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Title: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 15, 2009, 10:54:22 AM
Any "Star Trek" fans here?

I just found out that CBS has a YouTube channel where they've uploaded most of the original series' episodes.  http://www.youtube.com/show?p=Zk2dX5DnW_c

The CBS official website also has all the original episodes posted.

I don't care if the special effects are cheesy or if William Shatner does overact sometimes.   ;D  This is great stuff for geeks at heart! :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/heavenlymonster/holytrinity.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: fendertele on May 15, 2009, 02:25:42 PM
I've always been more of Warsy (if thats the word) fan than a Trekkie, but the new movie was awesome i hope they continue it on from there
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Andy Smith on May 15, 2009, 05:40:22 PM
never got star trek myself.. :-/
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: tkitna on May 16, 2009, 12:44:45 AM
I like it more now then when I was a kid.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: fan numero uno on May 16, 2009, 12:49:35 AM
i can only watch Voyager pesonally............i dont know, its too hard for me to try to learn names of other people and stuff. so, if its Voyager, then YES!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: alexis on May 16, 2009, 01:26:48 AM
Saw the new movie, it was great. Lots and lots of references and being "true" to the original Shatner/Spock/McCoy/Scottie version. Loved it!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 16, 2009, 02:07:11 AM
Quote from: 1620

I don't care if the special effects are cheesy or if William Shatner does overact sometimes.   ;D  This is great stuff for geeks at heart! :)

([url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/heavenlymonster/holytrinity.jpg[/url])

I've always enjoyed Star Trek, both the TV and motion picture series.  Those special effects were spectacular in the 1960s!


(http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2009/0901/teleportation_0129.jpg)

(from the 1965 pilot episode)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: harihead on May 16, 2009, 02:10:06 AM
I'm a huge ST fan, but I won't read this thread until I see the movie. I don't want any spoilers! I'm seeing it Sat night. Cheers!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on May 16, 2009, 02:20:51 AM
Never got into Star Trek..I'm a Star Wars kinda guy myself.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 16, 2009, 02:34:43 AM
(http://www.sherylfranklin.com/images/trek/women/classic/yeoman_smith2.jpg)

Cute yeomen too!  ;)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: alexis on May 16, 2009, 02:54:46 AM
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([url]http://www.sherylfranklin.com/images/trek/women/classic/yeoman_smith2.jpg[/url])

Cute yeomen too!  ;)


Yeoman Rand! I can't wait to get to the future like that, where everyone is wearing micro-minis  :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: HeyJude18 on May 16, 2009, 03:26:36 AM
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Never got into Star Trek..I'm a Star Wars kinda guy myself.

Star Wars > Star Trek IMHO
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 16, 2009, 04:43:53 AM
Quote from: 568

Yeoman Rand! I can't wait to get to the future like that, where everyone is wearing micro-minis  :)

Actually, alexis, this is Yeoman Janice Rand:

(http://allyourtrekarebelongto.us/jrand.jpg)


The cute yeoman I posted is...............

(http://allyourtrekarebelongto.us/jonessmith.jpg)

(in Where No Man Has Gone Before)


;)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 16, 2009, 04:56:35 AM
Quote from: 59
Those special effects were spectacular in the 1960s!

You have a good point.  I think I take the old special effects for granted because I'm so used to what we have now.   :B

But you have to admit, some of the creatures were really silly.  LOL.  Like the Gorn lizard-looking creature.   :P :P  No special effects with him, but he was shamefully bad at beating up Kirk.  ;D

Quote from: 682
Never got into Star Trek..I'm a Star Wars kinda guy myself.

I like both.  I'm not sure if it's fair to compare the two, however; although they're both sci-fi, they're so different.

BTW, I'm seeing the movie this Sunday and I hope it'll be enjoyable.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 16, 2009, 05:26:39 AM
Quote from: 1620

You have a good point.  I think I take the old special effects for granted because I'm so used to what we have now.   :B

But you have to admit, some of the creatures were really silly.  LOL.  Like the Gorn lizard-looking creature.   :P :P  No special effects with him, but he was shamefully bad at beating up Kirk.  ;D
That's OK, Penny Lane.  We were glued to the TV set for a whole hour in those days.  We never saw anything like that before.  I remember reading that each time the transporter was used, the teleportation effect cost the studio two thousand dollars due to the time it took for the artists to create the effect.

I remember laughing at the Gorn throughout that episode when it first aired.  I couldn't believe Captain Kirk had so much trouble fighting him!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Andy Smith on May 16, 2009, 02:03:54 PM
Quote from: 682
Never got into Star Trek..I'm a Star Wars kinda guy myself.

yes thats me! :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: DarkSweetLady on May 16, 2009, 02:20:59 PM
I never really got into Star Trek. I've been wanting to give it another chance and see the new movie. Honestly, this guy is probably the biggest reason I want to see the movie. :)

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/ImperialAccessOmega/ewsulu.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: alexis on May 16, 2009, 03:42:01 PM
Quote from: 59
That's OK, Penny Lane.  We were glued to the TV set for a whole hour in those days. We never saw anything like that before.  I remember reading that each time the transporter was used, the teleportation effect cost the studio two thousand dollars due to the time it took for the artists to create the effect.

I remember laughing at the Gorn throughout that episode when it first aired.  I couldn't believe Captain Kirk had so much trouble fighting him!


And I can still, at the drop of a hat to this day, do the sound effect of that transporter c. 1966 version!  "BRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRR!"
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: alexis on May 16, 2009, 03:43:13 PM
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I never really got into Star Trek. I've been wanting to give it another chance and see the new movie. Honestly, this guy is probably the biggest reason I want to see the movie. :)

([url]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/ImperialAccessOmega/ewsulu.jpg[/url])


Well I won't give the movie away, but I will tell you - you won't be disappointed then!!



Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: DarkSweetLady on May 17, 2009, 01:08:41 AM
Now I'm excited. I need to find someone to go with me, no one will go with me! HAHA!
Everyone's like, "I'm not into Star Trek." And I'm like, "I'm not either, but I want to see John Cho!"
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 17, 2009, 02:03:14 AM
Quote from: 59
That's OK, Penny Lane.  We were glued to the TV set for a whole hour in those days.  We never saw anything like that before.  I remember reading that each time the transporter was used, the teleportation effect cost the studio two thousand dollars due to the time it took for the artists to create the effect.

I remember laughing at the Gorn throughout that episode when it first aired.  I couldn't believe Captain Kirk had so much trouble fighting him!

Wow, two thousand dollars is a lot of money.  To be fair, though, some of the "cheesiness" is what gives the show its charm.  That and the usually likeable personalities of the main cast. :)

Also, apparently lots of ladies have crushes on Mr. Spock and they think he's very sexy.  I honestly had no idea!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: fan numero uno on May 18, 2009, 11:41:49 PM
i saw the movie yesterday! i thought it was really good, and this one friend of my dads who was with us loved it, she thought it was excellent! apparently shes a Star Trek fan.......something i NEVER would have guessed of her! anyway, good movie, will not disappoint!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: pc31 on May 19, 2009, 12:07:54 AM
M3cL1Aofy90 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3cL1Aofy90)l3NYvX90Vfk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3NYvX90Vfk)
NOT THE RED SHIRT!!
AJGvn5iOERM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJGvn5iOERM)JZAkGfJY05k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZAkGfJY05k)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: pc31 on May 19, 2009, 12:24:50 AM
LuGujMCe4CI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuGujMCe4CI)5K4oVZM6ieQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4oVZM6ieQ)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 19, 2009, 12:42:20 AM
I saw the movie yesterday and had mixed feelings about it.  Basically, I think people will like it as an action film, but it had a really different feel from the original TV show.  It just wasn't as charming or cerebral, IMO.  And to sound even more like a lame stick in the mud, I found myself missing the original actors from the TV show; but hey, at least Leonard Nimoy showed up. :P
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 19, 2009, 12:48:53 AM
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M3cL1Aofy90 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3cL1Aofy90[/url])


LOL!!  Very funny redshirt montage.  It's so true.

My hubby and I were talking about what color shirts we'd be (we're dorks, I admit it), and I said I'd like to be anything but a redshirt...  I don't want to die yet! ;D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: harihead on May 19, 2009, 04:05:00 AM
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anyway, good movie, will not disappoint!
This would have been my recommendation as well. I'm so sorry you didn't like it, PL. I thought it was wonderful! (In fact, I had to see it twice....)

Quote from: 1620
Also, apparently lots of ladies have crushes on Mr. Spock and they think he's very sexy.  I honestly had no idea!
The original Spock or the new one? I like them both. I've always been a Spock gal. Mom, sisters-- we're all about the ears. (It must explain my fascination with George the rabbit...)

I thought the movie was superb. The alternative history line totally worked for me. I thought the writers were true to the original characters while re-imagining them realistically for this new background. Lots of great humor too, which was one of the things I really enjoyed about the original show. And Mr. Spock (Spock prime) was wonderful. I love that man! We owe him so much-- the neck pinch, the Vulcan salute, the eyebrow raise. All the key Vulcan things (except perhaps pon farr) were developed by Nimoy. They were really creative that first season. Vulcans were incredibly cool, thanks to Nimoy-- something I think Star Trek forgot for a while, but the movie remembers it bigtime.

Yay, new franchise! I'm a fan.

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I've always been more of Warsy (if thats the word) fan than a Trekkie, but the new movie was awesome i hope they continue it on from there
"Warsy" works for me! I like both, but ST is nearer to my heart. I certainly hope they continue the movies. Heck, I'll settle for a weekly show. I'm very happy! *bounces*
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 19, 2009, 05:00:32 AM
Quote from: 551
This would have been my recommendation as well. I'm so sorry you didn't like it, PL. I thought it was wonderful! (In fact, I had to see it twice....)

Don't be sorry.  :)  A lot of people seem to enjoy the movie so I think I'm the odd person out.  Perhaps I should give it a second chance and rent it when it comes out on video.

Quote from: 551
The original Spock or the new one? I like them both. I've always been a Spock gal. Mom, sisters-- we're all about the ears.

I meant both.  For some reason I had you pegged as a Spock gal in my head. :P
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 20, 2009, 05:47:09 AM
Quote from: 551
I thought it was wonderful! (In fact, I had to see it twice....)
I haven't seen the movie yet.  Any female aliens in silver bikinis?   :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: MopTopsincebirth on May 22, 2009, 07:19:29 PM
Thanks for the info Penny Lane. Thanks Alexis for the comment on the movie referencing the original series. That's the only one I like. I laugh at the intros on the bridge when Kirk says Spock, Bones, and you the other guy, to the transporter room. We need to check out what's going on down on this planet.  :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 25, 2009, 10:57:55 PM
Quote from: 59
I haven't seen the movie yet.  Any female aliens in silver bikinis?   :)

Hmm...  No silver bikinis that I can recall, but there was a green alien girl in her underwear!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 25, 2009, 11:22:45 PM
Quote from: 1620
Hmm...


Precisely.


(http://home.att.net/~thorobred7/silverbikini.JPG)

Shahna......"The Gamesters of Triskelion"
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 25, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
Quote from: 1620
.....but there was a green alien girl in her underwear!


You've seen one, you've seen 'em all.

(http://www.sherylfranklin.com/images/trek/women/classic/marta1.jpg)

;)

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 26, 2009, 05:53:28 AM
Quote from: 59
([url]http://home.att.net/~thorobred7/silverbikini.JPG[/url])

Shahna......"The Gamesters of Triskelion"


I think you made my night by posting that pic of William Shatner in that black, uh, whatchamacallit.  LOL. ;D

*gawks shamelessly*
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 28, 2009, 03:47:28 AM
That's standard Triskelion gladiator attire, Penny Lane.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 28, 2009, 07:11:46 AM
Quote from: 59
That's standard Triskelion gladiator attire, Penny Lane.

