Tag Archives: Star Trek The Original Series

Hard Copy: The Most Human by Adam Nimoy

This summer, Adam Nimoy—yes, THAT Nimoy—shares moving, behind the scenes details in his memoir, THE MOST HUMAN: Reconciling with My Father,Leonard Nimoy (June 4, 2024; Chicago Review Press). While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close … Continue reading

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Equipment: Hallmark Star Trek Hand of Apollo Keepsake Ornament

Hallmark has been producing Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments since 1991 when they released the original U.S.S. Enterprise from the television series. At the time, in order to get the lights to work you needed to plug your ornament into your … Continue reading

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Equipment: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Sensor and Insignia Prop Replica Set from Factory Entertainment Review and Unboxing

Factory Entertainment, purveyors of pristine pop culture products, has done it again. Factory Entertainment has produced a pair of pins from Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Technically, it is only one pin and a replica of the Ilia probe’s sensor, … Continue reading

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Equipment: Playmates Beams Star Trek Back into the Toy Aisle with New Figures and Toys from Across the Entire Franchise

In 1992 Playmates released the first of what would eventually become a vast collection of 5inch figures depicting characters from Star Trek. No matter what your favorite “Trek” was there were figures for you. The line had not just the … Continue reading

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Equipment: Hallmark Keepsake Event Exclusive Ornament Star Trek IV: Klingon Bird of Prey

The events of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock left the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in dire straits. Kirk and his officers had blatantly disobeyed Starfleet’s orders not to go to the “Genesis Planet.”  To get there they … Continue reading

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Equipment: Convention Exclusive Limited Edition I.S.S. Enterprise Keepsake Ornament from Hallmark

The Mirror Universe holds a certain fascination for Star Trek fans. The fascination started when Captain Kirk and his landing party were accidently transported to an alternate Enterprise of the Terran Empire. This savage and xenophobic authoritarian regime rules the … Continue reading

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Equipment: Mego at Toy Fair 2019…Everything Old is New Again and We Couldn’t Be Happier

Last year it was announced that Mego was making a comeback. Anyone who knows about toys and action figures knows what Mego was so their return was big news. Mego was best known for their 8 inch figures in cloth … Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Looney Labs’ Best-Selling Line of Fluxx Games Adds Star Trek to Their Long List of Pop Culture Brands

Looney Labs has partnered with Gale Force Nine to announce two new Fluxx games featuring Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation at New York Toy Fair, Feb. 17 – 20. Each Fluxx will feature the … Continue reading

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Equipment: Star Trek Phaser Motion Remote

There are certain props from movies or television that most people can identify. Props like the light saber from Star Wars, Harry Potter’s wand, and the red phone from Batman 1966 but I feel that there is no more iconic … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Actor, Director Leonard Nimoy Passes Away at 83

It is always said to sad to have to report when someone passes. This morning actor, director, photographer and icon to millions, Leonard Nimoy passed away following a brief hospital stay finally succumbing to the effects of COPD.  His career … Continue reading

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