Burden of Knowledge preview

Comics Contimuum have released an interview with the Scott Tipton discussing his and his brother's new TOS series Burden of Knowledge. The article describes the first issue thusly: "Captain James T. Kirk, Spock and Doctor McCoy travel to Mygdalus, where a highly-advanced civilization have forged an apparent utopia of perfected nature, miraculous medical technology and benign rule. The Mydalians' petitions for Federation membership, however, have stalled due to some jealously guarded secrets, hidden truths that could sabotage the Enterprise crew's mission."

Tipton summarised the series: "Our intention with this series was to return to the classic feel of the original 1960s series, to tell a series of exciting, thought-provoking adventures of Captain Kirk and his crew that also happen to tackle some current issues of the day, but in a fun and subtle way. Essentially, in our minds, this was a new season of 'Classic Trek,' just maybe with a slightly bigger special-effects budget." He also noted how the four issue series features four separate stories building an overall story arc. Here's a new preview page included with the article (za-chow, za-chow, ka-boom!):
The interview also discusses how the Tiptons approach the different versions of Trek they've worked on.

NX refit preview

Doug Drexler has posted another preview from next year's Ships of the Line calendar, once again teasing us with the NX class refit:He also posted some preliminary sketches for the design, and a few new sketches for the Enterprise-J as well! (A blog always worth following!)

Captain Garrett got lost again!

Robert Greenberger has announced his Captain Garrett/Enterprise-C entry to the Captain's Log series has been cancelled due to "a number of business factors". Greenberger also teased that had the issue worked out it would have featured the Nausicaans.

Shame. Wonder if the rest of the series is affected, would hope not given the art for the other remaining issues is apparently done!

Sulu, pour homme

The offical Star Trek facebook page has announced a new addition to the Genki Star Trek perfume range, with a limited edition Sulu scent. Just 300 to be available at the San Diego Comic Con.Full product description, on facebook.

Illegal imports

Another internet browsing discovery, it seems a company called Boston America launched a promo drink with last years film, Romulan Ale! (As an energy drink) Cool:

DST TOS wave 5 packaging shots

The Art Asylum blog has been updated with new photos of the packaging for the forthcoming wave 5 of TOS figures from DST. Which is comprised of:

Captain Kirk (what wave doesn't have a Kirk afterall) in his green wrap uniformScotty
And a generic Romulan

More pictures, here.

Hot Wheels Narada

While hunting around the internets I found this picture (from last year's San Diego Comic Con) of a prototype Narada model, apparently due out in a new wave of Hot Wheels ship models some time this year.

STO Season 2

The Star Trek Online website has been updated to indicate a title for their forthcoming Season 2 expansion, now know as "Season Two: Ancient Enemies". They released this image to accompany the news:

Burden of Knowledge #1 preview

TrekMovie have posted a five-page-preview for this week’s premier issue of the Burden of the Knowledge series. Including this awesome cover:The full preview, complete with individual issue title (a rare treat from IDW) "Uncertain Prescriptions", can be found, here.

The Competitive Edge blurb

TrekBBS user JD pointed out the Simon and Schuster website has been updated with a new blurb for The Competitive Edge, the second of the new Starfleet Academy series:

A new Starfleet Academy series for teens--filled with romance and adventure! In The Competitive Edge, Kirk finds out how much of a toll the intense training classes and grueling schedule of academy life is taking on all the cadets, including himself. But some recruits seem better equipped to handle the challenges. Is there something that is giving them an edge? Kirk is determined to find out, especially since one of the cadets with a little something extra is his new girlfriend.