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15 Most Valuable Star Trek Memorabilia

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It is not surprising that fans have generated demand for exclusive, rare, and expensive products related to the well-known franchise given the lengthy and spectacular history of the Star Trek series, from the television to the movie versions.

There is increasing motivation for devoted fans to acquire ownership of unique and historically significant artifacts, particularly with the current surge in young people’s interest in Star Trek. Some fans are more devoted than others, even if many like to collect memorabilia in a casual manner by buying from merch drops as they go. These are the 15 most valuable Star Trek memorabilia available to the public right now.

15. Star Trek Original Series “Mirrors Mirror” Final Draft Script: $17,500

The white pages of this screenplay are in Near Mint condition with no writing or flaws. It was initially shown on October 6, 1967, and the script is dated July 17, 1967. 

The Enterprise is a ship of the Terran Empire, a conquering and murderous organization where officers are assassinated as punishment and as a means of promotion, in the Mirror, Mirror episode. Due to a transporter malfunction, Captain Kirk and his companions are switched with their evil counterparts from this parallel universe (later dubbed the “Mirror Universe”).

The original Star Trek series’ “Mirror, Mirror” is one of the most well-known episodes, and succeeding Star Trek episodes returned to the Mirror Universe. Because of this script’s rarity and immaculate condition, it is a perfect item for any dedicated collector and is undeniably one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

14. Star Trek Inflexions Starlet’s Finest Complete Master Set: $18,000

This is an insane mega-card set available to the public for a starting price of $18,000. This master set features hundreds of cards, including a bridge crew autograph set, a movie autograph set, an alien design autograph set, base cards, foils, and more.

The set is in immaculate condition and comes with a detailed description of its contents, leaving no stone unturned. For any avid Star Trek fan or collector, this is an amazing collectible and clearly one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

13. Star Trek USS Enterprise Pinball Game with Topper: $20,000

This limited collector’s edition pinball machine is in amazing condition considering its age, coming in at a hefty $20,000 price tag. The machine is distinct from other Star Trek pinball games of its time, including special features like a playfield signed by Steve Ritchie, a certificate of authenticity, and animating electroluminescent paneling.

If you’re in the market for a stunning collectible and addition to your game room, this is the perfect opportunity. At a high price and even higher wow factor, this pinball machine is one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

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12. Custom Lego MOC Starship: $22,000

This custom starship is massive and impressive, having taken its builder sixteen years to complete. Spanning a stunning nine feet in length, this ship is an investment piece, perfect to add to an empty room or a museum-style exhibit in your home.

In immaculate condition and a one-of-a-kind item, this starship follows the Star Trek tradition with modular construction, a fully detailed interior/exterior, and interactive capabilities. If you’re looking for a unique addition to your Star Trek collection, this piece is perfect and clearly one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

11. Star Trek Barbie Error Version: $25,000

This is a unique error version of a limited edition Star Trek Barbie from 1996. This Barbie does not match any of the others in this release, her hair, earrings, and makeup a mismatch from the correct Star Trek Barbie. However, this is a Flower Fun Barbie from 1996 that was misplaced in the Star Trek accessories and packaging.

This rare error Barbie comes in original packaging alongside a correct version of the Star Trek Barbie set. This rarity is a perfect item for dedicated collectors, one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia by far. 

10. Star Trek: The Experience Borg Museum Wall Piece: $25,000

The Star Trek The Experience Museum featured this display piece in the early 2000s. When it was on display at STTE, it was lit up and contained information about The Borg Collective’s history.  After STTE closed in September 2008, Paramount made the decision to establish a warehouse in Las Vegas. It’s a sizable piece. more than 94 inches wide.

It must be picked up by the buyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. Due to the item’s age, a few bubbles are beginning to form. It would be a stunning sculpture to display if you had led lighting behind it. This is a valuable and unique piece for any avid collector to display, especially as its price secures it among the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

9. William Shatner Screen-Worn Captain Kirk Slave Tunic: $25,700

This is an old-fashioned original gray sweatshirt with cuffed sleeves and a ring collar, as well as a stenciled chain link design on the front chest. It’s a highly noticeable piece of clothing worn by “Capt. Kirk” (Shatner) when he is caught and sold into slavery by the rulers of a planet that is very similar to Ancient Rome on Earth.

Because this is a genuine piece of costuming worn by William Shatner on-screen, its price is unsurprising, securing its spot as one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

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8. Majel Barrett Screen-Worn Tunic: $27,300

This Majel Barrett “Number One” Starfleet tunic may be found in the Star Trek: The Original Series pilot episode “The Cage” (Paramount TV, 1966–1969). This antique original female uniform tunic is made of velour in a golden honey color and has long sleeves and a black standing v-neck. The top-to-bottom back closure of the velcro item opens fully for usage in the standard series after modification.

Majel Barrett used it as “Number One” as evidenced by the distinct indentations on the sleeves where the gold rank braid was formerly affixed.  In the episode, her character was the only female crew member with a rank braid. Because this is a genuine piece of costuming worn by Majel Barrett on-screen, its price is unsurprising, securing it as one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

7. Star Trek Mega Signed Lithograph: $28,500

This massive lithograph is a print signed by the casts of Star Trek (original series), Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Star Trek the Next Generation, and Star Trek Voyager. The frame, matting, and photo itself are covered in signatures, with dozens scattered across the piece and some cast members having signed it twice.

This piece is incredibly rare and unique, coming with a certificate of authenticity and a high price tag. Valued at almost $30,000, this is unquestionably one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

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6. Star Trek VHS signed by William Shatner: $52,800

This is the very first copy of Star Trek on VHS, signed by William Shatner. This non-stereo Gatefold copy of Star Trek is one-of-a-kind and extremely rare, a unique item to add to any Star Trek collection.

Though this is priced at nearly $53,000, the item is scarce and unique, a perfect find for an experienced collector or hobbyist alike. This is clearly one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia and is authenticated for security. 

5. Star Trek TOS USS Enterprise Screen-Used 7th Panel Prop: $60,000

This is the 7th Panel for tracking the engine warp drive, coming from Scotty’s Engineering Station. One of the 52 panels from the original USS Enterprise Bridge is this unique piece. More uncommon than a hero crew tunic, this is a great opportunity to possess a priceless piece of history. Only two further panels were sold at PIH Hollywood Auction 12 in 2002.

Only four of the original 52 panels have been found, so far. The others may have been scrapped for pieces or destroyed at the end of the series when the set was taken down. Because this item is so exclusive and rare, an authentic screen-used prop, it is one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia available today. 

4. Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever Final Draft: $75,000

This is a final draft script in perfect condition, the only one of its kind available for purchase. The episode debuted on NBC on April 6, 1967, under the direction of Joseph Pevney. In the episode, Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) follow a heavily drugged Doctor Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley) back in time to change the timeline.

As a result, Kirk develops feelings for Edith Keeler (Joan Collins), but he also recognizes that he must let her pass away in order to protect his future. The episode was well-received by the cast, crew, and critics and garnered a great deal of praise from them. It has frequently been cited as the best episode of the entire franchise.

The terrible ending was one of the aspects that several reviewers emphasized. It won several awards, including the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Drama on Television and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. Because this script hails from such a well-loved episode, this is clearly one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

3. DeForest Kelly Screen Worn Dr. Bones McCoy Uniform: $87,300

This DeForest Kelly “Dr. ‘Bones’ McCoy” Starfleet Surgical Tunic and Pants are from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966–1969). One luminous blue Medical Officer’s tunic with short sleeves, a flat ring collar, a distinctive side, collar to waist, hidden zipper closing, and collar hook and eye fasteners is included in this vintage original two-piece outfit.

Maintaining one pair of black Dacron with silver sparkle cloth pants with two front waist pockets and a zipper and catch and eye front closure, as well as the Starfleet Medical gold lamé embroidered badge on the left chest. The pants’ bottoms are not hemmed.

On the interior right pocket of these pants, “Kelly” is still scribbled there. Because this item is so unique and has been shown on-screen, it is securely one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

2. Star Trek QMX USS Enterprise Refit Replica: $100,000

Under James T. Kirk’s leadership, the U.S.S. Enterprise Refit completed a five-year mission for the Federation. It then spent 18 months in dry dock in 2270 getting a new warp drive and armament. One of the most famous spaceships in the world, whether fictitious or real, is this particular version of the Enterprise, which is often regarded as the most iconic.

Five artists from the QMx FX Cinema Arts branch spent 100 hours making a 1:350 scale model of this vessel. Every step of the construction procedure takes place in our American model shop because there isn’t an orbital space station available for its refitting. This elaborate replica is handcrafted, unique, and rare, making it one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia. 

1. Last Battlefield Autograph: $1,500,000

This Last Battlefield card was signed by both William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, making it a unique and rare collector’s item. Because this autograph is so expensive and features the fan-favorites of this beloved franchise, it is one of the most valuable Star Trek memorabilia available to the public, clocking in at an impressive $1.5 million.

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Star Trek Vault: Read-Along Records

Power Records began releasing Star Trek -themed albums in 1975. The first ones were 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM recordings that featured original Star Trek stories. Power Records also released 7-inch records, in either the 33 1/3 or 45 RPM formats, occasionally accompanied by a related 20-page book. Later on, in 1979, Peter Pan Records took over, unveiling 12-inch, 33 1/3 records and a couple of 7-inch, 45 RPM discs, that recycled the Power Records recordings and sometimes, but not always, included 16- or 20-page books.

All in all, there were 11 actual new Star Trek stories, billed as "original stories for children inspired by Star Trek ." The story titles included "In Vino Veritas," "The Time Stealer," "Passage to Moauv," "The Crier in the Emptiness," "The Robot Masters" and "Dinosaur Planet." As the good folks from Peter Pan Records in Newark, New Jersey, promised... "The action comes alive before your eyes!"

These days, all of the Trek material from Power Records and Peter Pan Records can be found in the dealers rooms at conventions and, of course, via online retailers such as eBay. The 7-inch versions typically cost less than $10, while 12-inch editions cost more, roughly $10-$25. The albums produced before 1979 generally fetch in the higher range, and the final two 12-inch LPs are even more valuable, as they're rare and include several stories (but no comic book).

Now here's the debate: Sealed items are usually worth more money; that's a general rule of thumb. But if your Star Trek record is sealed, then you can't listen to it or read along with the book. And what fun is that? So before you visit the dealers room or search online, we recommend that you decide in advance what you really want.

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Star Trek Trading Card Collector’s Guide

Of all the Star Trek Trading Cards produced, Let’s focus on the ones made for Star Trek: The Original Series. To me, these are the most interesting and some of the most sought-after cards in the Star Trek collectables, mainly because they were the first to be released and are so rare.

TCG - Trading Card Games — Collecting Guide by Jeremy J.J. Allen

1967 Leaf Star Trek Trading Cards

The first Star Trek trading cards were produced in 1967, released one year after the series debuted. These were manufactured and distributed by Leaf Brands Division, WR Grace & Co of Chicago. This was a limited-scale run with sources saying it had a small geographical distribution within the Ohio and Illinois areas. The trading cards didn’t get too far before there were controversies on whether Leaf had licenses to distribute Star Trek cards in the first place. As soon as the licensing problems came to light, all cards that hadn’t been distributed were destroyed and all others were recalled if they had not been sold yet. In the set, there were 72 base cards. They had black and white pictures on the front. The pictures were randomly chosen from episodes and, in some cases, taken from behind the scenes or from publicity shots.

The text on the back typically didn’t match up to the picture on the front and was written haphazardly. These cards were printed on layered card stock and measured at 2 ⅜” x 3 7/16”. The popularity grew, and with this new craze came many unauthorized reprints.

Dan Kremer Reprints

Dan Kremer Imports in Europe reprinted the 1967 Leaf cards without any rights to do so. They were considered counterfeit and were of terrible quality. Most of these are easily recognizable due to the blurry picture quality, and the pictures were cropped from the original, so the outer edges of the images are missing. Also, the cut on the card was not precise and was slightly smaller than the original. The cards were printed on non-gloss-coated single-layer card stock. 

1981 Reprint

1981 Reprint is easily recognized by the mark on the back stating “1981 Reprint” where the “Leaf Brands” originally was. These were also printed on a very bright white stock of paper. The images are very crisp, and the cut is precise, with the cards being the exact size of the originals. There are 2 versions of these reprints. One of the versions has a red-toned print of Kirk & Spock on the backs, while the other version has a black and white print of Kirk & Spock on the back. 

