Captain’s Log Star Date 104-39-65: Knitted ‘Star Trek’ characters in the form of meerkats are a Trekkie’s dream.
Although most true ‘Star Trek’ fans already recognize how attractive the original cast is (including Sulu), these meerkats are just adorable.
Each one is priced at $35 (Enterprise not included). These knitted little galactic voyagers are a quirky but necessary addition to a Trekkie’s collection.
You could also just give it to a child who would have no idea what ‘Star Trek’ is—they’re just that damn cute.
Extraterrestrial Plushies
Stuffed Meerkat ‘Star Trek' Characters by NiftyKnits
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