13 gifts that will make your Star Trek fan live long and prosper
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Star Trek Vault This is it. A book that collects stories of the first 40 years in Trek history. Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway and, yes, even Archer. It's written by one of the best Trek nerds around, comic writer, Scott Tipton. Written by Trek nerds, for Trek nerds, it's a great gift for that fan of yours who needs to absorb absolutely everything there is to know about space, the final frontier. $40.00
Infestation IDW Publishing was tired of watching Marvel and DC do their own event stories, so they took it upon themselves to make their own out of their TV licenses ... and zombies. In addition to Star Trek, this series also include characters from GI Joe, Transformers, and Ghostbusters. Yes, you heard right. If you know a fan who lives for ridiculous crossovers, look no further. Vol. 1 $19.99 Vol. 2 $19.99
Netflix Subscription (all Trek series available on instant streaming) Star Trek ran for very many seasons and buying the DVDs for every show probably costs more than replacing a necessary organ or two. Bless Netflix for having every episode of every series on their instant streaming service. We bet you've got at least one couch potato fan who could marathon everything in one month. This is the gift for them. $7.99/one month
Geological Tricorder Prop Replica This is just incredibly cool. It's a replica of the original Trek's geological tricorder. You never know when your friend might find themselves on an alien planet (or a rock quarry that looks like an alien planet) after all. What would they do without the ability to take pretend readings of this strange, new world? It's a perfect conversation piece for your fan's collection or, even better, the perfect companion to make their classic Trek cosplay all the more authentic. $44.99
Phaser The phaser is probably the coolest futuristic raygun in town. This particular version, from the latest film, is made of die-cast metal which gives it a nice weight to it, making it much cooler than your average, light-weight, plastic toy. It's a cool gift for your buddy whose gun collection lacks that Federation touch. $40.99
Klingon Hamlet Let's face facts—William Shakespeare had a pretty serious forehead. Is it such a stretch to believe he might have secretly been Klingon? You've heard that there's nothing better than the Bard's goriest dramas performed in the original Klingon, and this book has both the English and Klingon version of perhaps the most famous play of all time. It's just the right fit for your favorite Shakespeare junkie. $16.95
Federation Combadge Every Trek fan has a not-so-secret desire to be a member of Starfleet. We want it all to be real. For your friend who wants that more than anyone else, we humbly submit this combadge as the right gift for them. We're willing to bet you'll catch them tap it against their chest and say "One to beam up." $15.99
Interactive Tribbles There's nothing more soothing than a pet tribble and these are the closest you can get to the real thing. They're soft, they make tribble noises and they fend off nefarious Klingons. If you've got a buddy whose apartment is too small for a real pet, this gift will beat a Furby any day. $14.99
Star Trek Cookbook We know what you're thinking—Neelix. You hate that guy! Don't we all? The truth is, he did spend an awful lot of time concocting every famous Trek-themed dish there is. Now your fan can, too! Not only that, but an intricate list of every alcoholic (and syntheholic) beverage at Quark's Bar. Buy this for that friend who loves cooking for guests and it's win-win for both of you. $22.99
Romulan Ale Romulans may be known for being ruthless, green-blooded bastards but, deep down, their passion is making really tasty drinks. This is a nice little stocking stuffer for your friend who, rather than eating actual food like a normal person, subsists on energy drinks and cool ranch doritos. $14.99
Star Trek Spock Holiday Hat It's almost time to open the gifts under the tree, but your fan can't tear into the gift wrapping without the proper head accessory. Rather than the usual red, Santa hat, why not offer them this fun, Vulcan alternative? $14.99
Star Trek TNG Card Game It's the dream of every Trek fan to have a starship of their own and, if they're Next Gen fans, chances are they want to be the next Jean-Luc Picard. This card-building game is the latest fun way for your fan and their friends to get together and explore the galaxy, becoming legendary captains in their own right. If you've got a fan of card games on your hands, this gift is a no-brainer. $39.99
Star Trek Playmates Action Figures Back in the 90âs, Playmates had control of the Trek license and used it to make tons of niche figures for the avid fan. Seriously, there are multiple Geordi Laforgeâs! These figures are a wonderland of nerdy pleasures. So why are we showing this Guinan figure with all the options available? Sheâs the only figure that really listens. Plus, look at that hat! Prices various