Star Trek: A Journey Through Time, Controversy, and Bluebrixx Brilliance
If you’re a Star Trek fan, it’s hard to ignore the galaxy-sized glut of new content in the franchise since 2017, after nearly a decade of intergalactic radio silence. To put it in layman’s terms—like a child trying to make sense of a 15-page school report—there’s now more Trekkie material than you can shake a phaser at!
Since the launch of Star Trek: Discovery, the spark has reignited—and boy, hasn’t it divided the fandom! It’s like serving a plate of fine dining to folks who are used to fish and chips. There’s opinions swirling faster than the Millennium Falcon in hyperdrive—don’t get me started on mixing franchises! Thankfully, Strange New Worlds is here to restore some sense of classic Trekkie camaraderie. It’s like coming home after years of being lost in the cosmos. And, as if that wasn’t enough, we also have the fifth and final season of Lower Decks just around the corner. Now that’s a reason to set your phasers to ‘excitement’!
Controversy is the Final Frontier
Let’s take a warp-speed jump back to the early ‘90s. Remember Deep Space Nine? Oh, you didn’t? Well, it had a harder time with the fanbase than a Klingon at a peace summit! Folks were convinced that a spinning space station was a one-way ticket to Snoozeville. No starship backflips, no shiny new technology, just a space station! But hey, it turned out to be groundbreaking in its own right—regardless of whether it looked like the set of a low-budget sci-fi flick or not!
Introducing Bluebrixx: The Other Side of the Brick
Bluebrixx Star Trek Space Station: Deep Space Nine
And speaking of space stations—here’s where Bluebrixx comes into play. Their rendition of Deep Space Nine, comprised of a staggering 2,900 bricks, has arrived on the scene like a well-timed hologram! I mean, who doesn’t want to add an alien space station to their Bricks of Fame collection? With bricks that cost a mere 3.5 cents each, it’s cheaper than your average takeaway coffee (and trust me, that’s saying something!).
Not Just Another Brick in the Wall
This model is more than just bricks; it’s a homage to the Cardassian ingenuity—or as I like to call it, “a beautiful mess of bricks that makes you wonder why you didn’t get your spaceship built here!” Designed to sit proudly against those old Starfleet models, it’s as if you’re saying to everyone, “Yes, I *do* prefer the darker side of space exploration!”
The LEGO Debate: A Legal Labyrinth
Now, for the legal eagles out there—Bluebrixx operates in a world where LEGO’s patent is as expired as my enthusiasm for 1980s synth music. That’s right! With the expiration of patents, countless alternative brick manufacturers have emerged like tribbles at a Klingon convention. Bluebrixx is giving LEGO a run for their money with officially licensed models that would make even the staunchest of Funko Pop fans ponder their existence.
Diving Deeper into the Model
The wonderful set, complete with printed instructions that are easier to follow than a GPS app (unless you’re driving to the Bermuda Triangle), boasts elements like the USS Defiant NX-75205, packed tightly like a tin of sardines on invasion day. For the average enthusiast, that’s a perfect little addition to your Starfleet fleet!
Let’s Talk Prices!
Originally listed at a respectable 199.95 euros, you can snap it up for just 99.95 euros over on Amazon. Boom! That’s called providing a discount faster than Romulans can activate their cloaking devices! Just be ready for shipping fees if you go through the Bluebrixx store—it’s like paying for a ticket to the Vorlon homeworld, except you don’t get the free snacks!
So, whether you’re hoarding LEGO bricks like a Ferengi at an auction or just wanting a taste of that sci-fi nostalgia, Bluebrixx’s Deep Space Nine model is here to satisfy those cravings. It’s like visiting old friends on a planet that has no concept of time—or sense for that matter! Now, go boldly where no collector has gone before and snag your own piece of the galaxy!
Star Trek fans can hardly escape new material if you take the phase between 2005 and 2017 as a benchmark. At that time there was radio silence on the series front. Seven years ago, the franchise was finally restarted with Star Trek: Discovery. The series may be controversial, but it also forms the basis for the much more popular Strange New Worlds, according to rating portals. The fifth and final season of the animated series Lower Decks is coming soon.
There have always been controversial Star Trek series. In the early 90s, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had a difficult time with fans. The show was supposed to be set on a space station instead of a spaceship for the first time. In terms of content, they also distanced themselves from Star Trek: The Next Generation, which was initially running in parallel.
Compatible with Lego
Bluebrixx Star Trek Space Station: Deep Space Nine
Deep Space Nine, made up of almost 2,900 bricks, is one of the largest Star Trek models from the Flörsheim-based Lego competitor.
It is a space station built by the Cardassians that originally functioned as an ore processing center. It differs from the typical Starfleet design. The collector probably likes to put a model like this in the display case as a contrast to other kits. Fittingly, the terminal block set from the German provider Bluebrixx only costs around 3.5 cents per stud block.
With official Star Trek license: Deep Space Nine from Bluebrixx
The patent on the Lego brick expired years ago and, with a few exceptions, trademark protection does not apply to the studded bricks. The Danish market leader can only obtain relevant protection for mini-figures and other striking elements. Of course, this brought numerous alternative providers onto the scene. Some of them compete with brands such as Lego Star Wars and Lego Harry Potter with licensed models. Bluebrixx is one of those providers.
Deep Space Nine with printed instructions containing many detailed steps (we built the set privately) is made up of no fewer than 2,889 terminal blocks. From these you can build the inner habitat ring, the outer docking ring and the docking pylons step by step. The USS Defiant NX-75205 is also part of the scope of delivery. Of course, the combat ship consists of only a few elements, true to the scale of the much larger space station.
Originally listed for 199.95 euros, you pay in Manufacturer’s store and only 99.95 euros for the model on Amazon. This results in a price of around 3.5 cents per stone. The current Amazon price is actually cheaper because the set is sold there with free shipping, but in the in-house Bluebrixx shop you have to pay 4.95 euros for shipping. Other sets, such as the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 or the Klingon Bird of Prey, can also be found in Flörsheimer’s Amazon Store.
