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When the famous Voyager premiered with seven seasons of adventures, the whole franchise seemed to have been forever changed. Although the fame of Kathryn Janeway, the first female captain of Star Trek, abruptly came to an end, Voyager still became a huge hit.  Here are some of the best Star Trek: Voyager episodes that every Trekkie should never miss.  20 Most Popular Episodes of Star Trek: Voyager 1. Year of Hell (Parts1 & 2) Season 4   In the fourth season of the Year of Hell (Parts 1 and 2), Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and her squad set out to defeat Kurtwood Smith, a time-manipulating genocidal villain Annorax. The villain in this epic two-part episode is a Krenim officer and a vengeful temporal scientist who wished to restore the Krenim Imperium to power.   Determined to get back his lost wife, Annorax broke the law of physics and built a Krenim weapon ship, and assembled a company to rule the universe. Janeway and the crew struggled to defeat Annorax from tampering with the timeline. She also struggled to save Paris and Chakotay amidst the wreckage of the USS Voyager. Watch the whole Star Trek franchise in order to see what we're talking about! 2. Equinox Seasons 5 & 6  In this episode, Janeway and her company encountered another difficult situation when the Voyager was stuck with the Delta Quadrant, The Equinox. When the Delta Quadrant, Equinox’s Ahab-like commander, Captain Ransom (John Savage), plotted to hijack Voyager, Janeway had to fight back and protect their ship.   3. Timeless (Season 5 Episode 6)  This episode took place years after Ensign Kim and Chakotay tracked down Voyager, crashed the starship, and killed the entire crew and an entire civilization. The story revolved around Ensign Harry Kim questioning his worth and blaming himself for the crucial accident that happened 15 years ago. Finally, Harry Kim searched for a way to correct his wrongdoing by communicating with the past to warn the company before it’s too late.   4. Living Witness Season 4 Episode 23 The Voyager encountered an alien race when the Starfleet crew was remembered as war criminals responsible for the deaths of millions of people. During this time, a reactivated holographic Doctor (Andy Dick) was the only crew member of the Voyager who was still alive. Since he was in an Emergency Medical Hologram, he never aged nor died, as long as his subroutines are intact. This reactivated doctor (Robert Picardo) tried to clear the names of the crew and corrected the tarnished historical record of his long-deceased friends. You'll get lots of home decor ideas in this episode, too! 5. Message in a Bottle (Season 4 - Episode 14)  In this episode, an ancient communications relay to the Alpha Quadrant had been discovered by the crew. Thus, they were able to send the doctor to the experimental USS Prometheus, a Federation starship at the other end.  However, the conflict arose when the doctor discovered that Romulans had taken over the ship. This episode even featured an Emergency Medical Hologram, which aimed to take the ship back home to have a new life. 6. Bride of Chaotica (Act 1 – 5)  Ensign Kim and Tom Paris enjoyed a chapter of The Adventures of Captain Proton on the holodeck as Proton and Buster Kincaid, respectively. However, as they tried to save Constance Goodheart, Proton’s secretary, everything seemed to go out of their plans.  They soon discovered a colored, subspace distortion in the middle of their black-and-white program. As a result, they mistook Voyager’s holodeck as a reality. Suddenly, the holodeck barged into Doctor Chaotica’s lair and declared war.  This is one of the coolest episodes to watch for your birthday party! Your Trekkie friends will have a blast! 7. Scorpion Parts I & II (Seasons 3 & 4) The Scorpion is an action-packed episode that battled with an offscreen threat, a long-standing rival of the Borg in the Delta Quadrant of space. And then, Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), a borg attaché, became a member of Janeway’s crew. Voyager then teamed up with an enemy of their enemy to defeat it and make it home safe.  8. Hope & Fear  When Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) received and deciphered an encrypted Starfleet message, they found the Dauntless ship, a crewless Starfleet ship. Seven of Nine became cautious, so Janeway warned the crew to stay alert. They soon found out that Arturis, an untrustworthy alien (Ray Wise) aboard the Voyager, owned the ship and had evil plans to destroy the Voyager.  9. Blink of an Eye (Season 6)  This season’s concept was time dilation and was set in the 24th century of the Star Trek universe, aboard the USS Voyager spaceship on its decades-long journey back to Earth. It followed the crew’s interface with a world where time rapidly passed. The inhabitants thought of the Voyager as an inspiration, fixed in the night sky.  Shop The Star Trek Collection Now 10. Endgame (Season 7)  In this season, Admiral Kathryn Janeway had to make a bold decision to change the past. She wanted to undo all the tolls taken on the crew as they made their decades-long journey to reach the Alpha Quadrant and during their arduous journey home. This is the series’ final episode. Can't get enough of this episode? Collect some Janeway memorabilia. They'll pretty amazing presents for your fellow Star Trek fan.  11. Counterpoint (Season 5)  For most Trekkie fans, Counterpoint is arguably the most underrated Voyager episode. The story revolved around the Voyager’s providing safe harbor to a cluster of telepaths hunted by Space Nazis, an alien race that hated them. But when Kashyk, the telepath leader’s leader, decamped to Voyager and sparked a relationship with Captain Janeway, suspicion boiled over into a bittersweet betrayal. 12. Caretaker (Season 1)  The Voyager and the Maquis had to overthrow a powerful alien, The Caretaker, to be transported back home. This alien transported both vessels 70,000 light-years across the galaxy. Simultaneously, Kazon, a group of warrior aliens, struggled to control the Caretaker’s space station. These warrior aliens aimed to become the most powerful force in the entire region.  13. Latent Image (Season 5)  The Latent Image featured a successful medical storyline that tapped into ethical/moral dilemmas with a tech twist. The Doctor and Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) had to uncover who tampered with the doctor’s memory and find out why.  The story became more emotional when both soon discovered that Captain Janeway was the culprit in tampering with his program against his will. Janeway’s reason made the doctor (Robert Picardo) choose a hard choice that purposely broke him.  14. Deadlock (Season 2)  The Deadlock featured a fatally disabled Voyager Prime. The story pivoted at how Janeway volunteered to sacrifice her ship so the other Voyager ships could go on. Janeway and her crew then had to work with an alternate Voyager version to get themselves out of trouble.  15. Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy (Season 6)  This season gave off hilarious happenings at the Voyager’s hologram, the doctor (Robert Picardo). He was given the ability to daydream, giving the audience a glimpse of his fantasies, catching the attention of an alien race’s surveillance. Since the aliens thought the doctor’s fantasies were real, trouble and distress enveloped the whole crew. Now, the doctor must save the day. 16. Future’s End (Parts I & II)  In this episode, every Starfleet and Voyager crew was given a chance to return to 20th century Earth. Right after the failed attempts of a time ship from the 29th century to destroy the Voyager, both vessels were transported back to 1990s America. 17. The Thaw (Season 3)  Brace yourself, as this episode is arguably the most uncomfortable episode to watch in the whole Voyager series. The story started when a group of space aliens was hooked into a virtual reality machine to escape a natural disaster. At first, they thought they would enjoy an idyllic world created from their feelings and thoughts. However, their worries manifested in a clown and embodied their Fears. Then, this clown held them hostage, in an attempt to continue its existence.  18. Mortal Coil (Season 4)  In this exciting episode, Neelix died while partaking in a survey mission of a protomatter nebula. However, thanks to the doctor who used an effective technique devised by Seven of Nine, Neelix was revived after being dead for nearly 19 hours.  The story revolved around Neelix’s questioning his religious beliefs, spiritual conquests, and confrontation with Alixia, his dead sister, who mocked him. He then was convinced that his life was meaningless.  When it comes to collectibles, we saw a lot of potential toys and action figures in this episode! 19. Lineage  This episode featured how B’Elanna discovered her pregnancy. And then, she became anxious that her daughter would share many of her Klingon traits. In this episode, Trekkies would learn more about B’Elanna, her past, and even her fears for the future. In this film, you will see a different side that is contradictory to her usually independent, strong, and brusque personality.  20. Worst Case Scenario  In this episode, various members of the Voyager crew discovered Insurrection Alpha, a holodeck simulation that the Maquis members devised to create mutiny against the Starfleet officers. When the program rose to fame, Tuvok (Tim Russ) claimed that he wrote the holodeck program to train his security officers for any possible Maquis rebellion. Paris then offered Tavok to finish the program in the holodeck but soon found themselves trapped in the virtual brig. FAQs Is Star Trek Voyager the best Star Trek?  It depends. Voyager may or may not be the best Star Trek series. Like most other shows, it has the best and worst episodes. However, our team also thinks Voyager is as great as the other series.  It especially gave us some of the science fiction saga’s most interesting lead characters in Death Wish, Killing Game, and Waking Moments episodes. Which is the best season of Voyager?  Voyager’s best season by far is season four. This season featured amazing characters such as Seven of Nine of Borg Space, who had a genuinely compelling character arc - rediscovering her humanity and all. Her combination of the best aspects of Vulcans and Data made her a great source of humor. [1]  Why was Voyager Cancelled?  According to Rick Berman, the lack of the serialization of the Voyager made him change the storylines. He was asked to take a more serialized approach in the final season like the Star Trek: Next Generation, even within the framework of the stand-alone episodes. The lack of serialization wasn’t driven by the lack of creative aspects of writers but by more of the economic spectrum.  Time to Binge-watch!    The Voyager is admittedly one of the best episodes of the Star Trek show. Like Star Wars, it also introduced interesting main characters that showed superior character development and depth. The storyline also divulged into various characters’ pasts, hidden secrets, and thought-provoking objectives, making the whole series more enjoyable.  Thus, it isn’t surprising to know that many Trek fans are still re-watching the series even up to this date. Some deep-rooted fans even suggest this series to newbie Trekkies. Here’s one of the best bonus points: director LeVar Burton had a cameo role in Voyager as Captain Geordi La Forge.   By the way, if you are a solid Trekkie, re-watching the science fiction saga may not be enough for you. If you happen to want to start collecting your Trekkie memorabilia, check out our collection here.  Shop The Star Trek Collection Now   1)  https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/why-star-trek-voyagers-fourth-season-is-the-best/

