CLASSIC ART: BEHOLD THE BRIDGE!

One of the most expensive sets ever constructed for a TV series of that time - the Galactica's bridge - is as well realized in this highly detailed behind the tech art as in it was with its onscreen construction. This art is presumably work for that publishing project that never happened? If anyone knows the artist or has more info, please get in touch.

CLASSIC MERCHANDISE: 'GALACTICA' RISES!

I thought I'd seen all the variant covers to the original novelisation of Saga of a Star World, but not this international one with that groovy red logo adorning it with just 'Galactica', a uniqueness which makes it more than worthy of posting.

CLASSIC IMAGE: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS...

Silver Spar squadron's ordinary recon patrol takes a mysterious and sinister turn as they encounter mysterious swarming lights beyond anything ever encountered before, during the memorable opening to War of the Gods Part One.

CLASSIC IMAGE: SHOWCASING APOLLO!

The ever-excellent Galactica bridge set is always a great place to have photography taken on, as seen with this posed image of Richard Hatch as Captain Apollo, presumably taken once the series had entered into weekly television production.

CLASSIC IMAGE: STAN AND 'GALACTICA'!

In charge of his incredible empire of comic book heroes and villains beloved worldwide, the one and only Stan Lee was not afraid to incorporate diverse titles from the world of TV/film science fiction into his bold line-up, with the original Battlestar Galactica a fast option for a comic series following a popular introduction, and a successor to Marvel's prior hit with its monthly Star Wars title and subsequent special iterations.

BEHIND THE SCENES: A FEW ADJUSTMENTS...

At ILM/APOGEE during Summer 1978, effects artists make some adjustments to the interior lighting wiring of the mighty Galactica model, during filming of the series pilot episode.

CLASSIC IMAGE: TRULY THE IMPERIOUS LEADER!

The Imperious Leader looms large over his minions in his immense domain deep inside his Cylon Basestar, receiving all the news whilst hatching plans towards the destruction of humanity. A great image, presumably taken during filming of Saga of a Star World.