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Shatner returns to the Enterprise

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the Trek BBS...I was there for The Shat weekend also. This was my second time at the ST Set Tour and I finally got to sit in the chair!!! Words can't describe the feeling as you roam the halls of the ship, going from room to room and then finally, the bridge. I will admit...I was very choked up when I stepped onto the bridge. It's emotional, it really is.
I liken it to meeting your very best friend that you've known your entire life but have never met in person until now. If you haven't been, you should go!
The Shatner prices were very high ( too rich for my blood) but the regular tour isn't expensive at all. I went to meet up with friends and have fun, I left before the Shat even got into town and I still had the time of my life.
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Hm, I'm really sorry I missed this. A work project would have made it impossible. Maybe Bill will do it again. Very glad for those of you who got to go!
 
I have been negligent in writing my thoughts.

First, my buddies and I (and the wives) got VIP-level tickets that basically gave us access to multiple autograph opportunities, a guided tour, a free-roam of the sets for ~2 hours, and access to Shatner live on stage at the end of the event.

Second, It was an extraordinarily well-run and intimate event compared to most conventions I've been to. The free-roam of the sets was priceless, and Shatner walked right by me in the corridor near the transporter room. You could linger in any room, check out any detail, etc in whatever order or pace you wished. There were employees throughout who were there to help or provide information. Really, the entire event was extremely well-staffed and well-organized. I really can't say enough about how professional they all were. The guided tour was also fun, the on-stage event was entertaining and expertly managed, and there were vendors and other great elements.

Last (and most importantly) is that Shatner was awesome. He walked around a little during th free-roam session. I saw him two separate times to collect a total of 3 autographs, and he was very personable, signed everything exactly as you wanted (even personalized!!), and engaged in brief exchanges with just about everyone. I saw him at a Creation Convention in 2013 and it was like an assembly line. Not so here. Inactually had a really nice exchange with him. One of my autograph items was a small marketing display for the movie theaters promoting TFF. It's a very rare piece and one of my most cherished collectibles. I presented
it to him and he was like "Oh wow...this is different, where do you want me to sign?" And I said, "Hey, it's YOUR movie! You can sign anywhere you like I guess." And he laughed and said "hey that's true!" He signed it nice and big in a perfect spot. He thanked me for coming and I said "no sir, thank you for being here this weekend. This is very special." It was absolutely awesome and genuine and at no point did I feel rushed or like I was slowing him down. He had similar exchanges with others in my party.

In total, between my wife and I, we got some great items signed:

1. My aforementioned TFF piece
2. A baseball card of Shatner throwing the first pitch at Fenway park (double awesome as I'm a Red Sox die hard)
3. A Denny Crane photograph
4. A photo my wife and I took with him back in 2013 that we didn't have the chance to get signed at that time (my wife got that one signed and he smiled at her and said "Hey great! You finally got this one done!")

Awesome, awesome event. If they do it again next year I'd HIGHLY recommend anyone with the means to go. It was worth every single penny, and perhaps more.
 
Vger, that sounds great. Sounds like Shatner was having a blast, too. Which is good. A) I hope to live to be 87 and B) I hope I'm enjoying myself that much:)
 
Vger23 said:
I have been negligent in writing my thoughts.

First, my buddies and I (and the wives) got VIP-level tickets that basically gave us access to multiple autograph opportunities, a guided tour, a free-roam of the sets for ~2 hours, and access to Shatner live on stage at the end of the event.

Second, It was an extraordinarily well-run and intimate event compared to most conventions I've been to. The free-roam of the sets was priceless, and Shatner walked right by me in the corridor near the transporter room. You could linger in any room, check out any detail, etc in whatever order or pace you wished. There were employees throughout who were there to help or provide information. Really, the entire event was extremely well-staffed and well-organized. I really can't say enough about how professional they all were. The guided tour was also fun, the on-stage event was entertaining and expertly managed, and there were vendors and other great elements.

Last (and most importantly) is that Shatner was awesome. He walked around a little during th free-roam session. I saw him two separate times to collect a total of 3 autographs, and he was very personable, signed everything exactly as you wanted (even personalized!!), and engaged in brief exchanges with just about everyone. I saw him at a Creation Convention in 2013 and it was like an assembly line. Not so here. Inactually had a really nice exchange with him. One of my autograph items was a small marketing display for the movie theaters promoting TFF. It's a very rare piece and one of my most cherished collectibles. I presented
it to him and he was like "Oh wow...this is different, where do you want me to sign?" And I said, "Hey, it's YOUR movie! You can sign anywhere you like I guess." And he laughed and said "hey that's true!" He signed it nice and big in a perfect spot. He thanked me for coming and I said "no sir, thank you for being here this weekend. This is very special." It was absolutely awesome and genuine and at no point did I feel rushed or like I was slowing him down. He had similar exchanges with others in my party.

In total, between my wife and I, we got some great items signed:

1. My aforementioned TFF piece
2. A baseball card of Shatner throwing the first pitch at Fenway park (double awesome as I'm a Red Sox die hard)
3. A Denny Crane photograph
4. A photo my wife and I took with him back in 2013 that we didn't have the chance to get signed at that time (my wife got that one signed and he smiled at her and said "Hey great! You finally got this one done!")

Awesome, awesome event. If they do it again next year I'd HIGHLY recommend anyone with the means to go. It was worth every single penny, and perhaps more.
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Utterly and unspeakably awesome. Way to go!!!!!!!! What a terrific experience for you. Thanks for sharing it here.
 
S'kai said:
Inside story: Mr. Shatner's last words to James Cawley on his way out were: "Let's do this again."

No idea if anything will come of it. But just saying'.
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Of course financially it was a great success. And it looks like it bought lots of people all sorts of joy.
 
Went on the tour a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely incredible. So much attention to detail on even the simple little things that really make you feel like you're there wandering the actual locations. Such a great experience.
 
I'll be seeing him in mid-January! Local theater is showing TWOK then interviewing him, I think. I mostly saw "William Shatner" and that was good enough for me. Sadly could easily be the first and last time I ever see him in person.
 
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