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

Friday, November 30, 2018

Star Trek Original Series USS Exeter Command & Sciences Division Insignia Patches

Presented below are some detailed photos of a set of two rectangular Constitution class starship insignia patches representing the command and sciences divisions, of the style seen worn by actor Morgan Woodward as Captain Ronald Tracey of the U.S.S. Exeter in the highly memorable 2nd season TOS episode "The Omega Glory" (first airdate: March 1, 1968).  Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 272 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place tomorrow, on Saturday, December 1st, 2018 starting at 10 am PST.  The patch set has a starting bid amount of $500, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $1,000 - $1,500.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of what is likely this same command insignia patch attached to Morgan Woodward's tunic in "The Omega Glory" is shown following the modern day imagery ...










Thursday, November 29, 2018

Star Trek Original Series Yvonne Craig Kaftan Dress from "Whom Gods Destroy"

Presented below are some detailed photos of a vibrant orange and pink colored kaftan worn by the beautiful Yvonne Craig as the green skinned Orion inmate Marta in the highly memorable 3rd season TOS episode "Whom Gods Destroy" (first airdate:  January 3, 1969).  Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 262 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place in just 2 days, on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  The costume has a starting bid amount of $3,000, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $6,000 - $8,000.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of this costume as seen in "Whom Gods Destroy" is shown following the modern day imagery ...









Tuesday, November 27, 2018

TOS Troyian Ambassador Petri costume from "Elaan of Troyius"

Presented below are some detailed photos of a purple lurex and satin tunic, sash and pants ensemble worn by Jay Robinson as the green skinned Troyian Ambassador Petri in the highly memorable 3rd season TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius" (first airdate:  December 20, 1968).  Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 252 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  The costume has a starting bid amount of $5,000, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $10,000 - $15,000.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of this costume as seen in "Elaan of Troyius" is shown following the modern day imagery ...










Wednesday, November 21, 2018

TOS Blue Honeycomb Gideon Councilman tunic from "The Mark of Gideon"

Presented below are some detailed photos of a blue spandex Danskin tunic with attached brown fabric honeycomb patterned accent pieces worn by Gene Dynarski as the Gideon Council member Krodak in the memorable 3rd season TOS episode "The Mark of Gideo" (first airdate:  January 17, 1969).  Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 250 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  The costume has a starting bid amount of $3,000, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $6,000 - $8,000.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of this costume as seen in "The Mark of Gideon" is shown following the modern day imagery ...






Monday, November 19, 2018

TOS Silver Iridescent Scalosian Costume from "Wink of an Eye"

Presented below are some detailed photos of a 3 piece silver iridescent Scalosian costume worn by Erik Holland as Ekor in the memorable 3rd season TOS episode "Wink of an Eye" (first airdate:  November 29, 1968).  This futuristic outfit is constructed primarily of an organza fabric which displays traces of magenta, blue, green and yellow color and features silver trim accents at the neck and shoulders.  A silver lame neck collar with attached Scalosian "communicator" decoration accompanies the short sleeved shirt and separate trousers to complete the ensemble. Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 263 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  The costume has a starting bid amount of $2,000, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $4,000 - $6,000.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of this costume as seen in "Wink of an Eye" is shown following the modern day imagery ...








Saturday, November 17, 2018

TOS France Nuyen Peach Orange Dress from "Elaan of Troyius"

Presented below are some detailed photos of a France Nuyen screen worn peach colored halter neck dress from the highly memorable 3rd season TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius" (first airdate:  December 20, 1968).  This beautiful backless design features a deep V-neck that extends to the waist, and a skirt which is draped through the ankles and is open at the sides to elegantly reveal the female form.   It is constructed of a sheer, semi-transparent orange silk fabric that is adorned throughout with sparkling rhinestones.  Originally from the personal collection of TOS Costume Designer William Ware Theiss, this item is currently being offered for sale as Lot # 255 in Prop Store's upcoming "TV Treasure's Live Auction" of the Comisar Collection, which will take place on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  The costume has a starting bid amount of $5,000, and a pre-auction bid estimate of $10,000 - $15,000.  Interested bidders may sign up to participate in the live event, which features a total of 61 lots of Star Trek Original Series and TOS-related memorabilia, directly on the Prop Store website at the following link:  https://us.propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/info/id/146/   A screenshot of this costume as seen in "Elaan of Troyius" is shown following the modern day imagery ...