Lego Launches First 'Star Trek' Kit Featuring USS Enterprise D
The upcoming Lego set lets fans relive the adventures of the Star Trek crew piece by piece. This highly detailed model of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, used in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–94) and the 1994 film Star Trek: Generations, contains 3,600 pieces.
The set will be available in stores and online starting November and is recommended for builders aged 18 and above. However, many adults will also enjoy assembling this iconic starship alongside younger fans.
Special Bonus and Events for Early Buyers
- Purchasers who order before December 1 receive a free Type 15 Federation Lego shuttlepod named Onizuka, honoring NASA astronaut Ellison Onizuka who perished in the 1986 Challenger disaster.
- Lego and Paramount Products & Experiences will host Black Friday events celebrating the release, though Romulan ale will not be provided.
Fan Engagement and Sweepstakes
Until December 1, Lego insiders can enter a sweepstakes to win a set signed by Jonathan Frakes, famed for his role as Commander William Riker, aka "Number 2."
Star Trek enthusiasts in London can visit the Leicester Square Lego store to meet designer Hans Burkhand Schlömer and get their starship sets personally signed.
"This set is a fantastic way to relive the adventures of the crew, piece by piece."
The name of the bonus shuttlepod, Onizuka, is a tribute to astronaut Ellison Onizuka, who died aboard the Challenger in 1986.
Author's summary: Lego's new 3,600-piece USS Enterprise D set, complemented by exclusive bonuses and fan events, offers a unique opportunity for Star Trek fans to build and celebrate their beloved starship.