10 Star Trek Toys That Sucked

5. Star Trek Binoculars

Star Trek Binoculars
Larami 1968/Desilu Productions

To be clear here, we're not against the idea of Trek themed tools at all. In fact, having Trek tools might make feel a little more suave in the workshop, or on a trail, so in that respect at least, we applaud those who thought to slap a logo on those things.

In this case, it's not the fact that there are Trek themed binoculars, but rather it's the fact that they are so very, very cheap and plastic that it's really quite impressive.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier showed us some truly cool, futuristic binoculars. They wouldn't have been out of place in Star Wars, and certainly would have made for a brilliant Christmas gift for those who want to see what's happening long before it arrives.

The main issue here is that these look as though they'll break as soon as you open the packet. Or even while still in the packet. Possibly while still on the shelf. But hey, they're the same colour as the Enterprise, so what's not to love?

 
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