STAR TREK 60TH ANNIVERSARY AT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the origination of Star Trek based upon the first airing of the television series on the NBC network in 1966 that followed the crew of the starship Enterprise during its five-year mission to explore deep space. That original Star Trek series has since spawned 12 more television shows and 13 theatrical movies in what has become a beloved sci-fi franchise. In celebration of Star Trek's 60th Anniversary, a number of celebrities from the franchise, including the first captain of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) James T. Kirk portrayed by William Shatner, will be appearing at the Spring Edition of this year's Motor City Comic Con taking place May 15 - 17, 2026. In addition to William Shatner, also appearing will be Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Karl Urban (Kelvin Timeline Star Trek movies) and Simon Pegg (Kelvin Timeline Star Trek movies).

Motor City Comic Con, which runs each Spring and Fall, is Michigan’s largest and longest running pop culture convention. The event which began in 1989, will be taking place at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, previously the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Motor City Comic Con is known as one of the premier conventions in the United States for enjoying pop culture and artistic creativity. 

Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up): 

Friday Pass $38* online purchase / $43 at the door; 

Saturday Pass $48* online purchase / $53 at the door; 

Sunday Pass $43* online purchase / $48 at the door Adult Weekend Pass $105* online purchase / $115 at the door.

Children admission tickets (ages 6-12): 

Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult. 

Friday Child Pass (ages 6-12) $5* online purchase / $10 at the door;   

Saturday Child Pass (ages 6-12) $10* online purchase / $20 at the door;   

Sunday is Kid’s Day All children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult;  

Child Weekend Pass (ages 6-12) $15* online purchase / $25 at the door

Star Trek celebrities will be participating in panel discussion sessions that are included with the price of admission. For extra fees, fans can also pay for autographs and photo opportunities allowing for a chance for a personal encounter with these celebrities in attendance:

William Shatner is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series as well as the seven subsequent films. He was also in other television series such as For the People, Barbary Coast, T.J. Hooker, TekWar, A Twist in the Tale, Boston Legal, and Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Available for 8x10 Autographs ($120), Premium Autographs ($150), Inscriptions ($30), Solo Professional Photos ($150), Trio Professional Photo with Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner ($260).

Jonathan Frakes is known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as subsequent films. He also hosted the TV series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. He has also voiced David Xanatos in the Disney series Gargoyles. He also directed and starred in Star Trek: First Contact as well as Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Lower Decks, and Star Trek Picard. Available for 8x10 Autographs ($60), Premium Autographs ($80), Selfies ($60), Solo Professional Photos ($70), Due Professional Photos with Star Trek: The Next Generation co-star Brent Spiner ($130), and Trio Professional Photos with Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars William Shatner and Brent Spiner ($260).

Brent Spiner is known for his roles as the android, Data in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, as well as subsequent films. He reprised the role in 2019 in Star Trek: Picard and has been seen in Independence Day, Independence Day: Resurgence in addition to a career in theater and as a musician. Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Solo Professional Photos ($70), Duo Professional Photos with Star Trek: The Next Generation co-star Jonathan Frakes ($130), and Trio Professional Photo with Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars William Shatner and Jonathan Frakes.

Karl Urban is widely recognized for his roles as "Bones" McCoy in the Star Trek reboot films and Eomer in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Available for 8x10 Autographs ($100), Premium Autographs ($120), Inscriptions ($50), Selfies ($80), and Solo Professional Photo ($100).

Simon Pegg is an English actor, writer, and comedian known for his roles in films like Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible. Available for Autographs ($95), Premium Autographs ($125), and Solo Professional Photos ($110).

For more information, visit motorcitycomiccon.com. Live long and prosper! 

STAR TREK SECTION 31 HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Following its premiere on Paramount+, the STAR TREK: SECTION 31 movie arrives April 29, 2025 in a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ Combo, a collectible 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook®, on Blu-ray™, on DVD, and on Digital from Paramount Home Entertainment. STAR TREK: SECTION 31 is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] for violence/bloody images, suggestive material and some language. The home video release will feature over an hour of special features along with the movie.