So that's what they're named?  I could've sworn they were called "Yet another excuse for William Shatner to show off his shirtless torso."

 :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 28, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
Well, Captain Kirk's tunic was cut and torn off during the fight in the arena.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/STGameTrisk.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 28, 2009, 05:02:08 PM
Quote from: 59
Well, Captain Kirk's tunic was cut and torn off during the fight in the arena.

([url]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/STGameTrisk.jpg[/url])


I hope you know I was just kidding around, HG...   ;)  I have a friend who commented (or complained?) about how often he likes to have his shirt taken off or torn/cut up so I just thought it was amusing to poke fun at that.

I've also seen this:

"It's Always Shirtless 'O'Clock on the Enterprise"

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=649285866bacb71954857d851e7039e8&gid=5654889895&ref=search

Just plain silliness, that's all. ;)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 28, 2009, 05:31:58 PM
^  See what I mean?  :P

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/heavenlymonster/Star%20Trek/3062967283_527ddf5f18.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/heavenlymonster/Star%20Trek/n1062960203_30079123_6214.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/heavenlymonster/Star%20Trek/EnemyWithin.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 28, 2009, 06:18:43 PM
Quote from: 1620

I hope you know I was just kidding around, HG...   ;)  
I knew that, Penny Lane.  I was just doing my best deadpan Spock impersonation in my posts.  I'm happy to see another Star Trek TOS fan here.

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on May 28, 2009, 06:25:26 PM
One thing for sure, Penny Lane, Kirk definitely did not care much for his slave collar........

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s8l-yu7AZLM/Sb1ZFzsDITI/AAAAAAAAGY0/C9Ehz1v3uv4/s400/The_Gamesters_of_Triskelion_079.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on May 30, 2009, 05:17:55 AM
Quote from: 59
I knew that, Penny Lane.  I was just doing my best deadpan Spock impersonation in my posts.  I'm happy to see another Star Trek TOS fan here.


Ah, I see, Mr. Spock HG.  Fascinating.  I do apologize if you found my enthusiasm over Captain Kirk's bare chest to be most illogical.  However, I am certain that it is a human trait to seek others similar to themselves, so I must say it is quite interesting to meet another TOS fan.

Quote from: 59
One thing for sure, Penny Lane, Kirk definitely did not care much for his slave collar........

([url]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s8l-yu7AZLM/Sb1ZFzsDITI/AAAAAAAAGY0/C9Ehz1v3uv4/s400/The_Gamesters_of_Triskelion_079.jpg[/url])


Ah, no, he didn't.  Poor thing.  I love all your screenshots, though!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on August 25, 2009, 05:09:08 AM
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/6961860d.jpg)

Anyone care for a sip of some Saurian brandy?

 :P :P :P
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: georgeharrisonluver on August 25, 2009, 08:56:12 PM
I used to love ST TOS before my Beatles obsession  :) I had such a crush on Spock before George came along  :D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on August 26, 2009, 03:34:40 AM
I used to love ST TOS before my Beatles obsession  :) I had such a crush on Spock before George came along  :D


Hey, you can love both TOS and the Beatles. I'm proof of that, LOL. It's a great show (well, except for some episodes).

Spock is popular with the ladies.  ;)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/allouryesterdays_555.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/allouryesterdays_533.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: georgeharrisonluver on September 04, 2009, 05:08:17 AM
Hey, you can love both TOS and the Beatles. I'm proof of that, LOL. It's a great show (well, except for some episodes).

Spock is popular with the ladies.  ;)

([url]http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/allouryesterdays_555.jpg[/url])


([url]http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/allouryesterdays_533.jpg[/url])


he sure was!  :-*
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on November 06, 2009, 11:18:34 PM
I might see Leonard Nimoy tomorrow! He's going to be at Paramount Studios. ;)

http://www.calparks.org/40/hollywood-film-series.html (http://www.calparks.org/40/hollywood-film-series.html)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: breedofrandy on November 06, 2009, 11:59:06 PM
^^cool Penny! You get to see all kinds of people!!
very lucky you are.... ha2ha
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: georgeharrisonluver on November 07, 2009, 01:11:54 AM
I might see Leonard Nimoy tomorrow! He's going to be at Paramount Studios. ;)

[url]http://www.calparks.org/40/hollywood-film-series.html[/url] ([url]http://www.calparks.org/40/hollywood-film-series.html[/url])


very cool Penny!!!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on November 07, 2009, 06:37:17 AM
Thanks, guys. :) In terms of getting to "see people," it sure helps to live in Southern California. ;)

Anyway, I have to pick up my tickets right before the event happens, so I hope it works out!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 02, 2010, 04:46:44 AM
So, Penny Lane, you got a Dr. McCoy medical tricorder and scanner.  You're a true TOS fan alright.  Do the replicas make any noises?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 02, 2010, 10:16:29 PM
So, Penny Lane, you got a Dr. McCoy medical tricorder and scanner.  You're a true TOS fan alright.  Do the replicas make any noises?

Hi, HG! Yeah...I'm a total TOS Trekkie, there's no denying that. ;) My husband (also a fan) and I are discussing traveling to a major ST convention later this summer too.

As for the tricorder and scanner...to answer your question about them making noises, I'd have to say yes and no. The scanner makes noises when you press a button, but like I mentioned earlier, you have to rotate its spinner manually.

My tricorder, however, is pretty temperamental and will only play noises sometimes. I made sure that it was on the "Play" mode instead of the "Try Me" mode, but it constantly chokes up anyway. I can't tell if the wiring is faulty or if the batteries are dying, and sadly, I can't change the batteries because the screw head on the battery door is broken. *big sigh*

For a plastic toy, it's just decent, but at least it looks good as a decorative item or a costume accessory.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 12:23:21 AM
Penny Lane, one of the reasons I like Star Trek so much is because several gadgets dreamt up by the creators eventually came to be....

