CLASSIC IMAGE: WHAT ELSE COULD GO WRONG?

His 'can't lose' card game with those sneaky Gemons has been thoroughly ruined, and his winnings subsequently stolen. So what else could go wrong for Starbuck on what should be a momentous day of peace with the Cylons? Well, an alert klaxon, that's what,  as he and his friends now rush to their assigned Vipers. But, as the drama of Saga of a Star World intensifies, what possible situation beyond pomp and circumstance could justify the alert?

CLASSIC ART: DEADLY PATROLLERS...

 

There's nothing more ominous to run into than a lethal hunting pack of Cylon Raiders, as seen in this terrific cover art for Mattel's big-selling Cylon Raider toy for the original series back in 1978. The art was once again provided for the memorable range by the toy company's excellent regular box artist, Otto Kuhni.

CLASSIC IMAGE: A FAMILY OF WARRIORS!

Could a seventies sci-fi series possible have had a more attractive family trio of heroes and role models than Commander Adama and his children, Athena and Apollo? They're seen here in this terrific posed publicity shot, one of many, taken between the filming of the original pilot and Gun on Ice Planet Zero, and on the Imperious Leader's set no less, now more colourfully lit for photographic purposes.

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CLASSIC IMAGE: MONITERING THE FLEET!

Image: via Kobol.com

The Colonial Vipers may be the defensive force for the Rag-Tag Fleet, but keeping their own vigil on the 220 odd and ancient ships are the many technicians working from the always-busy Galactica bridge- the set, despite its now dated looking electronics, nonetheless remains an impressive overall visual sight- no wonder it was so costly to maintain during the life of its first season filming run...

CLASSIC ART: IN THE DEPTHS OF SPACE...

 

Speeding through space on a mission for the Battlestar Galactica and its Rag-Tag fleet is the Colonial Stellar Probe and satellite, searching the heavens for the lost Thirteenth Tribe whilst also keeping humanity safe from the pursuant Cylons.

Great art by Otto Kuhni for the 1978/79 evolving MATTEL US toy range of Galactica vehicles. It was also released internationally, and in numerous UK toy shops by 1979/80.

CLASSIC IMAGE: PARTYING WITH CASSIE!

If you're ever going to enjoy the decadent pleasures and delights in and out of the Carillon Casino, then you certainly need one of the Galactican fleet's most gorgeous ladies at your side: the former ex-socialator Cassiopeia, played with onscreen charm and genuine sex appeal by the lovely Laurette Spang!

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE PRICE OF DUTY...

They've been at each others throats for years within the Prison Barge but former Colonial Warrior Croft and Leda's love will survive into the next life and beyond with her passing, having bravely shielded her husband from a lethal Cylon blast, in the finale to Gun on Ice Planet Zero.