Star Trek Props on eBay

I posted 9 Star Trek Items on eBay.  They are mostly items that were left over from the Doug Drexler auction, including two awesome translights.  They close tomorrow, so get your bids (or snipes) in!  They are under Propworx on eBay.

The above is the Global Security Translight from the DS9 episode "Homefront".  

A set of two Enterprise line drawings from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Main DS9 Translight from Operations

An original Enterprise decal sheet from Star Trek: TMP

Large Starfleet emblem from Voyager

Millenium Gate poster from Voyager

The TNG Enterprise D Helm and Nav consoles.  An unused translight.

There are two different size Voyager schematics.  

These are awesome prints, perfect for framing.

Thanks for bidding!

Alec

Galileo Restoration Receiving Lots of Attention from Space.com

As many of you know the Shuttlecraft Galileo is being restored at Master Shipwrights in New Jersey (fully funded by Adam Schneider).  As we reach the end of this restoration journey, Space.com has taken a liking to the project and has been giving ius some great press.  They just laucnhed launched a great article on the Shuttlecraft Galileo and created this amazing infographic.

Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration

You can link to the above article here. 

Alec

The Kolinahr Museum Launches

Jordino Delos Santos is maybe the biggest collector of Vulcan screen used props & costumes from Star Trek.  Ever since the It's A Wrap auctions in 2006-8, Jordino has been collecting, cataloging and preserving Vulcan costumes.

Now he has finally published his website that catalogs and displays high quality photography of every one of his artifacts.  he has called this website "The Kolinahr Museum" and it is the best Star Trek prop & costume website I have seen.

Jordino displays everything in a "museum" format, and the text supports that you are looking at a collection from some futuristic museum.  He even has a mission statement:

“ The Mission of The Kolinahr Museum is to collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and stimulate the appreciation for and advance the knowledge of Vulcan art and artifice, that collectively represent the broadest spectrum of Vulcan achievement and culture.”

So make sure you add The Kolinahr Museum to your list of must see Star Trek prop & costume websites!

Alec

Doug Drexler takes down "Drexfiles" blog

Sorry to say that the best source for behind the scenes info on all the Star Trek productions, "Drexfiles" is gone.  Doug Drexler has a post on his Facebook page saying he took the blog down because of complaints by some that he marked every image with the logo "Drexfiles".

The blog, produced by long time Star Trek art director Doug Drexler, was a source of info for years for all of us hard core Star Trek prop & costume collectors and fans of every ilk.  Doug would post images of everything from models to concept art, and have dozens of comments from industry insiders.

An image from Drexfiles from "Enterprise"

Many times I have used his blog as reference for authenticating items, especially the Jem Hadar Battleship model that Profiles in history claimed was screen used.  Finding all of Doug's photos helped in identifying that it was not in fact screen used and that it was just an extra made by the model shop.

I met Doug in 2009 while doing the Battlestar Galactica auctions.  I got a call from him and he said he had heard about me and what we were doing with Galactica and he wanted to meet about Propworx selling his collection.  At that point I didn't know Doug, but I soon found out what a fantastic history he had with Star Trek.   

Doug's collection of Star Trek history before being sold

Doug had, over the years, amassed quite a collection of Star Trek  props and set decoration in his role with Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Enterprise.  I got to catalog and photograph Doug's collection, and in August 2010, Doug's collection made up the vast majority of the first Propworx Star Trek auction.  It was a huge hit, and with the addition of Robert Picardo's collection, we held the auction at the Creation San Diego Las Vegas Convention.

Doug with the art department team during the filming of "Trials and Tribbleations"

Doug is a rare bird in Hollywood.  Starting as a make-up artist, and winning an academy Award for his work on Dick Tracy, Doug spent the first 3 years on Star Trek: The Next Generation doing make-up and applying Worf's nose!  He then moved to art direction, learning new skills and staying at the forefront of a whole new department.  Few people in Hollywood will actually make this type of transition.