More than five decades ago, the Star Trek franchise made an iconic impact on American television. And out of it, several concepts came about - toys, characters, collectibles, party supplies, even furniture.  If you’re aiming to boldly search where no man has gone before, here are some Star Trek decor ideas you can try today.  4 Star Trek Home Decorations For A Star Trek Fan As fans of the Star Trek series and movies, we’d like to keep a few mementos in our home, but you can do more than just collect those Kirk collectibles. Yup, you can actually create your own Star Trek space haven and experience something reminiscent of the Star Trek Enterprise living quarters. From Star Trek lamps, pillow cases, and door chimes to the Starfleet phone, communication device, cutlery, and wine glasses, there’s more than one piece of merchandise available to refurbish your home into an intergalactic version of your crib.  And we’re not just talking about your bedroom or the living room, for that matter - you can actually redecorate every inch and corner, every nook and cranny if you want to! You just gotta think big, fellow Trekkie!  1. Star Trek Ideas For the Living Room   When it comes to the living room, we like to keep things quaint and simple. Try minimalism. If you remember, the Star Trek series’ Starfleet Captain’s quarters is actually very austere and efficient.  In fact, in a Star Trek episode, Captain Kirk once said that a room should reflect its occupant. So, let’s keep things simple in your living room by getting rid of that unnecessary side table and the decors that come with it. But, we’re not settling for just a chair! We’re talking about a complete design overhaul.  One way to show a minimalist yet elegant vibe is by adding a Star Trek floor lamp as your central home decor instead. Then get a throw pillow or two for your chair and simple Star Trek franchise wall art.  Add a unique touch by placing a Klingon metal letter opener on your center table. It’s going to be a great conversation starter!  And while you’re at it, let’s add something for your starship fur buddy - a Star Trek Captain’s dog chair! Go big with a Star Trek electronic front door chime, and you’ll be the talk of the town.  Read: Star Trek Gifts For Men 2. Star Trek Ideas For the Bedroom   Be the captain of your very own Star Trek spacecraft by dressing up your bedroom in anything and everything Star Trek-inspired. So get yourself some Star Trek chair covers, cozy blankets, bedroom slippers, and stylish Star Trek-inspired wallpaper.  We particularly like to play with the lighting for the bedroom - something high-tech and futuristic - like several of the ships portrayed in the Star Trek series, episodes, comics, and movies we’ve seen.  It’s a good thing that this particular kind of lighting effect is trending at the moment, so you won’t have a difficult time looking for options. Another fantastic piece of art is a  Star Trek 3D acrylic LED lamp. Finally, install some Starship LED lights and flexible strips across the corners to create a futuristic vibe for the room.  Star Trek merchandise like bedcovers, duvet covers, and pillow cases are also available on the market to complete your Starship-inspired bedroom. Make it more personal by wearing some Star Trek 3D bedroom slippers. It’s a great gift for a fellow Star Trek fan, too.  Shop The Star Trek Collection Now 3. Star Trek Ideas For the Kitchen   Why stop at the bedroom when you can extend your intergalactic design to the kitchen! Yup, we’re talking about Star Trek silverware, pizza cutters, multi-use tools, knives, even pepper shakers! Yup, you’ll find many of these Star Trek tools on the internet.  A functional yet modern kitchen is the style and design that we’re after. With this union, you can throw in some casual seating areas and go for functional decors and items, including this Star Trek Next Generation ceramic dinnerware set - something you can show off to your fellow Star Trek fanatics when you host the next dinner or birthday party, eh?  Another Star Trek item you can add to your counter is this Star Trek-inspired ceramic mug for your morning coffee. Is it whiskey night already? Time to impress your guests and every person who’s visiting with another Star Trek collectible - a 5-piece whiskey decanter set! We suggest you also keep this Star Trek Klingon multi tool kit and Starship metal pizza cutter in your cupboard to show everyone who’s the boss of the house. They're cool Star Trek gift ideas, too! 4. Star Trek Ideas For the Bathroom   Make the bathroom your space throne by adding a few unique items. A Star Trek toilet cover, you say? Of course, with today’s technology, that’s not impossible at all! Below are some ideas that would inspire you to create an incredible albeit strange-looking bathroom. It may look weird to some, but hey, not to us, Mr. Spock!  Since the living room and bedroom are a little laid back, we say let’s go for luxury when it comes to the bathroom. Clean, sleek, and luxurious. Think of Captain Kirk or Jean-Luc Picard’s lush home quarters for inspiration. Add some Star Trek-inspired LED lights or lamps. You can also add some of your Star Trek toys!  Go for black and gold wall tiles with an abstract pattern to make it look like you’re in some kind of new universe. Get yourself some Star Trek bath towels, hand towels, and even toilet seat covers. Carry out your mission to get that much-needed rest wearing a Star Trek Spock fleece bathrobe.  Time For Some Star Trek Remodelling! While we may not be able to completely transform your home into the Star Trek Starship Enterprise, there are several ways to replicate the Starfleet (and the experience of living in one).  There are literally hundreds, even thousands, of Star Trek interior design merchandise and décor to furnish your home on Earth and any other planets, really.  From classy to luxury, it’s easy to gather incredible wall art designs, pillows, chair covers, cutlery items, handmade Trekkie merchandise, and other intergalactic stuff that you can easily incorporate into your living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Let’s see what other home decoration ideas you’ve come up with. Watch the entire Star Trek movies and series for inspiration! 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With strange worlds, outrageous miniature starships, and impressive character replicas, the Gene Roddenberry Star Trek franchise has given us some of the coolest toys in history. Over the years, we’ve collected Jean-Luc Picard and William T. Riker figures, Star Trek Universe books, magazines, prop replicas, and even Starship home decor.  We’ve created a list of some of the best Star Trek toys today. Check out each item! Top 15 Star Trek Toy Ideas for Trekkies of All Ages 1.  Star Trek Kirk & Spock 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle   It’s time to put your handy skills to the test! Puzzles are timeless, and they’re always on top of the list when you think of educational toys. It’s great to do alone or with a group of friends. This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle proves to be a fun challenge for both kids and adults alike. Once you complete the pieces, you’ll be so amazed by the picture that you'd want to watch the coolest episodes of Voyager again! View Product 2.  Funko ReAction Star Trek Dr. McCoy Action Figure  Ah, the all-time favorite action figures. We dare you to boldly collect these retro figures to assemble your own crew today. Let’s start with the infamous Dr. McCoy from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Also called Bones, he was the chief medical officer of the Enterprise under Captain Kirk. We see him often arguing with Spock’s logical explanation.  This item is a simplified retro action figure that stands at around 3.75 inches tall. Product specifications include an impressive 1980s style card design and 5 points of articulation.  View Product 3.  Star Trek Mega Construx Kubros Building Kit | Spock Ideal for fans ages 10 and up, this Kubros building kit will bring all your favorite characters and pop culture icons to life. Each item has a block shape and retro design that’s obviously inspired by classic games.  We like the coin details on the arms, feet, and head, allowing you to move the figures in several ways for a grand display. Build your own army, assemble your own fantasy universe, and create your own command center.  We recommend you watch the entire franchise while building your kit. Here's the best way to watch Star Trek in order.  View Product 4.  Diamond Select Star Trek Deep Space 9 Worf Uniform 1 of 1500 Trading Card This limited-edition costume trading card features  Lt. Commander Worf’s majestic uniform as what we’ve seen on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  With only 1500 of these cards created worldwide, this item is definitely a rare gem to add to your Star Trek collection. Some of these are pre-order we’ve heard, so you better get to it, buddy. Imagine owning a piece of Star Trek civilizations history! View Product 5.  Star Trek Tng Ensign Bajoran Ro Laren Figure   Another Star Trek action figure that makes a remarkable plaything or display. This Ro Laren figure stands at 7 inches and includes several points of articulation so you can pose the item in whatever way you wish.  Watch out for Seven of Nine and Benjamin Sisko! Complete all collectibles, and you’ll soon have your own academy right at your crib! Read: Top Star Trek Gifts For Him View Product 6.  Star Trek Titan TOS Blind Box Vinyl Figure, Single Random The Original Series Titans Vinyl figure collectibles dare you to go to places where no man has gone before. Since it’s a blind box, you’ll be gleefully surprised when you receive each box.  