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 stars Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh, who reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. She joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, while facing the sins of her past. The film also stars Omari Hardwick and Emmy® winner Sam Richardson. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, STAR TREK; SECTION 31 also stars Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and Joe Pingue (The Expanse). Miku Martineau (Kate) portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.

Special features included with the featured presentation in the home video release:

+ Art Squad - Production Designer Paul Kirby and Set Decorator Summer Gaal take us through the sets designed for Section 31. (available only on UHD, Blu-ray and Digital) 

+ Alpha Squad - A breakdown of each of the six members of the Section 31 Squad: Alok, Quasi, Zeph, Rachel Garrett, Melle and Fuzz. 

+ Stunts Squad - Stunt Coordinator Christopher McGuire and his team take us through the prep and execution of many of the stunts designed for the film. 

+ Gear Squad - Prop Master Mario Moreira gives a look inside the prop closet and all the gadgets 

+ Georgiou - Philippa Georgiou is one of the most complex characters in Trek history. Sometimes a villain. Sometimes a hero. The producers, screenplay writer Craig Sweeny, the team that created her look, and the Emperor herself, Michelle Yeoh, talk about further developing this fascinating character. 

+ Gag Reel

NEW STAR TREK MODELS AND BOOKS COMING FROM MASTER REPLICAS

There has been a gap in the availability of cool displayable models of Star Trek spaceships since Eaglemoss, a manufacturer of licensed collectibles for a number of sci-fi brands, went out of business a few years ago; but Trekkies can now look forward to the upcoming Star Trek Starships Library being produced by Master Replicas for some great new offerings. Launching this summer, with preorders available now, Master Replicas, under license from Paramount Consumer Products, will be producing a new series of reference books and 4” to 5” long model ships.

Master Replicas Star Trek Library will provide collectors with in-depth reference to some of the most historic Star Trek ships while offering them the opportunity to hold the models in their hands. The palm-sized models will be made of a combination of die-cast metal and ABS resin and will measure between 4” and 5” long. They have been made with careful reference to the original visual effects models featured on the shows and movies and then carefully painted to be as accurate as possible. 

Each model comes with a specially designed stand that can be combined with the book to create a display.The books will cover each ship in detail with annotated plan views of the exterior, an in-universe service history, a behind-the-scenes account of the ship’s appearances in the Star Trek franchise, and information about how and why it was created with new interviews with the creators.

The first three books and models being released in July 2025 are: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) U.S.S. Cerritos (Star Trek: Lower Decks) U.S.S. Enterprise (Kelvin Timeline). New ships and books are expected to be released each quarter by Master Replicas. 

STAR TREK ACTION FIGURES FROM MASTER REPLICAS

Master Replicas has announced it has signed a wide-ranging deal with Paramount Consumer Products to produce Star Trek toys and collectibles including action figures as well as replica phasers, communicators and tricorders. 

“A new range of 4.5” action figures is going to be at the center of what we’re doing,” Master Replicas Creative Director Ben Robinson told ageekdaddy.com. “Our mission is to bring the fans items they have never had before. Our rights cover the new shows including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Section 31 and the forthcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. I’m delighted to say that we’re also going to be bringing fans the first ever 4.5” Star Trek: Lower Decks action figures and the cast of Star Trek: Prodigy starting with Rok-Tahk.”

“The figures will all be available from MasterReplicas.com,” continued Robinson. “By concentrating on Direct-To-Consumer sales we can provide the fans with the kind of deep-dive figures and collectibles that would be challenging for a traditional business. Unlike other manufacturers, we’ll be releasing new figures every month, starting with Spock and Admiral Picard. As fans ourselves, attention to detail is incredibly important to us and we’ve been poring over the reference material to make these some of the best figures anyone has ever seen. Every figure will come with accessories and we’re even planning some exclusive online variants that come with original fabric swatches from the Star Trek costume department.”

