Okay, the Tattoos are taking it too far. Clearly if you're gonna have
a Star Trek tat on your back you have to have some TOS represented! :)
I have a lot of this stuff (the waffles were lame but they were also
on sale, which was cool.) and it's part of the fun, at least for me.
My wife thought about the TNG inspired top shown here, of course,
without the badge. As a fan, I have one Trek merchandise regret. I
was in Las Vegas, held the captain's suede jacket in my hand, in my
size, and put it down. A year later the Star Trek Experience closed
down. I would totally rock that jacket this fall. EVery time I see
the jacket on eBay it's in a size (or two) too small.
On Jul 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, Mr. Worf wrote:
Star Trek: The Next Generation of Fandom
By Marc in Architecture & Design, Furniture & Interiors, Gadgets &
Geek Art
Star Trek has been an ongoing phenomenon since its debut in 1966.
Star Trek consists of 2 series on the USS Enterprise, 3 spin offs,
an animated series, and 11 feature films. A franchise this long
lasting and successful creates a loyal following that is interested
in anything related to the series. Whether it’s Star Trek clothing,
home decor, or tattoos, there are a plethora of awesome examples of
the fierceness of Star Trek fans. From the fantastic to the
ridiculous, here are 10 of the most interesting expressions of Star
Trek fanaticism:
(Images via voyageronline, norulesnoshame, mez love, tattoo22)
Star Trek fans explore every means of showing off their passion for
the Star Trek universe, and this includes tattoos. A lot of fans
pay homage to their favorite characters (or the entire cast) by
having portraits placed prominently on themselves, though the more
subtle Star Trek fan may simply have a communicator tattooed to
their chest.
(Images via trekmovie, walyou)
Even with the advanced technology in Star Trek, exploring the
boundaries of space is a dangerous business, and there have been a
lot of deaths throughout the series. The funeral rites in the
Federation are beautiful and explored in detail. As with all things
Star Trek, industrious companies have even learned to capitalize on
funeral gear. Futuristic looking urns are available, as well as
coffins that look identical to those in the series and films.
(Images via product-reviews, techeblog, gearsandwidgets, reighn)
Everything about the USS Enterprise is graceful and epic, as it is
the flagship of the Federation’s fleet, and the pinnacle of human
technological achievement. The Star Trek films deserve a fitting
viewing space, preferably Star Trek themed. The most common Star
Trek home theater design is the bridghe, with its signature
sweeping railing and the Captain’s chair.
(Images via neatorama, craziestgadgets, gearlive, geekalerts, geek-
tastic, geeky-gadgets)
Life is about the little things, and for the avid Trekkie, this
involves USS Enterprise bottle openers, iPhone cases, cakes, pillow
cases, car decorations… the list goes on and on. There are a
million ways to subtly reveal your loyalty to the Federation.
(Images via clothesmonaut, majorspoilers, ioffer, highsnobiety)
If you’re truly proud to be a Trekkie, you’re not afraid to wear
clothing that reflects it. Star Trek ties are a great way to bring
your interests to work, while a pair of Spock inspired gloves will
keep you showing your loyalties throughout the winter. If you’re on
your way to a convention, you can always toss on your Star Trek
uniform corset to really catch some nerdy attention.
(Images via boingboing, geek24, makezine, walyou)
Car enthusiasts like to customize their rides, and Star Trek
enthusiasts are no different. When you can’t find a Star Trek
themed accessory to meet your needs, you might as well make it.
Some fans have created iPhone cases that look like the original
Star Trek comm units, but the ultimate modification involves
changing your main mode of transportation to blare your preferences
to the world and brighten up the road.
(Images via feelingstylish, geekologie, geeky-gadgets, movieties)
Formal wear isn’t exempt from Star Trek fervor, with a booming
cufflink industry keeping geek-centric companies in business.
Several colognes and perfumes have been made, as well as luxurious
watches and time pieces. Star Trek inspired jewelry is quite
common, and people are willing to pay a high price for the more
unique goods.
(Images via product-reviews, funkybachelor, manolo)
Your house is the ultimate expression of your taste and style,
where you go to relax, or invite friends over for social
activities. You have to be truly fanatical to drastically alter
your home decor to reflect the atmosphere of your favorite
television show. From illuminated wall displays to the smooth walls
and low lighting of the interior of the USS Enterprise, these fans
proudly display their Star Trek inspired lifestyle.
(Images via gadgetreview, mydesignpick, gadgether, insidedgw,
stylehive)
Star Trek fans are proud geeks who spend a lot of time at their
computers. It makes sense, then, that there is such an extensive
variety of USB devices that can grace one’s desk. Miniature USS
Enterprises, comm unit flash drives, and models of shuttlecraft are
just a few examples of Star Trek USB Gadgets. One of the most
interesting gadget concepts? A record player shaped like the USS
Enterprise.
(Images via geekologie, gadgether, geeky-gadgets, craziestgadgets)
Star Trek commercialization has often gotten out of hand. Star Trek
themed sporks, nutcrackers, Russian dolls, and even Eggo waffles
seem to cross some line, though they’re pretty humorous now. While
Star Trek fans are willing to spend their hard earned money on
almost anything Star Trek themed, their are limits (we just haven’t
found them yet)
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