The assortment features well-loved characters from the groundbreaking season of Star Trek - Mister Spock, Captain James T. Kirk, Uhura, Bones McCoy, Nurse Chapel, Scotty, Sulu, and Khan Noonien Singh.  There’s also the terrifying likes of Gorn and the Talosian Keeper! Each of these frontier figures stands at 3 inches and comes with an accessory, too! You can also read our favorite Captain Kirk quotes here.  View Product 7.  Star Trek Ultimate 1/4 Scale Captain Kirk Figure If you’re looking for a taller Star Trek The Original action figure, then this item is for you. At more than 18 inches tall, this Captain James T. Kirk has an amazing articulation of 25 points!  The item also features electronic sound clips of the Captain’s voice! Accessories include exclusive Communicator, Phaser, and additional display and handstand. Time to decorate your room and create a place where no one has gone before. Here are some more Star Trek decor ideas! View Product 8.  Star Trek 14" Plush Uhura We adore plush collectibles. Who doesn’t, right? They’re soft. They’re cuddly. They’re perfect for playing or collecting. Now we’ve got Star Trek Frontier characters to add to our plush toys.  First off - Uhura (played by Nichelle Nichols) - our favorite communications officer from The Original Series. Aside from Uhura, other plush toys featuring the officers and other characters are also available. Fans will go ga-ga over each plush model, for sure. This plush toys is an amazing Star Trek gift idea, too.  View Product 9.  Star Trek Minimates Figure 2 Pack - Gladiator Kirk & Kor The Klingon Design by Art Asylum and produces by Diamond Select Toys, Minimates aim to capture the fans’ favorite characters from movies, video games, television series, and comics - this time, as miniature block-styled action figures!  For this particular item, we’ve got Gladiator Kirk and Kor The Klingon. These collectible 2-inch figures include more than 14 points of articulation and several interchangeable accessories. Some of the parts are convertible, too. You can even add this to your birthday party loot bags! View Product 10.  Star Trek Mirror Universe 3.5" Tribble Plush Another character to add to your plush collection! This Star Trek Tribble measures around 3.5 inches in diameter and features charming stuffed fabric teeth, too! This item comes in an exclusive container designed to keep everything gnarly about those Tribbles under control. You better watch your fingers! View Product 11.  Star Trek 2.5" Kawaii Cube Plush: Spock If you’re also into Kawaii-style designs, we’re sure you’ll love this child-like cube plush character from Star Trek: The Original Series. We’re talking about no other than Mr. Spock, the fans’ best-loved first officer of the U.S.S Enterprise (NCC 1701).  With this Kawaii Cube, your plush collection will definitely get a step up. We’d love to see the entire characters from all of the seasons, too! Imagine a room full of Starfleet plush toys! View Product 12.  Star Trek Planetary Disaster Tug And Chew Toy (A Special Bonus For Your Fur Buddy!)   We’ve got a bonus for your fur buddies here! It’s time to let your pets in on the game with this exclusive Starfleet chew toy! This Star Trek Planetary Disaster tug and chew toy is the perfect plaything for your dog.  This item has interlocking ropes and squeakers and measures 7 inches in diameter. You’ll be charmed by the Star Trek Voyager logo that comes with it, along with some Enterprise NX 01 and planetary graphics - everything you’d like!  View Product 13.  Star Trek: TNG Borg Puzzle Cube A Nerd Block exclusive, this revolving Star Trek TNK Borg puzzle cube is reminiscent of the terrifying cyborg spacecraft. Solve the puzzle alone or take turns with your friends as you aim to restore the balance in the mirror universe of the United Federation of Planets. When you’re playing, remember this -  time is of the essence.  View Product 14.  Star Trek Wil Wheaton's D6 Novelty Die Novelty Starfleet collectibles are rolling your way with these D6 dice. While we know that Wil Wheaton, aka Wesley Crusher, is an outstanding gamemaster, he seems to be doing poorly when it comes to rolling dice. With the Wheaton way of rolling, you’ll be surprised at how every side is a 1.  View Product 15. Star Trek: The Next Generation Bluetooth Communicator Badge  Here comes the ultimate toy for the big boys. We present to you the Star Trek, The Next Generation Bluetooth-enabled Communicator Badge! This prop replica was first introduced in the late 1980s and, - boy, oh, boy - every diehard Star Trek wished to have one! Decades later, it has resurfaced with several enhanced technological features, including a Bluetooth v4.2 connection.  The exclusive U.S.S. ComBadge connects to phones, tablets, PCs, and laptops - basically any gadget that has Bluetooth. It features a built-in speaker and microphone for music playback and phone calls, too! We love hearing the classic Star Trek communicator badge chirping sound effects. It has over 30 feet of badge to phone range. When it comes to aesthetics, you’ll be amazed at the on-screen matte gold with sleek black outlines and silver delta plate.  View Product It’s Play Time! There’s something about the Star Trek federation toys that bring out the little kids in us. Aside from inspiring generations to look at the stars and believe that we are not alone in the universe, the Star Trek world has paved the way for thousands of incredible space collectibles for diehard fans.  These precious items include micro figures from our favorite episode and spinoff series, Starship and Starfleet models, even phasers and Romulan model figures.  If you’d like to add to your Star Trek Discovery or Star Trek The Next Generation collection, check out these fantastic items right here. 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Captain, the Federation Starfleet is calling. Are you ready to heed the call? It’s time to boldly go where no man has gone before - a Star Trek birthday party! Whether it’s for you or for your loved one who’s a huge fan of Star Trek, you can plan an intergalactic adventure for that special day. And that’s complete with costumes and party supplies!  Here are some of the best Star Trek birthday party ideas we’d like you to try!  6 Star Trek Ideas for a Birthday Party 1. Decorations First off, let’s take care of the trekkie decorations for your party. You can actually turn any space into a “space” with several cosmic Star Trek ideas.  Backdrop Create a backdrop of the Voyager or the USS Enterprise on one side of the room. Not only is it a great design, but it’s a good conversation starter, too.  You may consider the bridge as an inspiration when collecting materials like poster boards, cardboards, or even plywoods if you want to make it more durable.  Use paint or more art materials to add the designs and colors for the windows and panels.  Side Walls We think it would look very celestial if you could create black walls for the party. However, we do not recommend painting anything in your home - permanently, that is. Use curtains or colored paper and stick stars to the background to create a cosmo background for your guests.  Place Star Trek posters and even character cutouts of your favorite character, like Mr. Spock, perhaps? Ceiling To complete a Star Trek space universe feel, use things like foam or styropore balls and create fake and imaginary planets. You can use a string or a fishing line to hang them from the ceiling. If you’re not feeling too lazy, you may even create makeshift spaceships to go along with your designs. Add some silver stars and glow-in-the-dark ones if you’re planning a nighttime party. This could even be a permanent Star Trek home decor! Other Decorations For the tables, use black tablecloths and sprinkle with silver confetti to resemble galaxy-like specks. For the utensils, let’s go with silver plates, spoons, and forks, too. If you can find silver cups and table napkins, that would be totally awesome.  For your Star Trek party, we also recommend unique centerpieces like silver balloons, planets, a replica of a spaceship, or a Luke Skywalker lightsaber LED lamp.  2. Party Favors A Star Trek party won’t be complete without special party favors for the guests. Prepare party supplies and items like silver plate lollipops or spaceship pens that resemble the USS Enterprise. There are several Star Trek party ideas for giveaways that you can come up with.  If you’re planning birthday parties for kids, consider toys like a Star Trek building kit, comic books, or action figures. For adults, we’ve got shot glasses, Star Trek paperweights, and journals. You may even place them inside clear bags and tie them with ribbons.  Shop The Star Trek Collection Now 3. Food Aside from the usual spaghetti and hotdogs for the little ones, spice up the recipes a bit with some homemade Star Trek treats like cake lollipops and space cookies.  You can make sugar cookies, which are the easiest, or go with yummy chocolate chips and peanut butter cookies. It’s really up to you (and the celebrant, of course). You can also serve a group of Star Trek-themes cupcakes and brownies if you like.  As soon as the kids’ party’s over, it’s time to gather up the adults and have a little drink - this time, with your very own cosmic concoction. Make the famous Bailey’s Cream comet drink using Bailey’s Irish Creme and some Schnapps.  You may also try the Mr. Spock punch using pineapple juice, club soda, and lemon-lime powder. There’s also the Mandalorian Ale that includes vodka, Blue Curacao, and mint leaf.  4. Cake The best Star Trek party ideas are nothing without the star of the day - the cake! It’s what your little guests are looking forward to! To date, there are literally hundreds of cake designs you can come up with to complete your Star Trek theme - there’s the USS Enterprise, Mr. Kirk, and the Star Trek badge. Use some cake toppers, too!  Make sure to include details like the solar system, spaceships, galaxies, and even tiny replicas of our favorite Star Trek characters.  5. Entertainment For a unique Star Trek party, we recommend preparing a program that includes games and special performances. One way to do this is to hire professional actors to dress up as Spock, Scotty, Nyota Uhura, and Janice Rand.  You can also invite your guests to watch some Voyager episodes or even the entire Star Trek series and movies (although this might need more than a day of celebration)!  6. Costumes A Star Trek party would not be complete without the theme costumes! Just imagine the number of people who’ll love to go as the biggest names and characters -  Borgs, Klingons, and Vulcans! Women can go as Uhura by wearing poufy hairdos and high boots.  For the men, there’s Captain Kirk donning a red shirt and black pants. Your guests will also love it if you prepare replicas of the infamous communicators to get into the characters.  If you want to make it more realistic, you may even get an authentic Star Trek Discovery Command uniform costume or a Blue Union suit. Your kid will surely delight in this one-of-a-kind Scotty costume, too.  Let’s Get This Party Started! From party ideas to party supplies and other products, planning the perfect Star Trek party (or any other theme party, really) is all about the details - the nitty-gritty. For a true trekkie, you’ll have to think hard about the costumes, the menu, and the decorations. The idea here is to make everything look as real as possible. You don’t even have to worry about the prices as you can always go with DIY.  Again, the Starfleet is calling, but are you ready to heed the call? We think you should. Go big with the solar system and wear your best party costumes. It’s your choice! Armed with these cosmic and universal party ideas, it’s time to impress just about any guest or fan today. Live long and prosper! If you love Star Trek as much as we do, we invite you to check out our collection here. You may also want to take a peek at our list of the best Star Trek gifts! Shop The Star Trek Collection Now

