Archive for the Merchandise Category
A new line of Star Trek toys, in support of the upcoming film sequel, is scheduled to be released from Hasbro next year.
Hasbro's KRE-O line will feature KRE-O bricks, as well as new KREON figures, including Kirk and Spock.
“The Star Trek property is an entertainment giant known by million [...]
02.11.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews
The Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-ray sampler The Next Level is available starting today, January 31, 2012 and TrekNews.net has a review of the three episode collection.
There's a lot to like about this sampler set, from its nearly immaculate 1080p high definition transfer to its dig [...]
01.31.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek: TNG | John Tenuto
Included as one of the bonus features on the Blu-ray sampler release of Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Next Level, is a trailer for the complete first season.
Scheduled for release later this year, the season 1 set will include all 26 episodes digitally remastered along with a myriad of [...]
01.31.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek: TNG, Video | Brian Wilkins
From 1981 until 1986, RCA marketed the precursor to the modern DVD known as the CED (Capacitance Electronic Discs) or VideoDiscs.
Star Trek episodes and films have always been a popular choice for new home entertainment formats, appearing as reel to reel films, BetaMax and VHS tapes, CD-ROMs [...]
01.25.2012| Collector's Corner, Merchandise | John Tenuto
According to the Amazon.com listing for Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Next Level, the Blu-ray sampler disc scheduled to be released on January 31st, the special features will include a TNG - Season One Blu-ray trailer, a promo for the Star Trek PADD - iPad app and the TNG teaser promo whi [...]
01.13.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek: TNG, Video | Brian Wilkins
Today, CBS released a new video preview of Star Trek: The Next Generation's conversion to high-definition for it's Blu-ray release.
With a four episode sampler disc slated to be released on January 31st and complete seasons to follow later in 2012, this will be a big year for TNG, which is ce [...]
01.5.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek: TNG, Video | TrekNews
Westland Giftware continues its line of useable Star Trek items in 2012 with four new offerings.
The first is a 10” Captain Kirk Cookie Jar, a companion piece to the previous released Spock jar.
Last year, Westland Giftware premiered three 4.5” coffee mugs with unique delta insignia h [...]
12.30.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise | John Tenuto
On December 28, 1932, in Illinois, Nichelle Nichols was born. Singer, dancer, actress, and writer, Nichelle Nichols continues to be an inspiration 79 years later to generations of Star Trek fans. Collecting Uhura and Nichelle Nichols memorabilia takes on a special meaning when considering the char [...]
12.28.2011| Birthdays, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
Robert Picardo, everyone's favorite holographic Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager, recently wrote a guest blog for the official Star Trek website. In the blog, Picardo discusses the process of re-recording the soundtrack for the 1970 film, Scrooge.
The release also features another Star Trek alu [...]
12.19.2011| Merchandise, Music, Star Trek: VOY | TrekNews
Some fascinating news for Star Trek collectors! The Hollywood Collectibles Group announced this week the third in its continuing line of Star Trek statues. The latest release, Mr. Spock, stands at 1/6th scale. Made of heavyweight polystone, this hand painted statue features a 12” tall Spock st [...]
12.17.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
In celebration of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home's 25th anniversary, Intrada Music will release an expanded edition of the film's soundtrack. The complete score contains previously unreleased tracks along with extras and alternate takes.
Scheduled to be released later this month, the 24 track re [...]
12.14.2011| Merchandise, Music | Brian Wilkins
Makin' a list & checkin' it twice.
So here we are, another Thanksgiving over and the Christmas decorations already gathering their third month of dust down at the local department store, and you haven't done any gift shopping, have you? (Before you head down to the comments, no, that popc [...]
11.29.2011| Merchandise | Willie Laundrie