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'''Alec Peters, Jr.''' {{born|3|September|1960}} was appointed archivist in 2011 for the [[CBS Studios|CBS]] ''[[Star Trek]]'' Archive, working on the various ''Star Trek'' exhibition tours, the last one being the 2012 "Pacific National Exhibition", Vancouver, Canada–leg of the ''[[Star Trek The Exhibition]]'' tour exhibit. His responsibilities were the care of the props and [[studio model]]s that were still in the possession of the studio and which were featured in the tours exhibits from 2006 onward. Prior to his appointment, Peters had already been officially entrusted by CBS in 2010 by the studio with the auctioning off of the exhibit assets of the defunct Las Vegas ''[[Star Trek: The Experience]]'' exhibition.
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'''Alec Peters, Jr.''' {{born|3|September|1960}} was officially appointed archivist by [[CBS Consumer Products]] in 2011 for their ''[[Star Trek]]'' Archive, working on the various ''Star Trek'' [[Star Trek exhibitions|exhibition]] tours, the last one being the 2012 "Pacific National Exhibition", Vancouver, Canada leg of the ''[[Star Trek The Exhibition]]'' tour exhibit. His responsibilities were the care of the screen-used props and [[studio model]]s that were still in the possession of the studio and which were featured in the tours exhibits from 2006 onward. Prior to his appointment, Peters had been entrusted by CBS in 2010 with the auctioning off of the exhibit assets of the defunct Las Vegas ''[[Star Trek: The Experience]]'' exhibition.
   
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Peters, at the time of his appointment, had not been a stranger to the ''Star Trek'' franchise, as he had made a name for himself as an extremely knowledgeable collector of ''Star Trek'' memorabilia from 2006 onward. Peters, by his own admission in his profile on the company website, got seriously bitten by the collector bug when he attended the 2006 ''[[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]]'' [[Star Trek auctions|auction]]. An attorney by training, Peters graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law, passed the bar, and promptly took a job coaching men’s volleyball at USC, where he was assistant coach on the 1990 NCAA Championship team. He also coached with the USA National Team until starting his first business, AMG, a sports management company. [http://www.propworx.com/about-propworx/our-team/] Yet, afterwards, pursuant his 2006 experience, he made collecting Science Fiction memorabilia collecting and trading his primary occupation, prompting his remark on the Propworx, Inc. site profile, "''Alec isn’t quite sure what he wants to do when he grows up.''".
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Peters had become a collector of ''Star Trek'' memorabilia from 2006 onward, something he started when he attended the 2006 ''[[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]]'' auction. An attorney by training at the University of North Carolina School of Law, he began coaching men's volleyball at USC, where he was assistant coach on the 1990 NCAA Championship team. He also coached with the USA National Team until starting his first business, AMG, a sports management company. [http://www.propworx.com/about-propworx/our-team/] Yet, afterwards, pursuant his 2006 experience, he made collecting science fiction memorabilia collecting and trading his primary occupation, prompting his remark on the [[Propworx|Propworx, Inc.]] site profile, "''Alec isn't quite sure what he wants to do when he grows up.''"
   
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The moment Peters started collecting, he started his own memorabilia blog, ''[http://startrekauction.blogspot.nl/ The Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog]'', and accompanying forum, which since then has become rapidly a major focal point for original screen used prop and costume collectors of the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Self-educated in the subject matter, Peters' repute has grown substantially during the last decade, to such a degree that he was sought out to facilitate the auctioning-off of the production assets of the revamped 2004 ''Battlestar Galactica''-franchise. To this end he founded in 2008 his own auction company "Propworx, Inc.", that has since then held multiple auctions, selling off production materials from several Science-Fiction franchises, including four that involved the ''Star Trek'' franchise.
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The moment Peters started collecting, he started his own memorabilia blog, [http://startrekauction.blogspot.nl/ ''The Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog''], and accompanying forum, which since then became focal points for original screen-used prop and costume collectors of the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Self-educated in the subject matter, Peters' repute has grown to such a degree that he was sought out to facilitate the auctioning-off of the production assets of the revamped 2004 ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise. To this end he founded in 2008 his own auction company Propworx, Inc. that held multiple auctions, selling off production materials from several science fiction franchises, including four that involved the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Propworx went bankrupt in 2012, owing consignors and creditors hundreds of thousands of dollars. [http://business-bankruptcies.com/cases/propworx-inc]
   
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Peters' acquired expertise led to various (albeit sometimes begrudgingly) adjustments in various [[Star Trek auctions#Profiles in History|Profiles in History]] auction listings, as he pointed out inaccuracies and falsehoods in their listings, but which did eventually led to his appointment as CBS's ''Star Trek'' archivist.
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Peters' acquired expertise led to various (albeit sometimes begrudgingly) adjustments in various [[Profiles in History]] auction listings, as he pointed out inaccuracies and falsehoods in their listings, but which did eventually led to his appointment as CBS's ''Star Trek'' archivist.
   