In 2025, the range will expand to include playsets, toy ships and landing party equipment. “Our goal,” Robinson concluded, “is to make products that fans thought they would never be able to buy, with all the love and attention that they have dreamed of.”

Pre-orders are live now at: www.masterreplicas.com/startrek.

Are you geeked about new Star Trek toys and prop replicas coming on the market? The initial imagery of the action figures look sharp; but I am a bit disappointed that Master Replica isn't going with a 1:12 scale to be compatible in size to other toy lines like Star Wars Black Series, G.I. Joe Classified, Marvel Legends, Operation Monster Force 6" sizing. Do you plan on direct ordering Star Trek action figures from the Master Replica website? Preordering direct purchases seems to be the new trend in the toy biz.

STAR TREK PRODIGY SEASON 2 ON HOME VIDEO

Thank you to Nickelodeon for sending a gift pack to this Geek Daddy promoting the home video release of STAR TREK PRODIGY SEASON 2 on Blu-ray and DVD. I was GEEKED to receive a sweatshirt, cozy blanket, snacks and a Blu-ray of the second season of Nickelodeon's Star Trek animated series to get my family ready for some Trekkie binge watching. Aimed to be an exciting entry point for young viewers into the Star Trek franchise, PRODIGY is also an entertaining spacefaring adventure that will thrill long-time Trekkies as well. PRODIGY embraces introducing Star Trek canon to new audiences without being overwhelmed by it making for a nice landing spot for someone interested in jumping into the sci-fi franchise. And for diehard fans, the series is full of delightful easter eggs to make this Trek extra special.

In season one of PRODIGY, the year is 2383, five years after the end of the Star Trek: Voyager tv show. A motley group of young aliens imprisoned at a mining colony on a remote planet find an abandoned Starfleet ship. Taking control of the ship, they must learn to work together to boldly go in an uncharted direction for them ... the freedom of space.

Season Two has this young band of aliens attempting to earn admission into Starfleet Academy after the exploits of the animated series first season. These six outcasts ultimately are enlisted by Admiral Kathyrn Janeway to serve on the USS Voyager-A to search for the missing crew of the USS Protostar, the abandoned Starfleet starship they discovered and commandeered in the first season of the show. In the course of that mission, they must confront the challenge of stopping an intergalactic war that could result in their entire timeline being destroyed from existence. 

It is Warp Speed ahead as Dal R'El, Gwyndala, Rok-Tahk, Zero, Jankom Pog and Murf strive to save a galaxy where they can live long and prosper. A new cast of characters for a new generation of Star Trek fans. Add their adventures to your home entertainment video library with STAR TREK PRODIGY SEASON 2 on Blu-ray or DVD. Dive deeper into this season with two all-new featurettes including exclusive cast & crew interviews only available on the Blu-ray and DVD release of STAR TREAK PRODIGY SEASON 2.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF STAR TREK AUTOGRAPHS

Is there anything in particular you like to collect? action figures, baseball cards, coins, stamps, vinyl records or something else? Personally, I'm geeked when able to get autographs from my favorite actors and sports stars. Especially, when I can get a fun personalized message included with the autograph. For example, hanging on a wall in my office at work, I have personalized autographs from Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and Erik Estrada & Larry Wilcox (CHiPs). In fact, at the next Motor City Comic Con, I'm thinking of getting a picture taken with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka for them to autograph for adding to my "Wall of Fame."

For me, getting a moment of an entertainment or sport celebrity's time dedicated to you and witnessing them sign ink to an item commemorating it which can be later displayed as a keepsake is a fantastic experience. Here is something to think about though ... how important is witnessing the signature and the person actually physically touching the item being autographed to you? Because a company called FanFair Signatures is introducing the next generation of autograph collecting featuring Star Trek actors which may intrigue you.