Minecraft’s artistic nature has allowed avid players to replicate the sandbox game’s items into functional and practical furniture at home. Minecraft decor ideas include pots, paintings, even brick builds that add class and sophistication to any simple home - virtual or not.  We decided to put together our favorite Minecraft decorations below. Check out our top designs and ideas! Minecraft Designs For Your Virtual Villages With Minecraft, there’s always a new space or landscape to explore, build, and design. With your villages, you can apply the same opportunity - you just gotta be more creative! A block (and bleak) room, for instance, might need just a few touches of furniture to make it look homey and unique. You’ll be surprised at what a chair can do for a room!  If you’re already playing Minecraft [1], you know for a fact that furniture is everything. And in this game, there’s no shortage of creative ideas. Go big on details, make each thing more exciting, explore DIY designs - there’s so much you can do to elevate your city - or in this case, your Minecraft village.  5 Decorating Ideas for Each Room Ideas For The Living Room As the center of your home, the living room is where you usually entertain guests or watch television with your family after a tiring day at work. Whether it’s virtual or non-virtual, we like our living rooms welcoming and cozy.  Here are some Minecraft decorations you can add to your personal living space in the game.  Tables Minecraft tables are created out of slabs and blocks. To replicate the same feel and look, use concrete builds to make a side or center table as your Minecraft decorations. Some people use fence posts and activated pistons.  To add a bit of color to your house, experiment with colorful and intricately designed carpets or table runners. You may also use end rods to form a candle holder as additional decoration.  Couch What’s a Minecraft living room without a couch? To make a couch for your Minecraft game villages, simply add stair blocks (two or more) together. If you want to make it look sleeker and longer, put them in front of the stairs.  Besides stair blocks, you can also use things like wool blocks for a more elegant-looking chaise lounge as decoration. A piano on the side would also look nice. TV Create a television set for you and your Minecraft friends by placing obsidian blocks or black wool next to each other. You can also make a TV stand by building a table from other things like wood signs and fence posts.  Fireplace Let’s make things a little bit fancier by adding a fireplace to your living area as decoration. However, you have to remember that there are materials like wood that can easily catch fire. Let’s avoid burning down your house. We recommend other materials like stones and bricks to protect your Minecraft Netherrack. When you light a Netherrack, it will burn forever, so you’ll need sturdy brick blocks to make it fireproof. If you're looking for Minecraft presents, here are some gift ideas.  Shop The Minecraft Collection Now Ideas For The Bedroom As your retreat and special sanctuary, bedrooms should be comfortable, quiet, and personal. Creating a bed in Minecraft is pretty easy - just a couple of wool blocks and wooden planks, really. But, did you know that you can also add a few more pieces of furniture to make the entire room look fun and inviting? Aside from a bed, here are some more Minecraft decorations for bedrooms.  Study Desk Build your Minecraft desk as you would any table. The simplest way is to have fence posts side by side and add wood slabs or pressure plates on top. We like to put our desks near the beds. An alternative can be a wooden door placed between two anvils. You can spice up the furniture with a carpet or even lamps.  Dresser Drawer Adding dresser-like furniture to your Minecraft villages is one way to make it look believable and unique. To create a dresser, use two long chests and put them on top of each other. You can also create a wider and longer space by placing another set near each other.  Now you have replicated a piece of furniture that holds your clothes and other belongings. There are other awesome ways to design bedrooms. For instance, we like adding smaller tables and chairs near the beds in addition to your dresser. Closet/Walk-In Closet Your bedroom won’t be complete without a closet. A closet isn’t just for Minecraft decorations. You can actually add chests and more miniature items to it. To build a closet, get ready to dig into the bedroom wall - at least two blocks high and one block deep.  If you want to make a walk-in closet in the rooms, you can dig a few more blocks and place stained glass panes or items around the opening.  Ideas For The Kitchen One room that we enjoy decorating is the kitchen. Yep, it’s not just a place where you can store food and keep your goodies. It’s actually a great area to showcase your creativity. Just imagine the fun you’ll have building items like countertops, sinks, islands, tables, and all.  Some people like their Minecraft kitchens small and compact. We like our kitchens big, stylish, spacious, and with lots of furniture. Sink Let’s start with the sink. For a simple Minecraft sink, get a cauldron, add a water bucket, and put a tripwire hook to make it look like a faucet. If you plan to build a bigger kitchen, you can even add a double sink by placing two cauldrons together.  Fridge While you won’t find any refrigerator in the Minecraft world, nobody said you can’t make your own. It’s actually pretty simple and gives you an edge. All you need are basic items like blocks and iron doors. To do this, dig a hole where you want to place your fridge.  Put a chest in the hole and put an iron block above the blank space. Add a button or lever on the iron door in front of the fridge to make an opening.  Countertops To make a simple countertop, try using wooden planks. However, there’s another neat trick we discovered to make countertops look full and exciting. Use a Minecraft bookshelf block as a cupboard.  Place a wooden trapdoor on the side of the shelf that’s facing you so that when you open the door, it will look like it has a bunch of items on it. Add more tables if you want to elongate them.  Tiles This is where the glazed terracotta comes in. To create a tiled kitchen floor, pick a color and choose the blocks carefully, so the colors and designs go with each other. You can also go with wool as a simple alternative.  Kitchen Stove Minecraft already has a stove, so you don’t need to improvise in this area. You can add a few more items to make it more functional, like a furnace and a crafting table as furniture options.  Planning a Minecraft birthday party? We think you'd like these party ideas here.  Ideas For The Bathroom Our Minecraft village builds won’t be complete without a bathroom. Not like you’re actually using it in the game, but this room makes everything look believable. And it’s also a great storage area to build for your junk.  Shower With a Minecraft shower, you can either make it fully functional or just for decoration. Outline the edge of the shower with blocks or stone builds. Add a tripwire that will work like a faucet or lever. You can also place a block of water above a piston.  When you activate it, it will open a hole in the ceiling for the water. Instant rain shower. If you like to have a closed-in look for your shower, add some glass panes.  Sink While both kitchen and bathroom sinks have the same functionality, you can play around with the latter. For a more aesthetic sink, place a cauldron right next to the toilet and put a slab in front. Then place a tripwire hook above the cauldron to make it look like a lever or a faucet. Make sure to choose stone slabs that match the design of your bathroom.  Toilet In your actual home, the toilet is the most important element in any bathroom. You’ll find out that these builds function more than what they’re actually for in the Minecraft villages. Did you know that you can dispose of any unwanted item by just dumping it into the toilet? Yes, you’ve read it right.  All you have to do is dump the blocks into the water, and it will disintegrate after a few minutes. To make a toilet, get a cauldron, fill it with water, and place a trapdoor on the crest.  Ideas For The Outdoors Minecraft Outdoor Furniture  As a bonus, you can add a few pieces of furniture to make your Minecraft village builds look extra homey and inviting. For outdoor seating decorations, you’ll find several bench styles and chairs available. You can also add other builds like fountains, pools, and even a garden village to give it a nice edge.  Minecraft Decorations For Your Virtual Village The Minecraft decorations we’ve listed above are just some of the things you can use to create your own builds in the game. There are different ways, options, and details to spice up your houses and make each room look special.  Aside from furniture, you can even add frames and even a piano to your rooms if you want. Next time, we’ll show you how to build a farm plus a few puzzle ideas, too.  Find the best Minecraft toys and accessories here.  Shop The Minecraft Collection Now https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/5-reasons-minecraft-best-selling-video-game-time

