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The '''Lieutenant | The '''Lieutenant [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] Limited Edition Collectible Figure''' is an 1/6-scale mixed-media figure, and is part of the [[Amok Time]] release circa 2008, following their take-over of the [[Original Series]] license from [[Majestic Studios]] after its dissolution in 2007. | ||
As is typical of 1/6-scale mixed-media figurines, this piece features multiple points of articulation (rotating head, arms, legs), is clothed using materials that replicate the look of the costume worn by the character, and includes certain accouterments. | As is typical of 1/6-scale mixed-media figurines, this piece features multiple points of articulation (rotating head, arms, legs), is clothed using materials that replicate the look of the costume worn by the character, and includes certain accouterments. | ||
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A prototype for this figure was shown at [[w:Toy Fair|Toy Fair]] in 2008, and displayed alongside [[Apollo (Majestic Studios)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (Majestic Studios)|Starbuck]] figurines on a replica of the lower command section of [[Core Command]].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.figures.com/databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=141&show_article=4&nl=1|title=Figures.com: TF08: It's About AMOK TIME|date=26 February 2008|accessdate=01 September 2019|last=Saylor|first=Jeff|format=|language=}}</ref><ref name="afi">{{cite_web|url=http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/my-thoughts-on-toy-fair-part-1-amok-time/|title=Action Figure Insider: My Thoughts on Toy Fair Part 1 - Amok Time|date=23 February 2008|accessdate=01 September 2019|last=Pickett|first=Daniel}}</ref> | A prototype for this figure was shown at [[w:Toy Fair|Toy Fair]] in 2008, and displayed alongside [[Apollo (Majestic Studios)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (Majestic Studios)|Starbuck]] figurines on a replica of the lower command section of [[Core Command]].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.figures.com/databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=141&show_article=4&nl=1|title=Figures.com: TF08: It's About AMOK TIME|date=26 February 2008|accessdate=01 September 2019|last=Saylor|first=Jeff|format=|language=}}</ref><ref name="afi">{{cite_web|url=http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/my-thoughts-on-toy-fair-part-1-amok-time/|title=Action Figure Insider: My Thoughts on Toy Fair Part 1 - Amok Time|date=23 February 2008|accessdate=01 September 2019|last=Pickett|first=Daniel}}</ref> | ||
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Amok Time - Toy Fair 2008 - Battlestar Booth Display - Figures.com - Starbuck and Boomer 1.jpg | Amok Time - Toy Fair 2008 - Battlestar Booth Display - Figures.com - Starbuck and Boomer 1.jpg | ||
Amok Time - Toy Fair 2008 - Battlestar Booth Display - Figures.com - Starbuck and Boomer 2.jpg | Amok Time - Toy Fair 2008 - Battlestar Booth Display - Figures.com - Starbuck and Boomer 2.jpg | ||
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Circa 2019, the user "excelsiorauctions" offered an unpackaged prototype figure that may be the version seen at Toy Fair and used for solicitation. | Circa 2019, the user "excelsiorauctions" offered an unpackaged prototype figure that may be the version seen at Toy Fair and used for solicitation. | ||
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Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing - 1.jpg | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing - 1.jpg | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing - 2.jpg | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing - 2.jpg | ||
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In 2014 and 2015, as well as 2019, at least two production samples were offered via eBay as well. Such samples were offered in "Starbuck" packaging, allegedly purchased directly from the manufacturer years prior.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/333320152985|title=Battlestar Galactica LT BOOMER 12" Unproduced Prototype Figure Majestic Studios|date=04 September 2019|accessdate=05 September 2019}}</ref> | In 2014 and 2015, as well as 2019, at least two production samples were offered via eBay as well. Such samples were offered in "Starbuck" packaging, allegedly purchased directly from the manufacturer years prior.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/333320152985|title=Battlestar Galactica LT BOOMER 12" Unproduced Prototype Figure Majestic Studios|date=04 September 2019|accessdate=05 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
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Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 1.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 1.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 2.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 2.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 3.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 3.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 4.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2015 eBay Listing No. 1 - 4.jpg|Photo from a 2015 listing. | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing No. 2 - 1.jpg|Photo from 2019 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing No. 2 - 1.jpg|Photo from 2019 listing. | ||
Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing No. 2 - 2.jpg|Photo from 2019 listing. | Boomer Figure Prototype - 2019 eBay Listing No. 2 - 2.jpg|Photo from 2019 listing. | ||
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Head sculpts for the prototypes were art directed by Amok Time's [[Charles Eugeni]] and [[Paul Lazo]], and executed by [[Joy and Tom Studios]]. | Head sculpts for the prototypes were art directed by Amok Time's [[Charles Eugeni]] and [[Paul Lazo]], and executed by [[Joy and Tom Studios]]. | ||
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Joy and Tom Studios - Boomer Head Sculpt - Painted - 1.jpg | Joy and Tom Studios - Boomer Head Sculpt - Painted - 1.jpg | ||
Joy and Tom Studios - Boomer Head Sculpt - Painted - 2.jpg | Joy and Tom Studios - Boomer Head Sculpt - Painted - 2.jpg | ||
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== Related Imagery == | == Related Imagery == | ||
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Amok Time - Boomer Figure - 1.jpg|Photo of Boomer prototype. | Amok Time - Boomer Figure - 1.jpg|Photo of Boomer prototype. | ||
Amok Time - Boomer Figure - 2.jpg|Photo of Boomer prototype. | Amok Time - Boomer Figure - 2.jpg|Photo of Boomer prototype. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Merchandise (Amok Time)}} | {{Merchandise (Amok Time)}} | ||