Overview
A complete 'Official Datapack' containing eight large-scale technical blueprints for the U.S.S. Excelsior, housed in its original white vinyl snap-pouch.
Preliminary identification
Star Trek: U.S.S. Excelsior 'Ingram Class' Official Blueprints, c. 1984
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1984, the U.S.S. Excelsior was introduced to moviegoers as the 'Great Experiment,' a sleek, intimidating successor to the original Enterprise.
Maker / Origin
Todd Guenther and the Strategic Design Counsel were legendary in the 1980s for producing high-fidelity technical documents that treated Starfleet vessels with the seriousness of real-world naval architecture.
Condition & Value
The vinyl pouch appears to be in excellent condition with the original snap intact and minimal yellowing. The presence of the original $10.00 price sticker is a nice touch for collectors of vintage retail ephemera. Assuming the blueprints inside are crisp and free of tears, this is a high-quality survivor.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD