Auction is Trekkie heaven

This model of the Starship Enterprise is expected to bring US$15,000 to US$20,000 at auction. Picture / Reuters

Captain James Kirk's clinging uniform and Starship Enterprise items will go under the hammer in October in a major auction by Christie's to mark the 40th anniversary of Star Trek.

More than 1000 lots will be put up for sale in New York: costumes, weapons, props, about 60 Starship Enterprise set dressing pieces, and special effects models such as flying enemy warships. Among the auction highlights are a replica of Captain Kirk's chair from the first season and two bridge consoles.