Press Release
Propworx, in association with CBS Consumer Products, announced they will join forces to bring the Star Trek Prop and Costume auction to Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention at the Las Vegas Hilton on August 5 – 8, 2010. On the auction block are original props and costumes used in the production of various Star Trek television series and movies.
Props, costumes, production artwork, concept drawings, model spaceships and set décor will be on display for the entire event, culminating in the auction on Sunday, August 8. Most notable among the lots is the only surviving translight panel from the Original Series bridge, the Captain Kirk spacesuit filming miniature from Star Trek: The Motion Picture and a Sulu tunic from the Original Series. Also included are over 100 pieces of original concept art Rick Sternbach created for Star Trek and a complete set of Next Generation Enterprise D bridge furniture built for Star Trek: The Experience.
"This is truly a milestone event. Never before have so many fans had the opportunity to bid on such an incredible variety of items from the Star Trek universe," said Alec Peters, CEO and founder of Propworx. "We are proud to partner with CBS Consumer Products to bring such a monumental piece of American pop culture directly to the fans and excited to be holding the event at the Creation's Las Vegas Star Trek Convention, the foremost celebration of the Star Trek legacy."
Erin Ferries, VP of Licensing for Creation Entertainment, stated, "Each year at our convention in Las Vegas we endeavor to add exclusive and entertaining attractions for our attendees from around the world, many of whom attend annually. Working with Propworx and CBS Consumer Products to provide our fans a way to own a piece of Star Trek history and in particular something from the fondly remembered Star Trek: The Experience is an amazing opportunity that we are happy to be a part of."
For more information and to see the items up for auction, please visit http://startrek.propworx.com/