Though they were unauthorized reprints, these cards are still sought after by some as being part of history.

1969 A&BC Star Trek Cards

The next Original Series Star Trek Cards are the 1969 A&BC cards from the UK. There were 55 cards total, with 3 cards to a pack and one stick of bubble gum. 48 packs were in a box. Interestingly, these cards are based on one episode called “What Are Little Girls Made Of” about Dr. Corby and his androids. They are fascinating to read, almost like reading from a book. This is the first full-color Star Trek Trading Card set ever made. There were a few errors made within the texts on the back. Captain Kirk was called “Roger Kirk” on the very first card. Spock is called the “Cross between Earthman and a Martian.” We all know Spock is half-human and half-Vulcan. Come on! Android Ruk is spelled Rock within all the cards that mention him. Another exciting feature is that some card backs contain fun “Space Facts” which are entertaining, and some are a bit outdated!

1971 English Primrose Confectionery Star Trek

My next favorite in the Original Series is the 1971 (some sources say 1970) English Primrose Confectionery Co. Ltd “Stamp” Set.

There were 12 stamps in the set, inserted 1 per box of sweet cigarettes. They are stamp size, 1 ⅜” x 2 ½”, but do not have gum on the backs. Each has a colorful retro-looking front depicting cartoonish images with backs having text broadly based on things from the Original Series. All cards have “Issued A.D. 2307” written on them. The Original Series was set in 2266-2269. These stamps are highly counterfeited, but you can usually tell the difference if you look closely. Most reprints are cut smaller than the original size, and some have zigzag borders instead of smooth straight borders.

1976 Topps Star Trek

Next on the list are the 1976 Topps trading cards made in the USA. These are the first full-color Trek sets released in the U.S. O-Pee-Chee made and distributed the same exact cards in Canada.

The only difference you may find in the US vs Canada is the Canadian version is known to have rougher edges due to a possible dull cutter used to cut sheets. There are 88 base cards in the set, and 22 sticker card inserts. There were 5 cards and 1 sticker per pack. 36 packs per box. The card size was 2 ½” x 3 ½”. 

Interesting fact: these cover all 3 seasons of The Original Series, from the synopsis of episodes, characters, and actors to information on equipment and more. The very popular character, Sulu, was never mentioned on any of the cards or stickers and I can’t find an explanation anywhere of why.

1976 Scanlens Confectionery Cards from Down Under

The 1976 Scanlens Confectionery cards from Australia and the Allen’s & Regina cards from New Zealand are considered the sister sets to the Topps 1976 set. There are only 72 cards in this base set with no sticker chase cards.

There were 3 cards in a pack. The Topps brand is located on the back of each card. These are also numbered differently, and photos are sequenced differently than the Topps set from the US. There are no differences in the Australian vs New Zealand cards. The only difference was in the wrappers. New Zealand wrappers had Topps Chewing Gum printed on them. They also say, “Put discarded wrappers in rubbish bin. Be a tidy Kiwii.” On the Australian wrapper, it is mentioned “Made in Australia by Scanlen Sweets Pty, Ltd” on them.

Interestingly, there is not one PSA-registered, full-graded set out there.

A lot of these cards are still a bit of a mystery. Not much was documented about the licenses, backstories, or reasoning behind why some episodes were chosen. So many questions left unanswered and that’s what makes them even more exciting and interesting. The love for Star Trek was carried on with these cards after the 3 seasons ended. The demand for more Star Trek was high back when there wasn’t social media or instant replay. People just wanted to get their hands on anything that would help them remember episodes and characters of their favorite show! These Star Trek cards are highly coveted by Trekkies and collectors all over the world. I’d love to know what Star Trek cards you have and the story behind them.

About Jeremy J.J. Allen

Jeremy J. J. Allen Jeremy’s passion and knowledge of collectibles go way back to when he was a kid. He was born and raised in Dallas - Fort Worth, to a family of collectors. He was the kid who could happily get lost in an antique store every weekend!

His entrepreneurial spirit began in the 90s when he started selling and trading his Trading cards from his dad’s sports memorabilia shop. He then attended art school for multimedia, branding, and design, which led to his career in several marketing firms. He gained a vast knowledge of PR, advertising, and marketing while making connections that helped land prominent branding and marketing deals. He worked on projects for large companies and sports stars. His mentor was also an avid toy developer and pop culture collector, which sparked more passion for everything collectible.

In 2016, his passions for design, business, and collectibles finally merged when he decided to focus more on the collector’s world, creating his own consulting hobby company, Collector’s League. He was soaking up collectibles knowledge, attending conventions, and immersing himself in everything trading card, TCG, pop culture, and entertainment. His solid connections and immense knowledge earned him work for helping companies in the hobby world with their branding, strategy, and online presence. With an arson of knowledge in valuable collectibles, an eye for design, and experience in business development, he eventually became an advisor and consultant for several companies in the industry. His unique skills and experience brought him to Heritage Auctions, where he was a perfect fit as Consignment Director for the new and emerging department of Pop Culture Collectibles.

Areas of Interest: - TCG - Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! - Trading cards - Sports & Non-Sports - Sneakers - Pop Culture - VHS - Designer Toys - Video Games - HipHop - Urban Art

Reader Interactions

May 16, 2023 at 9:20 pm

This is an excellent article. One additional bit of data regarding the Leaf cards: in 1967, when I was five years old, a parent purchased for me a couple packs of the Leafs. We lived in southeast Nebraska, so apparently some quantity of those cards made it out of the Ohio/Illinois area. I still have those cards, but no one would accuse them of being in mint condition anymore…

August 3, 2023 at 3:30 am

Hi I recently just went to the bank to open a safety box that was opened by my mother in 1977 and she placed some star trek cards in there and again placed star wars and super man then in 1987 placed my entire collection of Garbage pail kids cards in there as well and have sat there until now was wondering about just the the five star trek ones I found numbers #29 #32 #45 #71 #82 are anything of interest to you perhaps some of the others are as well some really good ones there first super man the most valuable han solo #4 and alot of the others also GPK three mint condition schizo Fran and may others any ways hope to hear from you thanks Aaron

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Top-10 Most Valuable Star Trek Collectibles

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Our latest top-10 list boldly takes us to a place no top-1o list has gone before with a look at the most valuable Star Trek collectibles .

We scoured the galaxy (aka the hobbyDB database) to find the most valuable among them. Take a look below.

Remember, estimated values tend to fluctuate, especially as we add more and more items and price points to ensure the guide’s accuracy. Also keep in mind that these are the values for items found solely on hobbyDB. Scroll below for more information on how you can help us build our Star Trek database. Follow this link for a current list of the Most Valuable Star Trek collectibles on hobbyDB.

10. Leonard McCoy (Quantum Mechanix) ($300)

9. Khan (Quantum Mechanix) ($330)

8. Spock (Blacklight) (Funko Pop! Digital) ($350)

7. Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Quantum Mechanix) ($350)

6. Hikaru Sulu (Quantum Mechanix) ($380)

5. Captain James T. Kirk (Quantum Mechanix)( $390 – $410)

4. Yorktown Class (Mixed Dimensions) ($500)

3. Montgomery Scott (Quantum Mechanix) ($730)

2. Gowron (Tool Part) (The Hamilton Collection) ($980)

1. Gorn (Tool Part) (The Hamilton Collection) ($980)

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In the last two days, we’ve discussed the seven original Star Trek stories produced by Peter Pan Records in 1975-1976 (parts one and two ). Today, we look at the company’s 1979 Star Trek offerings.

The Final Four Stories (1979)

Although Peter Pan Records hadn’t produced a Star Trek record in three years, it apparently still had the license to produce them. With the release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture , the record company went back to press on its original seven stories, reissuing them, both as singles and as 12″ collections but now under covers bearing photos from the new movie. Despite this, when comics were contained inside, the art for those comics reflected the uniforms of the original five-year mission, rather than the uniforms seen in the motion picture.

After six such reissues (the two original 12″ records, the two 7″ singles with comics, the record with both “A Mirror for Futility” and “The Time Stealer” that had comics adaptations for both, and a new combination of “Passage to Moauv” and “Crier in the Emptiness” that included both their comic adaptations), Peter Pan issued an all-new 12″ record containing four new stories (its fifteenth release overall).

This echoed the pattern Peter Pan had taken in 1975-1976, in which all seven original stories were first released on two 12″ records without comics, and only then re-released as singles, either with or without comic books. Following this all-new album, Peter Pan re-released the three book-less singles from 1975-1976 (even though this meant two singles again for “The Time Stealer,” one with a comic book and one without, and no single for “The Logistics of Stampede” or “A Mirror for Futility”). It seems as if Peter Pan was trying to churn out as much product as possible, while avoiding pressing new records — the only new pressing of old material was the combined 12″ record for “Passage to Moauv” and “Crier in the Emptiness.” With these re-releases exhausted, Peter Pan released three singles from the four stories on its all-new 12″ album, the latter two of which had new comic-book adaptations.

Then, after 21 albums containing various permutations of the same 11 stories, Peter Pan released two final 12″ records (its 22nd and 23rd releases), mixing all 11 stories in a new order onto two albums instead of three. Visually, these final two albums were distinguished by using images of the new movie’s Enterprise, whereas prior albums had only used photos of the new movie’s cast.

And that was it for Peter Pan’s Star Trek offerings.

This flurry of albums, released around The Motion Picture , apparently did good business for Peter Pan. They still exist in such quantities that it’s not rare to find them sold online still in their shrinkwrap.

Besides having photographic elements on their covers, the 1979 releases didn’t carry the Power Records logo, instead going with the logo of parent company Peter Pan.

These four new stories aren’t up to the quality of the seven original ones, especially those written by Alan Dean Foster. In fact, it’s not known who wrote these four new stories. The two original 12″ records, which had contained all seven original stories and which were released in 1975, had specified the stories’ writers on their album covers. No such information was given for the four new stories.

And instead of tapping some of the best comics artists to produce the two new comics released in 1979, the art for those stories also isn’t up to the par set by the 1975-1976 comics.

If the album covers and the art produced for the two new comics is any indicator, these stories are supposed to be set after The Motion Picture . But there’s nothing in the stories themselves that reflects this. Indeed, these feel like they’re supposed to be missions from the original (or animated) series. It’s likely that Peter Pan Records wasn’t privy to the movie’s plot, when it produced these four tales to capitalize on the movie’s release.

“The Man Who Trained Meteors”

“The Man Who Trained Meteors,” the first track on the new 12″ record containing all four new stories, was the one new story that never got its own single. It was included, however, on Peter Pan’s penultimate release, a 12″ record collecting various stories in a different order. (The story thus appeared on only two records, the lowest number of releases for any of the eleven stories.) The audio play runs 15:23; no comic-book adaptation was ever produced.

In the story, a meteor storm wipes out Parynda City, capital of the colony on Parynda IV. In a rare scene of brutality, Kirk and Spock visit the devastated city and learn that it received threats a few weeks ago.

The same man soon threatens the Enterprise with his meteors. After Scotty traces the signal to a hollow meteor at the center of a swarm, Kirk, Spock, and Scotty take a shuttlecraft to investigate. Tyranneous, the villain in the hollow meteor, takes control of the shuttlecraft with his mind. Tyranneous says he deserves to rule by virtue of his powers and attacked Parynda IV to drive people away, since there are too many people there to control.

Tyranneous orders Scotty to take the shuttlecraft back to the Enterprise and blow it up. Spock uses a “Vulcan mind lock,” so he’s unaffected by Tyranneous’s powers, and stops the villain. He then has to use Tyranneous’s mind to steer the meteors to the Enterprise, where Kirk calls to be beamed aboard and instructs that Scotty be stopped “at all costs” — and he is when he hesitates, resisting his orders.

The story ends with Kirk saying that Scotty’s “not just a good Scott… but a great Scott” — and everyone laughs.

Despite the intoxicating idea of a “man who trained meteors” and is headquartered in a hollow meteor base, the story’s a lackluster one, relying upon poorly-articulated psychic powers, Spock’s “mind lock,” and massive death with no follow-up (and even a laugh at the end, despite the dead).

“The Robot Masters”

“The Robot Masters,” the second track on the new 12″ record containing all four new stories, was the third and last of those new stories to get its own single — which included a comic book. It was included on the same penultimate compilation record as “The Man Who Trained Meteors.” The audio play runs 14:21; the comic-book adaptation runs 20 pages.

