If you’re planning on hitting the beach this summer, geek out and grab a Star Trek Beach Towel to keep you high and dry after frolicking in the waves.
This Star Trek Beach Towel by Think Geek offers fans of the hit sci-fi space show the chance to cozy on up next to Spock’s sculpted good looks. This towel features a symmetrical poster of the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ episode designed by Juan Ortiz. The iconic episode stars Captain Kirk being replaced with his evil counterpart in a parallel universe. Ortiz’s poster features a retro design complete with a mirrored image of Spock and his evil doppelgänger in an orange and yellow color scheme. The colors are bright and bold, making them perfect for a summer beach towel. Pick one of these Trekkie towels up next time you go to the beach.
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This Star Trek Beach Towel Celebrates the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Episode
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