After decades of Death Stars and Millennium Falcons, LEGO has boldly gone where it’s never gone before. The LEGO Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D launches November 28 for $399.99, marking the first official collaboration between the Danish brick giant and Gene Roddenberry’s universe. For Trekkies who’ve watched Picard sip Earl Grey since 1987, this 3,600-piece Galaxy-class starship represents both childhood dreams made manifest and a serious investment decision.
Enterprise-Scale Engineering
This model captures the flagship’s imposing presence with screen-accurate proportions and functional features.
The finished Enterprise-D measures 10.5 inches high, 23.5 inches long, and 18.5 inches wide—substantial enough to dominate any display shelf. LEGO’s designers nailed the details that matter:
- The saucer section actually detaches (just like in “Best of Both Worlds”)
- The shuttle bay opens to reveal two Type-15 shuttlepods
- The warp nacelles sport proper red and blue detailing
At 3,600 pieces, it sits comfortably between LEGO’s smaller licensed sets and the $800+ Ultimate Collector Series behemoths that require mortgage consultations.
The Crew That Made TNG Legendary
Nine minifigures bring the Enterprise bridge crew back together with personality-packed accessories.
The minifigure lineup reads like a TNG fan’s wish list:
- Captain Picard clutches his signature teacup
- Riker carries his trombone
- Data comes with Spot the cat
- Worf gets a phaser
- Geordi sports his engineering case
- Guinan appears with her mysterious green bottle
The attention to character-specific accessories shows LEGO understands what makes these figures special beyond generic Starfleet uniforms. Early buyers who purchase between November 28 and December 1 score a bonus shuttlepod featuring Ensign Ro Laren—a deep cut that proves someone on the design team really knows their Trek lore.
Premium Pricing for Premium Nostalgia
The $400 price tag reflects both LEGO’s quality standards and Star Trek’s licensing premium.
Four hundred dollars isn’t casual money, even for adult collectors. That price point puts the Enterprise-D in competition with high-end collectibles rather than impulse purchases. However, LEGO’s track record with licensed properties suggests strong value retention, and this represents Trek’s first major building set of this caliber.
For fans who’ve waited 38 years to see their favorite starship get the LEGO treatment it deserves, the investment feels more justified historically. The Enterprise-D arriving this Black Friday signals LEGO’s recognition that Star Trek deserves equal shelf space with Star Wars. Your inner ten-year-old might be screaming “make it so,” but your wallet will appreciate the careful consideration this flagship-sized decision demands.
