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Bela Oxmyx
Played by Anthony Caruso
Episode: TOS 049 - A Piece of the Action

Native of Sigma Iotia II and its most powerful boss until 2268. He possessed the influential Chicago mobs book. Oxmyx's reign ended when James Kirk became boss of the planet.
Kang
Played by Michael Ansara
Episode: TOS 066 - Day of the Dove

Legendary Klingon commander whose exploits ensured him a place in the Hall of Heroes, as told in G'Trok's poem 'The Fall of Kang', an epic so important it is required reading at Starfleet Academy.
Cyrano Jones
Played by Stanley Adams
Episode: TOS 042 - The Trouble With Tribbles

A rotund entrepreneur who made a living selling odd merchandise. Tribbles were a part of his questionable inventory. He inadvertently helped uncover a Klingon plot, in 2267, to control Sherman's Planet.
Harcourt Fenton Mudd
Played by Roger C. Carmel
Episode: TOS 004 - Mudd's Women

A human conman, rogue and trader/smuggler of the 23rd century who fled into galactic escapades to escape his shrewish wife Stella.

He was 6-feet-1 and 240 pounds, according to Police Record-Code X731248.
Gary Seven
Played by Robert Lansing
Episode: TOS 055 - Assignment: Earth

Human male who was raised on another planet. Seven was returning to Earth in 1968 to make sure that mankind did not destroy itself with nuclear weapons but was intercepted by the U.S.S. Enterprise. Gary succeeded anyway...
Star Trek Business Cards by The Rocketeer.
I bought a set of business cards for the characters of Star Trek (The Original Series) in the 1980's at a Sci-Fi Convention. UnfortunatelyI don't know who the original manufacturer is or how to get more. I found them today whilst digging for some old photos. Best viewed in the Large Version
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Roger L. Sizemore  Pro User  says:

What a treat!
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Seth Gaines  Pro User  says:

Those are great. I always liked Harry Mudd. I guess Chekov considered business cards to be the tools of careerist bourgeois dogs, or something.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

He thought they were invented in Russia. Not sure why there wasn't one for Chekov or Sulu.... they should have had one.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dystopos  Pro User  says:

I like the Kirk one. Of the 10, that's the one I can actually imagine existing.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Seth Gaines  Pro User  says:

They could have made one for the anonymous redshirt who always bites it. Yeoman X, Cannon Fodder.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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freetaco says:

excellent
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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w9jim  Pro User  says:

I like Kang's the best. "No war too small." LOL!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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burtonator  Pro User  says:

"No war too small" Kang or Bush? You decide...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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TheBrad  Pro User  says:

Yeoman Rand: Hey, those are spiffy. Where'd you get them?

Scotty: Stationery Orbit.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Frankenstein  Pro User  says:

Gary Seven's apartment would appear to be located somewhere in the middle of the East River. Also, where's Roberta Lincoln's card?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

TheBrad: I got them at a Sci-Fi convention. Not sure who originally made them, though.

Frankenstein: I was hoping someone could identify where Gary Seven's apt. was. Thanks. They didn't offer Roberta Lincoln's card. Wasn't Teri Garr hot back then?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Frankenstein  Pro User  says:

Yeah, the highest numbered address on East 68th St. is 599.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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nantel  Pro User  says:

One word for you...eBay!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wheezy Jefferson says:

I bought a set of these at the '75 or '76 Star Trek convention at the Sheraton in NYC...I don't know when they disappeared from my life...Thank you so much for reviving the memories...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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theorajones says:

Current theory is that Gary Seven's apartment floats somewhere between Roosevelt island and the FDR Drive.

Look! Actual photos of 811 East 68th Street interior (Apartment 12B, I believe).

www.sherylfranklin.com/trekwomen_roberta_linc oln.html
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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TPB, Esq.  Pro User  says:

Classic. I love the sense of personality behind McCoy's card.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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RVDad says:

Awesome!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mr. Peabody says:

Damn it Jim!
I'm a Graphic Designer...
not a doctor!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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someToast  Pro User  says:

TheBrad: Some people got it -- riot!   : )
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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edgore says:

Kirk's would be perfect if it had his phone number scribbled on it, or even better a motel room number.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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runnerkara  Pro User  says:

What a kewl collection!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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tarintowers says:

"Androids bought and sold."

