This Star Trek Beach Towel Celebrates the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Episode
M — July 16, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: thinkgeek & boingboing.net
If you’re planning on hitting the beach this summer, geek out and grab a Star Trek Beach Towel to keep you high and dry after frolicking in the waves.
This Star Trek Beach Towel by Think Geek offers fans of the hit sci-fi space show the chance to cozy on up next to Spock’s sculpted good looks. This towel features a symmetrical poster of the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ episode designed by Juan Ortiz. The iconic episode stars Captain Kirk being replaced with his evil counterpart in a parallel universe. Ortiz’s poster features a retro design complete with a mirrored image of Spock and his evil doppelgänger in an orange and yellow color scheme. The colors are bright and bold, making them perfect for a summer beach towel. Pick one of these Trekkie towels up next time you go to the beach.
This Star Trek Beach Towel by Think Geek offers fans of the hit sci-fi space show the chance to cozy on up next to Spock’s sculpted good looks. This towel features a symmetrical poster of the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ episode designed by Juan Ortiz. The iconic episode stars Captain Kirk being replaced with his evil counterpart in a parallel universe. Ortiz’s poster features a retro design complete with a mirrored image of Spock and his evil doppelgänger in an orange and yellow color scheme. The colors are bright and bold, making them perfect for a summer beach towel. Pick one of these Trekkie towels up next time you go to the beach.
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