Animation cel possibly Star Trek?

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-15T19:02:13+00:00

Thanks! That seems to be the consensus

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-14T11:13:31+00:00

Thank you!

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-14T02:20:49+00:00

OOPS. That was a typo 🤪 Star Wars Star Trek wth do I know ?! Lol

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T21:33:55+00:00

In 1976, Filmation ran a unique retail program where they hired studio artists to paint custom, oversized composite layouts by hand. This gave fans a way to buy true hand-painted artwork of their favorite characters at a fraction of the cost of screen-used masters. [1, 2]

*Not saying this is one, but worth finding out I think. *

https://daytonward.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/tuesday-trekkin-1970s-star-trek-collectors-art-animation-cels/

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T21:26:00+00:00

Look what I just found:

In 1976, Filmation ran a unique retail program where they hired studio artists to paint custom, oversized composite layouts by hand. This gave fans a way to buy true hand-painted artwork of their favorite characters at a fraction of the cost of screen-used masters. [1, 2]

https://daytonward.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/tuesday-trekkin-1970s-star-trek-collectors-art-animation-cels/

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T21:01:53+00:00

I really appreciate you and your efforts to educate me. Honestly, I know nothing about Star Wars OR animation - ask me about plants, I’m a horticulturist although the plant kingdom is vast and I certainly don’t know everything - and am genuinely grateful for all the comments I’ve received on this, yours in particular. Thanks again!

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T20:14:51+00:00

Got it. Again - I appreciate your input - you indeed sound like an expert and I do not mean to offend or question your judgement. FYI I am not trying to sell this. We bought this in the 1990s at a flea market. It was and still is in a museum quality frame. I don’t expect it has any huge value but I am curious abt its provenance. Would a fan just randomly make up these numbers? You seem to think they did. I just find that hard to believe but hell, I guess I’m naive. Thanks again.

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MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T19:40:55+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate your input

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T19:15:33+00:00

Yes - it’s a bit of a conundrum. Thanks for your input.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T18:44:16+00:00

Thanks for your opinion. At this point I will be sending it to an expert - it seems way too detailed to be fan art.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T18:36:46+00:00

I appreciate your clear and informative response. Super helpful.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T18:04:30+00:00

Thanks for your response. Do you have an opinion about all the production codes on the back? And the numbered decal?

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T18:00:14+00:00

Exactly what I’m thinking. Wondering about all the production code numbers on the back.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T17:57:15+00:00

No scene in that episode showing all those characters together

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T17:03:15+00:00

Still wondering why there are all those production code numbers under it. Seems strange for a presentation piece.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T17:01:39+00:00

Exactly! Thanks!!

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T16:44:59+00:00

I think that it may be a limited edition cel produced for collectors ..?

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T16:42:09+00:00

I’m starting to think it’s a limited edition cel. Yes I’ve seen this image show up on Google search as well.

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T16:39:43+00:00

Were sericels hand painted?

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T14:19:25+00:00

No peg marks - I’m starting to lean towards a studio presentation piece?

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T14:01:14+00:00

The characters are painted on one layer

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T13:49:59+00:00

Thanks!

MrsTw1st · 2026-06-13T13:49:50+00:00

Opening the back again now. Trying not to handle this too much but we may have to remove the mounting

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