesley Powell.
A Family Gift for the Holidays
After years of admiration, the author admits this spectacular new Lego release will undoubtedly be the family’s major Christmas gift for the year. The nostalgia and craftsmanship tie generations of fans together through both storytelling and play.
Author’s Summary: The Lego U.S.S. Enterprise set revives joyous memories of the 1990s series, blending nostalgia and family tradition into one stellar holiday gift.