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Star Trek IV The Voyage Home Proton Collector Prop

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Television Memorabilia Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Star Trek IV The Voyage Home Proton Collector Prop
This is a production made "Proton Collector" (also known as a "Power Leach"), from "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (1986), one of the most beloved in the "Star Trek" feature series. One of three made-for-production 'Proton Collectors' for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Created by prop-maker Richard Coyle and painted by the Paramount Studios prop department. Though only one of three were used on-screen no definitive documentation exists to say which of the three were used. One was returned to Richard Coyle and may have been screen-used and two were kept by Paramount - this is one of the two kept by Paramount. All were on set in San Diego for filming. Having the crew come to "our" home and time, gave the story a major fresh lift, as well as keeping the humor high and the message strong about how we are killing off our animal kingdom. This Proton Collector was used by Chekov (Walter Koenig) in the motion picture. Made of metal-hard plastics, the handle and main reader come apart. Being a production made prop to use on screen, the Collector has the switches on the back to power it up, and also includes three "dimmer wheels" to give the lights variance in brightness. The prop is in working condition. All the lights still work, as does the dimmer wheels. Approx 11.5"x4"x3" with both units attached. This item has been authenticated and marked with new technology by MovieProps DNA to prevent against fraud and counterfeiting. A panel of industry experts not affiliated with Premiere Props in the movie & TV memorabilia business has authenticated this item. This item now includes three levels of security: 1) DNA laced invisible ink – a 9-digit code laced with DNA ink is placed on an appropriate place of the prop/costume and can be only viewed using a high-frequency UV light. The chances of replicating the specific DNA sequence which is unique to MPDNA is 1 in 33 trillion. This DNA sequence is so secure it is admissible in a court of law.?? 2) Archival Microchip Encrypted Tag - a patented, acid-free, 1"x 3" tag with an encrypted microchip is placed onto the Certificate of Authenticity. The microchip contained within the tag contains all of the pertinent information about the prop or costume. The tag is tamper proof and the microchip is encrypted, making it impossible to duplicate.? 3) The certificate also has the 9-digit DNA invisible ink mark which must match the 9-digit invisible ink mark on the prop. This will ensure that it is a genuine prop issued by Premiere Props and authenticated by MPDNA.