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🚀 June Update: Star Trek's Lost Model Discovery!
Hey TrekWorld fans, it's Jim here with the latest update on the incredible three-foot Star Trek model that was rediscovered last year. 🌟 Here's a comprehensive update on what's been happening since our last video:
🔍 **Background Recap:**
Last October, two men in Burbank found a storage locker treasure - a wooden Star Trek model! After some research, they realized it was crafted by Richard Dayton. They listed it on eBay, sparking a frenzy as fans identified it as the long-lost three-foot model stolen 40 years ago from Gene Roddenberry.
💸 **Auction and Authentication:**
Heritage Auctions valued it at $800,000. After intense scrutiny and authentication, the model was returned to Roddenberry Enterprises in exchange for a finder's fee. Legal battles ensued as the original finders claimed they hadn't received their due payment.
🔍 **Recent Developments:**
Daren Dochterman, from the Inglorius Trexperch podcast, revealed new information, about photos of the model in a storage unit before it was officially discovered. This revelation has raised questions about the model's journey and the timing of its discovery.
👷 **Restoration Efforts:**
The model's saucer, surprisingly hollow, and other parts will undergo conservation to prevent further deterioration. While everyone hopes it will end up in a museum like the Smithsonian, logistical challenges remain.
📢 **Final Thoughts:**
We'll keep you updated with monthly reports on this fascinating piece of Star Trek history. Don't miss out – subscribe and hit the notification bell!
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- 00:00 - 📅 October Discovery Recap
- 02:20 - 🛒 Auction & Appraisal
- 05:45 - 💼 Legal Issues
- 08:30 - 📷 New Photo Revelations
- 11:15 - 🔧 Restoration Plans
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Stay tuned, and live long and prosper! 🖖
