Lego Finally Drops the TNG Enterprise-D: My Wallet's Ready for Warp Speed (Mostly)
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Lego has finally unleashed a massive 3,600-piece U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D set from *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, boasting nine minifigures, a modular design, and a $399.99 price tag, with an exclusive Ensign Ro Laren bonus for early buyers.
Alright mates, gather 'round, because Lego has gone and done it. After what felt like an eternity in stasis, they've finally pulled back the curtain on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D from *Star Trek: The Next Generation*. And fair dinkum, it's a beast! As Chris Hayner over at Polygon reports, this isn't just a model; it's a bloody monument.
We're talking a sprawling 3,600 pieces here. To put that in perspective, it's about half the size of Lego's gargantuan Millennium Falcon, which, let's be honest, probably required a separate mortgage. But here’s the kicker – this Enterprise D is modular. Yeah, you heard right. You can detach the command saucer! No more heart-stopping moments trying to move your finished starship across the room, only for it to disassemble itself into a million tiny plastic pieces, like a tragic transporter accident. This alone feels like a blessing from the digital gods.
And the details, oh, the glorious details! They've crammed in a shuttle bay with *two* mini shuttlepods, those iconic red and blue warp nacelles, and nine — count 'em, NINE — minifigures. You've got Captain Picard with his Earl Grey (hot, obviously), Riker with his trombone (because why not?), Data with Spot the cat, Worf with his phaser... the whole gang's here, ready for their next away mission. It's like Lego peeked into my childhood dreams and decided, 'Yeah, let's make that real.'
They even got Jonathan Frakes, Commander Riker himself, to narrate the reveal video, which brilliantly recreates the show's opening credits with bricks and minifigs. Honestly, it's a nice touch, adding that authentic *Star Trek* vibe that makes you want to immediately start rewatching the entire series.
Now, for the bit where our wallets do a little shudder. This majestic hunk of plastic will set you back a cool $399.99. My internal wizard accountant is currently screaming, 'DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!' But, Lego, being the clever chaps they are, have thrown in an early bird incentive. If you grab it between November 28th and December 1st, you'll also snag a Type-15 Shuttlepod build with an exclusive Ensign Ro Laren minifigure. Suddenly, that $400 isn't just a ship; it's a ship *and* a limited-edition crew member. The marketing magic is strong with this one, mate.
It goes on sale November 28th, just in time for the holiday season. So, if you've got a Trekkie in your life (or you *are* the Trekkie), start making those whispered suggestions now. It looks like Lego's boldly going for our nostalgia, and honestly? I'm here for it, even if my bank account needs a bit of a recovery spell afterwards. Massive thanks to Chris Hayner at Polygon for the initial intel on this grand reveal!
Tags: Lego, StarTrek, Collectibles, SciFi, GamingCulture
Original article: Polygon