The first prototype images of the Star Trek 2009 movie “Barbie” line from Mattel Toys have surfaced at international online retailers this week. In fact, these images are the very first images of any toy from the 2009 feature film. Trekmovie.com provides the details and historical context of the Barbie Trek connection.

2009 Star Trek Barbie Collectors Dolls
The 2009 Star Trek themed Barbie Collectors line will include approximately 12″ versions of James T. Kirk, Spock, and Uhura. In keeping with the Barbie line’s recent “popular culture” licensed items, the costumes are very detailed and the sculpts feature excellent likenesses of Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana. Accessories include a phaser and communicator. These will be available in April of 2009, and should retail for about $45 each.

CHRIS PINE
This summer Chris Pine is going where only one man has gone before. As Capt. James T. Kirk in the J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” revival, the 28-year-old faces one of the year’s biggest acting challenges — how can you portray Kirk without sliding into a William Shatner imitation?

The early footage suggests that the L.A. native and third-generation Hollywood actor has pulled it off with swagger and a twinkle in his eye, which is, well, very Kirk-like. “He’s delivered a real performance,” Abrams said, “and it was amazing to watch.”

Pine jumped off the screen in the 2006 hit-man extravaganza “Smokin’ Aces” and then starred with Alan Rickman in the wine-country tale “Bottle Shock.” He was set to star opposite George Clooney in the cinematic adaptation of author James Ellroy’s noir tale “White Jazz” before he beamed up to the “Trek” franchise. Abrams says he hopes his “Trek” flies as a franchise, suggesting Pine may be on more than a five-year mission as Kirk.

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Well it’s Christmas eve and I realize I haven’t posted anything new lately so here I go, bringing you all some cute candids of Chris with fans taken at various times as well as the photoshoot featured on our very gallery theme which was taken by photographer Dan Monick.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Gallery Link: Fan Candids > Various Dates

Gallery Link: Photo Sessions > Dan Monick

I’ve just posted 4 photos of Chris from June 14th of this year photographed at The Gucci and Joe Zee Private Dinner Honoring Rihanna event, where he is pictured along side Beau Garrett.

Thanks to Kaylani for so kindly bringing this to my attention.

Gallery Link: 06/14/2008 – Gucci and Joe Zee Private Dinner Honoring Rihanna

I just added 3 high quality photos of Chris attended “The Children’s Defense Fund 18th Annual Beat the Odds Awards” which was held on December 4th.

Gallery Link: 12/04/2008 – The Children’s Defense Fund 18th Annual Beat the Odds Awards

I’ve just uploaded pictures of Chris from the “The LA Mission and Anne Douglas Center’s Thanksgiving Meal For The Homeless” Event held on November 26th along with 3 more photos of Chris leaving the “GQ’s Men Of The Year” Party.

Gallery Link: 11/26/2008 – The LA Mission Thanksgiving Meal For The Homeless

Gallery Link: 11/18/2008 – GQ 2008 Men Of The Year Party