But Doug wasn't finished, as he then again moved from more traditional art direction to computer generated imagery (CGI) where he won an emmy for "Battlestar Galactica".  So Doug really has traveled a long journey through Hollywood and I for one hope that he will bring back Drexfiles at some point.

Alec

Star Trek TOS 3D Chess Set Reproduction

I don't write about replicas often, but Roger Romage, a good friend of mine, produces some of the finest Star Trek TOS prop and set dec replicas out there.  Roger's latest project is the original 3D chess set.

From Roger:

So many of you have asked for this over the years and now this fantastic item is brought to you by exclusive agreement with Starfleet R&D East. We are proud to offer these for a fraction of the price of an original set, if you can even find one!

This is a PRE-ORDER item and should be ready to ship within about 3-4 weeks.
 

Particulars:

  Molded from a Pristine Unopened, Unused Sealed Set
  Constructed using State-of-the-Art Molds
  Molded in Color
  Cast in Solid Urethane
  Precision Laser Cut Felt Bottoms
  Expertly Constructed and Finished by a Well Known Prop Maker

These chess pieces were used quite often, in many episodes. You may remember Charlie melting a set with his mind powers.
 

I only have 7 sets available! That is all the mold can handle before it wears out. After these are gone there will be NO MORE! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so don't delay, order today!

I am offering them at a special price of $239.99 + $10.00 S&H. 

For more information contact Roger at: trekclassic@hotmail.com.  Roger is a great friend of mine and you can trust him.

Alec

I. Mudd Necklace on eBay

An original necklace from the TOS episode "I, Mudd" has come up for sale on eBay.  These have popped up from time to time and the provenance on this one seems accurate.  I am pretty sure the model maker it came from is Greg Jein.  He has the biggest TOS collection anywhere.

From the eBay Ad:

OK Star Trek Friends, I put this up before and got an avalanche of emails- How did I know this is real, how can I prove it, could they come to my house to see it (not happening), literally global emails. With the additional photos I hope I address any previous questions.

Its history: I am selling this for a friend I worked with at Viacom for Paramount. We developed licensed merchandise for Star Trek, the original series. I was the creative director, she the brand director (business side). As brand director for Star Trek Paramount Pictures Viacom store, was responsible for sourcing items for the store. She worked with a famous Star Trek model maker to create the Star Trek: Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation, ships on display. This model maker gave her the necklace as a gift.

The model maker has asked that their name not be mentioned in this auction, and I am honoring that promise. Please do not ask me via email. It was verified authentic to the show, that two of the #118 were made, one lit up, the other did not. The light up one had wires that ran along the chains. If they were not going to light up in a camera shot, they used the one without the wires. This is the one that is for sale.

The suitcase is constructed of wood, lucite and velvet lined. The closure and hinges are metal and I think are brass. Closed the box is 3 3/8" wide by 2 5/8" tall by 1 1/4" deep. The necklace pendant is 2 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high by 1/2" deep. Total length of necklace is 20" long. It is constructed of plastic, hollow center and hand stenciled. The chain is light weight metal.

Guaranteed authentic, my reputation as an art director with the entertainment industry and feedback on Ebay mean a lot to me. People have asked for a letter of verification, this is the best I can do. It will come with the original box it was shipped in, from 1998. 

I think this is a great piece and worth $ 2-3,000.  If I didn't have a house to buy this week I would be all over it!

Alec

Phaser Rifle Video from Julien's

Julien's has posted a video with Rueben Klamer, the creator of the Phaser Rifle.  It is amazing that this has surfaced and this video helps preserve the history of this piece.

The Rifle goes up for auction this week so stay tuned for the results!

Alec

Star Trek: Into Darkness Costume Give Away!

Paramount has just announced a contest to give away 50 costumes from Star Trek: Into Darkness via the new Star Trek App. 
 