Things are quiet with the Romulans and the Klingons, but Kirk learns that there’s a scourge of robots going missing — including the robots that Scotty’s ordered. Kirk learns that the robots aren’t being stolen, but being “trained” to be “soldiers… for the Romulans!”

Spock arranges a decoy ship to attract the Romulan pirates. It does, and the Enterprise quickly captures the Romulans. Although interrogations don’t produce useful information, the captured ship’s computers show its destination. So Kirk and crew disguise themselves as the pirates and pretend to deliver the stolen robots — which Scotty says he’s reprogram so they won’t fight. (His explanation of how this is possible is completely absurd and certainly doesn’t sound like someone who knows how to program anything, let alone a complex robot’s systems.)

The pirate ship’s path takes it to “unexplored regions outside the galaxy” (which, in Star Trek, is supposed to be a big deal). The ship’s destination is “a small moon on the edge of the Federation galaxy!” Incidentally, the Federation doesn’t have its own galaxy, and that’s central to the premise of Star Trek. Such a mistake recalls the notion that the Enterprise explores multiple galaxies , as is the case in the first Gold Key Star Trek comic .

Also recalling the Gold Key comics, the pirate ship seems to be a rocket , with a large flame coming out of its back.

Upon landing, Kirk and crew discover that the robot ringleader is a humanoid, green-skinned alien named Pragmar. He wears a hat with a red “M” on it, though it’s not clear why. He obviously looks nothing like a Romulan, and we might hope that he’s not intended to be one… until he uses the phrase “my fellow Romulans.” Multiple times — almost as if some sick writer is trying to increase our pain. Soon enough, we’re shown these “fellow Romulans,” who are also green-skinned and wear silly hats.

Kirk, Spock, and Scotty deliver the robots — including their leader, who Scotty says is named Mastero and whom Scotty’s been trying to reprogram, although he’s unsure if he succeeded. Mastero delivers a speech about destroying the Federation, so Scotty assumes he’s failed.

Pragmar then orders the robots to capture Kirk, saying he’s recognized Kirk all along. “Every Romulan warrior knows your face,” he says, referencing how Kirk’s defeated the Romulans time and time again. One wishes the artist knew a Romulan face.

But when Pragmar orders Mastero to kill Kirk and company, Mastero hesitates — and then orders his robots to attack the Romulans instead.

With the Romulans defeated, Spock talks admiringly about the robots’ logic. Kirk then introduces Mastero to Spock. Laughs all around, of course.

It’s not as terrible a story as it sounds, but it’s made much worse by its incongruities with the Star Trek universe. Beyond the Romulans’ appearance and the “Federation galaxy” business, robots in Star Trek were always limited. (That’s part of why the first British Star Trek strip, with its futuristic robots, feels so out-of-sync with the Star Trek universe.) When did the Federation get filled with so many robots?

But what’s really unpardonable, at least in the comic-book adaptation, is how not futuristic the robots look. They look like something that might have looked cool in the 1950s. In fact, they look decidedly retro- futuristic today. And in the audio play, they even clang around loudly. They can’t even speak well.

When robots are used in Star Trek, they’re far more likely to look like Data, of  The Next Generation , than the clunky designs seen here.

The robots in the story also all look the same. You’d think an artist would seize the opportunity to draw some wild robot designs. Instead, all the robots the Romulans have stolen look alike. Is the Federation filled with robots of this same, bizarrely retro-futuristic design? If so, why haven’t we seen them before?

There are a couple indications that the robots weren’t meant to all look alike. Scotty identifies the robot leader as “the one with the almost human arms, legs[,] and head.” Later, Pragmar says Mastero looks “magnificent! So big! So life-like!” But in the comic, the robot looks like all the others and certainly not any more “life-like.”

The comic-book adaptation, thanks to its wild infidelity to the show and its unimaginative designs, is worse than the audio play. But even it’s not good.

Like these other stories, there’s no reason this one should be set after The Motion Picture — except that drawing the uniforms that way might have led to increased sales. Oddly, the story briefly features Commodore Decker, who died in the classic “The Doomsday Machine” — long before The Motion Picture . But then, the story can’t even get his first name right (it’s given as Steve, instead of Matthew).

Heck, at one point Chekov refers to the Klingons, when he means Romulans. It’s a silly mistake, but if you don’t know what Romulans look like, it’s not surprising you can’t tell them and Klingons apart.

“Dinosaur Planet”

“Dinosaur Planet,” the third track on the new 12″ record containing all four new stories, was the second of the three singles culled from these stories. It was also the first of these stories to get its own comic book. It was the only one of the four new stories to be included on the second of the two 12″ compilation records — and thus on the final Peter Pan Star Trek release. The audio play runs 13:45; the comic-book adaptation runs 20 pages.

The Enterprise arrives at Oblik III, an unexplored world teeming with violent volcanoes — which surprisingly has intelligent life on it. Kirk leads a party that beams down and discovers a planet much like Earth’s distant past.

Soon, the crew’s attacked by a pterodactyl, but phasers aren’t effective on it (said to be due, absurdly, to thick skin). The creature’s soon joined by others, and the crew takes refuge within a cave.

Unable to go back outside, the crew follows a stream “of golden liquid” deeper into the cave, coming upon a cavern made of rare gems. (We later find out the liquid is literally gold.) Security officer Wodsworth instantly wants the gems for himself — but corrects himself to advocate instead that Kirk wipe out the dinosaurs and claim the gems for the Federation. (On the original show, gems can be manufactured, and money is said to be unimportant. This wasn’t always consistent. Still, Wodsworth’s reaction is completely out of character for a member of Starfleet, and Roddenberry did his best to prohibit such behavior.)

In the cavern, the crew is attacked by a couple tyrannosaurus rexes. But Spock notices that these dinosaurs differ from those of Earth’s past — they have longer arms and larger heads. (It’s not just the artist!) Spock reasons that these were the intelligent lifeforms the ship scanned. And then the tyrannosaurus rexes communicate via telepathy, explaining that since it’s been “eons” since they communicated with anyone other than themselves, they “naturally attacked without first trying to communicate.”

But Wadsworth, furious at the dinosaurs, blasts at one — destabilizing the cave. Spock absurdly informs Bones that there’s “not enough time” to beam up. Instead, Kirk asks the tyrannosaurus rexes for help, and the dinosaurs (of course) insist the crew rided on their backs.

Clearly, this is what the story’s really all about: getting Kirk and company to interact with dinosaurs — including the obligatory ride on their backs. In fact, this is the climax of the story — there’s no threat, outside of escaping the crashing caves; the joy of Kirk and the others riding telepathic tyrannosaurus rexes is supposed to substitute for any other drama. It doesn’t even really matter that they’re telepathic; they have no dialogue during the escape.

We don’t even get to see (or hear) Kirk and the others saying goodbye to these intelligent dinosaurs. Instead, after the escape, we’re right back on the Enterprise, where Kirk’s congratulating himself on “another solar system explored and another planet signed up as a member of the Federation.”

Wait… these dinosaurs are in the Federation? That’s always been depicted as involving time and diplomacy, but here Kirk treats it as little more than getting someone to sign a form. In fact, he sounds like a salesman who’s getting a commission — “another planet signed up.” Perhaps the dinosaurs are paying with some of those gems…

The episode ends with the conventional banter between Bones and Spock, who’s been a bit uncharacteristically harsh during this story.

As terrible as the story is on logical and structural levels, it manages to pull off its real agenda pretty well. Dinosaurs are cool — and beloved by kids — and it’s fun to see Kirk and the others interact with them. (If you think this is too absurd an idea, it’s worth noting that the revived  Doctor Who did this, in “Dinosaurs on a Spaceship,” in late 2012!)

And there’s no reason why, given all of these Earth-like planets in the galaxy, the Enterprise would have encountered so many humanoids and so few dinosaurs. After all, dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years — longer than humans have even been around. In this sense, having the Enterprise encounter dinosaurs — while done in this story purely for fun — is actually a step towards realism, not a silly divergence from it.

This doesn’t redeem the story by any means. But the story’s so bizarre that it’s great it exists, if only for novelty’s sake. And the story’s strengths, despite its quality problems, illustrate that its premise is still worth exploring.

“The Human Factor”

“The Human Factor,” the fourth and final track on the new 12″ record containing all four new stories, was the first of the three singles culled from these stories — which was the only of those three not to come with a comic book. The story was (like “The Man Who Trained Meteors” and “The Robot Masters”) included on the first of the final two compilation albums, Peter Pan’s penultimate Star Trek release. The audio play runs 13:56; no comic-book adaptation was ever produced.

Kirk’s opening log refers to dinosaurs, Romulans, and meteors — the last three stories, in other words. The Enterprise is on a mission to convey the diminutive ambassador from Garus, a new member of the Federation, back to his home planet. The ambassador asks to see the Enterprise’s computer, and Uhura is assigned to assist him. But when the ship arrives at Garus, a shuttlecraft goes missing — along with Uhura and the ambassador.

Kirk, Spock, Sulu, and Chokov beam down to the surface and meet the planet’s president, Garmin. Kirk challenges Garmin, who reveals he’s in on the kidnapping and orders his men to capture Kirk and his crew. Sulu and Chekov are subdued, but Kirk and Spock escape into the capitol’s mile-long hall of worship. Spock picks a lock on a huge door, and inside he and Kirk discover a huge room with a fabulous computing system that monitors the whole planet. On one monitor, in what seems to be a religious ritual, Sulu and Chokov are helpless as Uhura is escorted away to serve “the Master.”

When Kirk and Spock arrive on the scene, they find out the truth: that the Garusians worship their vast computer (which presumably runs their society) as a god. Their religion forbids them to touch this “Master,” and so they have kidnapped outsiders to be trained to work the computer, which they regard as the highest honor. When Kirk asks why the Garusians didn’t simply request help, they explain that even speaking of their deity is forbidden. Kirk and crew return to the Enterprise.

To solve the Garusians’ problems, the Federation will deploy a satellite that will send “peaceful programming” to the computer on Garus. It’s an unsatisfactory — and very quick — explanation that seems to suggest that the computer doesn’t really need an operator; it’s just hungry for programming, which it seems to need a constant supply of. That’s how computers work, right? They eat programming?

Despite this, the story’s not bad overall. Very different planetary cultures were often used on the original show as a source of conflict, and the idea of a religion based on an advanced computer also reflects the religious messages of the original show. The story’s not as good as the best of the first seven stories (such as “A Mirror for Futility”), but it would be solid with a few minor changes.

Unfortunately, this was the final Star Trek story Peter Pan Records ever produced.

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1st Edition with art cover. COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "Passage to Moauv". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

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2nd Edition with new photo cover. COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Re-release of Power Records PR 25 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "Passage to Moauv". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

1st Edition with art cover. INCLUDES RECORD - Star Trek in "Passage to Moauv". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

2nd Edition with new photo cover. INCLUDES RECORD - Re-release of Power Records PR 25 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. Star Trek in "Passage to Moauv". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

1st Edition with art cover. COMIC ONLY, RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness". Comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable). Cover price $1.49.

2nd Edition with new photo cover. COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Re-release of Power Records PR 26 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

1st Edition with art cover. INCLUDES RECORD - Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

2nd Edition with new photo cover. INCLUDES RECORD - Re-release of Power Records PR 26 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "The Dinosaur Planet". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

INCLUDES RECORD - Star Trek in "The Dinosaur Planet". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "The Robot Masters". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

INCLUDES RECORD - Star Trek in "The Robot Masters". 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 45 RPM record.

1st Edition with art cover. COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Power Records Book and Record Set BR 513. RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "A Mirror For Futility" & "The Time Stealer". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 33 1/3 LP record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

2nd Edition issued in 1979 with new photo cover. COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Power Records Book and Record Set BR 513. RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "A Mirror For Futility" & "The Time Stealer". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 33 1/3 LP record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

1st Edition issued in 1976. INCLUDES RECORD - Power Records Book and Record Set BR 513. Star Trek in "A Mirror For Futility" & "The Time Stealer". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 33 1/3 LP record. Should have has Power Records Label, this was a branch of Peter Pan Records.

2nd Edition issued in 1979 with new photo cover. INCLUDES RECORD - Power Records Book and Record Set BR 513. Star Trek in "A Mirror For Futility" & "The Time Stealer". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 33 1/3 LP record. Should have has Power Records Label, this was a branch of Peter Pan Records.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Re-release of Power Records BR 522 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. RECORD IS MISSING!, otherwise complete as graded. Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness" & "Passage to Moauv". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 33 1/3 LP record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

INCLUDES RECORD - Re-release of Power Records BR 522 has same interior art with new photo cover from Star Trek Motion Picture. Peter Pan Book and Record. Star Trek in "The Crier in Emptiness" & "Passage to Moauv". 16-page full color comic with 12" 33 1/3 LP record. 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and 33 1/3 LP record.

