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Star Trek Memories

Star Trek and its spin-offs have proven extremely popular on TV stations worldwide. The show’s cultural impact is so deeply entrenched in science fiction that it would be impossible to think of the genre without considering Star Trek. Conventions continue to draw countless visitors and Trekkies around the world. All sorts of merchandise, including Star Trek posters, action figures and collector’s items, feature its cast and many adventures. This memorabilia reminds us of how television was revolutionized by this futuristic show. Fans can’t help but be lured by a show that brought science fiction to mainstream culture.

Failure before success
The original Star Trek was in the planning stages for some six years before first airing as a television series in 1966. Low ratings caused the network to cancel the original series in its third season. The saga did not end there: the show became popular during reruns. Five Star Trek spin-offs were created to satisfy the craving of viewers who simply could not get enough.

Breaking boundaries
The show tore down barriers as its creator, Gene Roddenberry, envisioned a multi-racial and mixed-gender crew. His assumption was that racism and sexism would not exist in the 23rd century. He also produced characters from alien races, including Spock. The characters were all united under the banner of the United Federation of Planets, a sort of universal alliance.

Ahead of its time
Star Trek introduced its audience to sophisticated technologies that we currently enjoy, including the mobile phone. One of its most famous pieces of equipment was the teleportation device, which made viewers everywhere dream about being able to travel at incredibly high speeds. The ship’s faster-than-light speed allowed it to travel across the galaxy at the press of a button. Then there was the matter transporter, where crew members beamed from place to place. At the first sign of trouble, Transporter Chief Scotty would beam up Captain Kirk following his famous "Beam me up, Scotty!"

Cast
Star Trek follows the adventures of the Starship Enterprise and its crew. There are numerous characters, each with specific functions. The show’s three main characters were Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. Kirk, the captain and commanding officer of the Enterprise, was passionate and often aggressive. Spock was the logical science officer and second-in-command. Chief Medical Officer McCoy was sarcastic but always compassionate. The three often clashed in various situations, forcing Kirk to make tough decisions. Star Trek turned its largely unknown cast into celebrities.

Star Trek posters and merchandise
Over the years, Star Trek developed into an empire that includes six television programs, ten movies, dozens of computer and video games, and hundreds of novels. Its merchandise includes everything from memorabilia to apparel. Star Trek posters stand as reminders of the greatness of all the shows. Beam yourself back to the Starship Enterprise and relive the adventures with Star Trek posters.

List of Star Trek Television Series:

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–1969)
Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974)
Star Trek: Phase II
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)

List of Star Trek Movies:

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
Star Trek XI (untitled) (2008)

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