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:guwiNDuYm5oB2M:http://img.trekmovie.com/images/merchandise/dst-medtri2s.jpg)



(http://bluefingers.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/ct-scan.jpg)


(http://www.radiology-equipment.com/instrumentpics/1996_GE_Synergy_CT_Scanner.jpg)


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/1973261688_454d1109e5.jpg)

Tremendous vision on the part of the TOS creators, huh?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 03, 2010, 01:28:48 AM
Tremendous vision on the part of the TOS creators, huh?


Oh, absolutely. It's amazing to see their inventions becoming "real."

This also includes communicators (which are like today's cell phones) and their PADDs (which are similar to iPads). I guess it's easy for me to say this now since I'm living in 2010, but considering that TOS was made during the 60's, their creators had a great deal of foresight!

I just wish hypos were in common use because I'm terrified of needles!

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/Bones%20McCoy%20publicity/ea5cc6a4.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 02:30:32 AM
I just wish hypos were in common use because I'm terrified of needles!

([url]http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/Bones%20McCoy%20publicity/ea5cc6a4.jpg[/url])


Hypos exist today, Penny Lane.....


The PenJet...


(http://images.vertmarkets.com/crlive/files/Images/07EE1C6B-C2D8-11D5-A77A-00D0B769536B/PenJetMedDev.jpg)


http://www.penjet.com/pages/big_movies.html (http://www.penjet.com/pages/big_movies.html)

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 02:44:11 AM
Oh, absolutely. It's amazing to see their inventions becoming "real."

This also includes communicators (which are like today's cell phones)....



(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/02/star_trek_usb_communicator_01.jpg)




(http://www.unwiredview.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/motorola-startac-iii.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 02:48:40 AM

....and their PADDs (which are similar to iPads). I guess it's easy for me to say this now since I'm living in 2010, but considering that TOS was made during the 60's, their creators had a great deal of foresight!




(http://i.zdnet.com/blogs/tos_padd_1.jpg)



(http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-HP187_ipad02_G_20100217200930.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 03:09:40 AM
And the Star Trek computer disk became a reality too...


(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa196/gbg1701/P49_3_sciencestation-Tomorrow_is_Ye.jpg)


(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa196/gbg1701/P49_11_thelightsofzetar.jpg)


(http://www-bioc.rice.edu/precollege/k12resources/ca/floppy.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 03:52:19 AM
The Phaser Rifle....

(http://www.technovelgy.com/graphics/content05/PHASR-phaser-rifle.jpg)



and the Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response (PHASR) gun....

(http://c0378172.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/thermal-laser-system.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 03:56:53 AM
The wireless earpiece....

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GwDYFxb8piY/STjEg3THWcI/AAAAAAAACb4/3jA_eWlyf4M/s400/292px-Uhura.jpg)



and the Bluetooth....

(http://blogue.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/motorola-genuine-h700-bluetooth-headset-2.jpg)

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 04:02:32 AM
The wide-screen flat panel viewer....

(http://www.startrek.com/imageuploads/200303/tos-001-senior-crew-discuss-pi/320x240.jpg)



and HDTV....

(http://onemansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/sharpHDtv.jpg)

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 03, 2010, 06:32:40 AM
Thanks for the great list, HG. The wireless earpiece, computer disks, flat screen panels, etc....those had slipped my mind.

Oh yeah, and you can see a flat screen in Requiem for Methuselah too.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/sy6rzb.jpg)

The PenJet link wouldn't work on my browser, but it sounds amazing. So why isn't it used more often? It is too costly to manufacture?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 03:10:44 PM
Here's the PenJet website:  http://www.penjet.com/ (http://www.penjet.com/)

You need Quick Time to watch the video.  Two or three other companies maufacture a similar needle-less injector.  They are a little pricey but for those afraid of needles, they're heaven-sent.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 03, 2010, 08:09:14 PM
Thanks, HG. I'll watch the vid when I get on my Mac.

I keep forgetting to ask... Have you collected any ST stuff yourself?

BTW, I just bought tickets last night for the Vegas convention this year, should be fun!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 03, 2010, 08:31:40 PM
I have the two TOS DVD sets, the original and remastered versions.

Oh, and of course I have to have one of these...a velour science officer's tunic like this one but with Lt. Commander rank.  I wore it to a Halloween party a couple of years ago.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2hmn7r9.jpg)


I know you'll both have a great time at the Star Trek convention!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 05, 2010, 05:28:07 PM
^ HG, honestly, that tunic is so awesome!! ;D Did you get it custom-made? (May I ask how much it cost?)

And science blue with a lt. commander rank...is it safe to assume your favorite character is McCoy? (I can't remember if I've asked you this before, sorry!)

I'd love to get an officer's uniform too, especially for the con, but I'd probably have to settle for a cheap(er) off-the-rack costume.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Paulsluv on June 05, 2010, 06:03:53 PM
I love Star Trek! TOS and TNG! Sort of a fan of DS9. Mostly, TNG. Data for the win!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 05, 2010, 10:19:01 PM
I love Star Trek! TOS and TNG! Sort of a fan of DS9. Mostly, TNG. Data for the win!

Hi Paulsuv!  It's nice to see another Star Trek fan here.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 05, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
And science blue with a lt. commander rank...


Of course it's blue.  I'm a doctor, not an engineer!

 ;)

Penny Lane, yes it's custom-made.  Here's the link to the eBay seller:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Trek-TOS-Science-SPOCK-Uniform-Costume-Prop-Shirt-/200470657098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacfb784a (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Trek-TOS-Science-SPOCK-Uniform-Costume-Prop-Shirt-/200470657098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacfb784a)

She's a great seamstress and a true Star Trek fan too.  She's a perfectionist as well and recreates the uniforms faithfully.  So my tunic has the hidden zipper as was used originally.  The velour fabric was used in the first season.  They switched to double-knit for the second and third seasons.

Currently, she's not listing the female uniform, but will make them on request.  Her prices, I think, are reasonable and her intent is to see that you're pleased with her recreation.

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 06, 2010, 01:19:10 AM
And yes, Penny Lane, the blunt, wise, and sometimes abrasive but always lovable Dr. Leonard McCoy is my favorite Star Trek character.


