I Really, Really Want the 3,600-Piece Lego U.S.S. Enterprise
This $400 set features minifigures of the entire Next Generation crew, including Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher with his portable tractor beam. The replica includes 3,600 pieces and nine detailed minifigures, each with unique accessories.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lasting Impact
It is impossible to overstate the influence Star Trek: The Next Generation had on a generation growing up in the 1990s. I watched every episode with my mom. At my friend's house, a giant cardboard cutout of Captain Jean-Luc Picard greeted us in the hallway after school.
I followed Wil Wheaton, who played the curious teen Wesley Crusher, on social media well into my twenties. True to that fandom, my son is named Wesley. My husband thinks we named him after explorer John Wesley Powell, but the Star Trek connection is clear.
The Lego U.S.S. Enterprise Set Details
- 3,600-piece detailed ship replica
- Nine minifigures: Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Geordi La Forge, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Wesley Crusher, and the ship’s bartender played by Whoopi Goldberg
- Each figure includes unique accessories connected to their roles
Whoopi Goldberg's bartender character didn't stand out to me back then because I didn't understand what bars were.
This Lego set captures not only the ship's design but also the spirit of the beloved series and its characters, making it the perfect gift for fans and collectors alike.
Author's summary: This detailed Lego Star Trek set reconnects fans with a beloved 1990s series by offering an intricate U.S.S. Enterprise replica complete with iconic crew minifigures and accessories.