FanFair Signatures creates some unique artwork featuring Star Trek characters that are autographed by the actor cast in the role. The artwork is signed on demand as each piece of artwork is bought by a fan online and is individualized by including a personalized message with the signature. It is like cameo for autographs! Participating Star Trek actors include Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker), Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway), Tim Russ (Lieutenant Tuvok), and Armin Shimerman (Quark), among others. 

Here is the catch though ... while each autograph is individually signed and personalized for the customer; the artwork is signed electronically and digitally transferred to the physical product. So, the signer never actually touches the item the autograph is placed on. The company promises that signatures aren't saved and reprinted over and over again, but rather each digital autograph is uniquely live signed for every order. Plus, each order includes a personalized message for the purchaser rather than just being a basic signature.

“People ask me all the time if these are real, genuine, actual autographs,” Owen de Lancie, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FanFair Signatures, communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “It’s a fair question, and the answer is yes, absolutely. FanFair prides itself on authenticity. We partner directly with our celebrities to ensure that every signed print is 100% genuine. We also know how important personalization is to fans, and that’s a priority for us. It’s why we’re creating made-to-order prints that are tailored to each fan's unique preferences. It all comes together in the end result, which is a creative and uncommon, personally autographed art piece. It’s thrilling to launch with Star Trek, which has one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic fandoms in pop culture.”

What are your thoughts? Thumbs up or down for this style of signatures being the future of autograph collecting? For more information about this service, visit https://fanfairsignatures.com

SPOOKTACULER HALLOWEEN COMIC BOOKS

The Halloween season is here and with it comes some terror-ific comic books. I'm always geeked to get into the Halloween spirit with some holiday themed good reads. Here are some spooktaculer stories that will be on comic book shop shelves this October:

STAR TREK: HOLO-WEEN

After enduring an anxiety-ridden passage through a solar storm, Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise take to celebrating Halloween to reset the mood. But while the Earth holiday involves sweet treats and other festivities, they soon learn that fear is in season when crew members begin to go missing one by one. Each week in October leading up to Halloween, a new issue of this limited series by acclaimed writer Chris Sequeira and Eisner-nominated artist Joe Eisma will be rocketing into comic shops. 

DC'S GHOULS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN

An assembly of spine-tingling stories for Halloween. Superman imprisoned by an unfriendly ghost! Man-Bat versus a werewolf! Mary Marvel and Dr. Psycho crashing a Halloween frat party! Plus: the Question faces horrific crimes of fashion; Robotman wrestles a ghostly glitch; Crush helps Lobo find the perfect costume; and Nightwing and Red Hood spend a frightful night in Blüdhaven, co-written by Christopher Sean, the voice of Nightwing from the Gotham Knights video game! The chills will last longer than your candy corn!

ARCHIE HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR 

Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories!

CAPWOLF & THE HOWLING COMMANDOS

When Captain America is transformed into a werewolf on the front lines of World War II, he’ll need the help of the Howling Commandos to take down a band of Nazi cultists who intend to use supernatural forces to turn the tide of battle. But can Cap control the skeptical, jaded Commandos when he can barely control himself?

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

As Halloween approaches, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must face their fears when a powerful and mysterious being challenges them to prove their mettle in a nightmarish test of bravery. Meanwhile, Shredder has an otherworldly encounter of his own when he summons an ancient spirit to gain a greater understanding of the powerful weapon he seeks to reforge... only to discover that some forces are beyond even his control. Don't miss this double-sized, spooky special of Saturday Morning Adventures!

OPERATION SUNSHINE

From the New York Times-bestselling hosts of the hit The Last Podcast on the Left and Black Hammer's David Rubin comes this all-new humorous, horror, and action-packed comic book series that's Near Dark meets Ocean's Eleven. A group of young, alienated vampires known as "bugs" plot to steal a magical object from ancient monstrous vampires to turn themselves back to human. Along the way they uncover a sprawling monster underground, a top-secret plot run by the elder creatures, elite militant vampire slayers, and madness beyond imagining blocking their path to humanity.

