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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Prepare to Celebrate 60 Years of ‘Star Trek' With Nacelle's Nostalgic Figures
Star Trek turns 60 next year, and the franchise is preparing to celebrate in style, especially with a brand new show on the way in Starfleet Academy. But outside of streaming, you'll be able to celebrate in style with Nacelle's new line of Star Trek action figures, which will dedicate a whole wave to the original series next year—and io9 has your first up-close look at one of them. As previously (and exclusively) revealed by io9 this past Friday, the third wave of Nacelle's Star Trek line is set to release in 2026. While Nacelle made waves announcing its Trek line by eschewing the typical process of making a Captain Picard and Captain Kirk and then calling it a day—with wave one including an eclectic mix of deep-cut characters, from Tuvix, to Weyoun, to Admiral Jellico—wave 3 of the series will buck that trend and go all in on the original Trek as an anniversary celebration. All the main crew and then some will be part of the wave, including Kirk, Spock, Scotty, Chekov, Sulu, Doctor McCoy, Nurse Chapel, Yeoman Rand, and a mystery two-pack being kept under wraps. And, of course, that lineup wouldn't be complete without Enterprise's premiere xenolinguist and communications officer, Nyota Uhura, who you can see below in all her action figure render glory, teased at SDCC during Nacelle's panel, but making its online debut here on io9! As you can see, at least one of Uhura's accessories will be a classic phaser rifle—but you can expect her to come with a few more, based on Nacelle's plans for their other Trek figures. We'll at least need a separate teeny-tiny communication earpiece, or an alternate head of her using it, for sure! Wave 3 of Nacelle's Star Trek line is expected to launch some time in 2026. However, if you're like me and yearn to own a Weyoun action figure, you can preorder wave 1 now, due for release in late 2025. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Star Trek' icon lives on with new Nichelle Nichols Space Camp to inspire young women to aim for the stars
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Star Trek" royalty Nichelle Nichols passed away in 2022 but her legacy endures. Most well-known for her her memorable portrayal of Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" and six final frontier feature films, Nichelle Nichols has now inspired a new educational endeavor fueled to blast off next year via the Nichelle Nichols Foundation. The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp launches from January 17-19, 2026 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with its upcoming class of students ready to take that brave step into the great beyond as preparation for a career as a future astronaut. Beginning in 1982, this world-renowned program has ignited the imaginations and dreams of children by duplicating aspects of NASA's rigorous astronaut training regimen by valuing leadership and teamwork. Prospective star voyagers heralding from all 50 states, territories, and 150 countries will gather to mirror the optimistic ideals of "Star Trek's" United Federation of Planets. These adventurous students will participate in a wide range of teambuilding lessons and activities including simulated interplanetary life on Mars, model rocketry, cubesat construction, Vulcan philosophy, 3D printing, spacesuit testing, artificial gravity experiences and a dizzying spin in a Multi-Axis Trainer. Enriched by Space Camp's engaging programs in the disciplines of space, aviation, and robotics, the experience is offered for girls aged 14 to 18 to spur the interests of budding space pioneers, aerospace engineers and planetary scientists. This special weekend nurtures the next generation of ambitious pioneers drawn towards careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). "We are honored to work with the Nichelle Nichols Foundation to continue providing our world-class Space Camp program to a diverse community of young people," states Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO/Executive Director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. "Together, we can inspire a spirit of discovery to change lives and change the world for the better through a passion for exploration." RELATED STORIES: — — — Board members, coordinators, and spokespersons for the foundation include Kyle Johnson, son and heir of Nichelle Nichols; Walter Koenig ("Star Trek's" Pavel Chekov); Bonnie Gordon ("Star Trek: Prodigy"); and Nichols' longtime friend, Herb Jefferson Jr. (TV's "Battlestar Galactica"). The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp is currently searching for private and corporate sponsorships with a multitude of different contribution levels to choose from. These tax deductible donations will aid in funding scholarships for twelve young women to attend this remarkably transformative program. To donate or sponsor a cadet today please visit the official campaign site.
