#startreknerd

[adafruit]

The "Nubbin bug" lives - A Star Trek prop resurrection with 3D Printing 🐛🖖🎥

Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 1, Episode 25 (May 1988), "Conspiracy", was one of my favorites. It featured a mind-controlling alien parasite referred to as the "Nubbin bug", or at least by The Greatest Generation Star Trek podcast.

Back in 1998, there was not a lot of computer CGI, so it was a stop-motion prop. Years later, the co-hosts of The Greatest Generation, a fun Star Trek podcast, stumbled upon the original silicone molds used to create the Nubbin bug while a listener found in a warehouse clearance sale in Van Nuys, California.

The podcasters acquired the mold. Shortly after, a listener from Atlanta who works at a prop studio offered to help preserve the prop since the original rubber material would decay over time. This led to the creation of archival-quality plaster casts to preserve the iconic alien for generations to come.

And they did some more, using 3D scanners - the Nubbin bug was recreated as a 3D model, allowing for exact replicas to be printed. Over 100 of these replicas were made, each one hand-painted and assembled to match the original as closely as possible. Their handmade / 3D-printed versions look almost identical to the bugs that appeared in the episode.

They also designed a Playschool-style retail packaging box to package the bugs. Fans of the podcast can purchase the limited-edition replicas. I don't know if they will post the 3D files, but I'll email and ask.

This is a really cool project from one of the weirdest/best episodes, and I am thrilled that someone was able to preserve this piece of Sci-Fi history in such a cool way - the entire story is on this TikTok video.

No word where this cutie is though.

[allyalbonart]

Picard in Pastels final scan

So many issues with it, but hey - it kinda looks like him, and it reads as a human being so I will take the win!

As you can probably can tell with my recent flapping around between pencil, pastel, a bit of watercolour and more recently a bit of acrylic - I am still very much trying to find my place as an artist. It's a constant journey and it doesn't help that I flip flop between my love of different mediums!

Colour pencil and pastel still very much winning the battle at the moment!

[sistahscifi]

Nichelle Nichols taught many aspiring scientists, including @therealmaejemison, that science is for everyone! TO BOLDLY GO: HOW NICHELLE NICHOLS AND STAR TREK HELPED ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS by Angela Dalton and illustrated by @bylaurensemmer will release 01/17. Reposted from @jackson_theofore_keys Awesome! . . . . . @nichellenicholsofficial @angeladalton_author @harperkids . #startrek #nichellenichols #startrekpicard #startrekthenextgeneration #trekkies #trekker #startreklove #livelongandprosper #ussenterprise #startrekfans #startrekuniverse #generoddenberry #tng #startrekfan #startrekkers #starfleet #startrekdiscovery #startrekwomen #startrekfamily #startreknerd #ncc1701 #startreknerds #scienceeducation #SistahScifi (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckqbtwfr9Fu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adrian-stahl]

Finally - face masks are up on Etsy. I added a klingon design as well 😁 I know, I'm really late with that and I initially said, I wont sell masks at all - due to various reasons, but let's see what happens, if there's no further demand for them any more, I still can take the listings down again. #starfleetuniform #startrek #startreknerd #startretos #facemask #smallbusiness #handmade #thetimetravelingsewingcase #designer #etsy #estyseller https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3IREFHA_X/?igshid=ptjg4a22rv1c

[asianbrickgeek92-blog]

Excelsior Class LEGO MOC ________________________________________ #lego #legogeek #legolover #legofan #afol #startreknerd #startrek #trekkie #legomoc ##startrekfan #legophotograpy #legophotographymalaysia #asianbrickgeek #moc https://www.instagram.com/p/BrhuAQ7HAxz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k5b2d8t3s6m8

[naumovskidusan]

