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Written by Derek Kessler on
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
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 Happy Holidays! Like the season or not, you cannot deny that it is in fact here. So we here at TrekUnited have decided to take it upon ourselves to show you this year's best Star Trek gifts for that Trekkie on your list. Even if that Trekkie is you. From books to clothing to games to DVDs, we've got it all, and it's waiting for you. And of course, all of the items we're showing you are available through the TrekUnited store, so while your crossing some items of your list, feel free to spread the holiday cheer around to our side too.
The Good Men That Do - Continuing the story of Star Trek: Enterprise, The Good Men That Do ties up what really happened in the series finale and lets us into the true fate of one Commander Charles “Trip” Tucker, III.
464 page paperback.
$7.99
Janeway Coffee Mug - For that coffee loving starship captain in your family, we bring you the wisdom of Captain Kathryn Janeway: “There’s coffee in that nebula!”
8oz (237ml), microwave and dishwasher safe.
$12.99
Star Trek: Conquest (PS2 || Wii) - Star Trek has returned to the game console, and now hits the Nintendo Wii with Conquest. As you can imagine, it’s a strategy/action game where you are bent on galactic conquest. Play as the Federation, Klingons, Romulans, Cardassian, Dominion, and the Breen in conquer your enemies – one planet at a time.
Sony PlayStation 2: $14.99
Nintendo Wii: $29.99
Save Enterprise Ringer T - Make a statement for Enterprise! Retro ringer t-shirts are back in fashion, and so we bring you the Save Enterprise version, complete with the beautiful rising phoenix logo.
White with black, red, or navy blue trim, made of 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $19.99
XX Large: $22.99
Star Trek Remastered HD DVD Season One - Go back again and see Star Trek like you’ve never seen it before. The original series has been revamped with modern computer graphics (that remain true to the original version) and rescanned in gorgeous high definition. Get up close and personal with Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy as you relive the adventures of the Starship Enterprise!
29 episodes plus special features on a 10 disc HD DVD / DVD hybrid set. 1460 minute runtime.
$132.95 (list $194.99)
Of course, you’ll need an HD DVD player to go along with these to get the full effect, so check out our HD DVD player buying guide.
Ships of the Line 2008 Wall Calendar - A perennial fan favorite, the ships of the line calendar always displays gorgeous new images of Trek starships. This is one gift that will stick around through the entire year (being a calendar and all that entails).
12-month wall calendar.
$10.39 (list $12.99)
Star Trek Fan Collective: Captain’s Log - Picked by the fans, for the fans, this DVD collections spans all five Star Trek series with the best ‘captain’s’ episodes, along with the favorite episodes of William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, and Scott Bakula.
15 episodes plus special features on a 5 disc DVD set. 781 minute runtime.
$32.99 (list $38.99)
Star Trek: The Animated Series DVD - Get all 22 of the animated reincarnation of Star Trek. Starring the original cast in an entirely different format, the lost Star Trek has recently come back into popularity with the release of this beautiful DVD set. It’s fun, it’s a bit hokey, it’s Star Trek.
22 episodes plus special features on a 4 disc DVD set. 526 minute runtime.
$46.99 (list $54.99)
TrekUnited Shirts
Express your support for TrekUnited in a simple but visible way: Buy our clothes! We have a large selection of shirts available with the TrekUnited logo, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, polos, and more in designs for both men and women.
Cult-Aid T-Shirt - No, we aren’t a cult. Now sit down, shut up, and drink your kool-aid!
Yellow 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $21.99
XX Large: $24.99
Women’s Cult-Aid T-Shirt - Same as above, but shaped for the fairer sex and available in different colors.
Light yellow, light blue, or light pink 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $22.99
XX Large: $25.99
Dark Color TrekUnited T-Shirt - Show off TrekUnited in a big way. Really big.
Black, Cadrinal, Navy, Olive, Red, Blue, Brown, or Gray 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $21.99
XX – XXX Large: $24.99
TrekUnited Sweatshirt - Stay warm in our Hanes logo sweatshirt.
Gray 90/10 cotton/polyester blend.
Small – X Large: $23.99
XX Large: $26.99
TrekUnited Golf Shirt - Go golfing, or just business casual, with our polo TrekUnited logo shirt.
White 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $21.99
XX Large: $24.99
TrekUnited Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt - Stay smart and stylish.
