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Star Trek is now without it's most loved, revered, and recognized iconic movie symbol since Paramount sold off our damaged, resprayed, and mishandled original movie Enterprise---THE classic Enterprise---into private hands in 2006. This is a cinematic catastrophe, and while we are still around to do it, we want to correct this ridiculous state of affairs by recreating our original Starship---only this time 50% larger and 200% more beautiful to travel the world so every Star Trek fan can see her!
Phase Two goal is actually $30,000
We set a low goal to get the ball rolling so we still need $13,000
All perks ship immediately!! (except Aztec panel) Please ignore delivery months as perks ship when you order.
“Star Trek fans have always impressed me with their dedication towards preserving the legacy and ideals of the series, and Project Enterprise is no exception. It’s great to see the original movie team committed to physically re-creating the ship that my father, Gene Roddenberry, originally envisioned 50 years ago.”
– Rod Roddenberry
YOU can achieve Star Trek immortality from just $20!!! But ONLY til we reach our goal, then your chance for Star Trek immortality disappears forever. Have a look at our great perks---especially The DOOZY! It's a killer. And we ship as soon as you choose your perk!
Here are some typical comments from fans of Project Enterprise:
"To again see the magnificent Enterprise on the big screen and in person would be a dream come true. Please bring her back to the people who love her!"
"I just wanted to say how thrilled I am that you started Project Enterprise. Best wishes to you and all on board the Great Endeavor."
"After reading your book and returning to the movie with 'eyes wide-opened' and knowing what to look for, I was truly viewing the Enterprise in all her glory for the first time! If the Mona Lisa were a Starship, her name would be...Enterprise!"
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Phase One: raised the funds to create Project Enterprise out of nothing: building our complex and thorough website, logo design, graphics, videos, creating and paying for all the perks, bringing Nichelle Nichols on board and filming her on three occasions; gaining the support of Rod Roddenberry, Tim Russ and many others. This has taken us over two years and six transcontinental trips to get to where we are now. It's been a massive task on very little money and lots of voluntary pitching in by Tony Robinson and Rob Goodyear (Goodyear Graphics) and wonderful fans like William and Linnea Hammond, Claire Hoffman, and Kevin Lovercio to get us to Phase Two.
Phase Two: raising funds to hit the worldwide mainstream media with our story which will reach every Star Trek fan on earth to join with us and also alert the corporate world to the rich PR possibilities in associating themselves with Project Enterprise. But ONLY Phase Two supporters will have the opportunity for Star Trek immortality. We've thrown in the kitchen for you because Phase Two is critical. Once we've raised the necessary Phase Two funds, the chance for immortality evaporates forever. This will then usher in...
Phase Three: to raise the operating capital we need to fund an extensive PR campaign to attract corporate interest so we can kit out suitable premises in which to begin the actual build, which includes state-of-art VR 360˚ 3D display with sound and projection which will take two years and $3+ million dollars...the completion funding for which will come from documentary and publishing rights and one corporate sponsor once we begin construction. This is why we've broken down Project Enterprise into three manageable phases. This is a huge task...we're not just recreating the Enterprise 50% larger and 200% more beautiful than our original---a massive task on its own---we will be designing and building her groundbreaking VR animated display unit that will be a showstopper, plus fitted flight cases, projection and sound equipment, and all ancillary dedicated travel, engineering, maintenance, and electrical equipment. This is a BIG project.
The fabulous TREKKIE GIRLS are now the spokesgirls for Project Enterprise!
The Enterprise is the embodiment of Star Trek; everything the shows and the films are, all of the impacts on society made, all of the adventures shared happened through the Enterprise. "These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise..."
Shown across five decades and in different incarnations in 6 different television series, 12 feature films, myriad ad campaigns (as in the Nissan airport ad in above video), countless books, and replicated in highly-detailed models (one very popular and beautiful 3-footer by Polar Lights), not to mention relentless fan-fueled media---the Enterprise stands alone and apart. She is THE most famous movie icon in the world, and much, much more.
Through the undying love of Star Trek fans and the persisting popularity of The Original Series, Paramount Pictures finally brought the Enterprise to the Big Screen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, an incredible 10 years after TOS finished.
The new film needed a new Enterprise for a grand adventure, so Richard Taylor with Jim Dow and his Magicam team in collaboration with Gene Roddenberry created a modernized, sparkling pearl-finished NCC-1701 to wow the fans. And she did.
That was 1979. In the years that followed, Richard and Jim’s original model used in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was put in storage, then resprayed and dulled down, mishandled through following films (burgeoning CGI could fix everything in the mix), then moved about, stored again, unpacked, stored again and was finally auctioned off by Paramount in 2006, and wheeled out unceremoniously like a cadaver. Our once pristine, sparkling model is now in a private collection never to be seen in public again (nor should she be, dulled, sullied, damaged and compromised as she is).
