After Decades of Star Wars, Lego Finally Enters the Final Frontier
Lego is finally releasing its first major Star Trek set, the TNG Enterprise-D. This 3,600-piece model is impressive, but the real story is the minifigures.
It's strange to think that for decades, the Lego galaxy has been dominated almost exclusively by Star Wars, while the other great space franchise was left to competitors. I’d almost given up hope. So, seeing Lego finally release an official Star Trek set—and making it the Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation—feels like a small, nerdy, and long-overdue course correction. They aren't starting small, either. This is a 3,600-piece, $400 collector's model, not a simple playset.
While the ship itself looks fantastic (a detachable saucer is a must), the real signal of quality for me is the minifigure lineup. This isn't just a token Picard and Riker. We get the entire main crew, plus Guinan. The accessories are what truly sell it: Riker with his trombone, Data with his cat Spot, and Picard with his "Tea, Earl Grey, hot" cup. That’s not just a product; that’s a sign of deep love for the source material. It makes me genuinely curious, and hopeful, for what they'll tackle next. (Deep Space Nine, please?)
Specifications I Care About
- Model: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D
- Minifigures: 9 (The entire core TNG crew plus Guinan. The accessories alone—Spot!—are the real story.)
- Key Features: Detachable command saucer, display stand (This is a true display piece, not just a toy.)
- Price: $399.99 (This is a "set phasers to 'investment'" purchase.)
- Link: Here
