I Really, Really Want the 3,600-Piece Lego U.S.S. Enterprise
This $400 Lego set features minifigures of the entire Next Generation crew, including Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher’s portable tractor beam.
Star Trek: The Next Generation had a massive impact on the generation of kids growing up in the 1990s. I watched every episode with my mom. When I visited a friend after school, a large cardboard cutout of the commanding Captain Jean-Luc Picard greeted us. I followed Wil Wheaton, who played Wesley Crusher, on social media well into adulthood. My son is even named Wesley, though my husband believes it honors explorer John Wesley Powell.
Lego’s New Release
Lego recently unveiled the Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise model, an intricate 3,600-piece replica of the ship. It includes nine minifigures, each equipped with accessories. The key characters included are:
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard
- Commander Riker
- Lieutenant Worf
- Data
- Geordi La Forge
- Deanna Troi
- Beverly Crusher
- Wesley Crusher
- The bartender, played by Whoopi Goldberg
"Whoopi Goldberg's bartender character didn't mean much to me at first because I didn't understand bars back then."
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Author’s Summary
This detailed Lego set perfectly captures the beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation crew and ship, making it an ideal gift for fans and collectors alike.