Six audio adventures, "The Robot Masters", "The Logistics of Stampede", "The Human Factor", "The Man Who Trained Meteors", "A Mirror for Futility", and "The Crier in Emptiness" This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in.

Five audio adventures, "The Time Stealer", "In Vino Veritas", "To Starve a Fleaver", "Dinosaur Planet", and "Passage to Moauv". This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in.

Number 1298 or 2296 on the cover. 7" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Story is titled "In Vino Veritas". All listings here are for sleeve and record. NOTES: F-1298 is a publishing error, it should have actually been F-1296.

7" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Story is titled "In Vino Veritas". All listings here are for sleeve and record.

7" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Story is titled "The Time Stealer". All listings here are for sleeve and record.

7" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Story is titled "To Starve a Fleaver". All listings here are for sleeve and record.

7" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Story is titled "The Human Factor". All listings here are for sleeve and record.

1st Edition with art cover. 12 inch 33-1/3 RPM; Three original audio adventures, "Passage to Moauv," "In Vino Veritas," and "The Crier in Emptiness." This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. Drawn Cover. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in. 1975 first printing.

2nd Edition released with new photo cover. 12 inch 33-1/3 RPM; Three original audio adventures, "Passage to Moauv," "In Vino Veritas," and "The Crier in Emptiness." This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. Photo cover. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in. 1979 second printing.

1st Edition with art cover. 12 inch 33-1/3 RPM; Four original audio adventures, "The Time Stealer," "To Starve a Fleaver," "The Logistics of a Stampede," and "A Mirror For Futility." This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. Illustrated cover sleeve. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in.

2nd Edition released with new photo cover. 12 inch 33-1/3 RPM; Four original audio adventures, "The Time Stealer," "To Starve a Fleaver," "The Logistics of a Stampede," and "A Mirror For Futility." This edition contains only a record, and no comic book supplement. Illustrated cover sleeve. 12.25-in. x 12.25-in.

12" 33-1/3 rpm Little LP Record came with only a record and a sleeve - no comic. Four stories "The Man Who Trained Meteors", "The Robot Masters", "Dinosaur Planet", and "The Human Factor" . All listings here are for sleeve and record.

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15 Most Valuable Star Trek Autographs

By Ryan Cracknell | Hobby Editor

Five decades of Star Trek has given us a half-dozen TV shows, more than a dozen movies and a never-ending supply of trading cards. The result is literally hundreds of different Star Trek autographs to choose from and chase. While some are likely to be appreciated largely by major fans of the franchise, there are plenty of others that have crossover appeal.

William Shatner, Leonard Nimory, DeForest Kelley and virtually every major character in the original series has autographed cards. Most have many. The same carries over to the stars of the more recent spin-off shows and into the films.

As one of the most popular franchises in trading card history, there are plenty of Star Trek autographs that carry big price tags. We’ve pulled together a list of the most valuable of all. While there’s a heavy emphasis on the original series and its top stars, there are a handful of contemporary names as well.

Most Valuable Star Trek Autograph Cards

Rankings are based on prices in the Beckett Online Non-Sports Price Guide . Subscribers have access to the full guide and values. If you’re looking for Star Trek autographs for your collection, lots can be found in the Beckett Marketplace at competitive prices .

15. 2014 Star Trek Moives Autographs Chris Pine

Chris Pine not only plays Captain Kirk on the big-screen reboot of the franchise, but he has also become a regular in big-budget Hollywood films. To date, he has three Star Trek autographs. Of those, this is the rarest. Ranked “extremely rare” by Rittenhouse, only between 100 and 200 copies exist.

14. 2010 Star Trek Remastered Original Series Dual Autographs William Shatner, BarBara Luna #DA1

Pair anyone’s signature with William Shatner and you’re going to have a major card. This particular dual autograph pairs Captain Kirk with Lt. Marlena Moreau from the episode Mirror, Mirror . While the original series has no shortage of classic shows, Mirror, Mirror is considered by many to top them all. Somewhere between 200 and 300 of Shatner/Luna dual autographs were produced.

13. 2010 Star Trek Remastered Original Series Dual Autographs Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett #DA6

2010 Star Trek Remastered Original Series was notable for a couple of things. The first is that it looked at some of the cleaned up images and effects from the show. While that’s cool, for most collectors, the promise of a Dual Autograph in every box was likely a bigger draw. This card combines signatures of Leonard Nimoy and Majel Barrett. Nimoy doesn’t need any introduction. He made Spock one of the most memorable and influential characters in television history. Barrett’s role on the show was two-fold. Most importantly, she played Nurse Chapel on the original series. This is in addition to parts in several of the spin-offs as well. Barrett was also married to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. This card is considered “very limited” by Rittenhouse with a print run of 200 to 300 copies.

12. 2001 Star Trek 35th Anniversary HoloFEX Dual Autographs William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy #DA1

If someone asked you what the best autograph combination would be in Star Trek history, there probably wouldn’t be much debate. The discussion begins and ends with Kirk and Spock. This card marks the first time the two iconic stars had their signatures on the same card. It wouldn’t be the last and it’s not the rarest but it’s extremely important. Five hundred copies of the card were printed.

11. 2004 Quotable Star Trek TOS William Shatner #QA1 “Space…The Final Frontier” (limited)

“Space…the Final Frontier…”

Even if you’re not the biggest Star Trek fan, those opening lines likely evoke a sense of wonder. And William Shatner’s unmistakable voice and cadence. This card marked a departure from the familiar design a lot of Star Trek autographs carried dating back to when SkyBox held the license. Three variations of the card exist, each with a different quote on the front. Although all three have similar print runs between 300 and 500 copies each, the “Space” version often commands a bit of a premium.

10. 2009 Star Trek Movie Autographs Chris Pine

J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot brought about a whole new group of signers. While the checklist has several established stars and some that have gone on to bigger things since, it is the new Captain Kirk that leads. Chris Pine was immediately one of the product’s headline stars. And with continued successes on the big screen, his first autograph remains popular. Supply for the card, which has a print run between 200 and 300, has long since dried up.

9. 2014 Star Trek TOS Portfolio Prints Dual Autographs William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy #DA32

Mirror, mirror on the wall, here’s one of the most valuable Star Trek autographs of all. To get one, ripping packs was futile. It was given to dealers ordering at least nine cases of product. The card itself features the “Mirror” versions of Kirk and Spock adding to its intrigue. But the rarity is the true testament of the card when you place it alongside other cards signed by both Shatner and Nimoy.

8. 1997 Star Trek TOS Season 1 Autographs Majel Barrett #A25

Barrett might not be one of the first names that comes to mind when you think of iconic Star Trek actors. She is up there, though. It’s also a short print in the first set in franchise history to have autographs. It all adds up to a key card for those building runs of Star Trek autographs.

7. 2014 Star Trek Movies Into Darkness Autographs Benedict Cumberbatch

Although plenty expensive already, the 2014 Star Trek Movies Benedict Cumberbatch autograph might not be done yet. He has quickly ascended to Hollywood’s elite, both critically and at the box office. With Marvel’s Doctor Strange looming on the horizon, his name is likely going to grow further. Even if Cumberbatch does sign for future sets, Star Trek or otherwise, this one will always carry significant value. The only way to get it was to order nine cases of the product, ensuring a very small print run.

6. 2013 Star Trek TOS Heroes and Villains Dual Autographs William Shatner, Joan Collins #DA7

Another valuable dual autograph, this one features Shatner and Joan Collins, one of the most iconic stars of her era. Before this card came out, both were featured on popular Star Trek autographs so it shouldn’t be surprising that the power of two drives this one. Between 100 and 200 copies of the card were made.

5. 1999 Star Trek TOS Season 3 Autographs DeForest Kelley #A61

Whereas a lot of the main Star Trek cast have had plenty of signed cards over the years, DeForest Kelley has just two. When he passed away in 1999, Star Trek autograph cards were in their infancy. Best known for his role on the show as Dr. McCoy, Kelley’s second autograph is also his final one.

4. 1998 Star Trek TOS Season 2 Autographs DeForest Kelley #A27

1998 Star Trek TOS Season 2 was one of the first sets with Star Trek autographs. It’s also one of the strongest with nearly all of the bridge crew present. This marked the first of only two times Kelley signed for a set. While the value is comparable to his Season 3 card, this one gets a slight edge.

3. 1997 Star Trek TOS Season 1 Autographs William Shatner #A1

1997 Star Trek TOS Season 1 from SkyBox is a landmark release for the franchise for the simple fact that it introduced autograph cards to an already popular line. Leading the way was William Shatner. It’s estimated that about 400 copies of this card were originally produced. That might make it more plentiful compared to some more recent sets, but its historical significance and age play major roles in its overall appeal.

2. 2012 Complete Star Trek The Next Generation Series 2 Cut Signatures James Doohan

Best known as Scotty, Doohan passed away in 2005. Rittenhouse included him in this set for The Next Generation based on his guest appearance on the show. While Doohan has several autograph cards that were released prior to his death, the value of this one comes from its rarity. Just 50 were produced.

1. 1998 Star Trek TOS Season 2 Autographs William Shatner #A31

It seems appropriate that, despite his many different autographs, the original captain lead the way. What is a little different about this card is that it wasn’t Shatner’s first autograph card as noted above. However, print run comes into play with Shatner being among the toughest cards on a large and loaded lineup.

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I have a signed thank you note from Majel Barrett Roddenberry. She had a waiter chase me down in the parking lot to give it to me.

@Gary — That’s awesome!

On the back I wrote the name of the restaurant the date and why she thanked me. I’m thinking of putting it on eBay to see what it’ll bring

Trying to find the value of a CERTIFIED autographed lithograph of the original star trek cast of 6, all signed, and certified. only 500 ever printed. Thanks,

I got one better, I have a one of a kind poster board (approximately 13-19) with the original cast from the very first original movie. Every person in the cast signed the poster board.

I HAVE 2 STAR TREK ACTORS AUTOGRAPHS FROM STAR TREK 75 IN TORONTO OF JAMES DOOHAN, AND GEORGE TAKEI I WONDER WHAT THEY ARE WORTH

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I am 78 years old and I have been a big fan of Star Trek and William shatner ever since it’s been on TV and the movies. I would like to purchase a complete set of either signed or unsigned cards of the people that were in the show. pS. I would love to purchase a complete set of them cards to pass on to my grandkids. Thank you.

@Richard – You would need to check with a card dealer. You can also check the Beckett Marketplace: https://marketplace.beckett.com/

I have one even better. A Star Trek Collectible Glass signed by Chris Pine. I am curious of what it is worth. It goes with the other 3 glasses I have.

I have a complete set from first season and many others mint condition two zero nine 226-thirty seven o9

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What are the Most Valuable Star Trek Collectibles?

• April 28, 2021
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Think about it this way: even after 50+ years, the Star Trek franchise is still going strong.

With this in mind, it’s natural for Star Trek collectibles to hold some value. And that definitely holds true of some of the more scare pieces.

Here’s a short list of some of the most valuable Star Trek collectibles. If you have any of these displayed or in storage, it’s time to take a closer look.

•    Star Trek Select Kirk & Spock figurines

•    McFarlane Toys Kirk & Picard

•    Starship Legends Anniversary Enterprise

•    Trek Tek TOS Communicator

•    QMx Star Trek Magnetic Badges

•    MEGO Retro Star Trek Figures

In addition to the above, genuine Star Trek collectibles from the television series have the potential to fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

For example, Captain Kirk’s phaser from ‘Wrath of Khan’ was sold at auction for $57,500.

Just the same, Kirk’s Starfleet tunic and pants from the original Star Trek was sold a few years back for $72,000.

If you’re a Star Trek collector, you’ll be glad to know that many collectibles associated with the iconic series are quite valuable. You may even be sitting on a gem!

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• Star Trek Memorabilia: Many Treasures From a Vast Universe

Star Trek Memorabilia: Many Treasures From a Vast Universe August 13 2021

When it comes to memorabilia collectors, you're not likely to find many groups more passionate about their subject matter than those that collect Star Trek items. And considering the original show's multiple spin-offs, movies, books, graphic novels, an animated series, and its many other iterations, the abundance of potential collectibles is astoundingly large.

