Star Trek Movie Collection (Tapes I-VI and DVD IV)
Mixed media mass-media archival set; specifically VHS magnetic tapes in clamshell cases and a digital versatile disc (DVD) • Paramount Pictures Home Video (Studio production); graphic design attributed to Paramount’s marketing department
Style & Movement
Late 20th-century Science Fiction Commercial Art / Pop Culture Ephemera
Medium & Technique
Magnetic tape (chromic oxide/cobalt-doped iron oxide), offset lithography on paper (sleeves), and injection-molded plastic housings
Creation Period
Circa 1991-2000 (VHS set reflects the 25th-anniversary style branding released in the early 1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 x 6 inches for the grouped collection; vertical rectangular format (standard VHS clamshell and DVD keep case)
Subject Description
A chronological collection of the first six Star Trek feature films featuring the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) transitioning across the spines to form a panoramic image of the ship when aligned.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible shelf wear on labels and plastic casing, secured with an elastomer band that may cause localized pressure damage over time
Estimated Market Value
$30.00 - $60.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $40.00 USD
Provenance History
Commercial retail origin; likely private consumer ownership indicated by the informal storage in a cardboard box with mixed media
Art Historical Significance
Represents the peak of physical home media collection culture and the branding strategies used to incentivize 'completeness' through spine-spanning graphic design.
Notable Features
Spine-spanning panoramic artwork of the Enterprise; inclusion of both VHS and DVD formats indicates a transitional period in technology ownership
Condition Issues
Magnetic tape degradation (bit rot), plastic yellowing, potential label adhesive failure, and surface scuffing on the transparent plastic overlays
Conservation Recommendations
Remove the rubber band immediately to prevent plastic deformation; store in a cool, dry, climate-controlled environment away from magnetic fields