Update
Due to the fact that Rod has decided to not reopen, I must state that I will
not be making any Star Trek props now.
Here is Rod’s Official Letter as posted on his web site:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dear Customers and Friends of Roddenberry.Com,
As you know the RODDENBERRY STORE has been on a hiatus for the last few
months. Besides this being a long-awaited vacation for myself (allowing a
chance to work on some other projects including games, films, and
conventions,) this hiatus has given time to improve and update The
Roddenberry Store. However, I recently received an informal letter from
Viacom Consumer Products (Paramount), politely requesting that I remove all
prop-related merchandise from the online store, while we jointly examine the
legalities in selling such items.
At this point, it is my intention to comply with their request with the
hopes of an amicable resolution. Until a mutually beneficial agreement can
be reached, I have made the choice to keep RODDENBERRY ONLINE STORE closed.
As you know, the Roddenberry family has provided merchandise to collectors,
viewers and fans since Star Trek first aired almost 40 years ago. It is my
sincerest hope that Paramount and the Roddenberry family can work together
to resolve this issue and continue to provide the fans with quality,
fair-priced merchandise.
As Gene Roddenberry’s son, Star Trek has become far more than a birthright
to me, it has given me the opportunity to be surrounded by people who have
been inspired by the message of an optimistic future. The integrity of Star
Trek and those who follow it are what drive me to let you know that The
Roddenberry family will continue to be there for you as well as bring new
ventures to the forefront. I have approached Paramount with some exciting
ideas that I am confident help will rejuvenate Star Trek. I look forward to
sharing them AND a “New and Improved Online Store” with you in the near
future. Until then… Best Wishes!
-Eugene W. Roddenberry RODDENBERRY.COM Visit the Roddenberry.Com Website!
So my small efforts are now a part of Trek history;
Total Rod.com run was:
12 Legacy Models.
12 Version Number 2s.
28 Version three models.
A planed run of Star Trek Three Phasers and Tricorders were canceled.
For those still looking for Star Trek props I suggest you look to:
For kits:
http://www.masterpiecemodels.com/forsale.htm
For finish models:
http://www2.masterreplicas.com/(23wmihr5gwxff1asmwjauv55)/StarTrek/STcatalog.aspx
And for a better deal:
http://store.yahoo.net/shatner-store/tostyiiphre.html
MANY Thanks.
Your Friend,
Richard Coyle
RACProps
Update - 12/02
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