What We Need & What You Get
We will use the latest in design technology while making our Enterprise 50% bigger and 200% more beautiful than our original model. Our goal is to keep our refit Enterprise in the public eye by keeping her on display the world over so fans planet-wide can see her in all her glory and beauty up close and personal, cradled in her 3-D virtual reality moving display designed by Richard Taylor and built by Jim Dow so she soars through time and space with state-of-the-art sound effects right in front of you. She will knock you out.
Our initial Phase Two funding goal which pays for fees, perks, and expenses was intended to get the ball rolling by hiring a top PR firm (already identified---who love Star Trek) to alert the tens of millions of Star Trek fans the world over who love the Enterprise to become charter members of her rebirth. Every fan who contributes $20 or more will have their names inscribed on a permanent electronic rolling display sculpture on the dais to be forever linked with the recreation of the Enterprise for the world to enjoy. And for $125 and above, your name will be fired from the Enterprise onto the scroll in a huge, explosive flash, plus being inscribed on a Golden Scroll to be ceremoniously placed inside the ship AND you will receive a screen credit on our feature documentary! Fame at last! Your contribution to Trek immortality. Your name in lights. As our dear Nichelle entreats, please join us!
We've got sensational perks for every budget and every level of Star Trek fan meant to involve everyone in the Enterprise experience. See for yourself:
My very last original decal sheet (from which all the prints are made) I'm offering for sale for $25,000 to help us achieve our Phase Two goal. I'll put all the money into the pot. This is the closest thing anyone can own of the original movie refit Enterprise we created in 1978/79. This baby is THE business, and priceless...belongs in a museum, really. I don't want to sell it, but I will to help move Project Enterprise along.
The Enterprise - Accessible By Everyone Everywhere.
When the build is complete, we will hold the unveiling ceremony in the forecourt of the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, recalling the grand tradition of Hollywood spectacular premiers of the 30's, complete with searchlights, spread lasers, balloons, fireworks, sound effects, and the Goodyear blimp floating above. This will be THE most spectacular "premier" in the history of Hollywood---a worldwide media blowout event---and we expect a huge turnout.
Nichelle Nichols will stand in front of giant curtains across the forecourt and command them to part, revealing to the world the Starship Enterprise in all her splendor and glory, surrounded by her 3-D animated virtual reality environment designed by Richard Taylor which will take your breath away.
Nichelle will walk towards the viewing platform and crack a bottle of champagne against the dais to "launch" the USS Starship Enterprise that will tour the world for all her fans to see, and will also appear once again--more magnificent and beautiful than ever--on the Silver Screen.
Nichelle will then invite the public to step up to the viewing platform and have their first up close and personal view of the Starship Enterprise. This will an event you won't want to miss...and if you contributed, you'll be at the front of the queue.
Many stars, as well as the Project Enterprise team, will be on hand to sign autographs and have our pictures taken with the fans.
After her grand unveiling she'll travel the world so millions of people can see her in all her own perfection. After the initial launch in Los Angeles, Las Vegas is our next planned stop with many other destinations across the globe in mind.
Risks & Challenges
There's really no risk here. The dream team behind the original NCC-1701 movie model is on board and with Lt. Uhura herself leading the charge. Paul has been working tirelessly on this project for over two years to bring Project Enterprise to it's current state, devoted all his savings, and will not rest until this is done. He won't rest after, either! That's when the real Enterprise adventure begins.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you can't swing the coin for a perk, please spread the word to fellow fans through Facebook, Twitter, discussion forums and all of the Star Trek blogs you can. Thank you. We appreciate anything you can do. There are an estimated 40-50 million active Star Trek fans around the world...if we reached just a fraction....
You will receive membership in our exclusive Facebook Hall of Fame that consists ONLY of others like yourself who have contributed to make the Starship Enterprise a reality; plus a printable file of your beautiful certificate that you can frame. It looks great!
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Ebook and certificate file
$20 USD
You will receive a 325-page expanded October 2015 PDF ebook of Paul’s book, “Creating the Enterprise” that can be read on any device, plus access to over 5 hours of exclusive interviews of the team and over 100 photos. We will send you a printable file of your snazzy Project Enterprise Charter Member Hall of Fame Certificate along with instructions to obtain the best result from your printer, PLUS exclusive membership in our Facebook Hall of Fame and your name on the Scroll of Honor!
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September 2016
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Ebook, patch, certificate file
$30 USD
For thirty dollars you'll receive this beautiful 5-inch 100% embroidered Project Enterprise patch to proudly wear or frame, plus the 326-page ebook of "Creating the Enterprise" which gives you over 5 hours of private, exclusive videos plus access to the locked parts of the website with over 100 photos to enhance your reading experience, AND your name on the Scroll of Honor! Don't forget your Hall of Fame certificate! But just check out the $75 premium below---better value! Free patch!!
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September 2016
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Signed copy of Paul's book
$45 USD
For forty-five dollars you will receive a signed and beautifully printed and bound copy of Paul's book “Creating the Enterprise” which includes a signed and personalized photo of Paul and Sir Patrick Stewart...plus a bonus photo! You also get your name emblazoned in bold face gold type on the Scroll of Honor that will forever accompany the Enterprise wherever she appears! Plus an ebook copy of "Creating the Enterprise" and your Hall of Fame certificate file!
