William Shatner launched Star Trek (and his own career) into the mainstream with a fad that is still ridiculously strong today.
Although William Shatner isn’t only known for his role as James Tiberius Kirk (he’s on ‘Boston Legal’ now and mocking Sarah Palin), it was the role of a lifetime.
If you’ve been around for the days of William Shatner and the original Star Trek (or you just love it), then you’ll definitely dig these 26 Star Trek Innovations.
26 Star Trek Innovations
From William Shatner Poetry to Extraterrestrial Plushies:
Andrew Robichaud — Jul 30, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Trekker Modelmania
Sampling of Lego Star Trek Ships and Sci-Fi Transportation
25
Couture Corsetry for Nerds
'Star Trek'-Inspired Corset Makes Sci-Fi Geeks Go Gaga
24
Geekchitecture
Tony Alleyne's Star Trek Home Is Entirely Voyager Themed
23
Geeky Dress Up Photography
Steve Scholfield's Star Wars and Star Trek Portraits
22
'Star Trek' Plushies
Tribble Toys Skyrocket Amid Sci-Fi Resurgence
21
Trekkie Art Projects
Creative Icons Asked to Personally Commemorate Star Trek
20
Star Trek Apartment for Sale ($1 Million)
19
Galactic VOIP Phones
Star Trek Original Series Communicator is Geek-Chic
18
Star Wars and Star Trek Spaceships That You Can Print And Fold
17
Political Trekkies
Presidential Star Trek Makeovers: Beam Me Up, Obama
16
Wallpaper for Trekkies
Life-Size Star Trek Wall Murals Let Captain Kirk Hang Out
15
Viral Sci-Fi Showdowns
Star Wars Death Star Destroys Enterprise from Star Trek in San Fran
14
Extraterrestrial Plushies
Stuffed Meerkat ‘Star Trek' Characters by NiftyKnits
13
Beads as Pixels
Star Trek Bead Curtains
12
Deceased Geek Chic
Star Trek Coffin
11
Geek TV Shows as Movies
Trailer and Stills from 2009's 'Star Trek' Film
10
Custom Star Trek Replica Chairs
Galactic Supreme Commander Throne
9
Toys for Trekkies
Special-Edition Barbie Dolls Released as Tie-In to Upcoming 'Star Trek' Prequel
8
Cosplay Movie Reviews
Klingons Review 'Star Trek' for LOVEFiLM.com
7
Star Trek-Inspired Media Viewers
The E-VEX Lets You Watch TV in Total Privacy
6
Geeky Star Trek Crafts
Knit Me Up, Scotty, With These Awesome Pieces of Art For Trekkies
5
Star Trek Control Chairs
Spock-Inspired Seating for Your Home
4
Sarah Palin Poetry
William Shatner Recites Sarah Palin's Final Governor Speech on Conan
3
Geeky Collectable Cutlery
Star Trek Starfleet Academy Spork Explores Strange New Worlds
2
Offbeat Nutcrackers
Star Trek and Margaret Thatcher
1
Star Trek Remix Rap
Jean-Luc Picard Stars in His Very Own Space-Aged Music Video
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