Icons Star Trek Deluxe Klingon Prop Pistol Set (1998)

This is a stunning and very rare display piece celebrating the legacy of the Star Trek universe.

This is a deluxe Klingon prop display set consisting of gorgeous 1:1 scale, precise and authentic replicas of 3 recognizable variations of Klingon Disruptor prop pistols, from 3 incarnations of the legendary and beloved Star Trek franchise. Each of these beautiful prop replicas was fabricated under the direct supervision of the brilliant and talented prop makers, who created most of the amazing props used in Star Trek : The next Generation, Star Trek : Deep Space Nine, Star trek : Voyager.

The set includes the following :

1)  Classic Star Trek (the original series) : a Klingon Disruptor prop pistol. This stunning replica was created through reverse engineering by carefully molding a screen-used original Klingon prop pistol used in the 1960’s. The photo here do not do this piece justice. The metal components on the upper portion of the pistol and its barrel were machined in aviation-grade aluminum. The machining is a wonder to behold in person. This is the 1st ever produced, Paramount Studio’s licensed Klingon Disruptor prop pistol. As most collectors know, only a few dozen of these were ever produced by Icons, before the company closed its doors forever. If you’ve seen Master Replicas recently produced Classic Star Trek Klingon Disruptor pistol, they are being produced from the same reference materials utilized to produce this pistol. (This prop pistol was also available with its own display case and numbered plaque, limited to 1966, the year Star Trek was first broadcasted on T.V. You can see one later in that blog).

Star Trek : The Next Generation (Star Trek 3) : Tri-barrel Klingon Disruptor prop pistol. This replica was cast directly from the master Paramount Studio’s molds utilized to create the originals utilized in the popular Star Trek : The Next Generation television series and Star trek 3 feature film. This is also one of the most popular versions of the Klingon Disruptor prop pistol with Star Trek fans. The detail on this piece is amazing. The paint finish and weathering alone is something to just marvel at. With gold and silver color paint highlights, and a multicolored cloisonné Klingon emblem is affixed to the side of the pistol as an accent. The grip on this piece makes it feel like it is an actual lethal weapon. This is the first Paramount Studio’s licensed 1:1 scale version of this Klingon Disruptor prop pistol. Less than 28 of these were ever produced by Icons. (This prop pistol was also supposed to be available with its own display case and display plaque. Here is a picture of a prototype display plaque).

                                 

Star Trek : The Motion Picture : Long-barrel Klingon Disruptor prop pistol. This exceptional replica features a long, almost rifle-like, simulated barrel that tops off the whole Klingon Disruptor weapon display piece. This 1:1 scale prop pistol was also taken from original molds and made under the supervision of the actual prop makers for many versions of the Star Trek television series and feature films. It also features custom studio-style paint finish and exceptional accents. With gold and silver color paint highlights and Klingon calligraphy. The barrel nozzle is airbrushed with black accents to look like blast patina. It is also the first Paramount Studio’s licensed 1:1 scale version of this Klingon Disruptor prop pistol ever made. (Like the two others above, this prop replica was also supposed to be sold alone with its own display case and plaque. I have seen one of those display cases for sale on ebay years ago but sadly, didn’t kept a pic of it !!!)

All of these quality made and authentically reproduced replicas of the screen-used originals are displayed in a museum quality, wall mount or standing Plexiglas display case (easily displayed on an entertainment center, fireplace mantle or shelf). This display case is also designed for a collector  to easily slide the front cover up on tracks to remove the prop weapons from their display mounts. Each display mount is meticulously lined on its holding area with black velvet to avoid any scratches to the prop pistols. 

Adjacent to each Klingon Disruptor pistol barrel is a plaque, paying homage to the television series or feature film the original weapon was seen on screen in. The main metal embossed plaque at the bottom center of the display features actual Klingon calligraphy along with the official Paramount Studio’s and Icons Authentic Replicas logos. And, has the distinct marking of an engraved #....of 1701, like the U.S.S. Enterprise starship. 

Here is another metal embossed plaque with Klingon calligraphy, Paramount and Icons logos but as you can notice, there is no licensing line at the bottom, just under the edition number !!! I asked the question to Mike Moore who answered : "when we made plaques back then, we made 2 or 3 designs to see which one the Studio would pick. So it is maybe a proto plaque".

Less than 28 of these deluxe Star Trek Klingon Disruptor prop pistol sets were ever made. This collectible’s investment worthiness is one thing, its impressive presentation captivating, but this incredible art piece is also just fun !! Opening up its sliding display case and holding and examining these museum quality and historical replicas inside is a real pleasure.

Icons Halloween X-wing

This is the iconic Icons « Halloween » X-wing. A special project made by Mireya Romo Bowen and Robert Bowen.

Here is what Rob says about the story of the ship :

“The first memories that come to mind are Jim Latta asking Mireya & I to design a special holiday themed X-wing for the lobby. Ideally we would do several, a ship for the different holidays that would be switched out (monthly ? whenever ?).

Halloween was the upcoming holiday, so it was the first ship created. Sadly another ship was never built as Icons started having a lot of financial problems. I'm sure we told Jim - Halloween would be perfect since we would not need perfect parts, twisted ones, imperfect would create the eerie look. This was the first art project Mireya and I worked on. We had worked on other projects before, but not as artistically free. At this point I was head of airbrush dept. She of detail paint dept. We did not have much time, just a day or two to complete the piece.

No concept art was made, just ideas. We were under just a tight schedule with the design and Jim just said to go for it.  Luckily orange & black lent itself well to the design. I love Mireya's flaming skull design she painted on the sides. Again this was all no prep time, whatever idea comes to mind, just toss it in and see.

She & I did discuss a lot of interesting ideas for creating a Christmas X-wing. That would have been a fun project as well.

We got to talk about what would look good - snow on the base, what colors would work, etc.  We at least got to discuss some ideas, but nothing was ever written down.”

That piece is coming back from Mireya and Rob where it was restored after it’s trip from Japan to France during which it suffered a little bit !!

A great thank you to them to have restored the X-wing to what it was and for all their efforts and kindness in that task.

Mireya and Rob…you’re great people, thank you very much.