Is Star Trek Memorabilia Worth Anything?

Costumes / wardrobe.

Rarity is at play here. Many of the pieces were either destroyed or altered for other uses or later shows. For example, Mork & Mindy used some of the spacesuits from "The Tholian Web" Star Trek: The Original Series episode as costumes for their alien. So, getting your hands on an original Star Trek piece is a big deal. Here are a few eye-popping sales to back that up:

• Captain Kirk's Starfleet outfit from the original TV series sold for $72,000 in 2016.
• A 2006 Christie's auction netted $120,000 for the spacesuit Dr. McCoy wore in "The Tholian Web," an episode from the original series.
• In 2003, Spock's tunic from Season 3 of the 1960's Star Trek show commanded $123,250.
• A Spock costume from Season 2 of the original show brought in $114,000 in 2012.
• Someone shelled out $4,480 for the costume Lee Meriwether wore in Season 3, Episode 17 of the original series in her portrayal of Losira.
• A used formal Starfleet tunic sold for $4,250 in 2019.
• In the same 2019 auction, the boots Nichelle Nichols wore as Commander Uhura sold for $6,400, along with a skimpy "Alternate Universe" costume from the "Mirror Mirror" episode, for $19,000.
• A buyer paid $12,000 for George Takei's alternate universe tunic.
• Spock's Mirror Universe tunic brought a much higher price of $60,000. But the ear tip devices that gave Nemoy the pointy Spock ears only pulled in $3,000. It's also interesting to note that the ear tips he used in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered were in the same auction with a $5,000 starting bid. But there were no takers.
• Captain Kirk costumes were popular during the 2019 Azarian auction, too. His alternate universe tunic sold for $47,500. His original wraparound tunic went for $65,000, and the formal version was acquired for $25,000.
• A December 2019 Julien auction sold several uniform costumes from Star Trek: Enterprise. Sales prices ranged from a $512 William Riker Chef costume to $5,120 for a Deanna Troi uniform.
• The Julien auction also offered several costumes from the wardrobes of Star Trek: DS9, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. A Captain Jen-Luc Picard Starfleet uniform commanded the highest price at $28,800.

TV and Film Set Items

Starship/spaceship models.

Star Trek spaceship model

Leonard Nimoy and Kim Cattrall double signed photo in Star Trek

There is certainly a big market for signed photos of Star Trek stars, especially when they are in costume and in a screenshot from the TV series or the movies. Market is much stronger for the original series than for the films made in the last few years. 

Original cast signed photos can go from several hundreds of dollars to a few thousand.

Star Trek photo signed by all the original crew

Gene Roddenberry autograph photo, shown next to the original Star Trek cast.

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• Toy Prototypes
• Household Items
• Commemorative plates
• Badges and insignia
• Borg Cube Advent Calendar

Bonus Trivia Highlight: A Star Trek Collectibles Mishap

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Star Trek is the sci-fi franchise that went where no other sci-fi franchise had gone before. Indeed, no other media franchise—in and beyond the realm of science fiction—has had the same kind of complex storytelling and world-building that Star Trek brought forth.

Ever since 1979, the Star Trek movies achieved varying levels of success, both good and bad. For every bad movie ( The Final Frontier ), there would be also a good one ( The Undiscovered Country ), and Trekkies love them all in their own unique ways.

Despite dips in quality, all of the Star Trek movies are worth watching for their different journeys and arcs. Here's our take on how the different Star Trek movies rank against each other.

13. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

The Final Frontier is universally slammed as the least impressive Star Trek movie ever made. The crew of the Enterprise is called to action when rebel Vulcan Sybok, Spock's half-brother, stages a hostage crisis.

They then discover his plans to venture to the center of the galaxy and physically locate God. Does that premise sound ludicrous? Wait 'til you see the movie itself. The uninspired action and cheesy dialogue make it look like a spoof.

William Shatner's vision is all over the place, but you can still see the passion from the entire crew. Incompetence aside, this has some decent ideas. For skeptics, treat it like a decent passion project.

12. Star Trek VII: Generations (1994)

Star Trek: Generations is the first movie crossover in the franchise and the first entry for the Next Generation timeline.

For this seventh movie, Jean-Luc Picard teams up with the now-retired Captain James T. Kirk to stop the devious El-Aurian Tolian Soran (played by Malcolm McDowell) from causing destruction throughout the galaxy.

For the average Trekkie, it's amazing to see the two generations team up. Sadly, the resulting crossover ended up sour when Picard got more screen time than Kirk, and when the story ended up feeling more like a stretched TV episode.

Overall, Star Trek: Generations is a passable time-burner for the least-expecting fanatic, and McDowell's Soran makes for a great threat.

11. Star Trek IX: Insurrection (1998)

Another from the Next Generation, Star Trek: Insurrection follows the Enterprise-E crew at odds with Starfleet when they learn of a heinous plot to conquer the planet Ba'ku for its resources. This results in Picard leading a rebellion to stop the Son'a from causing destruction to the planet.

Picard leading an insurrection is an idea filled with potential. Even if it seems thin on execution, it works as the ideal Star Trek escapist flick. Jonathan Frakes continues to deliver the goods of a fun Trek voyage: the Son'a are a credible threat and Patrick Stewart remains awesome.

10. Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

In the second movie of the Kelvin timeline, the Enterprise is assigned to travel to Klingon territory and track down the terrorist John Harrison (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) who's behind the attacks on Earth.

But when Harrison surrenders, his hidden intentions compromise the mission and the crew themselves.

Star Trek Into Darkness continues the streak of the J. J. Abrams series of movies, even if this one has a mediocre outcome. Most Trekkies point to the characterizations as its main problem, the worst being Harrison's twist revelation and Carol Marcus herself.

Regardless, it has all the set pieces for an explosive Star Trek blockbuster, making it the highest-grossing Star Trek movie.

9. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture came on the heels of the show's abrupt cancellation. This time, the original crew of the USS Enterprise is brought back to their assignments, along with now Admiral James T. Kirk, to stop an alien cloud called V'Ger.

For all its hype, Trekkies were delighted to see the crew back on deck for more missions, even if it wasn't the brightest of starts. Despite all that, there are moments to enjoy, like the cloud's destruction scenes, Ilia's presence, and Leonard Nimoy as Spock.

8. Star Trek X: Nemesis (2002)

Star Trek: Nemesis was unfortunately the endcap to the Next Generation timeline. In this last hurrah, the Enterprise-E crew is assigned a hazardous mission: to stop a clone of Jean-Luc Picard named Shinzon (played by Tom Hardy) from taking over the Romulan Star Empire.

Both fans and audiences deride this film for ending the Next Generation timeline on a sour note. Yet, Nemesis is filled with intriguing ideas beneath its mess and action. For one thing, Picard's brawl against Shinzon is both a physical and philosophical combat for Picard.

7. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

For the third Star Trek movie, the crew of the USS Enterprise seizes their starship to return Spock's body to his homeworld after his spirit is confined inside Dr. Bones McCoy's mind.

Meanwhile, their mission is interrupted when a group of ruthless Klingons, led by Kruge (played by Christopher Lloyd), want to use the Enterprise for terraforming purposes.

The Search for Spock continues the three-movie arc started by Wrath of Khan about Spock's significance. And while it feels like the middle child, it successfully balances the crew's enjoyable dynamic with the overall spectacle. Plus, Christopher Lloyd's Kruge is watchable as ever.

6. Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Star Trek Beyond continues the voyage of the Kelvin timeline reboot series. During one passage, their starship is ambushed and the crew ends up isolated on a nearby planet.

There, they learn of a Starfleet captain named Krall (played by Idris Elba), who was horribly transformed and developed a hatred of the Federation.

Trekkies and audiences might know this entry as the one with Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" playing in its trailer. While that was an unfortunate red herring, the resulting movie is more than rewarding.

Star Trek Beyond keeps the ball rolling with its splendid cast and immersive world-building, and Justin Lin's knack for action makes it more alive. Sadly, this is the last we see of Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin.

5. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country is the last movie to feature the original cast. This time, the Klingons are brought to their knees and attempt to make peace with the Federation.

However, Captain Kirk and McCoy are held accountable for the murder of a Chancellor, leading Spock on a mission to clear their names.

When The Final Frontier proved to be the end for Star Trek , The Undiscovered Country proved that there were more worlds to conquer. Trekkies were treated to many callbacks to the series, while newbies were welcomed with its stunning visuals and the whodunnit plot.

4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

The fourth chapter in the Star Trek movie saga, The Voyage Home finds the Enterprise crew succumbing to the fallout from The Search for Spock .

Upon their travel, they learn that the planet is under threat from an alien probe attempting to contact humpback whales. As a result, the crew travels back in time to before the whales' extinction.

For his second directorial effort, Leonard Nimoy proved that he knew how to blend the absurdity of Star Trek with its seriousness into a fantastic popcorn flick. The result is a fun adventure that's half "fish out of water" fantasy and half cautionary tale.

3. Star Trek VIII: First Contact (1996)

Star Trek: First Contact features the directorial debut of Jonathan Frakes. The mission this time is for the crew to travel back in time to the mid-21st century to thwart the plans of an alien race called the Borg, who want to change the past and make the Earth vulnerable to invasion.

Storylines within the Star Trek pantheon have been endlessly compared to literature by scholars. This one has a clear parallel to Moby Dick , with Picard being compared to Captain Ahab. That proved a strong point for the crew's intense conflict against the Borg—the perfect foil.

Combined with the cool Borg Queen and its exciting action, First Contact made resistance to expanding the franchise futile.

2. Star Trek (2009)

The 2009 Star Trek movie starts the series fresh with a reboot, and the result is gratifying. The newly-rebooted crew of the USS Enterprise is sent on a mission to stop the nefarious Romulan Nero (played by Eric Bana) from laying ruin to an alternate timeline (separate from the original show).

Back then, no other filmmaker had the sheer ability to re-energize a franchise like J. J. Abrams. While he brings a ton of flashiness to the screen, Abrams also bridges the gap for old and new fans by honoring the show's legacy while starting afresh with a fine cast led by Chris Pine.

1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

No other Star Trek movie sticks the landing as greatly as The Wrath of Khan did. The second entry finds the Enterprise facing off against their fiercest rival yet, the tyrannical Khan Noonien Singh (played by Ricardo Montalbán), who wants to acquire the terraforming device Genesis.

This is the perfect film for newbies to Star Trek since it references the 1967 episode "Space Seed," which set up Khan. It provides the right balance between immersive sci-fi flick and radical Star Trek voyage. And thanks to Montalbán's charm, Khan is the best Star Trek villain to date.

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Star Trek Trading Card Sets – The Ultimate List

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Star Trek trading card sets. This spawns from my love for the Star Trek franchise. I have enjoyed all of the series and movies. There were a few blunders in there, but all-in-all, I absolutely love Star Trek. And of course, I love  non-sports tradi ng cards. By combining Star Trek and trading cards, Star Trek collectible cards are one of my favorite things to collect.

When I first started collecting Star Trek trading cards, I searched the web up and down for a list dedicated to just Star Trek, but couldn’t find anything. For that reason, I decided to compile a list and make it available to you.

Star Trek collectible cards first hit the market with a set released by Leaf in 1967. Despite contract issues, cards still reached the market for a short time.

Before we get to the list of Star Trek cards, let me talk about values. If you’re looking at collecting these as an investment, you want to take a look at the earlier sets. Although no investment is guaranteed, this is a great place to start. If you’re looking for a Star Trek price guide, click on a Star Trek set below and get details such as card info, values, and more.

Star Trek Trading Card Sets

So here it is. I hope you find this list helpful with your search for new and exciting Star Trek trading card sets.

