Changes: Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collectors Set

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The Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collectors Set was a VHS collection containing the first five Star Trek films in a single boxset, released to mark the 25th anniversary. The collection was the first to bring together the films in a single collection.

US release

In the US, the set was released on 29 July 1991 by Paramount Home Video. [1]

Two special versions were also produced, both of which were called Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collection. One of these used dark blue packaging and came with three commemorative enamel pins and an introductory insert card signed by Gene Roddenberry. There was also a limited version released of 1000 copies (each copy being numbered) in red packaging that in addition included a frameable autographed document from William Shatner.

UK release

The UK edition - catalogue number VHR 2592, rated 15 - was released by CIC Video in the UK on 15 February 1992. In addition to the films, the collection came bundled with a separate cassette featuring the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special documentary.

The boxset was deleted on 1 June 1996.

France release

25th Anniversary Movies French VHS contents — French box and contents.

A similar set was also released in France around the same time, titled Star Trek Les Films - Coffret Anniversaire. As with the US set, only the first five films were included, each on an individual cassette.

Previous release: First VHS collection in series	Star Trek films VHS	Next release: Star Trek: The Movie Collection
		Next UK release: Star Trek - The Screen Voyages
		Next French release: Star Trek - Les Films L'integrale

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-The '''''Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collectors Set''''' was a [[VHS]] collection - catalogue number VHR 2592, rated 15 - released by [[CIC Video]] in the [[Star Trek VHS releases in the UK|UK]] in {{y|1991}}, to coincide with the [[Anniversary#1991 (25th)|25th anniversary]]. The collection contained the first five {{Star Trek films}} in a single boxset, and came bundled with a separate cassette featuring the ''[[Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special]]'' documentary.
+The '''''Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collectors Set''''' was a [[VHS]] collection containing the first five {{Star Trek films}} in a single boxset, released to mark the [[25th anniversary]]. The collection was the first to bring together the films in a single collection.
+== US release ==
-The boxset was deleted on {{d|1|June|1996}}.
+In the US, the set was released on {{d|29|July|1991}} by [[Paramount Home Entertainment|Paramount Home Video]]. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-07-26-9103230062-story.html]
-The set was also released in the US in {{y|1991}} by [[Paramount Home Entertainment|Paramount Home Video]]. This set came with just five tapes, omitting the ''25th Anniversary Special'' documentary. Two special versions were also produced, both of which were called '''''Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collection'''''. One of these used dark blue packaging and came with three commemorative enamel pins and an introductory insert card signed by [[Gene Roddenberry]]. There was also a limited version released of 1000 copies (each copy being numbered) in red packaging that in addition included a frameable autographed document from [[William Shatner]].
+Two special versions were also produced, both of which were called '''''Star Trek: The Movies - 25th Anniversary Collection'''''. One of these used dark blue packaging and came with three commemorative enamel pins and an introductory insert card signed by [[Gene Roddenberry]]. There was also a limited version released of 1000 copies (each copy being numbered) in red packaging that in addition included a frameable autographed document from [[William Shatner]].
+== UK release ==
+The UK edition - catalogue number VHR 2592, rated 15 - was released by [[CIC Video]] in the [[Star Trek VHS releases in the UK|UK]] on {{d|15|February|1992}}. In addition to the films, the collection came bundled with a separate cassette featuring the ''[[Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special]]'' documentary.
+The boxset was deleted on {{d|1|June|1996}}.
 <gallery>
-File:25th Anniversary Movies complete.jpg|UK Complete package.
+File:25th Anniversary Movies complete.jpg|UK complete package
-File:25th Anniversary tape.jpg|The individual UK 25th Anniversary Special cassette.
+File:25th Anniversary tape.jpg|The individual UK 25th Anniversary Special cassette
 </gallery>
+== France release ==
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+[[File:25th Anniversary Movies French VHS contents.jpg|thumb|French box and contents.]]
-|-
+A similar set was also released in France around the same time, titled '''''Star Trek Les Films - Coffret Anniversaire'''''. As with the US set, only the first five films were included, each on an individual cassette.
-| class="prev" rowspan=2| {{first|VHS}}
-| class="topic" rowspan=2| {{Star Trek films}}<br/>[[Star Trek films (VHS)|US VHS collections]]<br/>[[Star Trek films (UK VHS)#Boxsets|UK VHS collections]]
+{{Video nav
-| class="next" | Next US release:<br />''[[Star Trek: The Movie Collection]]''
+|series   = film
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+|format   = vhs
-| class="next" | Next UK release:<br />''[[Star Trek - The Screen Voyages (VHS)|Star Trek - The Screen Voyages]]''
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+|dis4     = French
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+|next     = ''[[Star Trek: The Movie Collection]]''
+|snext    = ''[[Star Trek - The Screen Voyages (VHS)|Star Trek - The Screen Voyages]]''
+|snext2   = ''[[Star Trek - Les Films L'integrale]]''
+}}
 [[Category:US VHS releases]]
+[[Category:UK VHS releases]]

Cover
VHS release
Series:	Star Trek films
No. of tapes:	5 (US/France) 6 (UK)
Director:	various
Release date:	29 July 1991
UK release date:	17 February 1992
Rating(s):
Reference:	12593 (US) ASIN B000ECVAVW ASIN B000NDOWNK ASIN B0002IQPA4 (Limited Edition) VHR 2592 (UK) ASIN B000057VO4
Year:	various
UK cover UK cover