Movies/TV/Games: Profiles in History to Auction Early Production Macintosh 128 Computer

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[QUOTE=Ronin Six;49876][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]  Given to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry by Apple Computer...

[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Profiles in History[/B], the world's leading auctioneer of [URL="https://www.figures.com/forums/../databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=261&show_article=389&nl=1#"]Hollywood[/URL] memorabilia, will be offering an early production Macintosh 128 computer, given to Gene Roddenberry by Apple Computer, Inc. This computer was subsequently upgraded to a Macintosh Plus by Apple for Mr. Roddenberry and signifies the wonderful association between the visionary computer designer/manufacturer and legendary Star Trek creator, and is a stellar example of the powerful synergy between technology and entertainment. [/SIZE][/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]This amazing artifact, which is accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Gene Roddenberry's son, Rod, will be a special addition to Profiles in History's October 8-9, 2009 auction of Hollywood memorabilia. It has an estimated sale price of $800-$1200. Worldwide bidding begins at 12:00 PM (noon) both days and can be placed either in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet at: [URL="http://www.icollector.com/Hollywood-Auction-37_a5736"]www.icollector.com/Hollywood-Auction-37_a5736[/URL].[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]"This is the personification of life imitating art. Gene Roddenberry's vision inspired countless people to pursue careers in science and aerospace. This milestone [URL="https://www.figures.com/forums/../databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=261&show_article=389&nl=1#"]computer[/URL], given to Gene by Apple's innovators, is a symbol of this synergy," said Joe Maddalena, president of Profiles in History.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Already announced as part of the same auction are [URL="https://www.figures.com/forums/../databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=261&show_article=389&nl=1#"]Michael Jackson's[IMG]http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2.gif[/IMG][/URL] iconic illuminating white glove that he wore on the Victory tour as well as the original cover art from The Jacksons "Victory" album. [/SIZE][/FONT]
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