The recent Star Trek Day brought exciting news, with one of the most anticipated announcements being the tease of an official Lego Star Trek collaboration. A brief teaser trailer showcased a Lego minifigure of the iconic Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard, complete with his Star Trek: The Next Generation uniform, beaming into a transporter room. The teaser concluded with Klingon text that, when translated, simply stated “coming soon.”
This collaboration marks Lego`s first venture into the Star Trek universe, although specific details about the upcoming sets remain under wraps. The potential for diverse and ambitious builds is immense, ranging from the USS Enterprise (TNG era) to formidable Borg Cubes, Klingon warships, and much more. While it appears The Next Generation will lead the initial rollout, fans would undoubtedly welcome sets inspired by other beloved Star Trek series like the classic Original Series, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Discovery.
Lego Star Wars Continues Its Reign
In a related realm of Lego sci-fi, the company`s Star Wars sets continue to be incredibly popular. Lego recently unveiled its latest Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Star Wars creation: the formidable Death Star. This impressive model holds the record as the largest Star Wars Lego set and ranks as the fifth-largest Lego set overall, comprising over 9,000 pieces to construct a mobile battle station capable of crushing any rebellion.
This grand Death Star set comes with a hefty price tag of $1,000, launching officially on October 4th, with early access for Lego Insiders members on October 1st.
For those seeking more budget-friendly options, several smaller and affordable Lego Star Wars sets are currently available. These include a festive Gingerbread AT-AT Walker and a Star Wars Advent Calendar, which can be purchased for around $38 (originally $45).
Beyond Star Wars: Other Lego Promotions
Additionally, Lego is running a promotion where customers who spend $130 or more on items from their online store receive a free Sega Genesis controller replica. This charming controller model, valued at $20, even includes a micro-scale Sonic the Hedgehog scene based on the Green Hill Zone stage inside of it.