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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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"