Here is the press release:

What:
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A COSTUME FROM “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE STAR TREK APP – LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT
Users of Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek app have until March 31 for a chance to win one of 50 costumes from the upcoming “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” movie. Enter the sweepstakes once a day through the end of March, only in the Star Trek app!

When:
Now through March 31, 2013

Where:
Click on the "Sweeps" button within the Star Trek app, available for download through the App Store and Google Play at www.StarTrekMovie.com/App

About the Star Trek app:
The Star Trek app employs cutting edge technology that allows users to delve deeper into the Star Trek universe by interacting directly with materials from the eagerly awaited film to auto-accomplish missions within the application.  Utilizing geo-location awareness software, image recognition technology and audio scan functions, users can collect points, see content and work their way through Starfleet Academy.

About “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS”:
“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” is written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and directed by J.J. Abrams.  Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk through Bad Robot Productions, along with Lindelof, Kurtzman and Orci.  Jeffrey Chernov and Skydance Productions’ David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers.

 “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” opens in theaters everywhere May 17th, with advance screenings in IMAX 3D on May 15th.   Tickets are available through the app.

About the Sweepstakes:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) AND CANADA 13 AND OLDER.  VOID IN QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 3/31/13. For Rules, alternate entry, and complete details, visit www.startrekmovie.com/startrekapp/sweepstakes-official_rules.html. Sponsor: Paramount Pictures Corporation.


Other than that, we know nothing more!

Alec

The Holy Grail - Kirk's Phaser Rifle at Julien's

I was just saying to a friend recently, that the Holy Grail of Star Trek props is Kirk's Phaser Rifle from "Where No Man Has Gone Before".  And all of a sudden it appears!  The rifle will be at Julien's Hollywood auction April 5th, 2013.

The Description:

STAR TREK WILLIAM SHATNER PILOT PHASER RIFLE

A Phaser Rifle from the William Shatner-starring second pilot for Star Trek (Desilu Productions, Norway Corporation, 1966-1969). This one-of-a-kind weapon was created by toy inventor Reuben Klamer at the behest of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. When the original pilot presented to NBC was asked to be retooled for a more action-packed adventure, Roddenberry asked for a really big gun. Klamer designed and created the weapon at no charge to the production in exchange for potential licensing rights to the weapon. When production was wrapped, the piece was returned to Klamer and replaced with the now familiar pistol design used throughout the remaining three seasons of the original series. While this weapon was never seen again in the series, it was used in a number of studio-commissioned publicity photos and even represented on an early lunch box for the series. The weapon is constructed out of wood and finished with a blue/green metallic paint. There is additional detailing, including the hand-tooled aluminum barrel and spring-loaded trigger, a sliding switch to adjust the force setting, three plastic non-functional domed indicator lights and inset plastic panels as well as a telescoping antenna mounted to the top. Moveable pieces on the weapon include three acrylic “Turret Tubes” cylinders with what appears to be copper painted metal conduit with ends painted to match the three force settings. The entire turret unit turns on a center axis. The black shoulder butt also rotates to be used as a handle or shoulder stock. The weapon comes in the original custom-made case made to deliver the rifle to the studio.

Also included in the lot are copies of Inter-Department Communications from Roddenberry to Bob Justman, Bernie Weitzman and Ed Perlstein regarding the weapon as well as an original, signed letter from Roddenberry to Klamer, dated March 16, 1966. The letter informs Klamer that the series was picked up and they would continue discussions regarding Klamer’s possible involvement in creating more props for the show. Seven black and white Polaroid photographs accompany the lot showing the finished weapon from various angles with a letter to Klamer from employee AB Kander, discussing Roddenberry’s visit to the shop to inspect the rifle and approving the final product. Finally, the design plan for the rifle, signed by Roddenberry for approval on June 28, 1965. There is an additional pen sketch on the plan with some minor revisions to the weapon.

34 by 14 by 4 1/2 inches

 

 More to follow.   

Alec