Mattel also created toys and ships that were at best "based on" the TV series. There are four main types of toys in the Battlestar Galactica category. The first set is the 3 1/2 inch figures. Action figures were the staple of every afternoon play date and the BG toys were usually in attendance. Surprisingly, there are only a few of the figures, and some obvious characters like Cassiopeia are missing.
The next bunch of toys is probably the most infamous, the missile firing ships. Reportedly, some kid fired a missile down his throat and choked, causing Mattel to create "peace bonded" versions of these ships. There are pre and post choking versions of a Cylon ship and Colonial Viper, as well as "based on the show" Stellar Probe and Scarab ships.
The third line of toys is less well known. A 12 inch Colonial Warrior and Cylon Centurian. Both toys were very cheaply produced but sport battery powered lights! The main problem with these toys was the bad construction of them, finding an intact figure is very hard.
Click on the links below to see some of the other carded Battlestar Galactica figures.
In more recent years Battlestar Galactica has returned to the toyshelves, this has been thanks to companies like Joyride Studios and Majestic Studios. Click on the links below to see images of Joyrides contribution to the growing collection of new Battlestar Galactia merchandise.
As the first attempt at 12 inch figures for Battlestar Galactica ended with the prodution of just two figures, it has now been left to Majestic Studios to show everyone how it should be done. The figures that have been produced are in every way superior to the original figures that were released.
Click on the links to see a few examples of Majestic Studios work.
