Star Trek Merchandise
Do you recognize this text? The literal journey through space began in 1966 when the film Starship Enterprise was released in the USA. Star Trek is now an indispensable part of science fiction film history and has achieved cult status. The adventures of Kirk, Spock, Tyler, and many other human, half-human, and alien characters are still popular. If terms like warp drive, Klingons, and Ceti Alpha V are familiar to you, you're probably a true Trekkie.
How would you like to wear a shirt with the iconic quote? Or perhaps one with a schematic diagram of the Enterprise? We offer you a wide range of designs. With our posters, you can decorate your living space, drink your tea from a Star Trek mug, and leave the house with a cool cap. Choose your favorite items from our Star Trek Merch collection and order today!
The History of Star Trek
The first idea for Star Trek came about in the early 1960s when Gene Roddenberry thought of creating a story set in a positive future, which is particularly understandable in the context of the Cold War. This idea led to the first Star Trek film in 1964. The film "The Cage" didn't go over well with NBC, partly because the audience was not expected to accept a story with a female first officer. The film was only broadcast in the 1980s. Following this, the series Starship Enterprise was created, ultimately totaling 79 episodes across three seasons. From the beginning, Leonard Nimoy portrayed Mr. Spock, and William Shatner played Captain Kirk. In 1972, the first Star Trek convention took place in the USA, where Star Trek merchandise was also sold. A year later, the Star Trek follow-up series, an animated series, aired on TV. In 1979, the first designated Star Trek film hit theaters, followed by 12 sequels that made Star Trek as famous and beloved as it is today. Naturally, the Star Trek universe and its characters have also been adapted into comics, novels, and games.
Did you know that the phrase "Beam me up, Scotty!" was never actually said in the series? Or that the T. in James T. Kirk stands for Tiberius? Kirk was named after a Roman emperor.
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