(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090513120044/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/6/66/Leonard_McCoy,_2267.jpg/325px-Leonard_McCoy,_2267.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Mrs Lennon on June 06, 2010, 03:51:41 AM
I love Star Trek! TOS and TNG! Sort of a fan of DS9. Mostly, TNG. Data for the win!

*cough*
I think the only piece of memorabilia (if you can even call it that) is the pin my friend made for me.
(http://i593.photbucket.com/albums/tt18/MissLennon_9/Picture005.jpg?t=1265074871)
None the less, I am still very proud of it.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 06, 2010, 05:00:23 AM
*cough*

Nurse Chapel, the hypospray please.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 06, 2010, 07:38:53 AM
Of course it's blue.  I'm a doctor, not an engineer!

 ;)

Penny Lane, yes it's custom-made.  Here's the link to the eBay seller:

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Trek-TOS-Science-SPOCK-Uniform-Costume-Prop-Shirt-/200470657098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacfb784a[/url] ([url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Trek-TOS-Science-SPOCK-Uniform-Costume-Prop-Shirt-/200470657098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacfb784a[/url])

She's a great seamstress and a true Star Trek fan too.  She's a perfectionist as well and recreates the uniforms faithfully.  So my tunic has the hidden zipper as was used originally.  The velour fabric was used in the first season.  They switched to double-knit for the second and third seasons.

Currently, she's not listing the female uniform, but will make them on request.  Her prices, I think, are reasonable and her intent is to see that you're pleased with her recreation.

Wow...I can't tell you how tempted I am at this point... I'm assuming her female uniforms would go for more than $100, however, because I'm sure they take up more fabric and work. But still, she sounds amazing. If I make enough money this summer, I might take the plunge.

And yes, Penny Lane, the blunt, wise, and sometimes abrasive but always lovable Dr. Leonard McCoy is my favorite Star Trek character.


([url]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090513120044/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/6/66/Leonard_McCoy,_2267.jpg/325px-Leonard_McCoy,_2267.jpg[/url])

I'm always glad to meet someone who can appreciate Dr. McCoy. Perhaps he's a bit of an acquired taste for some--one of my friends doesn't like him very much. But McCoy and Kirk are my favorite characters, and really, I just love McCoy to death.  :-*

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/DeForest%20Kelley/kelleyyoung.jpg)

That's one of my all-time favorite pics of DeForest Kelley.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 06, 2010, 07:40:02 AM
*cough*
I think the only piece of memorabilia (if you can even call it that) is the pin my friend made for me.
([url]http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/MissLennon_9/Picture005.jpg?t=1265074871[/url])
None the less, I am still very proud of it.


I love seeing the Starfleet insignia...command and science are my faves. You have such a sweet friend!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 06, 2010, 08:21:36 AM
Some of my random ST stuff:

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs507.ash1/29939_398085034102_557904102_4332458_3393920_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs527.snc3/29939_398086619102_557904102_4332544_659417_n.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 07, 2010, 02:34:26 AM
(http://www.toplessrobot.com/captain-kirk2.jpg)

Scotty, do we have warp power yet?


I guess Scotty is down in Engineering, Penny Lane.  Nice Star Trek stuff!  Where's the scanner?

I'd love to know what DeForest Kelley meant in that autograph.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 07, 2010, 03:16:31 AM
Wow...I can't tell you how tempted I am at this point... I'm assuming her female uniforms would go for more than $100, however, because I'm sure they take up more fabric and work. But still, she sounds amazing. If I make enough money this summer, I might take the plunge.


You can write her a question and she'll tell you how much it would be.  I'm sure she would make a perfect woman's uniform as she asks for measurements to be included with the order.  There are some women's service uniforms out there for a lot less...

http://www.nightmarefactory.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=RU889059 (http://www.nightmarefactory.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=RU889059)

(http://www.nightmarefactory.com/RU889059.jpg)

The rank braid is a bit simplified though.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 07, 2010, 06:45:11 AM
I guess Scotty is down in Engineering, Penny Lane.  Nice Star Trek stuff!  Where's the scanner?

I'd love to know what DeForest Kelley meant in that autograph.



Nice Kirk pic, HG. ;)

The scanner was hidden inside the tricorder when I took my pic. Here's a helpful review of the medical tricorder and scanner that has clickable pics and a video: http://trekmovie.com/2009/06/12/the-collective-review-dst-star-trek-tos-medical-tricorder/ (http://trekmovie.com/2009/06/12/the-collective-review-dst-star-trek-tos-medical-tricorder/)

(Do note that other TOS tricorders/scanners are still being manufactured by this company, but the medical tricorder has since gone out of production. Sometimes you can find them at somewhat reasonable prices on eBay.)

As for De's autograph in that photo... If I remember correctly from his biography (the one by Terry Lee Rioux), when De and his friend Tom were youngsters, they'd take girls into the school cloakroom and steal kisses. I must I admit I'm terribly envious of those girls. :-[ ha2ha If I weren't already married, I'd marry Dr. McCoy in a heartbeat, no questions asked!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 07, 2010, 06:59:42 AM
You can write her a question and she'll tell you how much it would be.  I'm sure she would make a perfect woman's uniform as she asks for measurements to be included with the order.  There are some women's service uniforms out there for a lot less...

[url]http://www.nightmarefactory.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=RU889059[/url] ([url]http://www.nightmarefactory.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=RU889059[/url])

([url]http://www.nightmarefactory.com/RU889059.jpg[/url])

The rank braid is a bit simplified though.


That's a good idea, HG... I would definitely write to her first with questions if I were to go this route. I have no doubt she'll do a first-rate job, considering how strong her feedback is. :)

I will keep the cheaper costumes in mind as well, just in case, although they're not as accurate.

Thanks for being thoughtful and considerate enough to provide me with advice, HG! ;D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 08, 2010, 01:45:03 AM
Nice Kirk pic, HG. ;)

...to match your action figure, Penny Lane.