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September 2016
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Personalized copy of book
$75 USD
You receive a signed AND personalized copy of Paul's book, "Creating the Enterprise" PLUS our 5" embroidered patch and a signed and personalized photo of Paul and Sir Patrick Stewart plus a photo of Paul and Nichelle in her home...PLUS (yes, there's more) a copy of the ebook (to keep your signed copy pristine) and the hi-res file of your frameable Hall of Fame certificate and access to exclusive videos and photos. AND...your name FIRED from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor!
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September 2016
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The DOOZY!!!
$125 USD
You get EVERYTHING in the $75 perk, plus the 11" fully embroidered logo patch, which is a beaut. BUT (and here's the killer) you not only get your name fired from the Enterprise in an explosive flash, you also get your name inscribed on a Golden Scroll that will be ceremoniously placed inside the Enterprise and broadcast everywhere, but you will also receive a credit in the feature documentary that Richard Taylor will direct. How about THAT!!!??? Fame at last!!!!
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September 2016
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Last decal sheet print
$175 USD
In addition to your signed Project Enterprise Charter Membership Certificate and fab 5" 100% embroidered patch, you will receive this beautiful same-size digitally scanned and printed reproduction on the finest Kodak digital paper of the last decal sheet made up for our original Enterprise, signed by Paul Olsen and proofed by him to match the original exactly. PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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September 2016
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Paul's signed screenplay
$250 USD
Signed copy of Paul's script "Legacy" that takes off from "The Voyage Home" & features our Enterprise in a reveal that beats the killer space dock reveal in "STTMP." Legacy introduces new characters with sequel potential solidly locked into that "classic" time period rife with humor and action...a Star Trek romp you will enjoy as you imagine it on the Big Screen! WGA#1695704. PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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September 2016
2 claimed
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Richard Taylor 1979 blueprints
$400 USD
The $175 perk + Charter Member Certificate, 17” X 22” poster of your certificate, an 8X10” signed and personalized glossy of Paul & Sir Patrick, an A4 of Richard, Jim, and Paul at Paramount gate, PLUS two huge, stunning 1979 blueprints by Richard Taylor: side view of the Enterprise that is 23” X 35” and a 30" X 36" multiple view of the Enterprise. They look fabulous framed. PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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September 2016
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PE Letterman jacket
$650 USD
You will receive a THE finest quality Letterman jacket made, with our stunning 11" patch sewn on the back, and our 5" patch on the front left breast. Black with natural leather sleeves. This is the classic combination, and the black shows off your patch perfectly. Please see $650 video for complete details. PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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SIGNED blueprints & posters
$725 USD
The same as the $400 perk, only these SIX SETS ONLY of both blueprints and our beautiful poster are signed by Richard, Jim, and Paul...plus you get all the photos, certificate, and patch...AND we'll throw in a large patch as well! A real collector's catch!
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VIP entry forever
$1,000 USD
You receive the $400 package + the beautiful reproduction of the very last decal sheet, and one VERY special Project Enterprise Crew card that gives you unlimited VIP access to any venue where our Enterprise is displayed, anywhere in the world FOREVER! Many of the top conventions charge in excess of $2,000 for VIP tickets. Just show up! Pass it on to your kids. PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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September 2016
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Airbrushed Aztec panel by Paul
$2,000 USD
Paul will airbrush in pearl paints a crescent "Aztec" pattern which he will sign, the same as used on the saucer along with a signed certificate of authenticity that you can mount and frame. This will be made for you and shipped 3 months after we secure premises (it will take two months to kit out the facility so we can start the rebuild). PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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The Exclusive VIP Treatment!
$5,000 USD
Everything we have....PLUS---THE pukka numbered and signed VIP Prime Mover card that not only grants you all the privileges of the $1,000 CREW card forever, & gives you and your family a full day in the workshop/studio in LA (you arrange transport) where we will be constructing the Starship Enterprise. Most importantly, you can leave your mark on the ship. How about THAT!!?? PLUS your name fired from the Enterprise onto the Scroll of Honor, inscribed on the Golden Scroll, and your film credit!
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October 2016
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Nichelle Nichols signed sign!
$10,000 USD
I purloined this Robert Abel & Associates sign from the Seward street facility in 1979 where Ron Gress joined Mark Stetson and myself working on the Enterprise for the 6 weeks Abel was in charge. I've displayed this in all my homes and love this artifact, but will give it up (for a price!) and put all the money towards Project Enterprise. I brought it with me to the Savoy hotel on the banks of the Thames when I had dinner with Nichelle October 1, 2016 for her to sign.
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THE LAST DECAL SHEET!
$25,000 USD
This is The Big One! I'm offering the last decal sheet left over from our refit Enterprise that I rescued from the garbage. This is the one the fabulous prints were made from. I've kept this since 1979 and now it's time to offer it for the right price to get us close to our goal. Several knowledgeable collectors at the 2012 Destination Star Trek London convention opined that they thought the value of this "priceless" object was $15-$20K MINIMUM back then...I'm holding it in photo on left.