BORIS KARLOFF'S GOLD KEY MYSTERIES 

Witness the dawn of new era in horror! When a gothic mansion infested with arcane power appears from the mist, Boris Karloff is the world's last hope against dark forces led by a malevolent government agent bent on harnessing the house's power. Boris Karloff is back with a new ongoing horror anthology.

CRYPT OF SHADOWS

Once more, as All Hallows’ Eve draws nigh, the dust-covered slab that seals shut the crypt, blocking out the sun and casting it forever in shadow, has creaked open to let the darkness loose to prey on the Marvel Universe! Be they mercenary or mage, guided by law or by rage, our heroes will face their terror, and they’d best pray their spines are sturdy enough for the job…or the crypt they find may well be their own!

SPINE-TINGLING SPIDER-MAN

After a fight with Spider-Cide, Spider-Man gets taken on the most frightening ride of his life as he finds himself in the most terrifying haunted house possible. Who took Peter’s powers? Who took Peter’s friends and family? Who stands the best chance at taking Spider-Man down permanently?!

HEADLESS HORSEMAN HALLOWEEN ANNUAL

Boils, ghouls, vampires, monsters, and creatures of all kinds, welcome. Take a seat, go on, fill the aisles, relax your fangs, and sit with us for a while. Join us in a macabre and magical journey through all the haunts and spooks that keep you up at night for here we revel in the darkness and present to you a chilling, nay petrifying experience as the Headless Horseman presents a collection of five terrifying tales to warm up your cold soul.

GARGOYLES HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

It's young Gnash's first Halloween in Manhattan, and you're invited to come along as he heads out to find friends on the one night of the year when Gargoyles can roam the city unbothered! Unfortunately, he's about to run afoul of the masked Quarrymen, who are out to hunt down any Gargoyle foolish enough to brave the streets on All Hallow's Eve. That means Brooklyn, Katana, Lexington, Broadway, Angela, and even Goliath are in real danger! Will they survive this cruel trick, or become a treat for the marauding Quarrymen? Find out in this all-new 40-page special featuring a 28-page main story written by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN!

FEAR THE FUNHOUSE PRESENTS ... TOYBOX OF TERROR

In Riverdale, even the toys are terrifying in this anthology one-shot set in the universe of last year's successful Fear the Funhouse comic. Three tales of dolls, robots, and puppets gone awry all thanks to the work of a shadowy toymaker and a young girl intent on revenge, in the vein of the widely successful M3GAN movie and Child's Play franchise.

JUSTICE LEAGUE V GODZILLA V KONG

The cataclysmic crossover event of the year is here as the DC Universe clashes with Legendary’s Monsterverse in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong. Clark Kent is enjoying a night off with a very important dinner planned with his girlfriend, Lois Lane, when the entire city shudders under the weight of the monstrous Godzilla, who emerges from the bay! What started as a routine clash between the Justice League and the Legion of Doom takes a dangerous turn when the wall between worlds is breached…with Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse emerging on DC’s Earth!

MARVEL ZOMBIES: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD

The undead plague starts here…and you know it won’t stop until everyone’s in its clutches! This first of four action-packed, utterly original, gloriously gory anthology issues features Daredevil, Spider-Man, Moon Knight and many, many more Marvel heroes and villains beset by ever-growing zombie hordes! In a brutal, bloodstained world, can hope survive? Or will creeping, gnawing, shambling horror win out at last…?

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS DRACULA

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV and MARTIN SIMMONDS reteam for an extra-length miniseries about the monster who started it all! When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!

MY DAY AS A FIREFIGHTER

I was invited to participate in a day of hands-on activities at the county's emergency training center to engage in the on-the-job experiences of firefighters. Activities included a search and rescue exercise inside a burning building, extinguishing a car fire, a jaws of life vehicle extraction, an active shooter paramedic scenario and addressing a mock HAZMAT situation. The day was exhilarating and eye-opening. Everyone is familiar with firefighters but how many people actually strap on the gear and use it?  

