CLASSIC ART: COLONIAL SCARAB READY TO ATTACK!

Though not seen in the original series, the Colonial Scarab vehicle/launcher toy was nonetheless a big success within the colourful toy range created by Mattel during 1978, and was surely well used by young fans indulging in imaginative and heroic battles against the Cylons. 

Lovely toy box art from regular Mattel toy artist contributor Otto Kuhni.

DEATH SQUADRON ATTACK!

The surprise-attacked Colonial Fleet continues to take an incredible battering from the Cylon Raider assault fleet, most notably the Battlestar Atlantia, as fires rage out of control in and out of the flagship vessel...

A striking visual moment, one of so many, from Saga of a Star World...

CLASSIC IMAGE: "BARMAN?"

Working alongside Councillor Siress Tinia was a struggle enough during the events of Baltar's Escape, now Colonel Tigh really needs a drink when he sees her arm-in-arm with a gallant Commander Adama, in a great comedic closing moment to the episode that showcases Terry Carter's subtle flair for comedy within his normally stern role onscreen.

CLASSIC ART: A LIGHTSHIP SHOWCASE!

With their three-episode appearance in the latter half of the series, notably in the memorable opening to the epic two-parter War of the Gods, those mysterious enigmatic 'gods' in their striking, ethereal 'Lightship' would certainly make an eerie impression on viewers and especially the series long-term fan base, as seen in this terrific art.

If anyone knows the name of the artist, please get in touch...

THE COLONIAL GUNFIGHTER!

Stranded by choice after having led off a pursuant Cylon fighter trio from the Colonial Fleet, Apollo lands on Equellus to discover an enemy presence of an altogether different kind, in the classic early episode well showcasing Richard Hatch, The Lost Warrior.

CLASSIC IMAGE: OPERATION - ANNIHILATE!

A trio of lethal Cylon Raiders close in for the kill on the capital city of Caprica, in this great effects shot from Saga of a Star World that was often reused through the first part of the series.

CLASSIC IMAGE: LET THE WORD GO FORTH...

All seems lost for the Twelve Colonies of Man: their planets devastated, their peoples mostly eradicated. Yet the spirit of hope and leadership charisma emanating from Commander Adama brings the struggling, defeated survivors of the Cylon holocaust together for one last chance of escape from their horrific enemies, as seen in this important moment from Saga of a Star World...