The LEGO ICONS set 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D (€379,99) has not been universally acclaimed by fans, and everyone has an opinion on the manufacturer's performance in relation to the brand's designers' vision. Moreover, this is not the first time a construction toy manufacturer has attempted the risky task of trying to recreate the Enterprise with building bricks.

Mattel (MEGA BLOKS), Hasbro (Kre-O), and even the smaller German manufacturer Blue Brixx, which held the license between 2021 and 2024, have all tried their hand at similar projects in the past, with varying degrees of success. Before the arrival of the LEGO version, many fans of the franchise turned to the toy offered by Playmobil in 2021, a product that is no longer strictly a construction toy but offers interesting display possibilities.

It is obviously necessary to put into context the products of which I offer a selection below: most of them were marketed at a time when the level of finish was often much less satisfactory, at LEGO as elsewhere, and these models, some of which are composed of only a few hundred pieces, did not offer the level of finish of the ICONS range set that LEGO offers this year.

I still wanted to get a general idea of ​​what already existed on the subject in order to put the aesthetic flaws I noticed in LEGO's version into perspective. Two products in the gallery below seem acceptable to me: the Blue Brixx set version 104183 Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 launched in 2022 and that of the Mattel MEGA BLOKS set Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 Released in 2016. The 2013 Kre-O version was a playset without any particular ambition; we can't blame Hasbro for having totally sacrificed aesthetics in favor of playability.

The selection listed below is not exhaustive, but it is representative of what different toy manufacturers have done with the license they held. It's unclear at this stage whether LEGO will exploit the franchise to its fullest extent, like Blue Brixx, which released a massive number of ships between 2021 and 2024. I wouldn't bet on a full range of ICONS sets with several thousand pieces, but I wouldn't say no to a small series of ships in the same format. Midi Scale.

I hope that this selection of derivative products will at least give you a clearer idea of ​​what has already been offered on the subject in the past; I have only kept the officially licensed derivative products and I have deliberately omitted MOCs sold without authorization by individuals or alternative "manufacturers" who do not bother with various and sundry contracts.

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Today we are quickly interested in the content of the LEGO ICONS set 40768 Star Trek: Type-15 ShuttlepodA small promotional item of 261 pieces will be offered on the official online store from November 28, 2025 to December 1, 2025 with the purchase of the LEGO ICONS set. 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D (379,99 €).

Star Trek fans should appreciate getting this LEGO minifigure version of the Type-15 shuttle, which was carried multiple times on the Enterprise. In my opinion, it's a good choice for a promotional product intended to reward customers who purchase the set. 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D from its launch.

This is the Onizuka module, named after astronaut Ellison Onizuka who died in the Challenger space shuttle explosion in 1986, piloted on screen by several characters depending on the mission: Data and Geordi La Forge notably piloted this shuttle.

LEGO chose to include the Ro Laren minifigure with the set, but the manufacturer made a mistake: they advertised the stardate 45076.3 on the sticker representing the shuttle's LCARS system, a reference to the "Ensign Ro" episode from the fifth season of the series. However, the sticker actually features the stardate 44885.5, which refers to an episode in the fourth season in which Geordi La Forge is piloting the shuttle. It's a shame, though this mismatch between the reference and the included minifigure probably won't keep many people up at night.

Otherwise, the shuttle is fairly faithful to the version seen on screen, its assembly is entertaining, and only the disappointing sticker sheet mars the overall impression. Most of these stickers use a transparent background, which in theory avoids the usual color mismatch between their white background and the color of the pieces they're applied to, but the adhesive will still be slightly visible through the surface. You can't have your cake and eat it too with LEGO.

The Ro Laren minifigure can be placed in the module, hence the announcement of a minifigure-scale version, and it suffers from the same manufacturing defect as the other uniformed figures in the set. 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-DThe red area on the torso is indeed not entirely consistent with the color of the arms, which are dyed throughout. We can take comfort in the fact that the entire cast is perfectly matched, flaws and all.