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A very recent project, Peters was involved in, was the acquisition of the original [[Galileo shuttlecraft model#Full scale exterior mock-up|Class F shuttle full scale mock-up]], he managed to acquire with noted fellow collector Adam Schneider, in order to have it restored for posterity. The Galileo was since donated to the Houston Johnson Spaceflight Center. [http://galileorestoration.com/] Peters has developed friendships with former ''Star Trek'' staffers [[Doug Drexler]], [[Michael Okuda]], and [[Daren Dochterman]] and has sold the personal Star Trek collections of Drexler and Okuda. Peters was featured in the fourth episode of season three, broadcast on 2 May 2012, of the television series ''Auction Kings'', when he was called in to authenticate a screen-used {{film|7}} command [[uniform]].
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Alec Peters assisted the restoration of the original [[Class F shuttlecraft model#Full scale exterior mock-up|''Galileo'' Class F shuttle full scale mock-up]]. The ''Galileo'' was acquired by noted collector [[Adam Schneider]], who restored the ''Galileo'' and then donated the mock-up to the NASA Johnson Spaceflight Center visit center, known as Space Center Houston, where it became a major attraction, linking science fiction visions of space travel to the actual space program. [http://galileorestoration.com/]
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Peters has developed friendships with former ''Star Trek'' staffers [[Doug Drexler]], [[Michael Okuda]], and [[Rick Sternbach]] and he has been contracted to auction off their personal collections in his official ''Star Trek'' auctions. Peters was featured in the fourth episode of season three, broadcast on 2 May 2012, of the television series ''Auction Kings'', when he was called in to authenticate the [[Steve Diamond]]-worn, screen-used {{film|7}} command [[uniform]].
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In 2013, Peters portrayed [[Garth of Izar]] in the fan series ''[[Star Trek: New Voyages|Star Trek Phase II]]'' and was to reprise the role in the fan movie [http://www.startrekaxanar.com/ ''Star Trek: Axanar''] (co-written and produced by Peters), which chronicled the engagement that made Garth famous. The introductory twenty-minute teaser featurette to the movie, ''Prelude to Axanar'' (featuring a host of ''Star Trek'' alumni such as [[J.G. Hertzler]], [[Tony Todd]], [[Gary Graham]], and [[Kate Vernon]]), premiered in 2014.
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In late 2015, it was reported that CBS and [[Paramount Pictures]] had filed a suit against Peters and the ''Axanar'' production alleging three claims of copyright infringement. [http://variety.com/2015/film/news/star-trek-crowdfunded-movie-axanar-sued-1201669522/]
   
 
==Propworx's specialized ''Star Trek'' auctions==
  
==Propworx's specialized ''Star Trek'' auctions==
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* "STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE Warehouse Sale"–10 April 2010, sale of assets from the Las Vegas [[Star Trek: The Experience]] exhibition
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* "STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE Warehouse Sale" - 10 April 2010, sale of assets from the Las Vegas ''[[Star Trek: The Experience]]'' exhibition
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* [[Star Trek auctions#The official STAR TREK prop and costume auction|The official ''STAR TREK'' prop and costume auction]]"–8 August 2010, sale of assets from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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* "[[The official STAR TREK prop and costume auction]]" - 8 August 2010, sale of assets from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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* [[Star Trek auctions#STAR TREK auction|''STAR TREK'' auction]]"–4 June 2011, sale of assets partly originating from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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* "[[STAR TREK auction]]" - 4 June 2011, sale of assets partly originating from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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* [[Star Trek auctions#STAR TREK auction III|''STAR TREK'' auction III]]"–24 March 2012, sale of assets partly originating from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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* "[[STAR TREK auction III]]" - 24 March 2012, sale of assets partly originating from former ''Star Trek'' production staffers
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==''Star Trek'' interview==
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* [[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Blu-ray)|''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' (Blu-ray)]] special feature, "Collecting ''Star Trek''{{'}}s Movie Relics"
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.propworx.com Propworx.com] - official site
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* [http://startrekauction.blogspot.com The ''Star Trek'' Prop, Costume and Auction Blog] - Alec Peter's blog
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* [http://www.gateworld.net/interviews/king_of_props.shtml 2010 Interview with Peters] at [http://www.gateworld.net/index.shtml GateWorld.net]
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* [http://www.stage32.com/profile/54748/alec-peters Alec Peters] at [http://www.stage32.com Stage32.com]
   
