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{{Merchandise Data
{{Merchandise Data
|title=Viper Mark I (TOS)
|title=Classic Galactica
|image=Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - Magazine.jpg
|image=Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - Magazine.jpg
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|manufacturer=[[Eaglemoss]]
|manufacturer=[[Eaglemoss]]
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|mnumber=BGSUK004
|mnumber=BGSUK007
|anumber=
|anumber=
|model1={{TOS|Viper}}
|model1=''{{TOS|Galactica}}''
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|price1=$59.95 USD
|price1=$59.95 USD
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|upc1=
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|collection1=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection
|collection1=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection
|issue1=4
|issue1=8
|release1=31 August 2018
|release1=25 February 2019
|year1=2018
|year1=2019
|accessories=Display stand and collectors magazine.
|accessories=Display stand and collectors magazine.
|packin=
|packin=
|exclusive=
|exclusive=
|amazon=B07KGJPZ33
|amazon=B07PSC9XS2
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The '''Viper Mark I''' is issue #4 from [[Eaglemoss]]' ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection]]'', a series of collectible models from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' multiverse.
The '''Classic ''Galactica''''' is issue #7 from [[Eaglemoss]]' ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection]]'', a series of collectible models from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' multiverse.
 
It holds the distinction of being the first release of an [[Original Series]] craft in the aforementioned product line.


== Description ==  
== Description ==  
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''From Eaglemoss' product page:''
''From Eaglemoss' product page:''


: This {{TOS|Viper|Viper Mark I}}<ref>In reality, variants of the Viper existed in the [[Original Series]], such as the craft identified by [[C.O.R.A.]] as a "[[sixth-millennium starfighter]]" in "[[The Long Patrol]]." Calling this a "Mark I" is more in line with the [[Re-imagined Series]] nomenclature for the {{RDM|Viper}} superiority craft.</ref> is the first model of the Colonial Viper space fighter line and was also known as the Starhound Class Viper. These small, nimble, single-pilot ships were designed for both atmospheric and space flight and were stationed on Colonial {{TOS|Battlestar}}s, each of which held a squadron of 75. It was introduced to the military service not so long before the [[Thousand Yahren War|First Cylon War]]<ref>The "First Cylon War" is a term used in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. The term should be "[[Thousand Yahren War]]."</ref> (sic) as a defensive counterattack against the {{TOS|Cylon|Cylon Fleet}}.
: The [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'' (TOS)]] was built by the [[Twelve Colonies of Man|Twelve Colonies]] under Commander {{TOS|Adama}} and was thought to be the only flagship to survive the [[Thousand Yahren War]] with the {{TOS|Cylons}}. It was constructed for spaceflight, with a form that was part warship and part aquatic creature and was designed to carry a 500-strong crew of military and support personnel, including pilots of the Colonial {{TOS|Viper}}s. Despite the threat of the Cylons and depleting resources, Commander Adama gave the surviving crew [[The Fleet (TOS)|and refugees]] hope to find the Thirteenth Colony that was settled on the planet {{TOS|Earth}}.  


: The ship comes complete with a 16-page<ref>This page count includes the front and back magazine cover.</ref> collector’s magazine providing an in-depth profile of the ship, exclusive behind the scenes articles, and original design sketches.
: This incredible die-cast ''Galactica'' (TOS) measures approx 10.5 inches long and is brought to life in die-cast metal and high-quality ABS materials. Comes complete with a 16-page<ref>This page count includes the front and back magazine cover.</ref> collector’s magazine providing an in-depth profile of the ship, exclusive behind the scenes articles and original design sketches.


== Collector's Magazine ==
== Collector's Magazine ==
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* '''Page 4:''' Ship Profile
* '''Page 4:''' Ship Profile
* '''Pages 8 - 9:''' Orthographic Views and Callouts
* '''Pages 8 - 9:''' Orthographic Views and Callouts
* '''Pages 10 - 13:''' Behind the Scenes - "Visualizing the Viper" featuring [[Ralph McQuarrie]]'s concept art
* '''Pages 10 - 14:''' Behind the Scenes - "Leader of the Pack"
* '''Page 14:''' Ralph McQuarrie - "Alien Artwork"
* '''Page 15:''' Advertisement for Issue 8 - {{em|Battlestar Pegasus|Battlestar ''Pegasus''}}
* '''Page 15:''' Advertisement for Issue 5 - {{em|Baseship|Cylon Baseship}}


=== Errata ===
=== Errata ===
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# ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' seal on the front cover next to the ship's name;
# ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' seal on the front cover next to the ship's name;
# Emblems for each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]<ref>The [[Twelve Colonies of Man]] did not have noticeable symbology.</ref> in the bottom margin of pages 8 and 14, and the upper margin of page 9;
# Emblems for each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]<ref>The [[Twelve Colonies of Man]] did not have noticeable symbology.</ref> in the bottom margin of pages 8 and 14, and the upper margin of page 9;
# [[Primus]]' squadron emblem on the top of page 3, and the left margin of page 8.
# [[Primus]]' squadron emblem on the top of page 3, and the left margin of page 8.  


== Video ==
== Video ==


{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmF4XHRnhgc|alignment=center|description=<div style="text-align:center;">Product on a turntable by [[Eaglemoss]].</div>}}
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbfbT0hFX_A|alignment=center|description=<div style="text-align:center;">Product on a turntable by [[Eaglemoss]].</div>}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==


<gallery mode="slideshow">
<gallery>
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 1.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 1.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 2.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 2.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 3.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 3.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 4.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 4.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 5.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 5.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 6.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 6.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - 7.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 7 - Classic Galactica - 7.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 4 - Viper Mark I - Glamor Collage.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Notes ==
* In the television series "[[For All Mankind]]" season 4 epiosde 3, The model box for the Viper Mark I can be seen stacked in a doorway ontop of some Amazon Prime boxes, in Bills house. This implies the The Original Series exists in the alternate timeline of the show. The season is based in the year 2003, when the miniseries was aired.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* {{archivelink|url=https://www.herocollector.com/en-gb/article/first-look-battlestar-galactica-classic-viper|title=Hero Collector: FIRST LOOK: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CLASSIC VIPER}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://www.herocollector.com/en-gb/article/battlestar-galactica-battlestar-reveals|title=Hero Collector: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: BATTLESTAR REVEALS}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://www.herocollector.com/en-gb/article/battlestar-galactica-classic-viper-blueprints|title=Hero Collector: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CLASSIC VIPER BLUEPRINTS}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/battlestar-galactica/galactica-tos|title=Eaglemoss USA: Galactica (TOS) Product Listing}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/battlestar-galactica/viper-mk-i-tos|title=Eaglemoss USA: Viper Mk I (TOS) Product Listing}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/hero-collector/battlestar-galactica-ships-collection/battlestar-classic-galactica-ship-1978-series|title=Eaglemoss UK: Battlestar Classic Galactica Ship 1978 Series Product Listing}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/hero-collector/battlestar-galactica-ships-collection/battlestar-galactica-viper-mark-1-ship|title=Eaglemoss UK: Battlestar Galactica Viper Mark I Ship Series Product Listing}}


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