You don't realize until experiencing it how heavy the gear is and how quick on your feet you have to be both mentally and physically when it comes to this job until going through the same drills the pros do. This movie geek was able to live out some moments as if he was starring in Backdraft. I had a lot of respect for firefighters even before participating in this Firefighting 101 training and it was truly a great experience; but think my day as a firefighter was enough for me and will stick with my current day job. Thank you to everyone who takes on this much needed and challenging profession!

BUILDING FIRE

It was a nice sunny day outside, but inside a smoke-filled building it was almost impossible to see. We used thermal imaging cameras to navigate through a maze of room looking for people trapped inside and fire hot spots. The value of this tech really stood out when you are the one standing in the midst of a building that is ablaze.  

HAZMAT

Next it was on to responding to a HAZMAT scenario where an office called the fire department to report receiving an envelope in the mail filled with a white powder that could be anthrax. I was geeked to have a real-life Star Trek moment using an actual tricorder. This handheld sensor utilizes a laser to do chemical analysis of substances and tell users what they are scanning. My scan showed that it wasn't anthrax but rather corn starch in the envelope.

PARAMEDICS

Yes, firefighters obviously put out fires, but they also are often the first emergency responders to address medical emergencies. We engaged in a scenario where police officers led teams of firefighters into an active shooter scene to triage victims and facilitate getting them out of harm's way. I practiced putting on tourniquets upon the arms and legs of live volunteers from local police and fire departments.

Then we carried them to awaiting ambulances.  A very stressful situation and this was just a drill!

JAWS OF LIFE

Firefighters don't just rush into burning buildings, they also respond to roadside accidents which actually can make up a majority of the calls for assistance during a year for some departments. Extricating people wrapped up in a crushed shell of metal is no easy task. Utilizing jaws of life hydraulic extraction rescue tools are an essential resource for getting this job done.

I had the chance to use the jaws of life to tear off a door to remove a passenger from a vehicle damaged from a collision. Two impressions from this experience. First, wow these devices are powerful and it was easy to see how they've earned the name jaws of life. Second, ugh these tools are very heavy! Wielding the jaws of life was the most physically exerting and exhausting activity of the day. Departments need to make sure their staff has the weight room and physical training recourses to ensure their personnel can handle these important tools to their full efficiency.  

CAR FIRE

Wrapped up my day as a firefighter extinguishing a car fire. We did two rounds of this drill. First time through I went in first with a crowbar to open accesses to the vehicle for being sprayed down with water. The second time, I led the hose team in spraying the car fire out with water. An exciting experience that was also thrilling to participate in.

What really stood out during this Firefighters 101 training is that firefighting is much more than just fighting fires. Firefighters are essential multitask emergency responders. Search and rescue of damaged buildings after a natural disaster; minimizing public exposure to hazardous materials unleashed into the environment or weaponized against people; 911 responders to medical emergencies; rescuing people from automobile crashes. They do lots more than the name implies! And of course, putting out fires and rescuing people from burning buildings is nothing to scoff at either.

THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS

Let the firefighters in your community know you appreciate them. Say thank you and express your appreciation for their service. Remember, firefighting is a dangerous profession, with these men and women are putting their lives on the line in service to others. Support your local government spending the resources to ensure these people who risk their lives are going into peril with the best tools and resources to accomplish their job. 

Let's make sure firefighters have the ability to not only get the people they are rescuing out of danger, but also be able to return home to their own families as well when their mission has been accomplished. Thanks again to the local departments that let me get a better understanding what is like to live a day in the life of a firefighter.

THE BOOK OF GRUDGE

Originally scripted to highlight the animal telepathy abilities of a new character in the Star Trek: Discovery television series most recent season serving as the companion to Cleveland Booker (David Ajala), producers of the show weren't expecting Grudge the Cat to do more than enhance the background on the set during scenes. This Maine Coon though has herself become a highlight of the show for many Trekkies developing a devoted fanbase. Find out more about the newly crowned queen of TV as well as her musings on life aboard the Starship Discovery flying through space in Hero Collector's newest addition to its cat-alogue of Star Trek titles, The Book of Grudge.

