Star Trek has spanned across so many decades, ages groups and fan bases over the years. There is just so much that Star Trek fans can take from the different franchises. From the original TV series, to the renewed version of the 90's featuring a new crew and ship, to the long list of theatrical films and line of spin-offs which emerged, it is safe to say the fanbase is divided. One of those divisions is most certainly the fans of old and the fans of the new.
Original Star Trek fans of the TV series ignore the fact that almost every alien planet visited by an away team looks exactly the same in terms of geographic landmarks, vegetation and climate.
Fans of the new Star Trek motion picture don't seem to notice that the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise looks nothing like the bridge of the original ship.
Fans of the TV show pretend to be surprised when the anonymous crew member with a red shirt dies first.
New fans never seem to question the drastic difference in the appearance of Klingons from one century to the next. Was this some kind of advanced evolution?
Old fans can identify with Spock's quest for logic and denial of having human emotion. Later fans empathized Data's quest for human emotions and witnessed his attempts to use logic to understand humans.
Old fans of the show recognize the theme song from the original motion picture as it was played in the soundtrack, however fans of 'The Next Generation' more likely associate as the opening theme of the TV show. It was also used in the latest 2009 movie.
There are many differences between the fans of the different Star trek movies and spin-offs. Perhaps that is because the broad appeal of the characters, ideals and world created by the original voyage so long ago.
Star Trek DVD Box Set
The Star Trek Motion Pictures have become classics in their own rights and every true fan wants to get their hands on the DVD versions of the original films.
If you are looking for the perfect gift for any sci-fi fan a Star Trek DVD Box set can be the toast of the season for your Trekkie. Star Trek Fans are always looking for the most complete collection and half the fun is in the collectibles. Watching The Star Trek DVD Box Set for the first time is always an experience best shared together.
When the original films came out and there were enough movies in the franchise, there was a special set of VHS versions of the films released when the boxes created a fantastic image of the U.S.S. Enterprise as it appears in Star Trek: the motion picture. These exciting collectibles became a staple in the franchise and the next generation brought about new formats for digital video.
The complete Star Trek DVD Box set is now available online complete with Director's commentary and deleted scenes not seen in theatres. Once you have read the DVD reviews online, you will know that your Star Trek collection will not be complete without this once in a lifetime collection.
If you are looking for the perfect gift for any sci-fi fan a Star Trek DVD Box set can be the toast of the season for your Trekkie. Star Trek Fans are always looking for the most complete collection and half the fun is in the collectibles. Watching The Star Trek DVD Box Set for the first time is always an experience best shared together.
When the original films came out and there were enough movies in the franchise, there was a special set of VHS versions of the films released when the boxes created a fantastic image of the U.S.S. Enterprise as it appears in Star Trek: the motion picture. These exciting collectibles became a staple in the franchise and the next generation brought about new formats for digital video.
The complete Star Trek DVD Box set is now available online complete with Director's commentary and deleted scenes not seen in theatres. Once you have read the DVD reviews online, you will know that your Star Trek collection will not be complete without this once in a lifetime collection.
What is the difference between a Trekker and a Trekkie?
Have you ever heard someone correct their friends when referred to as a "Trekkie"? Some die-hard fans consider the term to be almost derogatory. So how can you avoid having Star Trek Fans setting their limited edition phasers on stun?
The trekkie vs. trekker debate is one that can't even be settled by Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenbury himself. Once at a Star Trek convention Mr. Roddenberry used the word "trekkie" and a fan stood up and yelled "Its' Trekker. Dispite this fan's obvious emotional attachment to the term, Gene responded that he, as the creator, should know.
However, Gene has been quoted in interview referring to them as both and even once said that neither was correct.
Part of the reason many resent the term Trekkie is because of the negative stygma which is now attached to it because of pop culture. Trekkers claim that unlike the obsessive trekkie, they have lives.
The trekkie vs. trekker debate is one that can't even be settled by Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenbury himself. Once at a Star Trek convention Mr. Roddenberry used the word "trekkie" and a fan stood up and yelled "Its' Trekker. Dispite this fan's obvious emotional attachment to the term, Gene responded that he, as the creator, should know.
However, Gene has been quoted in interview referring to them as both and even once said that neither was correct.
Part of the reason many resent the term Trekkie is because of the negative stygma which is now attached to it because of pop culture. Trekkers claim that unlike the obsessive trekkie, they have lives.
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