The Star Trek television shows and movies have found fans everywhere. The franchise has established the Trekkie convention and has ballooned to include action figures, posters, trading cards, and just about every other product on the market. For the ultimate Star Trek fan the following may be some of the best gifts to give at Christmas time.
James T. Kirk's Captain Chair
The ultimate gift for Trekkies has to be a replica of the captain's chair from the Starship Enterprise. The fan will not have to imagine what it is like to sit in the captain's chair, as this chair is the captain's chair. The chair is made out of leather and wood. Additionally, the sidearms contain buttons that when pushed repeat classic phrases from the television show like "Position report, Spock?" Other buttons and levers are built in to create background spaceship noises and to reposition the chair.
Electronic Tribble
A favorite Star Trek television episode is The Trouble with Tribbles. These cute little creatures take over the ship; however, their personalities can be loving or violent. For Star Trek fans the tribble has been recreated as a collector item. The round fuzzy toy has an on and off switch. Trekkies can choose a cooing tribble or tumultuous tribble.
Star Trek USB Communicator
True Trekkies want to communicate with other Trekkies. The Star Trek USB Communicator allows users to plug in the item to the computer and speak with friends. The communicator actually contains a built in microphone and earbud. The item can be used with Skype, MSN, iChat, and AIM. Additionally, the communicator sounds with the classic beep from the television show and 21 other sounds are also installed.
Additional Star Trek Gifts
- The Star Trek Phaser toy is a replica of the one used on the show. The phaser produces sound and light action.
- The Klingon Dictionary is available in book form or as an application on the IPhone.
- The Vulcan Nerve Pinch how to T-shirt. The shirt provides a picture outline of how to use the technique.
- Star Trek clock with miniature starships as a substitute for the numbers.
Trekkies are always looking for new gadgets and items to add to their collection. The trick to finding them the perfect Christmas present is to search for the unusual gift. Most of the gifts mentioned in this article are inexpensive; however, the captain's chair will cost over $2000. Trekkies will appreciate the thoughtfulness of finding them the best Star Trek gift.
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