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==External links==
  
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[[Category:Exhibit and attraction staff]]
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*[http://www.propworx.com/ Propworx.com]–official site
  
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* [http://startrekauction.blogspot.com/ The ''Star Trek'' Prop, Costume and Auction Blog] - Alec Peter's blog
  
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*[http://www.gateworld.net/interviews/king_of_props.shtml 2010 Interview with Alec Peters] at [http://www.gateworld.net/index.shtml GateWorld.net]
  
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* [http://www.propworx.com/about-propworx/our-team/ Propworx.com profile]
  
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[[Category:Art department|Peters, Alec]]
  

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Alec Peters, Jr. (born 3 September 1960; age 63) was officially appointed archivist by CBS Consumer Products in 2011 for their Star Trek Archive, working on the various Star Trek exhibition tours, the last one being the 2012 "Pacific National Exhibition", Vancouver, Canada leg of the Star Trek The Exhibition tour exhibit. His responsibilities were the care of the screen-used props and studio models that were still in the possession of the studio and which were featured in the tours exhibits from 2006 onward. Prior to his appointment, Peters had been entrusted by CBS in 2010 with the auctioning off of the exhibit assets of the defunct Las Vegas Star Trek: The Experience exhibition.

Peters had become a collector of Star Trek memorabilia from 2006 onward, something he started when he attended the 2006 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection auction. An attorney by training at the University of North Carolina School of Law, he began coaching men's volleyball at USC, where he was assistant coach on the 1990 NCAA Championship team. He also coached with the USA National Team until starting his first business, AMG, a sports management company. [1] Yet, afterwards, pursuant his 2006 experience, he made collecting science fiction memorabilia collecting and trading his primary occupation, prompting his remark on the Propworx, Inc. site profile, "Alec isn't quite sure what he wants to do when he grows up."

The moment Peters started collecting, he started his own memorabilia blog, The Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog, and accompanying forum, which since then became focal points for original screen-used prop and costume collectors of the Star Trek franchise. Self-educated in the subject matter, Peters' repute has grown to such a degree that he was sought out to facilitate the auctioning-off of the production assets of the revamped 2004 Battlestar Galactica franchise. To this end he founded in 2008 his own auction company Propworx, Inc. that held multiple auctions, selling off production materials from several science fiction franchises, including four that involved the Star Trek franchise. Propworx went bankrupt in 2012, owing consignors and creditors hundreds of thousands of dollars. [2]

Peters' acquired expertise led to various (albeit sometimes begrudgingly) adjustments in various Profiles in History auction listings, as he pointed out inaccuracies and falsehoods in their listings, but which did eventually led to his appointment as CBS's Star Trek archivist.

Alec Peters assisted the restoration of the original Galileo Class F shuttle full scale mock-up. The Galileo was acquired by noted collector Adam Schneider, who restored the Galileo and then donated the mock-up to the NASA Johnson Spaceflight Center visit center, known as Space Center Houston, where it became a major attraction, linking science fiction visions of space travel to the actual space program. [3]

Peters has developed friendships with former Star Trek staffers Doug Drexler, Michael Okuda, and Rick Sternbach and he has been contracted to auction off their personal collections in his official Star Trek auctions. Peters was featured in the fourth episode of season three, broadcast on 2 May 2012, of the television series Auction Kings, when he was called in to authenticate the Steve Diamond-worn, screen-used Star Trek Generations command uniform.

In 2013, Peters portrayed Garth of Izar in the fan series Star Trek Phase II and was to reprise the role in the fan movie Star Trek: Axanar (co-written and produced by Peters), which chronicled the engagement that made Garth famous. The introductory twenty-minute teaser featurette to the movie, Prelude to Axanar (featuring a host of Star Trek alumni such as J.G. Hertzler, Tony Todd, Gary Graham, and Kate Vernon), premiered in 2014.

In late 2015, it was reported that CBS and Paramount Pictures had filed a suit against Peters and the Axanar production alleging three claims of copyright infringement. [4]

Propworx's specialized Star Trek auctions

Star Trek interview

External links

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