Sharper than the sharpest claw and more stunning than a phaser blast, The Book of Grudge delivers not only Grudge’s snarky purr-sonal take on everything from space travel to the proper care and training of various alien species, but also includes STAR TREK-inspired quotes, and haiku meditations on her most favorite things, including napping and her Star Fleet crew. Enjoy illustrations and pictures where Queen Grudge provides readers with a tour of her kingdom (aka the universe of Star Trek: Discovery). Take a leap into this book by Robb Pearlman to see Star Trek from a feline perspective!

Sorry Sonequa Martin-Green but Grudge has become the star of the show! The Book of Grudge is sure to put a smile on the face of any Star Trek fan who dreams of flying through the stars to explore outer space.  A fun book to add to any Star Trek collection!

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GALAXY QUEST THE INSIDE STORY

By Grabthar’s hammer! For more than two decades the crew of the Protector has delighted sci-fi fans with their high jinks in the movie Galaxy Quest. Intended as a parody of sci-fi television shows and movies, Galaxy Quest not only provides audiences with laughs but a quality science fiction story in its own right. Learn the inside story about the creation of Galaxy Quest from the cast and crew who worked on producing this film that expanded beyond a comedy to develop its own a cult following of diehard sci-fi fans who love the flick in a new book from Hero Collector.

Thanks to Hero Collector for providing a Galaxy Quest: The Inside Story for this blog to review and a copy of the book for a Geek Daddy to giveaway. This 200 page hardcover book is sure to delight science fiction fan who enjoys delving into the movie magic behind Hollywood motion pictures. This authorized book takes readers through the whole process of making the movie from concept art used in crafting the imagery of the film to the marketing materials utilized in promoting Galaxy Quest to the public. Start off your journey delving into the making of Galaxy Quest with a foreword by the movie's director Dean Parisot as the beginning of the book.

Inspired by Star Trek actors who seemed forever type cast into their role, David Howard an office temp by day and aspiring writer by night who moved to California with the dream of making it big in Hollywood penned a screenplay called "Captain Starshine." It was the story of "a guy hopelessly mired in the role of being a sci-fi hero." The chance of his script being picked up by a Hollywood studio was 1 in 10,000 but five years later his story now named "Galaxy Quest" was showing on movie theater screens around the world and featured a stellar cast that included Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver and Tony Shalhoub.

Your chance to learn more about this fantastic story is much better than 1 in 10,000 if you enter to win a copy of Galaxy Quest: The Inside Story from a Geek Daddy. Simply complete the rafflecopter entries below before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to participate in this promotion. Good luck!

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Fortunately for Galaxy Quest fans, Howard's script caught the attention of fledgling Hollywood studio Dream Works which was looking for family-friendly stories that would capture the attention and dollars of movie goers. Steven Spielberg who was moving beyond directing to executive producing films for Dream Works was captivated by the concept of "Captain Starshine" and greenlighted the project. Two years later Galaxy Quest was on the silver screen.

Galaxy Quest: The Inside Story includes over 60 interviews with the movie's cast and crew, including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Rockwell and Dean Parisot as well as previously unpublished photos and concept art from the film's production. It also provides an in-depth look into the film's audio and visual effects. Artists at ILM and Stan Winston Studio share with readers how a mixture of miniatures, puppets, prosthetics and CGI brought to life the incredible monsters and starships of Galaxy Quest.

This book earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval because of the amazing content it is chock full of. Inside stories about last minute changes to the script, behind-the-scenes pictures of modelers creating the Protector, artwork that inspired the costumes and sets used in filming are just a few of the topics covered in this wonderful book. Whether you are a movie buff or a science fiction junkie, Galaxy Quest: The Inside Story provides an insightful look into the making of a fantastic movie. 

