A few months ago, I learned about a novelty item that I felt Laurel was sure to want: a replica
communicator from the original Star Trek TV series! When connected
via Bluetooth® to your actual phone, the device will let you make and receive calls through it, just
as though you were using it the way Starfleet intended. I'd read a few reviews on it and every one
mentioned the quality of the piece. It's heavy, too — it's no cheap plastic toy. It comes with a
stand you can keep it on, as pictured below:
With the communicator as the centerpiece, I added items around it to create the theme. Next up
was the Star Trek hoodie — a hoodie sweatshirt inspired by the uniforms of the original Star Trek
series characters. I'm particularly impressed by the rank insignia stitched onto the sleeves. It's
a very detailed hoodie, though I think I wish the material was a little thicker. With all of the weight she's lost, combined
with the colder weather, she's been complaining of being chilly in the office... so this unique
item was a complete win!
My beautiful wife couldn't be any happier. Her inner geek is absolutely squeeing with joy —
she told me this morning after opening the sweatshirt (first) that she was embarrassed at how
much she really loved it — particularly that it was the sciences uniform. I believe I've
been treating her inner little girl to a very happy birthday.
Links:
Star Trek
TOS Bluetooth® Communicator, ThinkGeek.com
Star Trek
The Original Series Uniform Hoodie, ThinkGeek.com
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