You probably have seen your kids play Minecraft all day long and would still talk about it over dinner. Minecraft, as a typical mom would call it, is every child’s favorite online game. It’s no wonder this has also become the most favorite theme for parties for more than a decade.  Our team will help you plan and craft the best birthday party for your kids with these Minecraft party ideas in this ultimate guide.  Planning for the Perfect Minecraft Celebration  A Minecraft birthday party is the ultimate dream of a boy. Planning for the perfect Minecraft party may be challenging for some, but just thinking about how your kids and family would love it is worth it.  Children loved playing this video game because it enhances their creative juices and makes designing various houses and buildings engaging. In this video game, they can create their own world without thinking about how it should be done because they are the boss.  Minecraft has garnered immense popularity over the years - so much that it has even become one of the best-selling video games of all time. The creative streak of the game allows you to mold your gameplay in any way you prefer. [1] We'll let you in on the crucial elements/recipes that every party planners need to know - invites, decorations, and food recipe - to turn your Minecraft birthday party ideas into a huge success. 8 Legendary Party Ideas 1. Invitations   If you want to make your party more special, you should start by making your invites as cool as possible. At all themed parties, an invitation is the first recipe to make your party rock.  It must also be aligned with your theme. You have to set your party’s mood by giving themed invitation cards.  There are various themed invitation card designs that can be downloaded through the internet. You can craft your unique design using the different video game characters. Believe us; this is the best recipe to start your parties. You can try to create a Creeper Card, which is very popular nowadays. This themed invitation features a pop-up card that everyone loves.  2. Decorations  There are also various DIY decorations that you could use to make your guests’ jaws drop and see all hearts. You can use Creeper balloons, black paper streamers, or one Minecraft Green Creeper Square Area Rug to create the perfect party space in your house. This area rug will add more color to your main table where the birthday celebrant would stay to blow his cake.  Give life to your parties. You can decorate the tables, chairs, and even the floor that mimics a grass block. You can do this using a green plastic tablecloth on top of a brown table skirt. This process will emulate a grass block that every Minecraft player would enjoy.  You can also use grass mats made of tissue paper placemats that would look like grass reminiscent of the grass blocks you created for a larger area. You can also use Minecraft Grass Block Storage Tote or Minecraft Storage Cube boxes to store all the celebration favors you will give after the party has commenced. These boxes would not only accentuate the party place but could also become helpful in concealing all the special celebration favors. Shop The Minecraft Collection Now 3. Party Favors  Party favors are every boy/kid guest’s favorite. They always look forward to whatever they would be getting when the birthday parties are over. And then, everything would become a special remembrance for your child’s party.  You can give various party/celebration favors depending on your child’s personality and your budget. We suggest Minecraft party/celebration favors with an affordable price tag like the Minecraft Dungeons 6 Inch Mega SquishMe Figure | Arch Illager or the Minecraft Dungeons 6 Inch Mega SquishMe Figure | Key Golem. You can also give out Minecraft stickers like the Minecraft Creeper SSSsss Sticker or the Minecraft Gadgets Decal Stickers | 4 Sheets.  You may put these party favors in a simple green gift bag that you can easily turn into a Creeper bag. Just draw a face design on the bag using a black marker or black duct tape. You can also put some candies and goodies inside the bag like red licorice, ring pops, and green and gold-wrapped candies.  We have more Minecraft gift ideas here.  4. Party Food  The buffet style has always been the best choice for most birthdays. Everything can be placed at one table through this style, exhibiting the perfect themed design you have prepared. For your foods, you can serve baby carrots or any stocked-up carrot-shaped candies with icing. The pretzel sticks are also considered as an excellent representative of the Minecraft element. You can also serve fruits like apple slices. But kids would also love having apple sauce or caramel apples, so you might want to serve some. You can also serve fish-shaped food to make the Minecraft birthday party buffet rock. You can look for fish-shaped crackers or any gummy fish to excite your guests. Minecraft loves anything gold, so why don’t you make your bowls turn into gold, too? This way, it would make the foods look better. 5. Birthday Cake   In designing the Minecraft birthday cake with icing, you should find the best items/products that could represent your theme. In Minecraft-themed cakes, the Grass Block Cake recipes seemed to be the most popular as they're reminiscent of our favorite Minecraft puzzles. Look for recipes like a simple chocolate cake mix with green icing/frosting, representing the famous grass block from the game. You can drizzle some chocolate frosting on some parts of the cake to look like dirt.   Some parents also prepare recipes for the green and gold Minecraft cupcakes that could be placed around that one main cake. And to make the main cake pop like the king of the party, you should also add nothing but your son/child’s favorite toys on top as the best recipe.   You can use the Minecraft Nano Metalfigs 20 Pack Wave 2 | 1.65 Inch Die-Cast Metal Figures or the Minecraft Series 4 Action Figure Pack - Ender Dragon. You can also try party printables like DIY cupcakes toppers as food labels. You can print a photo of Steve, Creepers, and other characters for your Creeper cupcakes to make them look more fun to eat, even with minimal icing. Check out our favorite Minecraft plushies here.  6. Party Games  Games make the party lively, so you must prepare activities that would make your guests happy. Your Minecraft birthday party games should also be aligned with the theme. Our team suggests preparing games that kids are familiar with because they typically play them in the Minecraft video game.  Mining is a natural element that you could add to your games. This is a huge part of the Minecraft lifestyle idea. To do this, you could ask your guests to mine for gemstones that you have initially scattered over a certain play area. Prepare a mixing bowl or a planter for each of the players. You can purchase gemstones at any local store near you. However, if you couldn’t find one, you may use licorice candies wrapped with green paper with a TNT written on them as another idea.  You can also play the Creeper bowling game.  You will need to prepare a Styrofoam floral block that you can easily buy at any craft store. Use black duct tapes to create a Creeper face. Stack the creeper blocks into a pyramid and invite the guests to knock off the blocks using a ball. No one will get bored with this fun activity. 7. Party Prizes  You also have to prepare Minecraft birthday party prizes to make your guests more excited to finish each game you have prepared. These prizes often make the game more interesting, as the guests always keep an eye on what they should be getting if they successfully win every game.  You can have inflatable pickaxes as a Minecraft birthday party prize. In fact, you can even use these pickaxes as a party favor in addition to your cupcakes. You can also give inflatable torches or the Minecraft Light Up Torch and Redstone Ore Set Of 2 as the main prize in addition to your goody bags. Our team also suggests  8. Other Activities   You can also prepare other fun activities for your child, such as a themed dance party for all. You may also want to hire a Creeper mascot to entertain your guests after playing some games that you have prepared.  You can even put the building and set blocks on a special table where the guests would build their own characters and buildings. The can play the game and compare different decor ideas.  You can also use the LEGO Minecraft 21155 The Creeper Mine 834 Piece Building Set or the LEGO Minecraft The Illager Raid 21160 | 562 Piece Building Kit everyone could share while using their favorite Minecraft t-shirt. Let’s Get That Minecraft Party Started!  The planning stage needs careful consideration and practical tips that every mom should know before making that special themed Minecraft birthday party for their kids and families. It’s always fun to unlock your creative ideas while planning the games, decors like balloons and a birthday banner, and even the food you are preparing for the birthday party. Make your kid’s Minecraft party become more lively and extra fun with these fun Minecraft party ideas.  If your child/son or any family member you know plans to have a Minecraft-themed birthday party next, then you really should check out our collection of Minecraft toys and collectibles.  Shop The Minecraft Collection Now 1) https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/5-reasons-minecraft-best-selling-video-game-time

Grab the remote and get ready to turn up the volume!  It's time to tune into WandaVision on Disney+!  Celebrate the NEW Disney+ Marvel series "WandaVision" with the Marvel Studios WandaVision Limited Edition Premium Enamel Pin Set.  It is the first of the new Toynk Premiere Pins Series.  The new premiere pin series features limited edition enamel pins from top fandoms including Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars. Only 1,000 pins are available each month and will be Toynk.com exclusives. All premiere pins will be officially licensed and perfect for the pin collector in your life. The  Marvel Studios WandaVision Limited Edition 2-piece enamel pin set is inspired by Wanda Maximoff "The Scarlett Witch" and Vision. Their adventures take them into the suburbs of the picturesque town Westview, New Jersey. Following the events of Avengers: Endgame Wanda and Vision's concealed identities slowly come to light as they pass through different decades and television tropes. Everything in Westview is not as it seams. The collectible Marvel Studios WandaVision Limited Edition 2-piece enamel pin set features Wanda Maximoff as the Scarlet Witch and Vision in their iconic Halloween attire. The detailed enamel pins are made with sturdy base metal with enamel inlay. Pins are packaged on an official  Marvel Studios WandaVision cardboard sheet. The WandaVision Premiere Pin Set is now SOLD OUT!  Fans of Marvel Studios WandaVision aren't out of luck! They can now own a replica of Geraldine’s S.W.O.R.D. necklace as seen in Episode 3 of WandaVision. The stainless steel necklace features a pendant with the emblem for S.W.O.R.D., the galactic force introduced in CAPTAIN MARVEL that monitors alien threats to Earth. The necklace is a catalyst for the discovering the truth about Westview.   Check back each month for new Premiere Enamel Pin Designs inspired by your favorite fandoms. 

