Things have been a bit quiet here at TrekCore for the last week or two, but after a much-needed break we’re back with another look at the latest Star Trek merchandise headed to your sector!
The biggest announcement this week comes from our friends at Master Replicas, who have partnered with Bodum to bring the original “Captain Picard teacup” back into production for Star Trek: The Next Generation fans.
Discontinued in 2016, the 6-ounce glass teacups served as the futuristic-looking favorite design for Picard’s “tea, Earl Grey, hot” throughout The Next Generation — part of Bodum’s BISTRO glassware system, designed by Carsten Jørgensen in 1974. The borosilicate glass mug is supported by a black plastic handle which encircles the cup.
Master Replicas’ new run will feature just one small change from the originals: as a now-officially-licensed Trek product, these newly-produced cups will have both the Star Trek and Master Replicas logos next to the Bodum logo on the base of each cup.
Four-packs of the new Bodum teacups are available for preorder today at Master Replicas’ website for $54.99, and are expected to ship to collectors in February 2025.
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Announced Thursday through StarTrek.com, the Nacelle Company — the group behind The Toys That Made Us, the docuseries The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, and the Gates McFadden InvestiGates podcast — has struck a deal to produce new Star Trek action figures.
The company’s license covers the Original Series, all four Berman-era productions (The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise), as well as the first ten Star Trek motion pictures.
Nacelle’s Star Trek is inspired by some of the most beloved, fan-favorite characters and moments from Star Trek shows and films over its iconic run of nearly 60 years, with a focus on characters never before available.
Covering the era from the Original Series to Star Trek: Enterprise, the franchise is known for celebrating the beauty of exploration and analyzing ethical dilemmas largely based on societal issues. The trailblazing Star Trek franchise portrays unity and collaboration amongst hundreds of different cultures in their interpretation of a future
universal society.
With Star Trek’s rich cast of beloved characters, cameos and unforgettable moments, there will be future waves of releases that will include characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and more.
The company has specifically requested that fans submit their ideas for which characters should appear in the upcoming Trek action figure line — so if you’ve got ideas, be sure to send them in to StarTrekIdeas@nacellecompany.com.
What figures do you want to see us make? Email us at startrekideas@nacellecompany.com
— Toys That Made Us (@toysthatmadeus) September 26, 2024
The Nacelle Company also recently launched a line of action figures from the acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse.
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Pop Culture Coffee began a line of licensed Star Trek-themed ground coffee products earlier this year, and now the company has expanded their product line with more blends and a line of Trek mugs as well.
They started off in May 2024 with a Kirk-themed “Captain’s Choice” coffee, as well as a Spock-themed “Vulcan Vanilla” blend; those two offerings were joined by a “Federation Roast Macadamia Nut” blend and a Klingon-inspired “Raktajino Butterscotch” blend a few months back.
Now Pop Culture Coffee has introduced a Captain Janeway-inspired “Coffee, Black” dark roast, and a “Toffee Crunch” blend themed around the Borg Collective. Like the initial four coffee blends, these two new varieties retail at $16.99 each.
In addition, the company has announced four handthrown ceramic mugs themed around the Star Trek franchise. The Starfleet Command, USS Enterprise, Vulcan Salute, and Klingon mugs are up for preorder now for a price of $42.99 each.
All six coffee blends and the four Trek mugs can be ordered at Pop Culture Coffee’s website.
Keep an eye on TrekCore for more Star Trek product news!