Vintage Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1967 Leaf Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1968 Gordon Currie Cigarette Star Trek Art Caricature Set
• 1969 A & BC Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1971 Primrose Confectionary Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1975 Morris Star Trek Stickers
• 1976 Star Trek Candy Box Phoenix Candy Co.
• 1976 Topps Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1976 Topps Star Trek Stickers
• 1978 Weetabix Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• 1979 Paul’s Ice Cream Star Trek Stickers
• 1979 Scanlens Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Topps Star Trek The Motion Picture
• 1979 Topps Star Trek The Motion Picture Stickers
• 1979 Colonial Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Kilpatrick Bread Star Trek Trading Cards
• 1979 Manor Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 1979 Rainbo Bread Star Trek Trading Card Set

1980’s Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1982 Monty Gum Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• 1982 FTCC Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• 1984 FTCC Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
• 1984 FTCC Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Ship Cards
• 1987 FTCC Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1990’s Star Trek Trading Cards

• 1991 Impel Star Trek 25th Anniversary Series I
• 1991 Impel Star Trek 25th Anniversary Series II
• 1992 Impel Star Trek: The Next Generation Inaugural Edition
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Behind the Scenes
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Boxed Set
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Premiere
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Part One
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Promo
• 1993 Skybox Star Trek Masters Series Spectra
• 1993 Hostess Star Trek Minis
• 1994 Skybox The Making of Star Trek: The Next Generation
• 1994 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season One
• 1994 Skybox The Star Trek Cinema Collection
• 1994 Skybox Star Trek Master Series Part Two
• 1994 Stardisc Star Trek: The Next Generation
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Two
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Three
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season One, Series One
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season One, Series Two
• 1995 Skybox Star Trek: Generations
• 1995 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase One
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Four
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Five
• 1996 Skybox Star Trek: First Contact
• 1996 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase Two
• 1996 Skybox 30 Years of Star Trek Phase Three
• 1996 Skybox/Blockbuster Star Trek Captains 4-Pack
• 1996 Star Trek Vending Stickers
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season One
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Six
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Profiles
• 1997 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Season Two
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: Insurrection
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season Two
• 1998 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Profiles
• 1999 Decipher Star Trek Deep Space Nine
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Memories from the Future
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Autograph
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Interstellar Species
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TNG Autographs
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Seven
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: The Original Series Season Three
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Autographs
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Behind the Scenes
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: TOS Series 3 Captain’s Card
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Closer to Home
• 1999 Skybox Star Trek: Voyager Command Crew
• 1999 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek The Original Series In Motion Premiere
• 1999 Rittenhouse Archives The Women of Star Trek In Motion

Modern Star Trek Trading Cards

• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Seven of Nine: Women of Star Trek Extension
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Voyager Tsunkatse Archive
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Extension
• 2000 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Gold
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek Cinema 2000
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Profiles
• 2000 Skybox Star Trek: The Next Generation Profiles Autographs
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Promo
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Sketchafex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 35th Anniversary Holofex Autograph
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Artifex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Autograph
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Women of Voyager Sketchafex
• 2001 Rittenhouse Archives The Women of Star Trek: Voyager HoloFEX
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Preview Set
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Autograph
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Season One
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Sketchafex
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Autograph
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Casting Call
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Costume Card
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Voyager
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager: From the Archives Costume
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Autographs
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Cosutmes
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Gallery
• 2002 Rittenhouse Archives Voyager Gallery Cells
• 2003 Star Trek Animated Adventures
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Enterprise Season Two
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph Dual
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Costume Card
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Deeps Space Nine Autograph Gallery
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise From the Archives Costume
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise Gallery
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise in Motion
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion Autograph
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Nemesis Expansion From the Archives Costume Card
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Animated Adventures
• 2003 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Enterprise Season Three
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Crew
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: From the Archives Costume
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Promo
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Season 3 Auto
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Season 4 Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Enterprise: Sketchafex
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series Autograph
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series From the Archives Costume
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series Starfleet’s Finest
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Original Series TV Guide Covers
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG Dual Autographs
• 2004 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG Quotable Autographs
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4 Costume Cards
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series Art and Images
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TNG: Quotable Sketchafex
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Quotable TV Guide Covers
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Quotable Archives Costume
• 2005 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek Starfleet’s Finest
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: Autographs
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: From the Archives Costume Cards
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: Dual Costume Cards
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: In Memoriam
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek 40th Anniversary: TV Guide Covers
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Autograph Costume
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Autographs
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Captian Pike
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Crew Delta Shield Patch
• 2006 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek TOS 40th Anniversary: Portraits
• 2007 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek Movies
• 2007 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• 2008 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Movies In Motion Lenticular Trading Cards
• 2008 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series 40th Anniversary: Series Two
• 2009 Rittenhouse Archives 2009 Star Trek: The Original Series
• 2009 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek XI The Movie
• 2010 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek Movies
• 2010 Rittenhouse Archives Women of Star Trek Trading Card Set
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: Classic Movies Heroes & Villains
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Remastered Original Series
• 2011 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: The Next Generation, Series 1 (1987-1991)
• 2012 Rittenhouse Archives The Complete Star Trek: The Next Generation, Series 2 (1991-1994)
• 2012 Rittenhouse Archives The Quotable Star Trek: Voyager
• 2013 Rittenhouse Archives Star Trek: The Original Series Heroes & Villains

More to Come on Star Trek Trading Cards

There are obviously other sets out there, but these are the ones that really matter the most.

The 1967 Leaf Star Trek set is arguably the most sought after, while the 1976 Topps Star Trek is one of the most actively traded sets, commanding strong prices in comparison to many other sets of the era.

I’ll continue to make updates to this list as I find other sets that are worth mentioning.

If you like Star Trek trading cards, you might also be interested in reading about some of these non-sports trading cards as well:

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Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you might have about Star Trek trading card sets. I probably have any vintage Star Trek trading cards that you might be looking for.

Happy trekking!

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Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from ‘Star Trek’ boldly goes home after twisting voyage

The first model of the USS Enterprise is displayed at Heritage Auctions in Los Angeles, April 13, 2024. The model — used in the original “Star Trek” television series — has been returned to Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, the son of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, decades after it went missing in the 1970s. (Josh David Jordan/Heritage Auctions via AP)

Joe Maddalena, executive vice president of Heritage Auctions, left, and Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, the son of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, shake hands over the recently recovered first model of the USS Enterprise at the Heritage Auctions in Los Angeles, April 13, 2024. The model — used in the original “Star Trek” television series — has been returned to Eugene, decades after it went missing in the 1970s. (Josh David Jordan/Heritage Auctions via AP)

Joe Maddalena, executive vice president of Heritage Auctions, left, and Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, the son of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, view the recently recovered first model of the USS Enterprise at Heritage Auctions in Los Angeles, April 13, 2024. The model — used in the original “Star Trek” television series — has been returned to Eugene, decades after it went missing in the 1970s. (Josh David Jordan/Heritage Auctions via AP)

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DALLAS (AP) — The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry’s son decades after it went missing.

The model’s disappearance sometime in the 1970s had become the subject of lore, so it caused a stir when it popped up on eBay last fall. The sellers quickly took it down, and then contacted Dallas-based Heritage Auctions to authenticate it. Last weekend, the auction house facilitated the model’s return.

Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, said he’s thrilled to have the model that had graced the desk of his father, who died in 1991 at age 70.

“This is not going home to adorn my shelves,” Roddenberry said. “This is going to get restored and we’re working on ways to get it out so the public can see it and my hope is that it will land in a museum somewhere.”

AP AUDIO: Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from ‘Star Trek’ boldly goes home after twisting voyage.

AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the return of the original model of the USS Enterprise from the TV show “Star Trek.”

Heritage’s executive vice president, Joe Maddalena, said the auction house was contacted by people who said they’d discovered it a storage unit, and when it was brought into their Beverly Hills office, he and a colleague “instantly knew that it was the real thing.”

They reached out to Roddenberry, who said he appreciates that everyone involved agreed returning the model was the right thing to do. He wouldn’t go into details on the agreement reached but said “I felt it important to reward that and show appreciation for that.”

Maddalena said the model vanished in the 1970s after Gene Roddenberry loaned it to makers of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” which was released in 1979.

“No one knew what happened to it,” Rod Roddenberry said.

The 3-foot (0.91-meter) model of the USS Enterprise was used in the show’s original pilot episode as well as the opening credits of the resulting TV series, and was the prototype for the 11-foot (3-meter) version featured in the series’ episodes. The larger model is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

The original “Star Trek” television series, which aired in the late 1960s, kicked off an ever-expanding multiverse of cultural phenomena, with TV and movie spinoffs and conventions where a fanbase of zealous and devoted Trekkies can’t get enough of memorabilia.

This USS Enterprise model would easily sell for more than $1 million at auction, but really “it’s priceless,” Maddalena said.

“It could sell for any amount and I wouldn’t be surprised because of what it is,” he said. “It is truly a cultural icon.”

Roddenberry, who was just a young boy when the model went missing, said he has spotty memories of it, “almost a deja vu.” He said it wasn’t something he’d thought much about until people began contacting him after it appeared on eBay.

“I don’t think I really, fully comprehended at first that this was the first Enterprise ever created,” he said.

He said he has no idea if there was something nefarious behind the disappearance all those decades ago or if it was just mistakenly lost, but it would be interesting to find out more about what happened.

“This piece is incredibly important and it has its own story and this would be a great piece of the story,” Roddenberry said.

Thankfully, he said, the discovery has cleared up one rumor: That it was destroyed because as a young boy, he’d thrown it into a pool.

“Finally I’m vindicated after all these years,” he said with a laugh.

"Star Trek: Discovery" makes a case for Michael Burnham as the last great Starfleet captain

Our "discovery" protagonist was never going to have it easy. the start of her last run solidifies her greatness, by melanie mcfarland.

Michael Burnham's " Star Trek " journey was destined to be among the franchise's toughest and most complex. Some of us knew this from the moment Sonequa Martin-Green was cast to play her, especially Black women who are sci-fi geeks. We have never been few, but until recently, we were far less visible than we are now.

To some, this visibility symbolizes everything that has supposedly gone wrong with this franchise and others. The reach of " Star Trek: Discovery " goes even further by assembling a truly inclusive cast that blew apart the original series' longstanding heteronormativity.

All this further angered culture war trolls and self-appointed arbiters of what is so-called "real" "Star Trek." These people have a vested interest in downvoting any such divergences from what has gone before.

Mainly it was — as it continues to be — the purists who wrote off "Discovery" as "not Trek" during  its first season in 2017 . Looking back from its final season — and from the perspective of Burnham's 900-year journey — we can say that despite how its thematic shading looked to us then , "Discovery" never abandoned Gene Roddenberry's optimism . It has simply evolved its interpretation.

In the first season, not even Burnham would believe this to hold true. A human raised on Vulcan by Spock's  father, Sarek, and as his sister, Burnham earns her first officer role through superior conduct and logic, divorcing herself from sentiment.

Burnham's smug sense of rectitude gets her superior officer killed. She is charged with mutiny, stripped of her rank and sentenced to life in prison.

From there, she stops a rogue galactic A.I. from annihilating the Federation and leaps nine centuries into the future (thereby largely freeing herself and the show from restrictive canon) to find a universe where Starfleet as it used to be is a dream, and the Federation and its ideals are broken.

"Discovery's" swansong season finds Burnham in the year 3191, with enough of the Federation's trust to take on a highly classified mission alongside Captain Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie), who has already earned the same commendations as Kirk and Picard. His reputation precedes him, in other words. Their quest relates to a Picard-era discovery that Starfleet fears can be used to eradicate all humanoid life in the universe.

"Discovery" never abandoned Gene Roddenberry's optimism. It has simply evolved its interpretation. 

Their success should place her on par with the greats, an honor that showrunner Michelle Paradise and the show's co-creator Alex Kurtzman have been driving toward all this time.

Some indicators of that goal aren't as obvious as others, like the sequence in which Rayner defies Burnham during an away mission, trusting in his overconfidence instead of her strategic acumen. His snap judgment endangers a planet's civilian population, leaving her to fix the crisis he has created.

Women watching this — especially Black women, I would wager — might have experienced a slight rage triggering in their soul that was mollified by Burnham pulling the very Obama-esque move of asking Rayner to replace her trusted friend Saru (Doug Jones) as her first officer. (The job was coming open, anyway; Saru is shifting into diplomacy mode and getting married.)

This is the move of a great leader. Then again, like Kate Mulgrew's long underappreciated Captain Janeway, it may not be appreciated by the fandom for many, many years.

Burnham's arc contradicts what we know about the great Starfleet captains profiled in this franchise, most of whom are white and male.

Burnham's arc contradicts what we know about the great Starfleet captains profiled in this franchise, most of whom are white and male, though if that were the extent of what differentiates her from the rest, it would barely be worth mentioning.

Records of their histories come to us as snippets of dialogue from secondary characters or contextualizing conversations from what the official logs have to say about past missions. We hear about who served under whom, granting legitimacy to the likes of, say, Christopher Pike to claim the captain's chair long before Anson Mount made us ecstatic to see that happen.

Burnham's path to the helm's command begins with what should be a life- and career-ending mistake. It's constantly defined by humility and doubt. No one is harder on Burnham than she is on herself — and nobody takes as many risks with their career or reputation to keep their crew alive. Her optimism is one guided by the hope that all obstacles can be overcome and all outcomes are possible, including for herself.

Despite all of this, it will take a lot of convincing for some people to consider Burnham among the top ranks of Starfleet captains in those occasional fan polls that tend to place Jean-Luc Picard or James T. Kirk in the top positions, though Captain Pike has offered stiff competition since "Strange New Worlds" first aired.

But our relatively newfound love of Pike and that show wouldn't be possible without "Discovery" venturing into the unmapped asteroid field that is the public's willingness to boldly go back to a dormant franchise in a wildly disunified era.

This doesn't merely refer to the role of "Discovery" introducing Mount's Pike, in addition to launching every other new "Trek" spinoff along with the streaming service currently known as Paramount+ . It did all this along with shouldering the more precarious mission of serving as the franchise's vanguard in a cynical age.

If you love "Lower Decks" and "Strange New Worlds," this is in part due to the producers' listening to the fandom's programming desires accordingly. Notice, for example, how unlike the first season of "Picard"  is from the third . Initially, "Picard" tried to do something different with the beloved character. It ended his adventures by reassembling the band for the spectacular last ride their films denied them. The new "Star Trek" series have a goal of delivering something for everyone, including kids. "Discovery" helped its custodians figure that out.

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And if you love "Discovery," its devotion to showcasing those who long felt unseen in this franchise may kindle that affection. "Discovery" gave us an Asian woman as a Starship captain in Michelle Yeoh's Philippa Georgiou and a happily married duo to root for in Wilson Cruz's Dr. Hugh Culber in Anthony Rapp's Paul Stamets.

It introduced Tig Notaro in its second season as Jett Reno, a decision for which everyone should be grateful. The third gave us the franchise's first transgender and non-binary characters in Ian Alexander's Trill Gray and Blu del Barrio's Adira Tal.

Through it all, we have also entirely fallen for Mary Wiseman's Sylvia Tilly, a woman who also knew a few things about self-doubt and, therefore, values being understood.

What some would cite as humanizing traits, others might write off as maudlin, along with the fact that Burnham was able to experience a fully realized love affair that began with a partnership of equals with a courier named Booker (David Ajala).

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It's only one of the many ways that "Discovery" is consciously disparate from "Star Trek" as we have long known it, daring to change everything from the look of the Klingons to its star character's role in igniting a war between them and the United Federation of Planets.

That was then. Hundreds of years after that moment, Captain Burnham has figured herself out, proving to the many who doubted her that she deserves to be there.

She has traveled the longest road through imposter syndrome of any Starfleet captain — most of a millennium, actually — and we have witnessed every major moment that forged her. Burnham may never win the major "Star Trek" popularity contests for favorite captains, but without a doubt, she's the last great one we may ride with in this universe.

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Scotty Will Return in Season 3 of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Martin Quinn's version of the character first appeared in season 2's finale.

The Big Picture

• Martin Quinn to bring authentic Scottish flair as Montgomery Scott on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
• Quinn adds a new perspective to the character previously played by actors from Canada and England.
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues to explore the adventures of the USS Enterprise under Captain Pike.

A classic member of the Enterprise crew will return for the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . After debuting in the final episode of the show's second season , Martin Quinn will stay on board as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the upcoming season of Paramount+'s newest Star Trek series. As reported by BBC Scotland in an interview with Quinn, the character will recur on Strange New World 's third season, which is currently filming in Toronto, Ontario.

Quinn is the first-ever Scot to play the character, who was previously played by a Canadian ( James Doohan ) and an Englishman ( Simon Pegg ), and the interview notes that he's adding authenticity to the character, making sure that the show's writers use authentic Scottish slang: "They let me put in the word 'baw-heid' instead of 'turnip-heid'. Maybe they think all Scottish people are farmers? But they were very gracious about it." Quinn is from the town of Paisley; he has previously appeared on episodes of Limmy's Show , Annika , and Derry Girls .

Who is Montgomery Scott?

Played by Doohan in Star Trek: The Original Series , Scott is the ever-capable head engineer of the USS Enterprise , famed for his ability to solve catastrophic problems in short periods of time. After the series went off the air, Doohan reprised the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and in all six of the feature films starring the series' original cast. He also returned for a cameo in Star Trek: Generations , attending the launch of the USS Enterprise-B , and guest-starred on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Relics", where he is discovered by the Enterprise-D 's crew a century in the future, having been preserved in a transporter buffer. Pegg took on the role for J.J. Abrams ' cinematic reboot of the franchise, and reprised it for its two sequels; a fourth film is still up in the air .

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds features the adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ) prior to The Original Series . It has so far featured two different chief engineers. Hemmer ( Bruce Horak ) was a member of the Aenar species, and sacrificed himself in the show's first-season finale to save the rest of the crew from the Gorn. His replacement was Pelia ( Carol Kane ), a long-lived Lanthanite, who joined the crew in the show's second season.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently filming its third season; no release date has yet been set . Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

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Star trek: discovery stars eve harlow & elias toufexis break down their villainous romance.

Screen Rant interviews Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow about joining Star Trek: Discovery and playing season 5's villainous lovers, Moll and L'ak.

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5

• Eve Harlow and Elias Toufexis play renegade lovers Moll and L'ak, who are hunting for ancient technology, in Star Trek: Discovery season 5.
• Moll and L'ak race against USS Discovery to find powerful Progenitor technology with the power to create life itself in season 5.
• Harlow and Toufexis discuss Moll and L'ak's love story, challenges with prosthetics, and the dynamic with Commander Rayner in Discovery.

Eve Harlow and Elias Toufexis are renegade lovers Moll and L'ak on the hunt for Star Trek: Discover y season 5's ancient and powerful treasure. Harlow is new to Star Trek while Toufexis guest starred in Star Trek: Discovery season 1, but, together, Moll and L'ak are the main antagonists of Star Trek: Discovery season 5.

Moll, a human, and L'ak, a mysterious alien, are a couple in a race with the USS Discovery to find the technology of the Progenitors , which has the power to create life, itself. Moll and L'ak are also being pursued by Commander Rayner ( Callum Keith Rennie ), the new First Officer of the USS Discovery, who is driven by his animosity towards the former couriers-turned-treasure hunters.

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Screen Rant spoke to Eve Harlow and Elias Toufexis about Moll and L'ak's Star Trek: Discovery love story, the challenges of L'ak's prosthetics, and how Moll and L'ak really feel about their pursuer, Commander Rayner.

Eve Harlow & Elias Toufexis Compare Their Romance To Star Trek: Discovery Season 5's Other Couples

Screen Rant: I'm loving this season of Discovery and the feedback I've gotten across the board is that this is the best season. Have you guys felt the love and the warm reception for season 5?

Eve Harlow: I stay off the internet because the internet scares me. (laughs) So it's kind of like, 'Okay, you can hear nice things. Yes, tell me nice things.' But the bad stuff I'm like, 'Lalala!' But yeah, that's great to hear. Elias Toufexis: Yeah, [I feel the love.], especially meeting people like you and the fans online. You're always gonna have detractors. it's always gonna happen, but if you can somehow not let them get to you and take in the love... The love is there this season. Everyone's really enjoying it, and I knew they would. I knew when we were shooting this, I'm like, 'This is too much fun. This is too cool.' There's so much cool stuff, so much fun stuff, there's no way people are gonna watch this and dislike it. And I was right. It's too much fun. The first episodes are fantastic all the way through, and then the other half of the season gets even crazier. I'm really happy with the reception.

Moll and L'ak are a love story. Discovery has a lot of couples . There are a lot of love stories going on. Would you say Moll and L'ak are the best couple in Discovery , and what makes them the best?

Elias Toufexis: I’d say they’re the best couple in Star Trek history. Eve Harlow: Obviously, we’re the best because it’s us! Elias Toufexis: I mean, look, they’re the coolest. They’re the coolest couple in Star Trek history, that's for sure. They're smart. They're in love. They're passionate. They know what they want. They do what they need to do to get it. And they don't care who's standing in their way. But they're not inherently evil. They're not inherently villains, really. Yeah, they're the antagonists of the show. But they're doing what they're doing for a reason. And those reasons are explained. And that's one of my favorite things about this season, that they're explained. The reasons are shown why we're doing what we're doing.

Bonnie and Clyde have been referenced a lot for Moll and L'ak, but they might be more like Mickey and Mallory from Natural Born Killers or Pumpkin and Honey Bunny from Pulp Fiction . Did you guys pull inspiration from any of these famous movie criminal couples?

Eve Harlow: 100% But I think that we see these like kinds of characters throughout different kinds of mediums. It was really funny because right before I did this show, there was another show that I did [The Night Agent], and it also had a dynamic of Bonnie and Clyde. I was like, 'I'm going from doing a Bonnie and Clyde on a political thriller to doing Bonnie and Clyde in space. F--- yeah!' So I think you can't help but draw inspiration. 'Oh, yeah, I see this, and I see how this is reflected in what I have'. But then you take it as some amalgamation of everything that you've consumed before, and you make it your own. Elias Toufexis: I'm inclined to toss out Mickey and Mallory. For me, that never played because they're such psychos in that film. Moll and L'ak are not psychos. They're passionate and they're in love. I mean, you could take the coolness of Mickey and Mallory, and you could throw that in there. But in terms of their reasoning for doing what they're doing.... Even Bonnie and Clyde is a little too much. [Moll and L'ak] are justified in what they're doing. I don't know that murdering anybody is ever justified, but their reason for being there is love and freedom. And that's hard to dispute.

Moll's Wig Was Eve's Idea & L'ak's Prosthetics Were A Challenge For Elias

Eve, you just mentioned you were on Netflix's The Night Agent as Ellen, an assassin in love. You wore a lot of wigs on The Night Agent. How does how does Moll's wig compare?

Eve Harlow: Okay, so fun fact: The wigs... That was my idea. Because for The Night Agent, when I got the script, Ellen was obviously an assassin who has different clothing and stuff. And because I wear wigs in my real life, I was like, 'Wait, this totally makes sense for Ellen to have wigs because when someone asks for a description of a person, its height, hair color, right?' It's the easiest thing to change. And so I was like, 'F--- it. I'm gonna pitch it to the producers, see if they're into it.' They were into it. That worked. And when I auditioned for Star Trek, I wore a wig for my audition. It just made sense. It felt sci-fi, it felt edgy, it felt like all of the things that I felt when I read the sides and the character description.

Elias, you and I talked a little bit about the makeup process for L'ak, wearing the head, and the makeup, and everything. How do you feel now that you've seen it on screen and seen how it plays? It looks awesome.

Elias Toufexis: You want to know the truth? This is how messed up being an actor is, like the body dysmorphia of an actor. I'll look at it and be like, 'Oh, it looks so cool.' And then, 'Nope, I look fat in that scene.' Even under the makeup. It makes no sense. It's completely ridiculous because the makeup is the makeup. But you're looking at it like, 'I don't like that shot, I like this shot.' I would only tell that to you, John. But having said that yeah, the process was tough. When it was over, when when the season was done, and I was done, I remember going, 'I don't know that I would do this again because it is very difficult.' I didn't realize how difficult it would be. I remember that first day of sitting there for five and a half hours, and then seeing [me as L'ak], and I'm like, 'This is the coolest thing ever! This is no problem.' And four or five days in, I'm like, 'This is exhausting.' And you don't realize that. You're putting it on for five hours, then you're wearing it for like 12 hours, and then you're trying to get it off. There was a week when we were shooting where I was more L'ak than I was Elias. I would take it off ,go home, sleep five hours, come back, and put it back on. There were times where I'm like, 'Can I just leave it on?' 'No, you can't.' So it was tough. But being removed from it now for over a year, you look at it, and you go, 'Okay, it was worth it because it's so cool.' And the makeup is what I was concerned about. I think I talked to you about this a little bit. What I was concerned about was [my performance] getting through the makeup. That his love for Moll [came through.] That was my big thing. Will you be able to see that he loves Moll through these contacts and the makeup? Yes, you can, and I'm very happy with that. That was my big concern and the fact that you could see the emotion... Because it was tough to get through. I had to be bigger than I normally am on-screen. I'm normally a very quiet, subtle actor. That's how I like to be, and I had pushed through the makeup to get it across. I was worried about being melodramatic, and it worked out. The director, Olatunde [Osunsanmi] was talking to me about it a lot. And he was right. And I'm very happy with how it turned out.