Thank you for your explanation of the DeForest Kelley inscription!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 10, 2010, 11:34:34 AM
You can write her a question and she'll tell you how much it would be.  I'm sure she would make a perfect woman's uniform as she asks for measurements to be included with the order.


I've gotten in touch with your seamstress, and she sent me photographic samples of her ST women's uniforms (TOS, Mirror universe, and TNG). Here's one sample of hers:

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/TOSDRESSwithPleat.jpg)

Beautiful (although I would most likely get mine in blue)!! I am very impressed. :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 10, 2010, 03:33:18 PM
She's a pefectionist when it comes to making Star Trek uniforms.   

Lt. Ohura wore the gold command unifom in The Corbomite Maneuver and Mudd's Women.  It was then switched to the red engineering/support uniform.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1408664740_f2c0d9b22d_o.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg62/chicagaguy/Uhura.jpg)

(http://greyfalcon.us/restored/myPictures/uhura.bmp)

(http://z.about.com/d/scifi/1/0/b/a/1/uhura.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 10, 2010, 08:19:50 PM
^ Yes, I have seen Uhura in gold. I must say she looks much better in red, but she looks good regardless!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 20, 2010, 04:29:51 AM
I've gotten in touch with your seamstress, and she sent me photographic samples of her ST women's uniforms (TOS, Mirror universe, and TNG). Here's one sample of hers:

([url]http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/TOS%20-%20Other/TOSDRESSwithPleat.jpg[/url])

Beautiful (although I would most likely get mine in blue)!! I am very impressed. :)


Here's an TOS original science officer's uniform, Penny Lane.  She's faithful to the original design.


(http://i46.tinypic.com/eqweiu.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 20, 2010, 04:55:14 AM
Sometimes, everyday items were used as props...

For example, a Realistic Highball Microphone was used as the White Sound Device/Heartbeat Detector...

(http://i48.tinypic.com/4roja1.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2pqv1uc.jpg)



and these salt and pepper shakers were used as Dr. McCoy's scalpels...

(http://i45.tinypic.com/1zyyk9d.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/rup9wo.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 20, 2010, 07:19:22 AM
HG, thanks for the pics. Yes, I would say the seamstress has done a very good job with her TOS uniform. Also, I think the later seasons (season 2 or 3?) also had a more complicated women's dress pattern:

http://z.about.com/d/detroit/1/0/q/7/-/-/Uhura_uniform_communications.JPG (http://z.about.com/d/detroit/1/0/q/7/-/-/Uhura_uniform_communications.JPG) (I'm only posting a link because the photo is much too large to put up)

The front seams on this dress are different, but the simpler design the seamstress uses is perfectly fine as well! Both are very attractive.

It's funny that you posted your last pic too (with McCoy operating on Sarek); I was just watching "Journey to Babel" last night! :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 21, 2010, 02:36:58 AM
They switched to nylon knit for season 3.  They had to.  The velour uniforms were shrinking each time they were cleaned.  In several first and second season episodes, Dr. McCoy, Spock and especially Kirk are seen pulling their tunics down in several scenes.

Uhura's uniform in the picture you posted looks like it's velour.  Maybe they switched patterns toward the end of the second season or it could probably be an early third season uniform which was not used after the switch to nylon.

The seamstress will make whatever you specify, Penny Lane.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 21, 2010, 06:27:10 AM
^ Yes, I've heard about the shrinking problems with the velour. I suppose the knit fabric was more practical, but the velour had a nicer look to it.

I've seen online pics of other people in TOS uniforms. Interestingly, I've seen all sorts of materials used--nylon, velvet, wool/felt(?), plain cotton, etc.--but rarely do I see fans in velour! I've heard it's quite hard to work with.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 21, 2010, 04:42:33 PM
I think the online costume store TOS uniforms are most commonly seen, Penny Lane.  She knows how to work with velour.

There's a hidden zipper in the left shoulder seam and neck band, just as in the original tunic.


(http://i48.tinypic.com/29m7m93.jpg)


(http://i46.tinypic.com/j9nad2.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 21, 2010, 10:14:23 PM
^ Cool, nice pic of Spock!

I asked the seamstress about zippers on the female uniform, and she stated that the women's dress doesn't come with a zipper. Apparently the velour is stretchy enough simply to be pulled on. :)

BTW, since you ARE a doctor...

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/McCoy-Kelley%20miscellaneous/kd7fyt.gif)

Have you ever administered a "right cross" to a patient?  :o :-[ ha2ha
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 21, 2010, 11:58:23 PM
He was only trying to examine her.  She was an ungrateful humanoid.  Later, she hit him in the head with a rock after he delivered her baby.  A simple "thank you" would have sufficed.

Have I ever administered a right cross to a patient?  No.  But once, when I was a resident, I operated on a convict transferred from a nearby prison.  He was handcuffed to the bed rails in the recovery room.  As I leaned over to examine him, he spit in my face.  The police officer stationed in the recovery room delivered the right cross.

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 22, 2010, 12:04:46 AM
Right, Penny Lane, the woman's uniform doesn't require a zipper unlike the male tunic which has a tight neck band.  I was just trying to demonstrate her skills as a seamstress.  The hidden zipper in the tunic really is a hidden zipper!  It looks like the real seam on the right side.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 25, 2010, 08:15:16 AM
Have I ever administered a right cross to a patient?  No.  But once, when I was a resident, I operated on a convict transferred from a nearby prison.  He was handcuffed to the bed rails in the recovery room.  As I leaned over to examine him, he spit in my face.  The police officer stationed in the recovery room delivered the right cross.