This promotional product is therefore aimed at fans of the franchise who will pay for their copy of the LEGO ICONS set. 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D at full price from November 28, 2025, and in my opinion, it fulfills its mission brilliantly. However, it's not a DLC that will be missed by those who choose to wait for a better price on the big box; it's simply a nice nod to an iconic shuttle from the Startek saga, intended for fans of the franchise.

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Today we take a quick tour of the content of the LEGO ICONS set 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, a box of 3600 pieces which will be available on the official online store from November 28, 2025 at the public price of €379,99.

As you probably already know, this version of the Enterprise is inspired by the series Star Trek: The Next Generation It aired from 1987 in the USA and from 1996 in France. Those hoping for a version based on the 1966 series with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are therefore disappointed; LEGO has chosen to go back less far and capitalize on the nostalgia of a more recent generation of fans.

That being said, the Enterprise has more or less retained its characteristic look throughout the series and films of the Star Trek franchise, and those who might be relatively disappointed not to get the first variant of the ship will easily be content without complaining too much.

Recreating a ship like the Enterprise with LEGO bricks was a challenge, and you can tell the designer struggled in places to create the most believable model possible. The result is acceptable in my opinion, considering the aesthetic constraints, but there are still a few finishing details that might disappoint those hoping for something more polished, particularly the front disc.

While the model retains the oval shape of the original spaceship, the surface treatment disrupts the intended effect by introducing lines and notches that visually disturb the overall design. LEGO has made an effort to enhance the rounded shape by including printed pieces that form the disc's edge with near-perfect continuity, but this effort is negated by the placement of the surface plates, compounded by the presence of brown pieces that add little visual interest.

The use of flexible tubes to represent the gap between the rim of the disc and the central area doesn't strike me as very convincing; it's a rather simplistic shortcut that gives this high-end model, sold for €380, a cheap look. These tubes don't bend completely uniformly, and the result is, in my opinion, far from satisfactory.

The rest of the 62cm-long ship is more successful, with well-defined curves and a very decent finish on the two propulsion units. This model is not lacking in detail, which should appeal to fans who can overlook the overall design: an accessible shuttle hangar, two Type-15 micro-shuttles, a saucer held in place by an ingenious system and detachable for recreating the scenes in which this element is separated from the rest of the ship, and a plethora of stickers that add some character to the whole thing. In reality, no one will really take advantage of this "feature" that allows the ship to be split in two, except perhaps for easier storage in its box without having to disassemble everything.

For those wondering, there is no interior in this spaceship; don't be misled by the promotional video currently circulating on social media. In fact, if you look closely, you can find the mention "Bridge setting is not part of the LEGO set".

Assembling the model is enjoyable, with highly original techniques that achieve the desired result, and despite a few slightly repetitive phases, it's never really boring. The disc's design is the most tedious step; you quickly realize that the finish will be very rough and that the expected curves are only vaguely represented. The black patterns on the disc's edge are pad-printed.

The spaceship is mounted on a somewhat crude but unfailingly stable stand, with a presentation angle that does its best to highlight the object and visually conceal the black stand. The staging is dynamic, and the stand is almost forgotten when viewed from above.

The small, printed display plate isn't attached to the stand; it's presented separately, somewhat isolated. The included minifigures are lined up on a second, rather uninspired stand, adorned with a sticker reminding us that this product is inspired by the series. Star Trek: The Next GenerationThere was undoubtedly potential to combine everything to make it a more ambitious element of the model.

As is often the case, the background color of some of the stickers doesn't perfectly match the color of the pieces they're applied to; there are even several shades of gray on the pieces used. This is particularly noticeable on the surface of the saucer; LEGO still hasn't managed to achieve a consistent color scheme.

