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Best 'Star Trek' Shirts

Celebrate a cultural phenomenon and show your sci-fi pride with the best 'Star Trek' shirts.

By Futurism StaffPublished 8 years ago 4 min read
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Hailing all frequencies, you gotta beam up the best Star Trek shirts to your collection. Now that may have sounded a bit hokey, but that is the point of Star Trek. It's okay to be yourself, and if you are a corny fan like me, it means taking my best Star Trek shirt recommendations very seriously. Star Trek T shirts are more than just novelties for fans to express themselves. Unlike so many other commercial franchises, Star Trek represented a way of life. Gene Roddenberry's ideological TV show was founded on ideals such as freedom of choice. Originally conceived during a time of significant social change that began in the 1960s, the franchise has continued to reflect the same principles well into the 21st century. From The Next Generation's exploration of AI to more contemporary issues such as genetic cloning that permeated later feature films and the best Star Trek books, Star Trek has been a cultural phenomenon that fans are proud to wear on their T shirts.

The Starfleet insignia is more than an identification, it represents an ideal. Show your support of this ideal and your Star Trek fandom with the Star Trek Beyond T-Shirt by Hybrid. The black tee shows a Starfleet insignia overlaid on a picture of space. The 100 percent cotton shirt is incredibly comfortable and easy to maintain, as it is machine washable.

Live Long and Prosper is one of the most iconic sayings to come from a sci-fi television show. Now you can express your good wishes to all you pass with one of the Star Trek Live Long and Prosper T-Shirt by GEEKZ TEEZS. The custom-printed Star Trek shirt will come to you pre-shrunk, so you don't have to worry about sizing issues. The Vulcans are indeed a wise bunch, so show your appreciation for logic and Live Long and Prosper.

The Dead Man Walking t-shirt pokes fun at those minor characters who met their doom simply due to the color of their shirt. The term "red shirts" originates from the original Star Trek (1966–1969) television series in which the red-shirted Starfleet security personnel frequently die during episodes. Analysis of the original Star Trek episodes shows that of the 59 crew members killed in the series, 43 (which is 73 percent) were wearing red shirts. Commemorate your fallen comrades with the humor of this 100 percent cotton tee.

What better way to show your love of Star Trek than with a shirt encompassing the cast, the Enterprise, and the Starfleet logo? The Among the Stars Sublimated T-Shirt by Star Trek has everything a true fan could ask for. The officially licensed Star Trek shirt is 100 percent polyester. The dye sublimation process means that each shirt is slightly unique, so your shirt is your own, and there is no other exactly like it.

Show off your Star Trek knowledge with this diagram of the USS Enterprise, one of the coolest Star Trek starships. Perfect for wearing to a con or any gathering of Trekkies, The Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Ship Diagram T-Shirt by Mighty Fine is printed with reduced ink, making it soft and comfortable to wear. If you get enough compliments, you can woo the crowd with some other Enterprise trivia: The registry number "NCC-1701" for The USS Enterprise, was devised by Matt Jefferies, art director of the first Star Trek series, inspired by an old science fiction cover that Gene Roddenberry liked, with a starship flying through space. Jefferies, who was a pilot, based NCC on 20th-century aircraft registration codes. In such 20th century usage, an "N" first letter refers to an aircraft registered in the USA. A "C" for a second letter refers to a civil aircraft. Jefferies added a second "C" because he thought it looked better.

Mr. Spock, the half-human, half-Vulcan first officer of Star Trek’s Enterprise, was one of the great characters in TV history. His ability to place logic above emotion is one he is known for, and the Spock Moods T-Shirt by Star Trek honors this Vulcan quirk. The 100 percent cotton Star Trek shirt is comfortable and machine washable, letting you commemorate your favorite character for years to come.

Starfleet has been shown to handle diplomatic, scientific, and defense missions, although their main mandate is peaceful exploration in the search of sentient life. Join this mission with the Starfleet Uniform T-Shirt by Star Trek. Available in 100 percent polyester to make it durable. The color variety and tailored fit mean you can choose to be your favorite character any time, any day.

Take a trip back in time with the Vintage Logo T-Shirt by Star Trek. The lightweight, 100 percent cotton shirt gives your old favorite a vintage vibe. The tee is form fitting but not overly tight, making it perfect for everyday wear. It's machine washable and officially licensed, and the printing is designed specifically to give you that retro look that is always in style.

The Trek Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by T-Shirt Bordello shows how extensively Star Trek has grown and adapted across the generations. Logically, it is printed on 100 percent, pre-shrunk cotton for optimal comfort and convenience. The shirt is printed in the US and is sturdy enough for regular wear.

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