Oh, that's horrible that something like that happened to you. I'm so sorry!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on June 25, 2010, 03:08:40 PM
We had to take the patient back to the OR.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Octie on June 27, 2010, 06:51:15 AM
I was watching an episode of the Big Bang Theory last week, and one of the characters mentioned that he and he friends play Klingon Boggle... made me think of this thread :D I wonder if people actually play something like that ;)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 27, 2010, 07:21:52 PM
^ I've never even heard of Klingon Boggle, hahaha. But if Klingon Hamlet exists (it really does), then I suppose anything is possible!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Paulsluv on June 27, 2010, 07:27:04 PM
Of course, you'll never appreciate Shakespeare until you read it in the original Klingon. :D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 27, 2010, 07:41:38 PM
Of course, you'll never appreciate Shakespeare until you read it in the original Klingon. :D

ST VI! ;D I love that movie.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Paulsluv on June 27, 2010, 10:00:03 PM
I'm going to DragonCon and there's gonna be people from Star Trek there. From TNG and Voyager.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on June 28, 2010, 03:31:03 AM
^ That's really cool. Which stars?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Paulsluv on June 28, 2010, 10:33:13 AM
There's a list on the website. A lot from TNG.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Octie on July 04, 2010, 07:06:59 AM
Oooh, KE and I were watching a Perry Mason episode with our parents (we're a bunch of detective/whodunnit fans), and Leonard Nimoy was in it! Too bad he turned out to be, um, the murderer... but it was still good to see him ;D Mum was the first one to spot him... she went, "ooh, it's Spock!" ha2ha

He looked like this (excuse poor pic quality):
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Octie_Garden/Random/Nimoy_e166.jpg)

Haha, sorry, not really Star Trek-related, but just a bit of fun :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 06, 2010, 05:07:21 AM
^ I think Leonard Nimoy was a looker when he was younger! :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Octie on July 08, 2010, 10:56:43 AM
hehe, yeah, I thought he looked cute :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 08, 2010, 02:44:09 PM
(http://img.trekmovie.com/images/nimtrib/nimoybw01.jpg)

Another pic of young Leonard (he's in the dark suit).
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 12, 2010, 09:42:50 AM
Hey, HG (if you're reading this)... I finally put in my ST costume order from your seamstress. My final choice of an outfit wound up going in a different direction from my original thoughts, however. Regardless, I hope it'll be cool. :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 13, 2010, 02:12:29 AM
My final choice of an outfit wound up going in a different direction from my original thoughts, however. Regardless, I hope it'll be cool. :)

I'm sure it will be, Penny Lane.  What's she making for you?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 13, 2010, 04:46:20 AM
I'm sure it will be, Penny Lane.  What's she making for you?


Here are generic pics of it from her eBay listing (obviously it'll be scaled down for a female frame):

(http://i.ebayimg.com/12/!Bd4qSsQ!mk~$%28KGrHqIOKj!Eq4gH8f+hBK655HB54!~~_3.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!Bd4o6u!Bmk~$%28KGrHqMOKikEq4123j8VBK65%29SVTnQ~~_3.JPG)

It's Dr. McCoy's sickbay uniform (plus the black undershirt and a hidden zipper).  :)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/Bones%20McCoy%20TOS%20stills/ariane179254_StarTrek_3x02_TheEnter.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 13, 2010, 05:57:36 PM
McCoy's medical tunic!  An excellent choice.  As usual, she's particular to detail.  It looks just like the original. 

Now you can see the detail of the hidden zipper.


The original, now old and a bit faded:


(http://i27.tinypic.com/72vu3k.jpg)

(http://i28.tinypic.com/6pq4d3.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 13, 2010, 06:35:54 PM
McCoy's medical tunic!  An excellent choice.  As usual, she's particular to detail.  It looks just like the original.

Thanks, HG, for your kind words on my choice of costume. It means a lot coming from another McCoy fan. ;D

BTW, how do you store your own costume when it's not in use?

Nice pics too; what a wonderful piece of sci-fi history.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 13, 2010, 06:45:53 PM
BTW, how do you store your own costume when it's not in use?
It's not in use a whole lot more than it is!   Not much chance of me being reactivated by Starfleet.  ;D

I keep it on one of those wood hangers in the closet, off on the end by itself so as not to crush the velour.

Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 13, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
^ LOL! You never know, you might get called in if McCoy and M'Benga have the night off... ha2ha

I just asked because I'm not sure how to store mine, so I wanted to get your thoughts. :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 14, 2010, 12:51:40 AM
^ LOL! You never know, you might get called in if McCoy and M'Benga have the night off... ha2ha


Then I'll do the ornery routine....

Star Trek The Motion Picture: Bones Returns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0W852wflMA#normal)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 14, 2010, 12:58:15 AM
Doctor McCoy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlmPFLClPjM#normal)


 ;D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 14, 2010, 04:24:18 AM
Then I'll do the ornery routine....

Star Trek The Motion Picture: Bones Returns ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0W852wflMA#normal[/url])


I love that scene, plus his crazy beard!! ;D

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/Bones%20McCoy%20TOS%20stills/bonesTMP.jpg)

ha2ha

Doctor McCoy ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlmPFLClPjM#normal[/url])


 ;D


That video was delightful, thanks for posting it!  ;yes
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 15, 2010, 05:33:37 AM
I've been a Star Trek fan since its inception.  Over the years, I've tried to keep an open mind about all its incarnations. 

I've decided that they're all fluff.



Star Trek as The Love Boat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWyxZR69CI0&feature=related#normal)



 ;D
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 15, 2010, 05:48:20 AM
You sound like my husband; he's a hard-nosed TOSer. But to be honest, I haven't been able to fall in love with TNG the same way I did with TOS. TNG's not a bad show, but it just feels so bland and polite in comparison. However, I've just started on Voyager and it seems okay so far.

TOS gets picked on for being "cheesy" but there's something about it that's so special. I love the characters and their chemistry with each other, the thoughtful dialogue and stories, and the whimsical costumes and settings. And somehow it does manage to be intriguing and cerebral without drowning its viewers in excessive technobabble.

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz168/MsKirkette/James%20Kirk%20TOS%20stills/holytrinity.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 17, 2010, 12:32:14 AM
TOS gets picked on for being "cheesy" but there's something about it that's so special. I love the characters and their chemistry with each other, the thoughtful dialogue and stories, and the whimsical costumes and settings. And somehow it does manage to be intriguing and cerebral without drowning its viewers in excessive technobabble.