The joke of the moment is actually another mistake that LEGO didn't notice before printing the included stickers. There is indeed a mistake in the phrase printed at the bottom of the gold sticker: "...to boldly go where no man has gone before."should have been"...to boldly go where no man has gone before."

The minifigure selection is quite substantial here with nine characters and a cat: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Data, Doctor Beverly Crusher, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Councilor Deanna Troi, Bartender Guinan, Young Wesley Crusher and Spot the cat.

It's difficult to criticize LEGO's selection; the cast is decent, and LEGO hasn't skimped on the essential details needed to make certain characters believable. However, one can be concerned about the manufacturer's inability to properly print on a black background. All the uniformed minifigures suffer from the same manufacturing defect: a slightly dark tint that doesn't quite match the color of the characters' arms. This is a shame, considering that the appeal of these minifigures relies solely on these colored areas, the uniforms being complemented by pairs of neutral legs. Once again, the heavily retouched official images are a bit too optimistic compared to reality.

Each character is accompanied by a more or less iconic accessory, some of which are direct references to scenes from the series: a teacup for Picard, a paperclip for Riker, the cat Spot for Data, an engineering tool kit for La Forge, a Phaser for Worf, a TR-560 Tricorder for Crusher, a portable tractor beam for Wesley, a PADD (Personal Access Display Device) for Deanna Troi, and a bottle for the barmaid Guinan. All the better for the most dedicated fans, who should appreciate these nods directly to them.

Was it absolutely necessary to attempt a reproduction of the Enterprise at this scale? That's far from certain, given the aesthetic compromises and the somewhat messy appearance of the saucer's surface. A version Midi Scale could have been convincing, it would inevitably have overlooked certain details but it would also have allowed us to avoid the somewhat crude rendering of certain areas in the current version.

Star Trek isn't Star Wars, and I doubt LEGO will ever release a whole series of Enterprise variants. There's certainly a market for the product shown here among the franchise's many adult fans, but there's no guarantee a full range of variants would find an audience, especially with designs too similar to justify collecting. So, we'll probably have to settle for this version from a series more recent than the 1966 one. A shame for those like me who would have preferred to get the original cast.

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LEGO today unveils the large set designed to boost sales for Black Friday 2025: the LEGO ICONS set. 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D with its 3600 pieces and its public price set at 379,99 €.

The most dedicated fans of the Star Trek franchise will have understood that this model of the iconic ship is based on the version seen on screen in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation broadcast from 1987 in the USA and from 1996 in France.

The 60cm long model will come with nine minifigures: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Data, Doctor Beverly Crusher, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Councilor Deanna Troi, Bartender Guinan, and Young Wesley Crusher. Spot the cat will also be included.

10356 STAR TREK: USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

This product will be available on November 28, 2025, and those who purchase it before December 1, 2025, will receive a free LEGO ICONS promotional set. 40768 Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod (261 pieces) which will allow them to add the Ro Laren sign to their collection of minifigs from the series (image below).

40768 STAR TREK: TYPE-15 SHUTTLEPOD ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

It's confirmed via a short teaser put online by the manufacturer, the Star Trek license is coming soon to LEGO and it will be in the form of at least one set based on the series Star Trek: The Next Generation aired from 1987 and followed by several films. In these few images, we discover the minifigure of Jean-Luc Picard, then played on screen by Patrick Stewart.

The latest rumors tell us about a set bearing the reference LEGO ICONS 10356 USS Enterprise D, with an inventory of over 3600 pieces to assemble the NCC-1701-D version of the Enterprise as well as the following minifigs: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William T. Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge (a visual of the figurine has leaked), the android Data, Dr. Beverly Crusher, Ensign Wesley Crusher, Councilor Deanna Troi and Guinan. This box would be marketed on the occasion of Black Friday 2025 for around €400.

These same rumors also announce a promotional product offered under condition of purchase for the launch of the set at the end of November 2025, the LEGO reference 40768 Type-15 Shuttlepod.