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STAR TREK BOOK GIVEAWAY

We have a few more days left for a Geek Daddy's Star Trek Day giveaways for people to get their entries in. Eaglemoss Collectibles provided me with copies of their new Hero Collector books Star Trek: A Celebration and Star Trek Shipyards: Starfleet Ships 2294 - The Future. One of each for me to review and one of each to giveaway. If you'd be geeked to receive one of these books for FREE throw your name in the hat to win before Monday, September 13, 2021.

It is EASY to enter this giveaway! Head over to @Geekdad248 and give my Twitter account a follow. Then just retweet each of the contest tweets. Simple as that!

Follow @Geekdad248 + RETWEET for chance to win the coffee table book #StarTrek Shipyards: Starfleet Ships 2294 - The Future courtesy of @HeroCollector_ a chronological history of the Starfleet starships in Star Trek TV & films #StarTrekDay #Giveaway pic.twitter.com/bNDZMAymap

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) September 9, 2021

Follow @Geekdad248 + RETWEET for a chance to win the coffee table book #STARTREK A CELEBRATION courtesy of @HeroCollector_ which provides an indepth 255 page retrospective on the making of the classic #scifi television show in honor of its 55th anniversary #StarTrekDay #Giveaway pic.twitter.com/PqXBlGIsgm

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) September 9, 2021

For extra entries you can also visit the contest entry pages on this blog that were posted on Star Trek Day. Just follow the entries in the rafflecopter form on each contest page. Go here for → Star Trek: A Celebration. Go here for → Star  Trek: Starfleet Ships 2294 - The Future. Don't wait around though because this giveaway wraps up at 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, September 12th. Good luck to all our entrants!

Star Trek: Starfleet Ships 2294 - The Future

This fantastic in-depth reference book covers Starfleet vessels including the U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC- 1701-D, U.S.S. Voyager and Starfleet's first true warship - the U.S.S. Defiant. The final chapter features time traveling ships from the distant future. All the featured ships are illustrated with CG artwork, including original VFX models made for the TV shows. Includes Starfleet starships from Discovery Season 3 and Picard!

Star Trek: A Celebration

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series with this incredible definitive guide. Featuring new interviews, archival conversations, never-before-seen art and sketches, and more, this is the comprehensive collection of interviews, history, photos, and artwork from Star Trek: The Original Series.

STAR TREK STARFLEET SHIPS ENCYCLOPEDIA

To celebrate STAR TREK DAY, a Geek Daddy is giving away an incredible book courtesy of HERO COLLECTOR. I love perusing through artwork, blueprints, diagrams, pictures and maps of science fiction settings and spaceships. Reading books with this content is such a great way to immerse yourself in a Sci-Fi fandom. 

So I'm geeked about getting my hands on Star Trek Starfleet Ships: 2294 - The Future. This hardcover, 311 page encyclopedia highlights more than 50 Federation starships that appeared in television series ranging from the U.S.S. Enterprise of the 24th Century seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation to the Starfleet spacecraft encountered by the U.S.S. Discovery when it time jumps from the 23rd to 32nd century. It even has the U.S.S. Zheng He from Star Trek: Picard featured inside this book! 

Star Trek Starfleet Ships: 2294 - The Future is filled with informative details about these Starfleet ships as well as FAN-tastic illustrations, CG artwork and photographs of original VFX models utilized in the production of Star Trek episodes. Star Trek fans are sure to be amazed by this encyclopedia of Starfleet spacecraft! It absolutely earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for my personal enjoyment from flipping through its pages.

One lucky winner will be sent their very own copy of this book courtesy of HERO COLLECTOR. Just complete the rafflecopter entries below before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, September 12, 2021 to participate in this giveaway. Must be a United States resident to be eligible for this promotion. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hero Collector is the publishing arm of Eaglemoss Collections which is known for crafting highly detailed science fiction and pop culture themed models, toys, games and other collectibles. For more information go to herocollector.com