If you are a fan of “Star Trek”—brace yourself. Your chance to own authentic Vulcan jewelry, a Starfleet mini-dress or a uniform worn by the William Shatner is just a few weeks away.
Crews are busy prepping “Star Trek” memorabilia, which spans four decades for a one-of-a-kind auction that features studio items from the sci-fi hit TV show. Auction organizers say the collection of more than 1,000 items is being sold by CBS Paramount Television to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first “Star Trek” TV episode.
The collection, which is valued at nearly $2 million includes:
· A replica of Capt. James T. Kirk’s chair from the original series – made for a 1996 episode of spin-off “Deep Space Nine” – estimated worth-$12,000.
· Costumes, including a gray uniform and boots worn by star William Shatner.
· Weapons and models of the Starship Enterprise from the original series to the 2002 movie “Star Trek: Nemesis.”
Some of the items are currently on display at Christie’s auction house in central London. They will remain there for a few more days before event organizers pack them up and take them on a four city U.S. tour en route to Christie’s in New York City for the 3-day auction that gets underway on October 5th.
Given the popularity of the cult phenomenon, which ran from 1966 to 1969 and spawned five spin-off series and ten movies, auctioneers say they are looking to set sales records. I believe it. If every Trekkie who has ever attended a “Star Trek” convention participates in this auction—YIKES—I can only imagine the kind of bidding war that might ensue when Shatner’s boots go up for bid.