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The TARDIS (InfoGraphic)

Mention the word TARDIS to anyone that is not a science fiction fan and you might not get any measurable response. But if you mention it to a Doctor Who fan, not only will you see a flash of recognition on their face, but you may get back complete explanation of what the TARDIS is (Time and Relative Dimension in Space) and a discussion of which Doctor was the best. We happen to be Doctor Who fans at NerdBeach too, so I thought it would be nice to share this Tardis Infographic. The Infographic not only discusses the Doctor's time traveling home away from home, but it also takes a look at some of the quirkiness that we have come to love in our favorite Time Lord.

 

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TARDIS

A TARDIS is a product of the advanced technology of the Time Lords, an extraterrestrial civilization to which the programme's central character, the Doctor, belongs. A properly maintained and piloted TARDIS can transport its occupants to any point in time and any place in the universe. The interior of a TARDIS is much larger than its exterior, which can blend in with its surroundings using the ship's "chameleon circuit".

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Warp Drive Ambiance

Have you ever wanted to imagine that you are cruising through the universe in your very own warp capable starship? If you have, Youtube user CrysKnife007 must share your sentiment, since they have put together a YouTube video to help others do exactly that. CrysKnife007 took a sample of the background engine noise from Star Trek The Next Generation (TNG) and looped it into a massive 24 hour audio focused video.

Not only is this great for those seeking to experience a little warp drive in their life, but I think it is also a great noise to fall asleep with. I would say that it was a good way to warp off to dreamland, but that would probably be a little too corny. Good thing I didn't say it! Video is below.

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Warp Drive

Warp drive is a faster-than-light (FTL) propulsion system in the setting of many science fiction works, most notably Star Trek. A spacecraft equipped with a warp drive may travel at velocities greater than that of light by many orders of magnitude, while circumventing the relativistic problem of time dilation.

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Star Trek Lego Video

If you read NerdBeach much, then you may have picked up that we like Star Trek. In fact, we have even covered Star Trek in Lego. So what would be better than a Star Trek Lego video? The piece is an excellent example of fan fiction created by David Vann, aka gigerbrick. The work features the sound from the original Star Trek the original series (TOS) but the graphics are all created in Lego. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a little Star Trek Lego theater. But please, don’t mistake the Lego bricks for popcorn!

 

 
 

Play Well

The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (7 April 1891 – 11 March 1958), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called “Lego”, from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means “play-well”.

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Lego Star Trek – All Hands on the Bridge

Captain’s Log, Stardate 1130.11. While on a routine mission to the Gamma Sector, we have discovered a virtual world made entirely of plastic blocks. Everything here is replicated in dazzling Lego detail, and we have even discovered a block version of the Enterprise itself, with full crew on the block Bridge. We are attempting to communicate…

Star Trek and Lego – seems like a natural connection to me. We have seen Star Trek Lego models on NerdBeach before, and I think they are pretty cool. So, to those who like either Star trek or Lego (or both), I thought it would be good to share our Star Trek model discoveries here on NerdBeach. Up for your perusal now, the original (TOS) enterprise bridge, as modeled by matt’s brick gallery (also picture source).

The Lego Bridge

Bridge

The bridge was the starship equivalent of an operations center or command center. On Starfleet ships, it was generally located near the top and front of a vessel. From here, the commanding officers supervised all ship’s operations, ranging from vessel course control to tactical systems.

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