CLASSIC MERCHANDISE:THE 'SPACE OPERATIONS MANUAL'!

Another fun entry of US Galactica merchandising, and surely one for the eBay searchers- the intriguing looking Space Operations Manual, which was available only through a special purchase related to General Mills cereals and primarily a fun compilation of items for younger fans. It included an iron-on transfer, games, a star chart, and even a Colonial patch! 

CLASSIC IMAGE: ATHENA AND ME!

Back in the day, Starlog magazine did a lovely interview with the glorious Maren Jensen during the start of her time working on Galactica, and her hopes for the future. Here are a few of the outtake images of the ever-lovely actress from the posed Universal Studios/ABC TV publicity shoot that the magazine was originally given access to.

CLASSIC MERCHANDISE: WALL-TO-WALL 'GALACTICA'!

As we've said in the past, for a series that was all too brief in its duration, the original Battlestar Galactica nonetheless spawned some great items of merchandise, like this image-packed art (illustrator unknown) used for the American home wallpaper market. I never saw this rarity released beyond the US, but if it was please get in touch.

CLASSIC IMAGE: KEEPING TIGHT!

Raising the bar on special effects work for television, John Dykstra and his Apogee team delivered many memorable shots for Galactica's big-budget opening episodes, including this tight shot of assembled Colonial Vipers before they peel off in varying directions.

CLASSIC IMAGE: DEADLY REUNION!

Starbuck's long-lost father he might well prove to be, but the lovable rogue Chameleon, aka The Man With Nine Lives, might end up losing all of them, as the duo discover shadowy intruders within the Galactica's Alpha landing bay, in this memorable scene for the legendary Fred Astaire and the in-awe Dirk Benedict.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE COLONIAL EXODUS BEGINS...

From every corner of the destroyed Twelve Colonies they'd come, all carrying the last remnants of humanity to be protected by the mighty shepherd warship that is the Battlestar Galactica. A great effects shot showing the beginnings of the rag-tag fleet from Saga of a Star World.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE WONDER OF CASSIE!

Launching us happily into the warm Summer months ahead, how about a great picture of that radiant smile and radiant beauty belonging to the wondrous Laurette Spang, as photographed here as Cassiopeia during The Living Legend?

Yep, I certainly didn't think you'd turn down the offer...