What are Premiere Enamel Pins? Premiere Pins are a new line of Toynk.com exclusive limited edition enamel pins inspired by fan-favorite fandoms including Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, and more.  Enjoy a wide variety of geeky pins from across the pop culture spectrum, including hit TV shows, movies, video games, comic books, and much more.  Each month 1,000 Toynk.com exclusive limited edition pins will be released. All premiere pins will be officially licensed and perfect for the pin collector in your life.  Toynk’s Premiere Pins are a FUN-damental accessory to any fan’s collection! Display premiere enamel pins on your jacket, bag, or corkboard to bring some awesome fandom energy to your space! Don’t miss out, once these limited editions are sold out, they're gone!  Premiere Enamel Pins: #1 Marvel Studios WandaVision Premiere Enamel Pin Set- SOLD OUT The collectible  Marvel Studios WandaVision Limited Edition 2-piece enamel pin set features the Wanda Maximoff the Scarlet Witch and Vision in their iconic Halloween attire. Inspired by the iconic duo, and their experiences in Westview, New Jersey. The durable base metal is inlayed with colorful enamel.  #2 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Premiere Enamel Pin The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Premiere Pin features iconic elements of both superheroes, Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier). On top of the Winter Soldier’s iconic mechanical arm, lie the wings of the stately Falcon, affixed in the middle of the pin is the iconic red, white, and blue shield of Captain America. The durable base metal pin is colored with enamel inlay. Dual pin backings provide a sturdy hold.    Check back each month for new Premiere Pin designs inspired by your favorite fandoms. 

On your left.  The second edition in Toynk’s Premiere Pin series is ready to fly into your collection. Inspired by Marvel Studios’ original Disney+ series, this pin from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features iconic elements of both superheroes. Limited to 1,000 pieces, you don’t want to miss your chance to grab this exclusive design.  Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) are trying to put the pieces of their lives back together. Along with half of the world’s population, the two heroes were dusted away in “the Blip” before being resurrected to help defeat Thanos and his army. We get goosebumps just thinking about that epic final standoff. Now, Sam and Bucky are teaming up to go on a globe-trotting adventure that tests their abilities … and their patience with one another. You could say the mismatched pair is something of a work-in-progress.  As close friends and allies of Steve Rogers, who has since retired his role as Captain America, these two heroes are rebuilding their lives in a post-snap world. The Marvel miniseries shows Sam shouldering the responsibility of carrying the mantle of Captain America, while Bucky struggles with his traumatic past as a brainwashed Hydra assassin. It is an exciting time for MCU fans as Phase Four kicks off and beckons a new era of stories. To commemorate the return of our favorite heroes, Toynk’s exclusive Premiere Pin celebrates Sam and Bucky’s legacy. Based on the heroic team-up, this collectible pin features an original design that pays homage to the unconventional duo. Signature elements from their superhero get-ups are represented, including Winter Soldier’s cybernetic armor and the EXO-7 Falcon flight suit wings. Tying everything together is Captain America’s iconic star-spangled shield affixed in the middle. Measuring approximately 1 x 2 inches, this durable base metal pin is colored with detailed enamel inlay. The dual pin backings provide a secure and sturdy hold, so you can display it on your jacket, bag, or corkboard to bring some Marvel flair to your space. This limited-edition collectible is packaged on a branded Marvel Studios cardboard backer. Add this exclusive The Falcon and the Winter Soldier pin to your collection — it will be with you till the end of the line. Order it at Toynk.com today! Check back each month for new Premiere Pin designs inspired by all of your favorite fandoms.

Star Wars fans always rave about wearing the perfect Mandalorian armor whenever Halloween is coming. Well, if you’re a cosplayer, you won’t need a special day to wear this most coveted costume. However, to actually learn how to make a Mandalorian armor is too challenging—says the person who hasn’t read this simple how-to.  With the “force” on your side, it’s actually pretty easy. Here’s how.   7 Easy Steps to Follow When Making A Mandalorian Armor  Recreating the pre-Beskar armor isn’t that difficult to learn if you have the resources and materials. We have downloaded Boba Fett armor templates in the Mandalorian Mercs costume club, an LFL, and Disney charity costuming group. 1. Gather Your Tools and Materials  Before starting, we suggest that you gather all the tools and materials you need in making armor. You may choose foam, cardboard, or even metal. Consider how much you’re willing to pay and save, too. Depending on your chosen materials, you may also need heavy-duty glue, glue gun, or any form of sticking products to put the armor parts together. You may also need a pencil, marker, scrap paper for protecting your work surfaces, duct tape, hobby knife, cutting mat, hacksaw, and file.  2. Start With the Helmet  Lots of Star Wars fans often start with building the helmet piece. There are downloadable helmet templates found in the Mandalorian Mercs costume club, which may help you sketch the design. When we made a Mandalorian Mercs helmet, we used EVA foam, which is somewhat cheaper than other materials. It was also easier to cut and design, even for the back and side parts.   We used the Jango Fett template design and sketched it on paper. Afterward, we transferred the markings on the foam using a marker. Using the hobby knife, we carefully cut out the parts for the back and side. Since we wanted a clearer look, we sanded out the edges.  We also used contact cement to glue them piece by piece. Before doing this, we strictly recommend using a respirator because it is porous, which needs two coats or more. We used plastic for the visor. We used contact cement again to stick it to the helmet.  Related post: Marvel vs Star Wars 3. Create the Chest Armor  Like the helmet, you’ll also need a template to cut out the parts of your chest piece. We traced the template on a poster board in order to fit the parts to our model’s body. We did this before transferring the design. We always suggest that you measure twice, if not more,  before cutting once.   We attached the pieces we have created, fitted them to our model, and then took a picture. Doing this process may sound tedious, but it improved the accuracy of the size and even color, leaving little to no room for error. As for the chest plate, we used craft foam with a floor mat backing. We used a Dremel and a sanding block to round all the edges more. Shop The Mandalorian Collection Now Read: Top Mandalorian Gifts 4. Make the Shoulder Armor  Next, make the shoulder piece. For this part of the costume, we used three pieces of foam with curved cuts. We always recommend using curved cut materials more as they will shape around shoulders when glued up. The right shoulder had strips of craft foam seams, while the left shoulder was trimmed using a Dremel to get an angle. Shape the pieces according to their proper layers. 5. Create the Gauntlets  You also need to create the gauntlets. For this, we used floor mats on the layer more. We built the gauntlets part by part. We sized this to the flight suit’s arm and hand, not to the arm in the jumpsuit and glove. We also added some stretchers to wrap it when the gloves are worn on the hands. To close the gauntlets, we used a triangular strip/flap with Velcro. Take a pause and get a good laugh with these Hilarious Star Wars memes! 6. Make the Thigh & Shin Armors  In making your thigh armor, cut all the joints and gluing them using contact cement. We had a total of five pieces for the leg wrap. We cut top edges that roll over the foam for a thicker look. To stimulate wrinkles, we suggest that you heat them and scrunch them down. We also recommend making the scores thin to avoid any gap. Attach the pieces, as well as and thin them using your fingers or hand.   Read: Boba Fett vs Mandalorian 7. Do the Finishing Touches  After building all the parts for your Boba Fett project, it is now time to do the finishing touches. We actually heat-treated the armor to fit it to the model’s body. Using a wood-burning tool, we designed the project according to our reference image. Be careful with this process, as it makes go right through the foam.  All the foam parts need to be heat treated before going through any paint. You can use a heat gun and point it for a few seconds to develop a sheen. Then it will darken and become sealed, so it absorbs less paint. After sealing, spray paint it with plasti-drip and then a silver paint. You also use other methods such as using PVA glue to thin it. For the helmet and shoulders, we used acrylic caulk paint.   