Saturday, 29 March 2014

CLASSIC IMAGE: GUARD DUTY!


A lone Cylon stands ready outside one of the UNIVERSAL STUDIOS soundstages in Hollywood, as work on the now weekly series of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA continues...

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

CLASSIC ART: DESTINATION CONFIRMED


Plotting their next destination, Commander Adama and his bridge crew undertake their work in this classic conceptual art image by artistic genius Ralph McQuarrie, for what would become the Galactica's key activity hub, in Saga of a Star World.

Sunday, 23 March 2014

CLASSIC IMAGE: A MOTHER AND HER FLOCK...


The Galactica and her rag-tag fleet get ready to leave a planetary system in this lovely composite model shot that appeared on the cover of the American 1978/79 PARKER BROTHERS board game for the series.

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

CLASSIC IMAGE: STARBUCK's NEW WING-WOMAN!


She's had prior shuttle piloting experience, but handling a Colonial Viper is a whole different ball game, as the brave Athena discovers when she joins the new, mostly female Blue Squadron in Lost Planet of the Gods Part One.

Sunday, 16 March 2014

CLASSIC IMAGE: COMRADES AND WARRIORS!


Another great variation image of Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict from the UNIVERSAL TV publicity shoot for GALACTICA during 1978.

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

CLASSIC IMAGE: RIGHT BEHIND YOU!


A trio of Cylon Raiders come under surprise attack from a Colonial Viper, in this classic, often reused effects sequence from Saga of a Star World.

Sunday, 9 March 2014

CLASSIC ART: VILLAINS ASSEMBLED...


An American merchandise item I don't recall coming to the UK-this lovely piece of art depicting Saga of a Star World's principal baddies, as part of the skillful CRAFT MASTERPEN series.