Not going to lie. The LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D is a long-time-coming set that’s cool as hell. But God forbids its 400-dollar sticker, not to mention the shelf space it demands. You’ll need a galaxy for that. Thankfully, if you’re willing, there’s a non-official alternative that has a little bonus up its sleeve. Folks, meet the LEGO MOC U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) by Luke Bricks.
What makes this MOC of the iconic NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: TNG cool is that it’s a SNOT (studs not on top) build. That’s right. It has no visible studs on the outside. The lack of studs on the exterior makes the completed model look like an actual model of the spaceship.
The set packs 1,771 pieces, resulting in a model-grade U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) as seen in the television series, measuring 39 cm long, 32 cm wide, and 14 cm high, including the brick-built stand. If anyone’s counting, that’s roughly half the size of the official creation, which should be easier on shelf space.
Luke’s creation is truly a sight to behold. It comes complete with everything that makes the NCC-1701-D the NCC-1701-D, including the modular saucer section, stardrive, and all. It is an absolute beauty. Plus, since the part count is significantly lower, you’ll spend less of your hard-earned money on one. Expect to splurge around US$190–200 on BrickLink—excluding the instructions, of course, which you’ll need to purchase from BrickVault for just US$16.99.
For those who aren’t familiar, BrickVault is a LEGO MOC depository where you can buy instructions for LEGO MOCs created by talented builders around the world. So, yeah. You’ll need to purchase the instructions, which will also include the part list for you to buy the necessary pieces from sources like BrickLink. Go check it out.
Images: Luke Bricks/Brickvault.