Read: Mandalorian Cake Ideas FAQS How much does Mandalorian armor cost?  Mandalorian armors usually cost at least $1000, depending on the materials used and their quality. Some stores offer pre-made parts that may cost up to a little less than $500. It could cost some costumers a little bit lower if you are to build the Boba Fett armor from scratch. How did they make the Mandalorian armor?   Mandalorian armors of the nomadic warrior culture are typically made from foam, cardboard, or metal. Some people also use mats and plastic on some of its parts. In the Star Wars series, a Mandalorian character armor was made from beskar, the strongest metal in the far, far away galaxy. This type of metal protects its wearer from blasters and even from lightsabers.  DIY Mandalorian Armor - Let’s Wrap It Up!    As a die-hard Star Wars fan, the kind of feeling you get after building your first Mandalorian armors is beyond words. Building something out of nothing by hand is always challenging, but it will help you save more. It also brings out your creativity and resourcefulness. Not to mention the fun you’ll have when you finally test-fit your costumes.  Satisfy your Star Wars Fan persona with this do-it-yourself armor of the nomadic warrior characters’ culture. You can flex this costume at special events, too. Who knows, this could lead you to discover your inner talent in making costumes. Lest, you’ll also discover that creating costumes will pave the way for you to become a professional cosplayer.   Looking for a costume upgrade? You may want to check out this cool MK3 Beskar-metal armor! Shop The Mandalorian Collection Now

We’ve read the books. We’ve watched all the movies. Except for He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, we can’t think of anybody that isn’t a Harry Potter die-hard fan! While we may not receive that Hogwarts School admission letter anytime soon, we can go with the best Harry Potter gifts in the meantime.  We stopped by Diagon Alley and rummaged through Ollivander’s, Honeydukes, and even the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes for these standout finds! We’ve rounded up something for every fan in our list below.    Top 35 Harry Potter Gift Ideas for Die-Hard Fans (Muggles, Witches & Wizards Alike!) 1. Harry Potter Triwizard Cup Battery Operated Mood Light Lumos Maxima! Let this Harry Potter mood light add a magical glow to your bedroom or living room. It’s over one foot tall, with LED bulbs lighting both the cup and base. This Hogwarts Triwizard Cup lamp features intricate details, making it a fun collectible for Harry Potter fans of every age.  View Product 2. Harry Potter Replica Mirror of Erised Wall Decor   You’ll adore the details on this Hogwarts Mirror of Erised replica! Featuring the authentic inscription that reads, "erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi", it’s definitely something any Harry Potter fan would desire. This 2-feet tall wall mirror also provides a distortion-free reflection.  View Product Read: Top Harry Potter Gifts for Teachers 3. Harry Potter Tea-For-One Cauldron Teapot And Cup Set   It’s time to craft your own potions in this Harry Potter-themed cauldron teapot and cup set! This personal Hogwarts kettle imitates a witch’s cauldron where you can brew some tea or cook some noodles, too. You’ll find the Hogwarts logo quite adorable for sure.  View Product 4. Harry Potter Gryffindor Hooded Bathrobe for Adults Made with 100% polyester fleece material, this Harry Potter plush adult bathrobe ensures both comfort and breathability. It’s a perfect alternative for your wizard robe! Use it during Harry Potter trivia nights or while brewing a spell in your potions class.  View Product 5. Harry Potter LED Mood Light This whimsical decor will add a pop of light to any room. Whether you want to set a mood for a Harry Potter movie marathon or get lost again while reading Deathly Hallows or completing your Harry Potter coloring book, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this 6-inch tall mood lamp.  View Product 6. Harry Potter Metal Bookends The Sorting Hat is absolutely right - you’re brave and resourceful - a Slytherin! Get these super sly Slytherin bookends to frame your Harry Potter book collection.  View Product 7. Oversized Harry Potter Marauder's Map Ceramic Coffee Mug At 64 ounces, this fantastic beast of a mug can hold not just coffee, water, or juice - you can use it as a candy bowl, too! Use this Marauder’s Map mug to store your Bertie Bott’s every flavor beans and more.  View Product 8. Harry Potter Mandrake Face 6 Inch Ceramic Planter with Faux Plant Whether it’s placed on a centerpiece or a side table, this 3D Mandrake faux plant will make a statement on its own. Maybe someone will hear the screaming roots, too! View Product 9. Harry Potter SuperLoot Mystery Gift Box We all love surprises! This Harry Potter mystery box will keep any fan giddy with excitement. The box itself is themed, too, making it ideal as a storage or display.   View Product Read: How Many Harry Potter Books Are There? 10. Harry Potter Hogwarts Foldable Storage Chest Organizer Use it as a toybox, hamper, or linen storage - this magical Harry Potter foldable chest organizer can pretty much hold anything to efficiently manage your stuff. Store cookie cutters, gifts, photos, and even your bath bomb. You’ll love the Hogwarts steamer trunk design.   View Product 11. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Replica Resin Desk Clock Are you a quidditch fan? Then go get this Golden Snitch desk clock. Time flies just as fast as this elusive Golden Snitch, so make sure you track the clock by putting it on your study or work desk.  Check out our favorite Harry Potter gifts for men here.  View Product 12. Harry Potter Quidditch 600-Piece 2-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle Two puzzles in one? Well, that’s certainly new! This tricky 600-piece puzzle will give you and your friends hours of magical fun and excitement. It’s perfect for a Harry Potter sleepover party.  View Product 13. Harry Potter Dinner Table Placemats For the Holiday season, we dare you to use these Death Eater dining table mats. It features Lord Voldemort’s Dark Mark, reminding you that these horrible creatures are everywhere.  View Product 14. Harry Potter House Hufflepuff Gift Set Loyalty, justice, patience, and hard work - the values that make any Harry Potter fan a Hufflepuff! This Hufflepuff-themed set includes four enchanting items - trinket tray, mini mug, magnet, and journal. View Product 15. Harry Potter Vinyl Decals, 4 Sheets Personalize your laptop, phone, or walls with these Harry Potter-themed vinyl decals. It comes complete with familiar iconic symbols, including the Hogwarts Crest, House mascots, and Platform 9 ¾.  View Product 16. Harry Potter 17oz Stemless Wine Glasses  Sip water, wine, or butterbeer in these Harry Potter stemless wine glasses. The classic designs feature symbols based on our favorite Harry Potter movies. We’ve got the Marauder’s Map, Deathly Hallows, Harry’s Glasses, and Platform 9 ¾. It will definitely add a spellbinding touch to your dinner parties.  View Product 17. Harry Potter Ariana Dumbledore Secret Compartment Picture Frame As a Wizarding World Loot Crate Exclusive, this secret picture frame makes an enchanting gift for any Harry Potter fan out there! It features Albus Dumbledore’s sister, Ariana, plus a secret compartment (or entryway?) where you can store your precious stuff like photos or your charming time turner necklace.  View Product 18. Harry Potter Enamel Pin 4-Pack What better way to show your love for Harry Potter than using these Harry Potter-inspired pins? Decorate your outfit, bag, or any other garment to let the world know that you’re part of Dumbledore’s Army!  View Product 19. Harry Potter Gryffindor House Banner Wall Decor Courage, bravery, chivalry, and determination - these values make you - a Gryffindor! That’s a fact. Show your allegiance to your house by hanging your house banner today.  View Product 20. Harry Potter Funko POP 6 Inch Vinyl Figure - Hagrid Huge yet caring, that’s Hagrid for all of us Potterheads. Honestly, we can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love Hagrid! This Funko Hagrid vinyl figure is just adorable. It’s the best gift idea for your fellow Potterhead friend.  View Product 21. Harry Potter 12 Days of Socks Advent Calendar for Women This Harry Potter 12 Days of Socks gift set is great for the holidays, no, actually, it’s perfect all year round! The set includes 8 pairs of unique ankle socks and 4 pairs of crew socks - perfect for a chilly night of a full Harry Potter movie marathon. Any female Potterhead out there will think they’re lovely!  View Product 22. Harry Potter Do-It-Yourself Super Dough Modeling Set With this magical Harry Potter Super Dough DIY Modeling Set, you can bring your favorite HP characters to life in a jiffy. It includes everything you need to get started - modeling materials, modeling tools, and easy-to-follow instructions.  