Well put, Penny Lane.  I hate technobabble!

eg...

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: If we could get to the root command, we can introduce an invasive programing sequence through its bio-chip system, and then return it to the
                                  hive.
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge: The Borg are so inter-connective, it would work like a virus.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Which would infect the entire collective. We could disable their neural network at a stroke.
Doctor Beverly Crusher: Infect it? You make it sound as if it's a disease.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Quite right, Doctor. If all goes well, a terminal one.



Gimme this any day:

Dr. McCoy: That's right, and in this derivative, mixed with alcohol it merely deadens certain nerve inputs to the brain.
Scott: Oh, well, any decent blend of Scotch'll do that.
Dr. McCoy: Oh? Well, one good slug of this, and you could hit a man with phaser stun, and he'd never feel it, or even know it.
Scott: Does it make a good mix with Scotch?
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 17, 2010, 12:42:53 AM
Gimme this any day:

Dr. McCoy: That's right, and in this derivative, mixed with alcohol it merely deadens certain nerve inputs to the brain.
Scott: Oh, well, any decent blend of Scotch'll do that.
Dr. McCoy: Oh? Well, one good slug of this, and you could hit a man with phaser stun, and he'd never feel it, or even know it.
Scott: Does it make a good mix with Scotch?

LOL, Scotty and his alcohol! But yes, I appreciate that the people on TOS can actually have normal conversations with each other.

I love The Tholian Web too; it's one of my favorite episodes!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 17, 2010, 12:58:21 AM
LOL, Scotty and his alcohol! But yes, I appreciate that the people on TOS can actually have normal conversations with each other.

I love The Tholian Web too; it's one of my favorite episodes!


Mine too, Penny Lane...


Star trek - Tholian Web (Bones/Spock exchang (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iko5Jm-5pMY#normal)



;)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 17, 2010, 01:05:31 AM
^ ;D I never realized we had this much in common.

I like this too:

Star Trek - The Tholian web "forget it Bones" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjGO0xf9IJ8#normal)
It's an odd scene, but I don't know...I always enjoy Bones and Spock together, even if they're driving each other nuts.

So what are your favorite episodes in general? :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 17, 2010, 01:16:34 AM
I used to have my favorites, Penny Lane.  But these days, having seen all the episodes so many times, I enjoy them all and focus on the characters and how they interact.  I think the writers for Star Trek TOS were brilliant.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 17, 2010, 01:24:13 AM
The scene I posted is a good example of how the writers understood literary technique by interrupting tense drama with a moment of comic relief.  Shakespeare did that in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, etc.!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 17, 2010, 03:23:07 AM
I think the writers for Star Trek TOS were brilliant.

Agreed. :)

The scene I posted is a good example of how the writers understood literary technique by interrupting tense drama with a moment of comic relief.  Shakespeare did that in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, etc.!

That technique is quite useful in real life too. ;) And I'm a fan of Shakespeare as well.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 17, 2010, 04:12:35 AM
That technique is quite useful in real life too. ;)

Definitely!

 
And I'm a fan of Shakespeare as well.

I wasn't at first.  But when we started taking school trips to Stratford, CT where they had a re-creation of the Globe Theater for their Shakespearean Festival and I had the chance to see several plays performed beautifully, I started to appreciate Shakespeare a whole lot more.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 17, 2010, 04:45:25 AM
I wasn't at first.  But when we started taking school trips to Stratford, CT where they had a re-creation of the Globe Theater for their Shakespearean Festival and I had the chance to see several plays performed beautifully, I started to appreciate Shakespeare a whole lot more.

Awesome! ;D People can find Shakespeare intimidating at first, but once you really get into the language and the stories, there's a lot to appreciate.

I've been to Shakespeare festivals in Oregon and Utah, and many years ago I got to visit Stratford-upon-Avon and the reconstructed Globe Theatre in the UK. I had a teacher who was crazy for Shakespeare, so I learned a lot from him. :)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 18, 2010, 04:16:12 AM
Sadly, Penny Lane, the Stratford Festival Theatre closed in the mid-1980s.  The building has remained vacant and the town of Stratford is assessing its structural integrity.  It's a pity, really, as it's a great theater on scenic grounds on the Housatonic River.


(http://i26.tinypic.com/2929nw6.jpg)
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 18, 2010, 04:24:45 AM
TNG episode 20 - "goodnight, sweet BEEP" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRpcqr89f0E#normal)


 ;D


Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Penny Lane on July 18, 2010, 04:43:02 AM
Sadly, Penny Lane, the Stratford Festival Theatre closed in the mid-1980s.  The building has remained vacant and the town of Stratford is assessing its structural integrity.  It's a pity, really, as it's a great theater on scenic grounds on the Housatonic River.


Aww, that's a shame. It's sad when historic/interesting buildings get shut down! That sort of thing really bothers me.

TNG episode 20 - "goodnight, sweet BEEP" ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRpcqr89f0E#normal[/url])


 ;D


That's so cute...I've never seen Patrick do that skit before, hehe. There's also a silly outtake somewhere where he's singing the alphabet for Gene Roddenberry.

I like it when Star Trek meets Shakespeare. I really enjoy The Conscience of the King episode, and ST VI: The Undiscovered Country is my favorite TOS film!
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 19, 2010, 04:38:05 AM
Aww, that's a shame. It's sad when historic/interesting buildings get shut down! That sort of thing really bothers me.

I have fond memories of seeing Julius Caesar, The Taming Of The Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Othello performed in that theater.
Title: Re: "Star Trek" fans
Post by: Octie on January 19, 2013, 03:23:44 AM
Oh man... where was I when this thread was active...
I've only ever seen The Original Series episodes before, and liked them, but now I have been introduced to Next Generation and really liking that :) Have only seen First Contact and the first 3 episodes, so still have a *very* long way to go on the series, but so far I really like what I've seen :) My favourite character so far has got to be Data.... go him 8)