The long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise, featured in the original 'Star Trek' TV series, has been returned to Gene Roddenberry's son after decades. The 3-foot model was used in the show's pilot episode and opening credits, resurfacing on eBay before being given to the Roddenberry family by an auction house.
A chance eBay sale helped reunite the Roddenberry estate with a long-lost piece of #StarTrek history. https://t.co/Ia4HGPbINv
Without the late John Trimble, it's possible #StarTrek and the way modern sci-fi and genre fans interact with their favorite projects would look very different. https://t.co/vacH3FEAXo
The 33-inch model surfaced on eBay after disappearing decades ago. An auction house is giving it to the son of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of “Star Trek.” https://t.co/QWCi4zJRoH
Original ‘Star Trek’ Enterprise Model Is Found After Being Missing for Decades https://t.co/01KrEGIM65
The first model of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the starship that appeared in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series, has been returned to the son of the series creator, decades after it went missing. https://t.co/E2KxLMYANY
Long-lost model of the USS Enterprise returned to Roddenberry family https://t.co/q1XExXJTK7
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 https://t.co/oEbBoCKNNH
Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage https://t.co/xr6VsbFHOW
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. https://t.co/nCM2NFBFD0
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. https://t.co/cTyTld7Ato
The 3-foot 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. https://t.co/ka7W93LAlX
Long-lost first USS Enterprise model is returned to 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry's son https://t.co/c6Er28tLnv