Battlestar Galactica Quote: "There are people who believe ... that life here began there .... Far Across the Universe. With tribes of humans ... who may be ancestors of the Egyptians or the Toltecs is ... ... or the Mayans ... that they can be the architects of the Great Pyramids ... or the lost civilizations of Lemuria ... or Atlantis ... Some believe there may still be brothers of man ... who even now fight to survive somewhere beyond the heavens .
... "In 1977 a new era in cinematic history began with the opening of Star Wars. The reckless heroes of the past were transported from the ocean faring ships in the vast oceans of space.One of the most popular sci-fi programs to monitor and capitalize on this new trend is Galactica.Battlestar Battlestar Galactica is a story of betrayal, heroism, love and courage. A story of survival against all odds.
The story of a species struggle to survive against the relentless attack of one another. The story began in a remote part of the universe where a series of planets, known as the 12, vintage star wars toys
, colonies, was home to a civilization of man. The colonies were at war with the cybernetic race known as the Cylons for many years and at last it seemed as though the war was to come to an end as a Peace Conference was held for a new treaty between the two colonies adversaries.
But were ambushed by the Cylons, helped by one of the traitor Baltar, in a surprise attack that waste to all planets and all swept away, but the people and the human race. Escape the colonies in a spaceship they could find refuge in the few human survivors space. Of all the colonial fleet of military vessels operating exclusively on all the Battlestar Galactica survived the attack survivors in the search for a new home and lead the mythical planet "Earth".
Battlestar Galatica boasted similar effects to those in Star Wars, probably because John Dykstra head of special effects in the Star Wars movie, now worked as producer on the show (an argument that eventually ended in court). But, despite his success, the show was canceled in 1980.Richard Hatch tried again to start the series in 1998, which ultimately failed, but Universal Television was a new mini-series and finally in 2004 the new re-image Battlestar Galactica was the TV debut.
The success of the new series has since led to a resurgence of interest in the original Battlestar Galactica figures and merchandising, particularly the vintage Mattel Battlestar Galactica figures, which still can be found at very reasonable prices.The original line, vintage star wars toys
, of Battlestar Galactica figures were first released in 1978 and was about 3 3 / 4 inches in height with very limited articulation.
When Mattel had high hopes for these figures and had many different figures and playsets and vehicles scheduled, but two series were ever made in the shops .. These figures, even in 1978 standards were fairly rough and bore little resemblance to the characters they were portraying unlike Hasbro's Star Wars figures, Kenner even the figures (which I'm, vintage star wars toys
, not a big fan of) were generally better.
Consisted of a series of Starbuck, Adama, Daggit (the robot dog) *, a Cylon Centurion (Silver), Ovion (a fly-like alien) and the Imperious Leader. These figures are generally easy to find and can be obtained for a very reasonable price, so shop around before committing yourself to buy two any.Series was released in 1979 and included a Gold Cylon Commander with a gun, Lucifer, Boray (a pig headed creature) with a club, with a gun and Daggit Baltar (Tan) *.
* Note: There were two different colored versions of Daggit, the robot dog, a brown Daggit in series 1 and a tanned Daggit series 2. The second series seems a lot harder to find because they are often expensive, although still very reasonably priced. It is also noteworthy that the weapons are generally much harder to find and are often absent figures.As well selling them in their regular blisters Mattel also produced a figure four and six figure gift pack.
Mattel also two 12-inch figures in 1979, a Colonial Warrior and Cylon Centurion. The Colonial Warrior was based on the original mold from Captain Major Matt Mason's Laser and figure came with a laser, scanner device and, vintage star wars toys
, Arial, the Cylon Centurion figure had the added bonus of a hand-operated moving and glowing red eyes chest.Both figures also had batteries light weapons.
These numbers are very hard to find now, especially in new condition complete with box, vintage star, vintage star wars toys
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, and their weapons and are worth looking for. In 1980 Mattel introduced a limited edition
Article Written and researched by Colin Dorman, owner of http://www.mcfarlanes-figures.com.
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Colin has gained much experience and knowledge over the years on the subject of collecting action figures as both a collector and trader. He previously owned two retail stores and a successful internet business selling collectibles and now enjoys passing on his knowledge through his current site.
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