Spock gets all the love (literally, in the new Star Trek movie that comes out tomorrow), and he’s clearly the more interesting protagonist for costume parties. That said, Kirk offers some more nuanced challenges: the swagger, the charming smile, the perfect coif, the confident and slightly sassy stance. In honor of the comparatively few who’ve attempted to replicate the original Enterprise helmsman’s loo, here are Listicles’ 10 Admirable Captain Kirk Costumes.

Kirk in Motel Prostitution Sting

Is that Udo Kier?

Jar Jar Binks as Kirk

Some kind of terrifying sci-fi mash-up.

Kirk Shows Off his Gadgets

Towards the end of his career Kirk put on some double chins, replicated very effectively by this fan.

Kirk is Bad at Playing Dead

Headstrong Kirk just refuses to die.

Curly-Haired Kirk

The kid’s got spirit, but we can’t get past the hair.

Kirk Smiling Creepily

A little stiff in the shoulders, but otherwise this listicle’s official best Kirk!

Chubby Kirk

About to get hit with the lipo taser.

Santa-Sized Kirk for Christmas

They won first prize in the “Kirk and Spock as Santa and His Elves” contest.

Camouflage Kirk on Yellow Backdrop

Nearly blinding enemies with flashes of bright yellow.