September 8, 1966 marked the U.S. premiere of Star Trek™: The Original Series - two days after it first aired in Canada - and television hasn't quite been the same since. 3 seasons. 79 episodes. And then something that rarely happens when a show ends: the fan community didn't. It organized, advocated, and ultimately brought the franchise back, not once but across decades of films, series, and cultural conversation that continues to this day. What began on a single network night in 1966 grew into one of the most enduring stories in the history of science fiction and popular culture.
Sixty years is a long time for anything to matter this much. This anniversary is a significant milestone. And for the fans who have carried this show across generations - who grew up with it, introduced it to their children, or discovered it long after the original run - it deserves to be celebrated with something meaningful.
Here at The Bradford Exchange, our officially licensed STAR TREK™ collectibles are expertly designed and handcrafted to honor the beloved characters, iconic ships, and breathtaking moments that made the show what it is. And for a milestone this important, any of them is a worthy way to recognize it. We even have 2 releases that were created especially for the 60th anniversary of STAR TREK. Keep reading and we will reveal those to you in warp speed.
Which Part of STAR TREK Speaks to You the Most?
Not every STAR TREK fan has a connection to the very same aspects of the show. With so much science fiction excellence packed into its 79 episodes, what one person responds to strongly could be light years away from another. Some are drawn to the characters - like the specific dynamic between Captain James T. Kirk, Dr. Spock, and McCoy that became the show's emotional core. Others connect through the incredible spaceships, particularly the U.S.S. Enterprise itself, which has become one of the most recognizable vessels in all of fiction. Some fans remember specific episodes the way others remember songs - attached to a feeling, a moment, a line of dialogue that became pleasantly stuck in their head. And some simply love what the show represented: a vision of the future built on curiosity, cooperation, and the belief that exploration is worth the risk.
Knowing which of these resonates more is a useful first step in finding the right collectible, because the unique pieces designed to celebrate each of these connections are genuinely different from one another. Here's a good way to consider things:
For the Fan Who Connects Through the Characters
Kirk, Spock, Uhura, McCoy, Scotty, Sulu, Chekov - the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise became a template for ensemble storytelling that television is still learning from. For fans whose connection to the show is all about the characters, the right collectible is one that recreates their famous personas with so much thought, care and expertise, that seeing them instantly teleports you back to the fondest of memories.
Our STAR TREK 60th Anniversary Sculpture honors the legendary Captain Kirk with a realistic figure atop a dramatic six-sided pedestal featuring memorable quotes and archival imagery.
For the fan who wants to see their favorite characters rendered with the weight of a museum-quality presentation, the STAR TREK Sculpture Collection uses multi-patinaed cold-cast bronze with real bronze powder to create gallery-edition level depictions of iconic characters. Captain Kirk leads the way at his command chair, which plays the opening narration from the Original Series at the flip of a switch.
There's also a third option for fans who want to experience the crew differently. The To Boldly Go Figurine Collection lets you collect the entire crew piece by piece. Each hand-painted figurine has shimmering glitter inside clear legs to recreate the transporter effect, and the platform lights up and plays sound when they arrive.
For the Fan Who Connects Through a Specific Episode or Moment
Some STAR TREK fans can tell you exactly which episode changed how they thought about the show. "Amok Time" - the Season 2 premiere in which Kirk and Spock are forced into mortal combat on Vulcan - is one of those legendary episodes. It deepened the friendship at the heart of the show in a way that resonated far beyond its original airdate. Our STAR TREK Amok Time Sculpture was created specifically for the fan who knows exactly why that episode matters. With an edition limited to only 5,000 worldwide, it was developed from actual TV studio archives and captures Kirk and Spock mid-combat in 1:8 scale with an illuminating fire pit between them.
For the Fan Whose Connection Is to the Ships
The U.S.S. Enterprise isn't merely a set piece in STAR TREK. It's a character - one with its own design philosophy, its own emotional weight, and its own place in the franchise's visual identity across every series that followed. For collectors whose connection to STAR TREK runs through the vessels, that distinction matters. The Starfleet Legacy Pin Collection honors the ships across the entire franchise - the NCC-1701, the NCC-1701-D, the Defiant, the U.S.S. Voyager and more - with 24K Gold plated 3D pins that arrive in pairs. Limited edition of 5,000, the collectible pins can even be shown off in a custom display shaped like the Starfleet insignia.
Especially Made to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary
In addition to the Captain Kirk sculpture already mentioned, our STAR TREK 60th Anniversary Challenge Coin Collection features solid golden bronze coins with full-color character, ship artwork and "TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE" inscribed on the reverse.
For the Fan Who Loves the Era as Much as the Show
Some STAR TREK fans connect to the show through the specific era it existed in - the specific texture of late-1960s television, the aesthetic of the original sets and uniforms, the feeling of watching it as a child when it first aired in syndication. For those fans, may we suggest something a little more playful. Our STAR TREK Mini Lunchbox Collection is exactly that: real metal miniature lunchboxes with original retro-style artwork that has never existed anywhere before this collection. They open, they display beautifully, and they carry the feeling of the original series in a format that's genuinely fun.
Sixty Years Is Worthy of a Celebration
The memory of most television shows does not survive past cancellation. And very few survive it to become something that influences how people think about the future, inspires careers in science and exploration, and builds a fan community that spans three generations AND keeps growing. STAR TREK: The Original Series accomplished all of that on the strength of only 79 episodes that aired between 1966 and 1969.
Sixty years later, the conversation is still happening. That's worth a great deal and definitely a reason to celebrate if you're a fan. If you'd like to join the celebration in 2026, don't miss our STAR TREK sculptures, figurines, STAR TREK wall decor, STAR TREK coins and our full selection of STAR TREK collectibles. Remember, you won't find these anywhere but here! You also might want to check out the rest of our sci-fi collectibles for more deep space excitement. And with that we invite you "to boldly go where no one has gone before". Thanks so much for reading!
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