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Topic: Winco "Golden Age of Space" Apollo XVII frame set
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 02-27-2013 06:25 PM
   
collectSPACE First Look Winco International presents an official NASA edition
Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of SpaceIn commemoration of Apollo 17's final footprints on the moon and the historic achievements of America's Golden Age of Space, Winco International is proud to present "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space," a new, limited edition framed set.  Commissioned by Apollo 17 commander Capt. Eugene Cernan and authorized by NASA, the "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space" set pays tribute to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, and dedicates each mission and lunar footprint to those who made them possible. The timeline and included emblems represent this historic era and highlight Mercury's first journey to space and orbit around the Earth, Gemini's first spacewalks and rendezvous, and Apollo's first lunar orbit. It also remembers Neil Armstrong as the first man on the moon, all the other lunar explorers and the splashdown of Apollo 17.  The edition-exclusive medallion and "First Footprints" emblem are minted with metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions. The edition-exclusive collage is hand-signed by Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan, who left man's final footprints on the moon. The lithograph was created by NASA award-winning artist, Blake Dumesnil. Measuring 19.75 by 23.75 inches (50.17 by 60.32 centimeters) framed, "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space" is limited to 1,972 pieces. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included with each frame.  
Editor's note: As they have with previous releases, Winco will be extending a special price for "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space" exclusively for collectSPACE. This frame set will retail for $270 to $300; for our readers and members, this edition will be available for $195 (plus shipping). Instructions for ordering at this special rate will be shared here soon. An optional package deal with Winco's "Legacy of Apollo" boxed pin set will also be announced, including a free gift. |
tnperri
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posted 02-27-2013 06:39 PM
This is nice, can't wait. But this kind of kills the value of the one being sold at the ASF auction. |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 422
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 02-27-2013 06:55 PM
This is a very nice display and can't wait to add it to the framed items for that future wall display  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-27-2013 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by tnperri:
But this kind of kills the value of the one being sold at the ASF auction.
The frame set offered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is an Artist's Proof (no. 62 out of 200) from Gene Cernan's personal collection. |
tnperri
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posted 02-27-2013 07:29 PM
Thanks Robert, didn't realize it was different. Will have to take a closer look now. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 983
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 02-27-2013 07:58 PM
Looks like a gorgeous presentation. One small thing particularly interests me, though: Apparently Novaspace has licensed their GT-4 patch design for use by other companies in other mediums. In addition to the pin in this display, I've also seen it depicted in a Project Gemini poster.This is a welcome development... I sure prefer that handsome, Jim McDivitt-approved design to the universally loathed "Spacewalking Merit Badge." |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 227
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 02-27-2013 08:23 PM
Nice piece, looking forward to ordering information for cS members. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-27-2013 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by GoesTo11:
Apparently Novaspace has licensed their GT-4 patch design for use by other companies in other mediums.
The insignia dates back to the mission itself. It even flew on board Gemini 4 on the Fliteline medallions.But I am told that Winco requested and received permission to use the art from Jim McDivitt through Novaspace Galleries. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 983
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 02-27-2013 09:08 PM
Robert, thanks for the clarification. I was aware that the "American Eagle" atop the Gemini spacecraft depiction goes way back (I'd seen the Fliteline medallion as well as a couple of older patches using it)... I just assumed that this particular iteration with the blue background and silver border was proprietary to Novaspace. |
randyc
Member Posts: 598
From: Highlands Ranch, CO USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 02-27-2013 10:40 PM
It would have been better to have shown either Gemini 6 or 7 for the first rendezvous mission or Gemini 8 for the first docking mission instead of showing Gemini 9. Yes, Cernan flew on Gemini 9, but this presentation is not meant to be a tribute to Cernan's missions since Apollo 10 is not shown. |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 422
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 02-28-2013 04:25 AM
The only other thing I would change in addition to Cernan's Gemini mission would be the B&W pictures in the timeline. Every other picture is B&W until you get to A17 which is all color. It kind of throws of the balance a little. Still a very nice looking presentation. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1523
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 02-28-2013 06:44 AM
Beautiful piece. Can't wait to add it to my Apollo 17 wall ... er room. I'm going to need a bigger tent soon! |
cspg
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 02-28-2013 07:07 AM
The edition-exclusive medallion and "First Footprints" emblem The medallion is edition-exclusive but what about the Footprints emblem? Looks like this one. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-28-2013 08:11 AM
The pin in the set is made in part from metal flown to the moon on an Apollo mission. |
tnperri
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posted 03-01-2013 09:00 AM
Already up on ebay for $299 or Best Offer. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2084
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-01-2013 09:29 AM
Interestingly enough, it shows the same number COA as the images here. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 1360
From: Guyton, GA
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posted 03-01-2013 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by tnperri:
Already up on ebay for $299 or Best Offer.
Careful with these offerings, some of the time they are really selling an item they don't have, in anticipation of getting one by the end of the auction. Been there, bought that, don’t want the tee shirt. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2084
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
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posted 03-01-2013 09:59 AM
Which is exactly what I'm thinking, especially as he's got 6 of them he's offering. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-01-2013 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by albatron:
Interestingly enough, it shows the same number COA as the images here.
Winco released to its retailers the same images it provided to collectSPACE for our announcement. As mentioned above, the retail price of this set is in line with the eBay offer. collectSPACE will be the only source for the discounted rate. |
tnperri
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posted 03-01-2013 11:14 AM
Robert, do you know if the 200 of the Artist Proof version are a subset of the 1972 mintage or addition to? Thanks. |
IconDesign29
Member Posts: 38
From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 03-02-2013 03:25 PM
The 200 Artist Proof editions are in addition to the 1,972 standard editions of the frame. The only difference between the artist's proof and standard editions is an "Artist's Proof" notation on the frame's serialized plate along with Capt. Cernan's signature in gold ink rather than silver ink as seen on the standard editions. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3961
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-12-2013 08:30 AM
Available from the Space Store for $285. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-09-2013 12:42 AM
The Winco offer is ready to go and will be "launched" at 9:00 a.m. CDT (1400 GMT) on Tuesday (April 9). There is a bonus for the first 10 orders processed, so plan accordingly. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-09-2013 09:01 AM
Winco's offer to collectSPACE readers is now available here.There are two offers: - The "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space" frame set by itself for the aforementioned $185 (plus shipping and handling); or
- The "Celebrating Apollo XVII and the Golden Age of Space" together with "The Legacy of Apollo" Boxed Pin Set and a free gift (details at the above linked page)
The first 10 orders that are processed (order and payment info received) will receive frame edition numbers below 100. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26897
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-10-2013 06:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
The first 10 orders that are processed (order and payment info received) will receive frame edition numbers below 100.
As of today (April 10), Winco reports that more than 10 orders have been received and processed, and so the low edition number frames have now all been assigned. On behalf of Winco, thank you to those who ordered!If you haven't ordered yet, I would still encourage you to consider the frame or package offer. I received a frame set from Winco and it is even more impressive in-person than it is in photos. It is easily my second favorite frame set of theirs (after the "Celebrating the Space Shuttle Program" frame with all 135 shuttle missions). On edit: I just spoke with Winco, and they have reserved a few low edition number frames below 200 (but above 100) that will be issued to those who order through collectSPACE (others are now getting edition numbers close to 400). |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 227
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 05-23-2013 08:05 PM
Anyone know when these will be shipping? |
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