Quantum Mechanix Cylon Centurion target practice prop replica from the Battlestar Galactica TV Series
Replica of the iconic prop from the series as seen in use on the Galactica’s shooting range.
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Quantum Mechanix officially licensed BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Propaganda Poster Set.
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Moebius Models 1:72 scale plastic assembly Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider Model Kit.
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Manufactured by Moebius Models, this Cylon Raider model kit is sized at 1:32 scale.
Highly detailed plastic replica at an amazingly affordable price.
A must have for BSG fans!
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eFX Collectibles’ Battlestar Galactica 1:1 scale signature edition Colonial Viper Helmet replica, based on the Colonial Viper Helmet as seen in the 1978 Battlestar Galactica TV series.
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The original Colonial Viper pilot helmet was created in 1977 for a proposed 7-hour ABC mini-series by Glen A. Larson named Battlestar Galactica.
The mini-series starred Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch (Apollo), and Dirk Benedict (Starbuck).
The original concept sketches of the helmet were drawn by Joe Johnston, who was the Effects Art Director at MCA-57. Its Egyptian inspiration was likely due to the huge success of the “Treasures of Tutankhamun” exhibition (1972-1981) that was touring the United States. In fact, at the time of the start of pre-production, the exhibit was at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The helmet was made by MCA-57 model maker Steve Gawley, based on Johnston’s concept sketches and guidance. Early in the development of the helmet, Steve requested to fit the helmet to the actor with the largest head. But this was not possible since in 1977, the roles had not yet been cast. So, he recruited some of his fellow artisans at MCA-57 to try the helmet on for size. The goal was to make one size helmet to fit all.
The series pilot first aired on September 17, 1978. Many of the original helmets were subsequently repurposed for the short-lived Galactica 1980 television series and the Universal Studios Hollywood attraction “Battle of Galactica” (1979-1992).
In 1979, Battlestar Galactica won two Emmys for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Individual Achievement – Creative Technical Craft for a series. It was also nominated for Outstanding Art Direction that same year.
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Sold out upon release, now extremely rare and practically impossible to find.
You can check the original listing from 2012 on Entertainment Earth but your best bet it so periodically search eBay for a sale. Use the link below to do an immediate tailored search:
eFX Collectibles Signature Edition Battlestar Galactica Life-Size Scale Colonial Viper Helmet