Star Trek officially licensed merchandise @teepublic . . . . . #startrek #startrekday #startrekfan #startrekfamily #startrekfanart #startrekfans #startrekart #startrekborg #startrekkers #startrekker #startrekgenerations #startrekgeek #startrekcosplay #startrekmemes #startrekmeme #startrekmovie #startrekquote #startreknerd #startreknextgen #startrekpicard #startrektng #startrekthenextgeneration #picard #artistsoninstagram #artshop #artsupport #scifi #scifiart #jeanlucpicard #tvshow https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJSwTpqGDJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mattbellstl]

An integral part of the podcasting setup. #UFP #StarTrekNerd (at St. Louis, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cad5zUGMnMN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mlbingham]

Do you have a Star Trek fan who has a birthday coming? I know my brother would LOVE this card. We grew up watching all the old Star Trek episodes and I will never forget the Vulcan Death Grip! Find these at LouiseLauret.com

[eigaandhollywood]

Star Trek Beyond celebrates it's 5th anniversary today

[kdole5489]

Keychains are on sale now. Go check them out and see what we else we have available!! So many designs to choose from. #startrek #enterprise #starshipenterprise #startrekfan #startreknerd #startrekcosplay #starfleet #etsy #etsyseller #etsyfinds #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyshop #thecrossartstudio #handmadewithlove #handmade #keychains https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjdNDgnIhy/?utm_medium=tumblr

[artisanjpeg]

I did an artsy-craftsy -trekie tee shirt thing. #bleachart #startreknerd #jprheamfa (at Ada, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0-6ldpZsS/?igshid=1mscgl27aj7y0

[sistahscifi]

Learn about Nichelle Nichols and how her landmark role paved new paths for representation for women and people of color in fields of science, technology, engineering, and math with TO BOLDLY GO: HOW NICHELLE NICHOLS AND STAR TREK HELPED ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS by @angeladalton_author and illustrated by @bylaurensemmer Reposted from @gabrielteodros Nichelle Nichols, forever. . . . . . #nichellenichols #lieutenantuhura #uhura #livelongandprosper #ussenterprise #trekkies #trekker #trekkie #startrekkers #startrekfans #startrekuniverse #startrekfamily #startreknerds #startrektos #startrekpicard #startrekthenextgeneration #tng #startrekds9 #startrekstrangenewworlds #ncc1701 #startrekbehindthescenes #startreklove #startrekwomen #sistahscifi (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_vRwrpOJF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adrian-stahl]

The very last commissions fir FedCon are now ready for shipping. Some details and embellishments will be added by my customers and friends 😊 - can't wait to see them fully adorned as General Chang from Star Trek VI and Jaylah from JJ-Trek. - Beyond. #startreknerd #startrek #startrekcosplay #startrekclassic #startrekbeyond #startrekbeyondcosplay #jaylah #generalchang #cosplaytailor #cosplay #costume #costumedesign #moviecostumes #thetimetravelingsewingcase #designer #design #fedcon #fedcon2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNnWepIZqE/?igshid=1tg4o3xbozhra

[thatgaymerguyb]

Dusting off the fleet today. #startrek #startrektos #startrektng #startrekds9 #startrekvoyager #startreknerd #trekkie #gaynerd #gaymer #USSEnterprise #startrekENT #toycollector #toycollection #startrekfleets #nerdsofinstagram #thatgaymerguyB (at Halifax, Nova Scotia)

[jesseaxe]

Skinny Pop, whiskey, & Star Trek Enterprise (with Scott Drakula) for the Monday afternoon chill. #startreknerd #iknowitsbakula (at Death's Door) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Dfj5znZhdrPnRit06RFsOvUMLUVOKyvjM3Dc0/?igshid=iefrve1mnmr2

[livin4thelamb]

I'm watching Star Trek Next Gen with my husband and doodling my favorite characters. It's a great show! It was really hard capturing Deanna's beauty, but I think it turned out well. #startrek #startreknextgeneration #startreknerd #data #startrekdata #willriker #williamriker #startrekwilliamriker #deannatroi #startrekdeannatroi #pencil #pencildrawing #pencildoodle #pencilsketch #drawings #drawing #doodle #art #artworks #makegoodart #artist #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rw4O4FsRz/?igshid=t0rjlo6b3fog