Danielle Fowler
LEGO fans have shared a 'game-changing' hack for building the 'challenging' Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise.
In case you missed it, the world's first Star Trek LEGO kit reportedly sold out in 15 minutes and is now available for back order here.
According to the lucky few who scored a set, the Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise takes several days to build, but fans have shared a secret hack to applying stickers with ease.
$399.99
"I've seen a fair few Trek fans get frustrated with the build for the LEGO Enterprise, so I say these words in kindness not to be patronising," one fan shared on Reddit.
"Get a small spray bottle and fill four to one with water and dish soap," they continued. "Spray this lightly on the piece before applying the stickers gives you some wiggle room to adjust.
"Placing the sticker right on the edge of the supplied brick separator tool before applying to the piece also really helps with placement. Once in the right spot wipe gently with a micro fibre cloth etc to expel any excess solution."
A second fan replied, "Oh this is a game changer!"
"Ooh. I wasn't aware of the dish soap trick," a third added. "Might need to try that on my next build (whenever that is), thanks."
Another said, "I will say as a fan of LEGO for decades, and someone who built their own custom Enterprise D out of LEGO years before this set was even rumoured, this set was a tough build."
"I found myself missing pieces at times, fumbled with the deflector dish assembly, and I often snapped saucer sections in the wrong spot. It’s a tough build for a newbies, no doubt."
For additional support, you can download the Lego Builder: 3D Dimensions app here.
So, where can you order the Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise, and what's the new GWP? Find out what you need to know below.
The LEGO set is now available for back order here for $399.99 and will be shipped in 60 days. There is a limit of two sets per person.
As fans will know, the sought after Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod™ sold out instantly and is currently only available on second-hand sites such as eBay.
Now, there are three new gifts with purchase: Vintage Parade Car, Year of the Horse, and Celebration Cake.
You must order by January 11 to secure the above GWP.
$399.99
As though you needed further convincing, the Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise has received hundreds of five-star reviews so far.
"I have been so excited about this set since the earliest rumours in 2024, and even the delay in shipping and delivery did not fully damper the excitement," one rave review reads.
"I have lots of other sets but this is by far my favourite build and not sure if that's because I love Star Trek, but it was the best nine and half hours (over two days) to complete the build."
"A lot of reviews here seem to miss the insane amount of reference details that are clearly lifted from the actual cutaway designs of the ENTD ship," another shared.
"There are little Easter Eggs INSIDE the build that at times made me wonder if they consulted Michael Okuda himself. As a ST:TNG fan, I had an absolute blast building this."
A third said, "The eight mini figures make this set value for money for any Trekkie, and the bonus is the Enterprise-D herself. What an absolutely iconic build, created by Trekkies, for Trekkies."
Other recent LEGO launches include the FIFA World Cup Trophy (pre-order here) and the Stranger Things Creel House (order here).
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