Welcome! As part of its ongoing mission to document the Art and Production History of Star Trek, this site will present technical articles on Star Trek prop and costume authentication - focusing on The Original Series - with detailed photos and episode screenshots to complement the information presented; as well as feature pictorials to showcase Star Trek memorabilia in private & public collections, present rare Behind The Scenes TOS imagery & discuss other topics.
Gerald Gurian is a 40+ year collector of screen used Star Trek memorabilia and a passionate fan of TOS
     
- Star Trek TOS At Auction Part I - Gurian Collection Highlights - Greg Jein TOS Hero Type II Phaser
-Authenticating a TOS Communicator -6 Myths About Star Trek Prop Design -Star Trek 3rd Season Command Tunic
- Design Features of TOS Tricorders -Star Trek Props At National Air & Space - TOS Leatherette Tricorder
- TOS Federation Sciences Dress -Desilu Studio TOS Prop Fabrication - Unreleased Allen/Gurian Prop Photos
- The Beautiful Women of TOS Part I -TOS U.S.S. Enterprise 11' Filming Model - Captain Kirk's Chair from TOS
- Spock Ears -TOS Control Panels & Displays - Mr. Spock's Science Station
- TOS Soundstage at Desilu -TOS Shatner Romulan Pants - The Beautiful Women of TOS Pt. II
- TOS Galileo Shuttlecraft -Greg Jein TOS Cage Laser Pistol - TOS 3rd Season Midgrade Type II Phaser
- Dr. McCoy's Sickbay on TOS -TOS Balok Puppet Head - Captain Kirk "Mirror, Mirror" Tunic
- Greg Jein TOS Hero Tricorder -1992 Smithsonian TOS Cast Video - TOS 1st Season Command Tunic
- TOS "Where No Man" Silver Contact Lenses -TOS Special Effects: The Transporter - The Art of Matt Jefferies
- TOS "Space Seed" Gold Mesh Jumpsuit -Gorn Costume from "Arena" - Rare TOS Behind-the-Scenes Videos
- TOS Stunt Type II Phaser -1993 Bill Theiss Estate Auction - TOS Shatner Command Dress Tunic
- TOS Elasian Royal Guard Tunic -TOS Finnegan Silver "Shore Leave" Tunic - TOS Science Officer Tunic "The Cage"
- TOS Shatner Early 1st Season Command Tunic -William Shatner TOS Tunics At Auction - TOS Shatner Late 1st Season Command Tunic

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Heritage Auction Galleries Entertainment Memorabilia Sale - July 17, 2010 - Star Trek Preview

On July 17, 2010, Heritage Auction Galleries (http://www.ha.com) will be holding a large Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Sale at its Beverly Hills, CA location. This auction will feature a total of 26 lots of Star Trek memorabilia - including a Shatner-worn maroon Starfleet Officer's Uniform from the original cast feature films, a Patrick Stewart Stunt Starfleet Duty Uniform from Nemesis, a Reman warrior costume from Nemesis, a large Star Trek: Voyager Science Lab Console, a Federation Phaser Cannon used in the Argo all-terrain vehicle in Nemesis, and some large Voyager LCARS Bridge and Engineering panels.

Readers may browse all 700+ lots of music and entertainment collectibles in the sale at the following link: http://entertainment.ha.com/common/auction/preview.php?Sale_No=7020&ic=auctionhome_browse

The auction will be streamed online, and those wishing to bid live online may sign up for a free account at the Heritage Auctions website and register for the sale.

Below are some highlights of the Star Trek memorabilia to be offered. Some readers might recognize several items as the subjects of photos/articles on this website. Indeed, multiple lots in the July Heritage sale are from my collection.


















Saturday, June 19, 2010

Abrams Star Trek XI U.S.S. Enterprise Captain's Chair

Some images of the screen used Starship Enterprise Captain's Chair from Star Trek (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams, as seen on display at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show that was held January 7 - 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center ...











Friday, June 18, 2010

Abrams Star Trek XI Romulan Phaser Pistol

This screen used Romulan Phaser Pistol from Star Trek (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams, is presently on display at a 10 day exhibition of hollywood and music memorabilia - hosted by Juliens Auctions (http://www.juliensauctions.com) - that is taking place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibit runs from June 14, 2010 - June 24, 2010, and will be followed by a series of auction events on-site. The Romulan Pistol will be part of the Star Trek Auction, featuring property from the Estate of Gene Roddenberry, on June 27, 2010.








Abrams Star Trek XI Klingon Disruptor Rifle

This Klingon Disruptor Rifle created for Star Trek (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams, is presently on display at a 10 day exhibition of hollywood and music memorabilia - hosted by Juliens Auctions (http://www.juliensauctions.com) - that is taking place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibit runs from June 14, 2010 - June 24, 2010, and will be followed by a series of auction events on-site. The Klingon Rifle will be part of the Star Trek Auction, featuring property from the Estate of Gene Roddenberry, on June 27, 2010.











Abrams Star Trek XI Kelvin Bridge Chair

This screen used U.S.S. Kelvin Bridge Chair from Star Trek (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams, is presently on display at a 10 day exhibition of hollywood and music memorabilia - hosted by Juliens Auctions (http://www.juliensauctions.com) - that is taking place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibit runs from June 14, 2010 - June 24, 2010, and will be followed by a series of auction events on-site. The Bridge Chair will be part of the Star Trek Auction, featuring property from the Estate of Gene Roddenberry, on June 27, 2010.