Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
Admiral James T. Kirk, finding out he made a mistake by leaving Spock on the Genesis planet, must disobey orders and hijack the hobbled Enterprise to retrieve his best friend. However, a rogue Klingon seeking the secrets of the “Genesis torpedo” puts Kirk’s mission – as well as the Enterprise, its crew, and Spock himself – in jeopardy. Today James and Lou discuss (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) and what we...
How to build captain Kirk’s chair
Mythbusting mega-nerd Adam Savage got inspired on eBay one night and purchased a Star Trek captain’s chair. But what arrived was a disappointing, inaccurate mess. Not to be defeated, he built his own based on a series of fan blueprints. It has working electronics on board, a bevy of sound effects, and “99 percent” authenticity. Warning: This video is almost 40 minutes long, but it’s an exhaustive guide to...
Who gives a pancake about TOS
Shrove Tuesday is usually celebrated by ‘TOS’ing a pancake but this year one fan has immortalized the classic crew in batter. Paramount Pictures UK picked up on the Enterprise crews tasty new form, and promptly tweeted it.
Star Trek T-Shirts
Here is a selection of Star Trek TOS inspired T-shirts. Sizes – from Small upto XXX Large The t-shirts are available to buy from Amazon...
Please welcome Leonard James Akaar, at least it’s not mine. Podcast #204
Our friend Larry Nemecek says that we don’t give a second though to a TOS episode called “Friday’s Child.” So Brian Baker thought it would be a good idea to give it a front and center look, so tonight Brian and I decide to do our usual mostly funny, but sometimes serious commentary on this TOS episode. What is Friday’s Child? Writen by D.C. Fontana, directed by Joe Pevney, it guest stars Julie Newmar as...
Juan Ortiz Star Trek Animated Series Art Prints
Juan Ortiz, who created the 80 Star Trek: The Original Series Art Prints, has now turn his attention to Star Trek: The Animated Series. Ortiz has crafted 22 art prints based on The Animated Series, with the prints set to be available in the near future. Albatross Bem Beyond the Farthest Star How Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth More Troubles, More Tribbles Mudd’s Passion Once Upon a Planet One of Our Planets Is Missing The...
Personalized 3D Printed Star Trek Figurines
Star Trek fans can now become part of the iconic series with Star Trek 3DMe. With just 2 simple photos and your unique Star Trek figurine is custom made for you. Cubify launched by 3D Systems, fans can create customized, full-color 3D printed products and collectibles based on Star Trek characters. The first product available is a 3D printed figurine that measures 5.5” tall and lets you pick from TOS-era costumes, ranks (ensign...
New TOS And STID Merchandise From Plastic Head
Plastic Head have a new selection of products set for release on 13 May which includes TOS-themed t-shirts and hoodies for men and women. May 20, will see them introduce to their line of Star Trek Into Darkness products, including Kirk and John Harrison t-shirts. Visit the website Plastic Head to buy these products
William Shatner Fights An Old Star Trek Enemy Again
Picking up where their battle in the classic 1967 “Star Trek” episode “Arena” left off, Shatner and the Gorn trade the show’s rocky desert setting for a comfortable living room and toss pillows instead of stones. Shatner got into it with his old adversary again to promote Star Trek: The Video Game, which pits Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock against a new and radically redesigned race of Gorns. So it was the...
Trek Tweets: Join The Conversation!
Trek Tweets.com is a new website setup to reproduce the “Live Tweet” experience for classic Star Trek episodes. When you watch a new episode of a current television show, you have the opportunity, via twitter, to share that experience with other people around the world. Fans can interact with each other, as well as, the creators and celebrities of the program in a way that was never before possible. Trek Tweets plan to...