Black or Gray 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $21.99
TrekUnited Athletics Hoodie - Declare your leader and fight stereotyping! Property of (XXL) TrekUnited Athletics Dept.
White or Gray 90/10 cotton/polyester blend.
Medium – X Large: $31.99
XX Large: $34.99
TrekUnited Athletics Baseball Jersey - Look great and make your statement with this stylish two-tone baseball jersey.
White with black, red, or navy blue sleeves, made of 100% preshrunk cotton.
Small – X Large: $22.99
XX Large: $25.99
Tantrum Baby Bib - Your child is having a tantrum, Mr. Spock. The wisdom of Dr. McCoy strikes again! Keep baby (and significant others) clean during meal time.
White 100% cotton.
$9.99
There are many more clothing items available in the TrekUnited CafePress Store (like the infamous thong), so please check it out!
Star Trek Fan Collective: Borg - Fight the most terrifying enemy that Star Trek – if not the entire world – has faced. Spanning The Next Generation, Voyager, and Enterprise, the Borg epitomized fear, and now the best of the Borg have been picked by the fans. Among them are stand-out episodes like ‘The Best of Both Worlds,’ ‘Dark Frontier,’ and ‘Regeneration.’
16 episodes plus special features on a 4 disc DVD set. 719 minute runtime.
$34.99 (list $38.99)
Star Trek: Legacy (PC || Xbox 360) - Marking Bethesda’s break into Star Trek gaming, Star Trek: Legacy places you in the Starfleet Admiral’s chair, coordinating fleet operations (i.e. battles) in a strategy/tactical environment that frees you from the minutia of dealing with starship maintenance, upgrading, and the like. The single-player campaign spans the Enterprise, TOS, and Next Generation eras, giving you a full view of the Star Trek universe.
PC DVD: $17.99 (list $19.99)
Xbox 360: $29.99
Star Trek Fan Collective: Time Travel - If you think back across Star Trek, you’ll discover that some of the best episodes were time travel episodes. While possibly an over-used plot device, it’s still a good one for storytelling. The fans voted for the very best, and some of the very best appeared, including ‘City on the Edge of Forever,’ ‘Yesterday’s Enterprise,’ and ‘Year of Hell.’
15 episodes plus special features on a 4 disc DVD set. 644 minute runtime.
$35.99 (list $39.99)
Star Trek: Enterprise DVDs (Season One || Two || Three || Four || Complete Series) - For the Enterprise fan on your list, we’ve got the complete Star Trek: Enterprise DVDs, available in single seasons or as a complete series. Follow humanity’s first adventure into deep space, fight the Xindi, and build the beginnings of the Federation. Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 are waiting for you!
Season 1: $109.99 (list $129.98)
Season 2: $116.99 (list $129.98)
Season 3: $116.99 (list $129.98)
Season 4: $109.99 (list $129.98)
Complete Series: $407.99 (list $479.98)
The Sky’s the Limit - There’s plenty more left in The Next Generation, as the title says. The Sky’s the Limit pulls together some of the best Star Trek authors to tell more captivating original stories that span all 20 years of the TNG run.
400 page paperback.
$10.88 (list $16.00)
 Other items to consider:
Ships of the Line hardcover book ($13.57)
Star Trek: Academy - Collision Course hardcover book ($16.50)
Star Trek: DS9 - Twist of Faith paperback book ($12.24)
Star Trek Fan Collective Complete DVD Set ($152.99)
Star Trek Fan Collective: Klingon DVD Set ($34.99)
Star Trek Fan Collective: Q DVD set ($34.99)
Star Trek Movies Complete DVD Set ($72.99)
Star Trek Star Charts paperback book ($12.21)
Star Trek: Tactical Assault - Sony PSP ($19.99)
Star Trek: Tactical Assault – Nintendo DS ($19.99)
Star Trek: Titan - 1 - Taking Wing paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: Titan - 2 - The Red King paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: Titan - 3 - Orion’s Hounds paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: Titan - 4 - Sword of Damocles paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: TNG - Before Dishonor paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: TNG Complete Series DVD ($297.99)
Star Trek: TNG - Resistance paperback book ($7.99)
Star Trek: TNG - The Buried Age paperback book ($7.99)
As usual, all prices are subject to change and may differ from what is listed here. Either way, we hope that this guide will help you to satisfy that Trekkie you're shopping for this holiday season. Happy holidays!
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