9/6/2003: Japanese Star Trek scooter

Undertoad · 09-06-2003, 10:29 AM

Not in a million billion years.

I like Star Trek okay, especially TNG and there have been points in time where I would be considered a big fan. (Although I never went to any conventions.)

But this item, which was produced to promote the Japanese DVD release of Nemesis, is clearly an abomination. A scooter with a tiny 50cc engine, this would not even be fun to ride if your friends never saw you on it. But I bet a 35 mph (55 km/h) scooter is useful in crowded Japan, and so maybe there is a chance a buyer would actually want to ride this every day.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-06-2003, 10:37 AM

From the people that brought you JAPSCAT.

Torrere · 09-06-2003, 11:34 AM

She had to squeeze in order to fit into the picture frame. It took me a while to realize that it looked odd.

GlassJaw · 09-06-2003, 12:17 PM

Yeah, but think of the resale value to some pointy-eared fanboi...

/me Strokes the lobes (<-- Way inside StarTrek Joke for those who feel clueless)

gossard187 · 09-06-2003, 08:46 PM

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Originally posted by GlassJaw
Yeah, but think of the resale value to some pointy-eared fanboi...

/me Strokes the lobes (<-- Way inside StarTrek Joke for those who feel clueless)

Whew! I don't know what that means! I feel much better, thank you.

blase · 09-07-2003, 12:22 PM

50CC is nowhere near enough power to even *charge* the phaser banks!

Maybe Scotty can bore/stroke it out to something decent, maybe 65CC.

Uryoces · 09-07-2003, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by GlassJaw
Yeah, but think of the resale value to some pointy-eared fanboi...

/me Strokes the lobes (<-- Way inside StarTrek Joke for those who feel clueless)

Self-administered Oomocks will make you go blind!

wolf · 09-07-2003, 06:23 PM

Oh the shame of it all ... I like the damn thing.

And would have no hesitation about being seen riding it.

SteveDallas · 09-07-2003, 09:18 PM

I'm just surprised the spokesmodel isn't wearing a) Starfleet uniform or b) some kind of anime-inspired cosplay getup.

hot_pastrami · 09-08-2003, 11:18 AM

That's just... wow. I'd kick my own ass.

OnyxCougar · 09-08-2003, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GlassJaw

/me Strokes the lobes (<-- Way inside StarTrek Joke for those who feel clueless)

"She can touch your lobes but not your latinum."
--Rule of Acquisition #40

xoxoxoBruce · 09-08-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by wolf
Oh the shame of it all ... I like the damn thing.

And would have no hesitation about being seen riding it.

Hmmm......Maybe it's time to relinquish the keys?
Oh..wait...this is a test, right? You're going to send the wagon for anyone that agrees?

Well, I'll defend to the death, you're right to ride it.

09-06-2003, 10:29 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	9/6/2003: Japanese Star Trek scooter Not in a million billion years. I like Star Trek okay, especially TNG and there have been points in time where I would be considered a big fan. (Although I never went to any conventions.) But this item, which was produced to promote the Japanese DVD release of Nemesis, is clearly an abomination. A scooter with a tiny 50cc engine, this would not even be fun to ride if your friends never saw you on it. But I bet a 35 mph (55 km/h) scooter is useful in crowded Japan, and so maybe there is a chance a buyer would actually want to ride this every day.

09-06-2003, 10:37 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	From the people that brought you JAPSCAT. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-07-2003, 06:23 PM	#8
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Oh the shame of it all ... I like the damn thing. And would have no hesitation about being seen riding it. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-08-2003, 11:18 AM	#10
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	That's just... wow. I'd kick my own ass. __________________ Hot Pastrami!

09-06-2003, 11:34 AM	#3
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	She had to squeeze in order to fit into the picture frame. It took me a while to realize that it looked odd.

09-06-2003, 12:17 PM	#4
GlassJaw Layperson Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Coast of Cali Posts: 13	Yeah, but think of the resale value to some pointy-eared fanboi... /me Strokes the lobes (<-- Way inside StarTrek Joke for those who feel clueless) __________________ GlassJaw To Honor...

09-07-2003, 12:22 PM	#6
blase Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 91	50CC is nowhere near enough power to even charge the phaser banks! Maybe Scotty can bore/stroke it out to something decent, maybe 65CC.

09-07-2003, 09:18 PM	#9
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I'm just surprised the spokesmodel isn't wearing a) Starfleet uniform or b) some kind of anime-inspired cosplay getup.

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