View Product 23. Harry Potter Severus Snape Patronus Notebook & Wand Pen Set  Write your daily thoughts in this enchanting Harry Potter notebook and wand pen set. The Severus Snape-themed stationery set features Snape’s Patronus and wand designed into a writing pen! It’s a testament to Severus’ love for Lily Potter. You ask, “After all this time?”, we answer, “Always.” View Product 24. Harry Potter Seeker Journal w/ Firebolt SDCC Exclusive Pen Who said broomsticks are just for riding? This Firebolt that completes our Harry Potter journal gift set is also for writing! Yes, your very own Harry Potter Firebolt pen! Use this journal to jot down your daily musings.  View Product 25. Harry Potter House Crest Necklace As another magical present for any Harry Potter fan,  this chain necklace comes with interchangeable pendants featuring all four houses - Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw.  View Product 26. Harry Potter Codenames Top Secret Co-Op Game With Death Eaters hot on the trail, we need to work as clandestinely as we can. This time, we’ll use codenames. This Harry Potter Secret Co-Op game aims to keep our fellow Order of the Phoenix members in the loop without disclosing our locations to you know who.  View Product 27. Harry Potter Hermione Aluminum Sleek Insulated 16 Ounce Travel Water Bottle Keep yourself hydrated as you go on your magical adventures, fighting off dementors and defeating evil once and for all. This Hermione aluminum water bottle will help you stay hydrated and refreshed wherever you go.  View Product 28. Harry Potter Acrylic LED Light Set  This Harry Potter LED light set can help you study for your OWLS or take a quick peek over the Marauder’s Map before your next discreet journey. It comes with a seven-color cycle LED light, and interchangeable Doe Patronus and Phoenix Patronus designs.  View Product 29. Harry Potter Funko POP Vinyl Figure: Severus Snape This 3.75 inches tall Funko POP vinyl figure features one of the most misunderstood Harry Potter characters we’ve come to love - Severus Snape. It’s an ultimate must-have for any Potterhead.  View Product 30. Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts Express Building Kit Step aboard the iconic Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train! This LEGO building set features the railway bridge from King’s Cross Station along with the steps that lead to Platform 9 ¾. You’ll also find the infamous Wizarding World “Wanted” poster and some Daily Prophet newspapers. There’s the Trolley Witch, too! This LEGO Harry Potter gift set includes figures like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Remus Lupin, and a Dementor.   You can also check out some Harry Potter gifts for kids here.  View Product 31. Harry Potter Funko POP Vinyl Figure: Voldemort We’ve got another Funko POP vinyl figure here - this time, featuring He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named - er, yeah, Lord Voldemort. We loathe him alright, but all’s well that ends well. Placing Voldemort’s figure on your shelf is a reminder that we’ve won against the Dark Lord!  View Product 32. Harry Potter SWAT Nimbus 2000 Foam Replica Remember when Harry got his first top-of-the-line racing broom? It’s the Nimbus 2000! This replica will bring back good ‘ol memories of young Harry Potter, featuring stylized sounds tailored to this particular piece.  View Product 33. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Bracelet No more chasing the Quidditch Golden Snitch with this bracelet replica. Made with durable metal, this beautiful Harry Potter bracelet is one thoughtful gift for any Potterhead you know (aside from yourself, of course). Check out some Harry Potter cake ideas here.  View Product Read: Our Favorite Harry Potter Quotes 34. Harry Potter 7 Inch Action Figure | Deathly Hallows Part 2 Ron Weasley   Ah, Mr. Ron Weasley. This ginger-haired and funny little boy became Harry’s first friend at Hogwarts. Through the years, he became instrumental in their quest to look for the Horcruxes and finally destroy Lord Voldemort.  View Product 35. Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle The Monster Box of Monsters Card Game Expansion Wander into the Forbidden Forest with this Monster Box of Monsters - an addition to your Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Card Game. Get to play as Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville, or Luna as you face the Forbidden Forest creatures. Remember that working together is the key to make the Wizarding World safe again.  View Product Wrapping Up Our Harry Potter Gifts!  Whether it’s for you or your loved one, these Harry Potter gift ideas never grow old. Come to think of it, neither did we. Reading your favorite Harry Potter books and watching the film series right after will take you back to your childhood and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! We daresay the word “fan” isn’t even enough.  While waiting for your Hogwarts letter, indulge in these unique finds and magical objects from the Hogwarts house. From Hermione’s time turner, unofficial Harry Potter cookbook, and wizard wand to our noble collection of Harry Potter Gryffindor coloring book, pillow cover, bath bomb, and wizard chess, we’ve got the best magical products waiting at various price points.  Check out our complete list of products here. Shop The Harry Potter Collection Now

Happy 50th Anniversary, Big Wheel!  They’re back and better than ever! We are happy to announce the arrival of nine 50th Anniversary Big Wheel tricycles. Big Wheel tricycles have been every kid's favorite way to get around for the last 50 years. Perfect for playing outside in the backyard, in the driveway, and on the playground, kids can speed around with these fun retro-style outdoor toys. Each Big Wheel features an oversized front wheel, ideal for fast-action peddling. The wide rear wheels grip the sidewalk for high-speed stability. The classic "low-rider" profile makes it safer than standard tricycles. Their eye-catching colors and fun design keep your kids playing and active for hours on end. Sturdy and built to last, kids can enjoy maximum fun and safety with Big Wheel.  Big Wheel Tricycles come in two different sizes The Original Big Wheel and The Big Wheel Junior: The Original Big Wheel has a 16-inch big wheel and is recommended for children 3-8 years of age and up to 70 pounds. The Big Wheel Junior has a 9-11 inch big wheel and is recommended for children 1-3 years of age and up to 35 pounds.  All Big Wheels feature a large front wheel, two extra-wide rear tires, low-rider seating, and two pedals. Big Wheels are created from rugged plastic making them durable and sturdy for years of fun. Have your officially licensed Big Wheel off to the races in no time! Super easy adult assembly is required.    The Original Big Wheel  The Original Big Wheel 50th Anniversary Ride-On Toy For Kids - Fashioned in the original Big Wheel colors, this classic low-riding tricycle features a vibrant red, blue, and yellow color scheme. This 50th Anniversary edition Big Wheel comes complete with classic durable weather-resistant decals so the whole block will know you've got a true Big Wheel.  The classic pedal-powered ride-on toy is back in new Fashion Girl racing colors, pink and purple. The Big Wheel 50th Anniversary 16 Inch Ride-On Toy in Pink features angled handlebars for speed racing fun, colorful weather-resistant decals, and a powerful 16-inch wheel. The Big Wheel 16 Inch Rally Racer with Spinout Hand Break features the Classic Big Wheel color scheme of red, blue, and yellow. With the addition of the coveted spinout hand break, this Big Wheel takes racing fun to the next level with its quick-turning capabilities. Get ready to rally!    The Big Wheel Junior The Big Wheel Junior Lil Princess Wish 11 Inch Ride-On Trike features the pretty purple and pink Lil' Princess Wish color scheme. This Big Wheel Junior frame has an 11-inch big wheel and comes complete with tassels and durable weather-resistant princess decals. The Big Wheel Junior 50th Anniversary Ride-On Trike this classic pedal-powered ride-on toy is back in classic racing colors blue, yellow, and red. This junior-size trike has a 9-inch wheel and features high-visibility colors for riding safety with awesome durable, weather-resistant Big Wheel decals. The Big Wheel Junior 50th Anniversary Ride-On Trike in Pink with a 9-inch wheel is back in new Fashion Girl racing colors, pink and turquoise. This trike comes with fun durable weather-resistant princess decals and tassels too! The Big Wheels Junior US Army Ride-On Trike has a 9-inch big wheel and features a bold new U.S. Army green and white color scheme with durable weather-resistant military-style decals. The Big Wheels Junior Fire and Rescue Ride-On Trike has a 9-inch big wheel and features a bold new Fire and Rescue red color scheme with durable weather-resistant fire-related decals. The Big Wheels Junior Police Ride-On Trike has a 9-inch front wheel and features a bold new black and white color scheme with durable weather-resistant Police decals.    Own a Big Wheel and become one big blur of fun! Race on over to Toynk.com to pick up a Big Wheel for your little one today.