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I got Shat on... at Star Trek: The Tour
I ventured forth into the final frontier of Star Trek: The Tour
this weekend. A celebration of all things Trek, the exhibit featured 40 years of original costumes, props, sets, etc. The $40 ticket price was high, as was the cheese factor, but it was fun, although disappointing at the same time.
It was cool to see all the screen used items, but the presentation was lackluster. Man of the costumes weren't really grouped together in any meaningful way, although some of the props were. A timeline of the various ships was installed out of order, and a much of the signage appeared recycled from the Las Vegas exhibit - meaning they were slightly out of date.
The Bridge recreations - original series and Next Gen were cool,
and each was a photo opportunity - just not with your own camera.
You had to buy the pictures, and groups of fans only got one pic each -
it would have been nice if each person had a chance to sit in the captain's chair - and they would have sold more photos.
They had a couple of motion simulator rides - okay, but not great -
and the big, secret "Finale" presentation was both lame and embarrassing.
It featured Wil Wheaton and the guy who played Tuvok on Voyager,
both of whom should have done better. Much better would be preferred.
This let you out - a one way exit, by the way - into the gift shop.
Surprisingly, this was also lame. Not much merchandise, and much was chessy. I was hoping for a Exhibit catalog featuring all the costumes and props well photographed, but no, nothing.
They did have the Emcee Spock and Andorian figures, but no Kirks or Klingons.
The tour is national, and if you're even a marginal Trekker, you should attend. You'll enjoy it, but probably wish there was more to it.
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The coolest part of the exhibit!
Kirk's classic outfit
Kahhhhnnnn!!!!!
The Center seat - where the action is
Next Gen. sickbay set and costumes
Mego lives!
this weekend. A celebration of all things Trek, the exhibit featured 40 years of original costumes, props, sets, etc. The $40 ticket price was high, as was the cheese factor, but it was fun, although disappointing at the same time.
It was cool to see all the screen used items, but the presentation was lackluster. Man of the costumes weren't really grouped together in any meaningful way, although some of the props were. A timeline of the various ships was installed out of order, and a much of the signage appeared recycled from the Las Vegas exhibit - meaning they were slightly out of date.
The Bridge recreations - original series and Next Gen were cool,
and each was a photo opportunity - just not with your own camera.
You had to buy the pictures, and groups of fans only got one pic each -
it would have been nice if each person had a chance to sit in the captain's chair - and they would have sold more photos.
They had a couple of motion simulator rides - okay, but not great -
and the big, secret "Finale" presentation was both lame and embarrassing.
It featured Wil Wheaton and the guy who played Tuvok on Voyager,
both of whom should have done better. Much better would be preferred.
This let you out - a one way exit, by the way - into the gift shop.
Surprisingly, this was also lame. Not much merchandise, and much was chessy. I was hoping for a Exhibit catalog featuring all the costumes and props well photographed, but no, nothing.
They did have the Emcee Spock and Andorian figures, but no Kirks or Klingons.
The tour is national, and if you're even a marginal Trekker, you should attend. You'll enjoy it, but probably wish there was more to it.
r
o
b
The coolest part of the exhibit!
Kirk's classic outfit
Kahhhhnnnn!!!!!
The Center seat - where the action is
Next Gen. sickbay set and costumes
Mego lives!
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