Set phasers to enjoyable… as a result of LEGO has simply introduced that it’s boldly going the place it has by no means gone earlier than by partnering with Star Trek for a brand new collaboration, a lot to the delight of Trekkies who’ve been wanting the favored toy model to “make it so” for fairly a while. The LEGO Group shared an thrilling video in celebration of Star Trek Day on Sept. 8, teasing an upcoming set impressed by Star Trek: The Subsequent Technology – and lots of followers are already in settlement that the primary product of the brand new partnership is pic-ture good.
The quick 15-second video (shared under) asserting the Star Trek x LEGO collaboration takes place within the USS Enterprise’s iconic transporter room, with a minifigure of Patrick Stewart’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard beaming into the scene, carrying his traditional uniform. The video ends with Klingon script, which reads “tugh paw” and actually interprets to “coming quickly,” leaving spectators to take a position concerning the elusive launch. “Cannot wait to see the Enterprise and the remainder of the crew!” one individual asserted within the feedback part.
Product leaks this yr have proven a set of Subsequent Technology forged minifigures alongside a big USS Enterprise-D mannequin, which appears to rival Star Wars‘ gigantic Dying Star collectible (aka the most costly LEGO set to this point). This nonetheless appears to be the preferred suggestion based mostly on the teaser video, however the good folks of Reddit could not assist indulging their imaginations and contemplating what else may come of the partnership. “A Hen of Prey or a Romulan Warship could be powerful to not purchase,” one individual admitted, whereas one other remarked: “Most likely unpopular opinion, however I hope they launch some Voyager units.” A 3rd quizzed: “Might ‘resistance is futile’ imply we can even get a Borg ship in a while?”
What’s Subsequent for ‘Star Trek’?
Star Trek has been going robust for many years, however streaming kicked off a complete new period for the long-running sci-fi franchise, which dates all the best way again to the unique Star Trek sequence, created by Gene Roddenberry, that first aired on Sept. 8, 1966 (a date commemorated annually). Followers might quickly be capable to re-enact their favourite moments from the flicks and exhibits launched thus far in LEGO brick type, however there are additionally a number of tasks developing that promise to discover unusual new worlds and hunt down new life and new civilizations.
Following the high-profile merger between Skydance Media and Paramount World in August, two new Star Trek movies had been put into energetic growth, each of which shall be produced by J.J. Abrams’ manufacturing firm Unhealthy Robotic. One of many motion pictures will characteristic Captain Kirk and Spock together with different fan-favorite characters, whereas the opposite is an origin story set within the Kelvin timelime, which shall be directed by Toby Haynes, who helmed episodes of Star Wars: Andor. There may be additionally the brand new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy sequence in 2026, and future seasons of Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds, together with a fourth season that may premiere subsequent yr, and a fifth and remaining season, which is gearing up for manufacturing – so watch this house… actually.