Why Commander Rayner Has A Grudge Against Moll and L'ak

L'ak has his own ship. He's one of the few Star Trek characters who actually owns his own starship. I want to get really nerdy about the ship. What are the cool things it can do? Does it have a name, model, registry number, all that nerdy Star Trek minutia?

Elias Toufexis: I want to give it a name, Eve. We should give it a name. I think he'd call it The Moll. I think he would do something like that. He would call it The Moll or the Malinne or something like that. I mean, again, as a big Star Trek fan, my own ship? Like, come on, it's the coolest thing ever. I love the detachment cells, and then it could spin and the nacelles spin around it, and then giving off the different warp trails and stuff, That kind of stuff is top of the line cool, man. I love that stuff, and I hope there's a million toys and ships and models. I'll buy 'em all.

Callum Keith Rennie's Commander Rayner is another awesome addition to season 5. Rayner really has a bug up his ass - a time bug, as it turns out - about Moll and L'alk. Can you talk a little bit about what his problem is with you? Because it's only been hinted at.

Eve Harlow: Oh, I don't remember what is revealed in what episode. What's a spoiler and what isn't? Because it's all fused together. Elias Toufexis: Callum is great. I've known Callum for years. He's a very famous Canadian actor. Eve Harlow: And I worked with him like over 10 years ago on this TV show he was on. And he remembered, and I hadn't. I was like, 'Oh dang. Hey again, years down the line.' Elias Toufexis: He's a great actor and I love Rayner. What's great about Rayner, for me, is it could be a very one-dimensional character. It could easily even be played one-dimensionally. And Callum is such a wonderful actor that you see layers getting broken down episode by episode. That's what's great about him in terms of his relationship with Moll and L'ak. I don't want to get into too much. I don't know what I'm gonna spoil,. But he definitely does have, as you say, a time bug up his ass. But they don't care about him. I'll tell you that much. They don't.

Elias, you're on the Star Trek convention circuit. We've hung out in Vegas. Eve, are you looking forward to doing Star Trek cons? You're part of Star Trek now. It's going to be part of you forever. There's gonna be Moll and L'ak cosplay.

Eve Harlow: Honestly, I'm excited to see that! That would be fun. When I first got on set, being welcomed on set, it was like, 'Welcome to the family.' So I'm just like, I'm excited to be here!

About Star Trek: Discovery Season 5

The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery finds Captain Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well … dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.

Check out our other Star Trek: Discovery season 5 interviews here:

• Sonequa Martin-Green
• David Ajala and Doug Jones
• Wilson Cruz, Mary Wiseman & Blu del Barrio
• Alex Kurtzman & Michelle Paradise
• Callum Keith Rennie

New episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 stream Thursdays on Paramount+

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5 vinyl shops in greater minnesota worth a spin for record store day.

When they opened their store in the same building that housed Bemidji's last real record shop — with a three-decade gap in between — brothers Peter and Bill McKenzie had to convince some of the locals that the resurgence of vinyl is real.

"Especially the old-timers around here still think it's some kind of fad," Sundown Records co-proprietor Peter McKenzie said.

However, the new shop owners rightly figured the demand for physical music (including CDs and cassettes) is high in their community — and not just because there are plenty of collectors and music lovers in their city of 16,000 residents almost four hours north of the Twin Cities.

"We have problems with cell towers and internet around here," Peter noted, "so some people can't stream music as easily as they can in the Cities and need the physical product."

Opened last Halloween — and gearing up for Bemidji's first Record Store Day events on Saturday — Sundown is one of several new record stores that have popped up in greater Minnesota, proving just how far-reaching the vinyl boom has become in the 21st century.

Housed in Duluth's hip and prospering Lincoln Park district southwest of downtown near the Bent Paddle Brewery Co., the new store instantly met the demand that owner Todd Hanson knew was there. That's because he would often greet Twin Ports area residents who drove 70-plus miles to his other record store, Hole in the Wall Books and Records in Hayward, Wis. (now closed).

"The response has been so great," said Hanson, who played in the '70s Twin Ports area rock band Reason.

"Duluth is a great music and arts town, so it deserves to have a good record store, too."

In the lakefront town of Buffalo, 45 miles northwest of Minneapolis, 25-year-old record shop proprietor Aleah Tucker was not looking to fill any void. She just thought her all-vinyl store, Indie Earth — which doubles as a plant shop — would fit in amid Buffalo's many other small businesses, which attract antique/vintage seekers and other shoppers from the Twin Cities.

"The community is very friendly to small businesses, but it didn't have a small business like this," said Tucker, who studied audio engineering before becoming a store owner like her parents. "I sort of combined all my loves and interests here."

All these new store owners said the sense of community is probably greater at their stores than it is at record shops in the Twin Cities.

Sundown plans to begin hosting open mic nights to support Bemidji area music makers. Tucker noted that Indie Earth will host a listening party for Taylor Swift's new album on Friday — no doubt the only place in Buffalo doing so.

"Especially for younger people around here, it's nice just for them to have a place to come and hang out," she said.

There are disadvantages to being in a smaller city. McKenzie said Sundown had a hard time finding used inventory from local residents "beyond the same classic rock albums everyone already owns." But he's starting to attract sellers with deeper catalogs.

Also, it's challenging for these stores to get much attention from bands and record labels that might offer promotional materials, signed copies or in-store appearances.

Mankato's lone record store, Tune Town, has been dealing with these challenges for 30 years — long enough to have faced competition from big-box retailers like Best Buy to seeing album sales plummet as digital streaming and downloading arrived in the early '00s. Owner Carl Nordmeier said the store is "now in a new heyday."

"If it weren't for the rebirth of vinyl, this store definitely wouldn't still be here," said Nordmeier, who lamented the idea of Mankato not having its own record shop.

"I like being the place where people in town come first to get a new record, or come just to talk about music. That's something I think is appreciated even more now after COVID."

Here are five record stores in greater Minnesota recommended for shopping on Record Store Day — or any day.

Sundown Records

Just a block away from Bemidji's famed Paul Bunyan and Babe statues, this downtown shop might be Minnesota's first Native American-owned record shop. Originally from the Red Lake Indian Reservation, the McKenzie brothers are collectors themselves who essentially sell it all in their small but packed shop: vinyl, CDs and cassettes, including a large stash of used items.

Indie Earth

15 Division St. E., Buffalo.

And this is now one of Minnesota's first female-owned record stores. Proprietor Aleah Tucker sells only new vinyl, including a cool selection of current pop and rock favorites. For example: I found a Lana Del Rey LP for my daughter there that I couldn't find in the Cities. The plant side of the shop is a nice bonus, too — especially for couples who only have one record nerd in the relationship.

River City Records & Books

1814 W. Superior St., Duluth.

The store was a great addition to what's now a strollable stretch of the Lincoln Park district. It's a good find for collectors from all over, too, with ample used LPs, CDs and 45s, plus a sizable stash of live albums that may or may not be authorized. The book selection goes pretty deep, too.

630 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato.

Housed in the Old Town district amid other stores, restaurants and bars, this enduring indie shop recently expanded a quarter more in size to 4,000 square feet. It boasts a large selection of used and new vinyl to match, plus ample rows of CDs.

Rochester Records

2130 Broadway Av. S., Rochester.

The oldest of three stores in Rochester selling vinyl (along with Hidden World Vinyl Records and Treedome), it's not the hippest or prettiest but has the biggest collection. Metal-loving owner Hussein "Huss" Esmailzadeh opened the store in 2016 behind a small strip mall and keeps it well stocked with used and new vinyl and CDs.

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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As Taylor Swift's ‘The Tortured Poets Department' drops, here's everything you need to know

Swift's 11th studio album drops friday., by kaetlyn liddy | nbc news • published 3 hours ago.

A new era of Taylor Swift is near.

The artist's  11th studio album , “The Tortured Poets Department,” drops Friday.

The lead-up to release day has been littered with puzzles, Easter eggs and other hallmarks of Swift’s ever-theorizing fan base.

In an X post, formerly Twitter, Swift mentioned that the first single from "The Tortured Poets Department" features the North Texas-native Post Malone. The singer added "I’ve been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on Fortnight."

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The first single from The Tortured Poets Department is…………. Fortnight featuring @postmalone 🤍 I’ve been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that… pic.twitter.com/b6cqrHkbE1 — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 18, 2024

Here's what NBC News knows ahead of the release.

When does the album officially debut?

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"The Tortured Poets Department" will be released Friday at 12 a.m. ET. It is currently available for  preorder .

If you plan to stream "The Tortured Poets Department" right after its release, be prepared for potential delays. When Swift’s most recent brand new album, "Midnights" was released, Spotify  briefly crashed  because of intense demand.

How many tracks are there?

April 19 🤍 https://t.co/WdrCmvLHyA pic.twitter.com/1qSQqzYgEf — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) February 6, 2024

The album consists of 16 songs.

There will be four bonus tracks: “The Manuscript,” The Bolter,” “The Albatross” and “The Black Dog.” Each bonus track will be available on separate physical album variants and won’t be on the streaming version of the album.

Historically, Swift has made vinyl exclusives available on streaming platforms several months after their physical release.

The average track length on “The Tortured Poets Department” is 4 minutes and 4 seconds — the third longest across Swift’s discography.

The longest song on the album is “But Daddy I Love Him,” which clocks in at 5 minutes and 40 seconds. “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) is the shortest at 2 minutes and 36 seconds. The length of each bonus track has not yet been revealed.

Who else worked on the album?

Florence + the Machine and Post Malone are both featured artists on the album. The two are also credited as co-writers on their songs.

Aaron Dessner — songwriter, producer, and band member of The National and Big Red Machine — is one of two producers who worked on “The Tortured Poets Department,” along with Swift’s longtime friend and collaborator, Jack Antonoff. Dessner is credited as a songwriter on five of the 16 tracks on the standard album, while Antonoff co-wrote eight tracks.

Swift is credited as a songwriter on every track on the standard album, including two entirely self-written tracks: "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" and "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?"

Why is it called “The Tortured Poets Department”?

Fans were quick to note that “The Tortured Poets Department” is the longest title for a Taylor Swift album by a large margin, a distinction previously held by her third album, “Speak Now.” Before “TTPD,” “Speak Now” was her only album title consisting of more than one word.

Speculation surrounding the new album and its uncharacteristic title has primarily revolved around Swift’s  2023 breakup  with British actor Joe Alwyn after their six-year relationship.

After the album announcement, a  2022 Variety interview  between Alwyn and Paul Mescal resurfaced on X. The pair revealed in the interview that they were both members of a WhatsApp group chat titled “The Tortured Man Club,” prompting some fans to  draw parallels  between Alwyn and Swift’s upcoming album.

The true meaning of “The Tortured Poets Department” remains to be seen, but the rollout of the album has featured references to famous poems like Charles Baudelaire's “The Albatross,” among other literary references.

When can fans expect a new music video?

In a video of the “TTPD Timetable”  posted on her Instagram  on Tuesday, Swift announced she will release a music video at 8 p.m. ET Friday.

She did not specify which track the video would be for.

The announcement in the timetable was accompanied by 14 tally marks, leading some sleuthing Swifties to theorize that the video could be for the album’s first track, “Fortnight (ft. Post Malone), the title of which refers to a 14-day period, or the album’s 14th track, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.”

What's the Spotify pop-up that's in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Swifties celebrated release week with a pop-up library in partnership with Spotify.

The three-day event ran from April 16-18 at the Grove and featured a sneak peak at some of the album’s lyrics.

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A manuscript was front and center at the installation, revealing  new lyrics  periodically as the pages were turned over the course of three days.

Fans took to social media to identify other  potential Easter eggs  in the pop-up library, such as a bust of a peace sign, a quill and fountain pens, and a globe that appeared to be pointing to Florida, the name of a track on the album.

Were there any other notable Easter eggs leading up to the release?

QR code murals appeared in cities across the world such as Melbourne, Paris, Chicago and London. Each QR code revealed a singular letter, which Swifties  pieced together  to spell  " For A Fortnight."

In a collaboration with Apple Music, Swift sorted some of her existing discography into  thematic playlists , along with audio messages from the singer. These messages seemed to confirm some fans' theories that the playlists mirrored the five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – indicating that the new album may grapple with grief or loss.

Swift later  used a song  from each playlist to reveal a hidden word on Apple Music each day leading up to the release of "The Tortured Poets Department."

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