There's no need to boldly go and fight the crowds this holiday season.
Trekkies, the holidays are right around the corner. However, for those who prefer not to fight the maddening crowds, Redshirts Always Die has you covered with some fantastic gift recommendations which can be preordered online.
Nacelle Toys is offering some incredibly authentic-looking Star Trek figures as a part of their Wave 1 series, and the selection available includes 1/10 scale figures from a plethora of the science fiction franchise’s properties, including Star Trek: Enterprise, the Star Trek: The Original Series films, and even one of Star Trek: Voyager’s most controversial characters. Here’s the official description of the Wave 1 bundle (eight action figures), courtesy of the Nacelle online store:
“This Ultimate Wave 1 Star Trek action figure bundle is a must-have for collectors! It includes all eight of these incredible, 1/10 scale figures, each packed with detail and personality. You get Captain Jellico and Captain Garrett from The Next Generation, Valkris from The Search for Spock, Peter Preston from The Wrath of Khan, along with Captain Sulu from The Undiscovered Country, Weyoun from Deep Space Nine, Mirror Universe Archer from Enterprise and Tuvix from Voyager."
The description continues as follows:
"Each figure is fully articulated, with tons of accessories like phasers, communicators, and even quirky personal items like a fishbowl and kids’ finger paintings. Whether you’re all about the classic crews or love exploring alternate timelines, this bundle’s got you covered!”
My personal favorite is the Mirror Universe Jonathan Archer action figure based on the character's appearance in the must-see Enterprise episode, “In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II.” Captain Archer, who has stolen and assumed command of the USS Defiant, is draped in the same green wraparound uniform our beloved Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) wore in the TOS season 2 episode “Mirror, Mirror,” as well as others. Although, Voyager diehards are sure to prefer the controversial Tuvix action figure available in Wave 1.
Nacelle’s Wave 1 Star Trek action figure bundle retails for $225 and is now available to preorder. The Wave 1 action figures are estimated to ship in this year’s fourth quarter, which means they should arrive just in time for the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Festivus — thank you, Seinfeld — these toys would make the perfect gift for any Trekkie.
However, if you don’t want to spend $225, and you’re not crazy about all the characters Nacelle is offering, each action figure in the Wave 1 bundle can be purchased separately at $28.99 each. So which Star Trek figures are your favorite(s)?
Share your pick(s) with us on the Redshirts Always Die Facebook and X pages. And for more information, or to order your Nacelle figures in time for the holidays, visit the store’s official website.
Live long and prosper, Trekkies!