Somebody put work into these. Wow.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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brykmantra  Pro User  says:

"Geologist Phillips -- Dead on the Next Away Mission!"
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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GuillaumeB  Pro User  says:

you got hum...comments there:
msn-cnet.com.com/2061-11200_3-5830594.html?pa rt=rss&t...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

Thanks for the heads up GuillaumeB!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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dorksandlosers says:

Cool.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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w9jim  Pro User  says:

This page was featured on G4TV's Attack of the Show on Friday, August, 12, 2005.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

Awesome! I was wondering if they'd pick it up... my son loves to watch that show, and I think he taped it.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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luisrivera  Pro User  says:

Even better than the CV from Spock I once read...
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greatfxcards says:

awesome find! These look like simple raised print business cards. or possibly flat printed cards.

You could take this a step further and modernize the look and feel of these cards with full color glossy business cards. Heck you could probably sell them (just like you bought them) at conventions and make some extra money.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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LiveTone says:

Hey these are great. I know a whole group ofbusiness card collectors who would be all over these. I have just forwarded this link to let them know about these..they will likely try and contact you and try and buy these business cards off of ya.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

LiveTone: When I got noticed by Boing Boing and G4TV's "Attack of the Show" after posting these, I decided to sell them on eBay. They're gone, my friend. I got around $60 for the lot of them.
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mimbrava  Pro User  says:

Thanks for adding this to the Interestingness pool.

It has been viewed 52,008 times!!!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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alefiestas says:

Hello Rocketeer, now you can join the 50000 views group.

www.flickr.com/groups/50000views/
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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

Thanks for the invite alefiestas!
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CaptPiper  Pro User  says:

[Chuckle!] Thanks for the share. These showed up on the Flickr Year ago page.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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Cap'n Canuck  Pro User  says:

Damn! No phone numbers!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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Scopict  Pro User  says:

Respect !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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mdb123_3000 says:

awesome business cards if you wanted to you could get them printed at www.printsmadeeasy.com
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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BelaOxmyx says:

Hey it seems I've come full circle. Several years ago I received a B&W copy of your business cards in a viral email. I found them again a few months ago and reposted them on my cubicle wall. I never thought I'd find the source. Then I did a Flickr search for Bela Oxmyx... my new user name - whick I took off that B&W copy on my wall. This is the only result in all of Flickr.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

BelaOxmyx , thanks for the comment. Glad you found the original that I posted here as well.

I wonder who made a B&W copy of my scan and spread it around? :-(
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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w9jim  Pro User  says:

You know, this photo would have only 70, 084 views if it weren't for me.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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kevindooley  Pro User  says:

OMG this is classic!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wildfire76 says:

These are awesome. Can I do a story about them on my star trek parody blog?

I'm assuming you probably wouldn't mind but I like to ask permission.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

Sure, Wildfire76 ! Thanks for asking. I'll look for it on your blog.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Marcus Tee says:

Check out all of these cards at Biz Cardz.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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y a s says:

boldly go where no business card has gone before...
teeet teeteeted.. teteded teded teded terededted det
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Karen Eliot  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called fake brands, logos, corporations, companies, products and ads, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fiver5 says:

The creators of these business cards was an outfit called "April Publications" who began producing them in the mid seventies. I believe they were based out east somewhere. I had a set myself. Very cool seeing them again.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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jawaatlarge  Pro User  says:

You sound like me - thinning your herd of Trek memorabilia. I figure none of my nephews or nieces are into Trek so I might as well. I think these were great though. I hope you're not getting rid of all of your memories. I am getting rid of all the toys, figures and ships, but I am keeping all my autographs and card sets. Did you like the new movie? I think they did great with McCoy's part. If you're anywhere near Tulsa you might want to go to their 20th Anniv Con next month. You can see who'll be there by checking their site online, Starbase 21. Again, thanks for the peek around your Trek closet, you have /had some GREAT items!
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The Rocketeer  Pro User  says:

Thanks, jawaatlarge. I did enjoy the new movie. I think I need to see it again to catch details that zipped by me in the first viewing.
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lightwriter2010  Pro User  says:

very cool idea
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