Top Ten Gift Ideas for Trekkies

You may not understand the phenomenon that is Star Trek, but chances are there is a Trekkie or two on your holiday gift list. Set your phasers on stun and prepare to beam up. Here are the top ten gift ideas for Trekkies.

1. Star Trek - The Motions Picture DVD Collection features all ten Star Trek films on DVD. Featuring the casts of both The Original Series and The Next Generation, these films span over two decades of science fiction movie-making. DVDs include Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek: Nemesis. In addition to the timeless films, the DVDs contain many special features, including director and cast commentaries, new and vintage interviews, documentaries, and featurettes, deleted scenes, storyboard archives, and trailers. Purchased new as a set from Amazon, the collection retails for only $81.78.

2. If the Trekkie on your holiday gift list is a fan of The Original Series, you can purchase Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Seasons 1 - 3 for only $175. Starting in 1969, The Original Series features the legendary Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, Doctor “Bones” McCoy, Scottie, Sulu, Ohura, and Chekov. Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, The Original Series contains many classic episodes, including The Trouble with Tribbles. Your favorite Trekkie will be able to relive the adventures of the original crew of the Starship Enterprise over and over again.

3. If your favorite Trekkie is more of The Next Generation variety, check out the DVD collection, Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Seasons 1 - 7. The Next Generation stars Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan Frakes as Commander William Riker, and Brent Spiner as the android, Lt. Commander Data. Available as a complete collection for $375, the single complete seasons are also available individually for between $50 and $70.