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[[Image:Galactica Titanium ULTRA.jpg|thumb|right|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model]] | [[Image:Galactica Titanium ULTRA.jpg|thumb|right|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model]] | ||
The '''Hasbro Titanium Collection''' is a series of 3-inch [[Wikipedia:Casting|die-cast]] models of some of the ships featured in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)| | The '''Hasbro Titanium Collection''' is a series of 3-inch [[Wikipedia:Casting|die-cast]] models of some of the ships featured in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined]] and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original]] ''Battlestar Galactica'' Series. An expansion to include 3.75" figures was planned, but canceled in 2007 after the production of the initial figure, a [[Cylon Centurion]] from the Re-imagined Series. <ref name="HasbroRelease">[http://www.hasbro.com/media/content/printable.cfm?release=452 This Hasbro press release] describes the Titanium series' future plans and prices.</ref> | ||
'''Confirmed models:''' | |||
'''Confirmed models:'''<br> | |||
All dates are approximated. Actual release dates and releases are subject to change. | |||
Series One (Spring 2006) | Series One (Spring 2006) | ||
*[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] | *[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' | ||
* | *''ULTRA'' Collector's Edition battlestar ''Galactica''<ref name="UltraDiscontinued">Hasbro discontinued their Ultra line after the release of the Ultra Battlestar Galactica; the 3" scale is not affected by this decision.</ref> | ||
*[[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Cylon Raider]] | *[[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Cylon Raider]] | ||
*[[Viper | *[[Viper 1104]]<ref name="Viper1104NC">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/lights/133102956/ This image] shows clearly that the MkII Viper is [[Viper 1104|Viper 1104NC]]</ref> (Incorrectly shown on the box as a MkVII)<ref name="MkVIIwrong">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/lights/132636517/ This image shows box incorrectly marking a MkII Viper as a MkVII].</ref> | ||
Series Two (Summer 2006) | Series Two (Summer 2006) | ||
*[[Colonial One]] | *''[[Colonial One]]'' | ||
*[[Raptor]] | *[[Raptor]] | ||
*[[Viper Mark VII]] | *[[Viper Mark VII]] | ||
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Series Four (2007) | Series Four (2007) | ||
*[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]]<ref name="CylonReleaseDate">Hasbro discontinued their Forged Figures line of Titanium characters in 2007. A representative told [http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1168639598,73495, JediDefender.com] "We would love to continue to support the Forged Figure line and we will continue to support the line through Spring of 2007. Unfortunately there was not enough demand for this figure line which has resulted in a lack of retail support for the figures by our retail partners. My advice, buy them now because they will not be around for long." (January 12, 2007). Although the Cylon Centurion was produced, to date no retailers have received the figures. However, two figures, possibly misappropriated, reached private hands via an ebay auction in early 2007.</ref> | *[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]]<ref name="CylonReleaseDate">Hasbro discontinued their Forged Figures line of Titanium characters in 2007. A representative told [http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1168639598,73495, JediDefender.com] "We would love to continue to support the Forged Figure line and we will continue to support the line through Spring of 2007. Unfortunately there was not enough demand for this figure line which has resulted in a lack of retail support for the figures by our retail partners. My advice, buy them now because they will not be around for long." (January 12, 2007). Although the Cylon Centurion was produced, to date no retailers have received the figures. However, two figures, possibly misappropriated, reached private hands via an ebay auction based in the United States in early 2007, and several more from ebay auctions based in Hong Kong followed. The Cylon has since showed up at several discount retailers including "Tuesday Morning" for under $20.00 (November, 2007)</ref> | ||
*[[Raider (TOS)|Classic Cylon Raider]] | *[[Raider (TOS)|Classic Cylon Raider]] | ||
*[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]] | *[[Pegasus (RDM)|Battlestar ''Pegasus'']] | ||
Series Five (2007) | Series Five (2007) | ||
*[[Viper 1104]] - "Stealth" Repaint, black with blue stripes (non-canon)<ref name="noncanon">See images of these non-canon repaints at [http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=212&itemid=11314 Toy News International].</ref> | |||
*[[Viper Mark | *[[Viper Mark VII]] - "Red" Repaint, white with red stripes (non-canon)<ref name="noncanon"/> | ||
*[[ | |||
Series Six (2007/2008) | |||
*Classic [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'' | |||
*[[Basestar (RDM)|Cylon basestar]] (Cancelled)<ref name="basestar">See image and estimated release date of this toy at [http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS15036&mode=retail Big Bad Toy Store].</ref> | |||
'''Rumored models:''' | '''Rumored models:''' | ||
* | *Cylon Heavy Raider (2008) (Cancelled) <ref name="cg">A Hasbro spokesperson told [http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbros_28th_STAR_WARS_QA_The_Answers_105006.asp RebelScum.com] in April 2007 that "two of those (Classic Galactica and Cylon Heavy Raider) are in development for 2008."</ref> | ||
'''Suggested Prices:''' | '''Suggested Prices:''' | ||
*3" die-cast ships: $4.99 | *3" die-cast ships: $4.99-$7.00 USD | ||
*3.75" die-cast figures: $15.99 | *3.75" die-cast figures: $15.99 USD | ||
*"ULTRA" die-cast ships: $19.99 | *"ULTRA" die-cast ships: $19.99 USD | ||
'''Release dates:''' | '''Release dates:''' | ||
*UK: 20th June / 14th August 2006<ref name="UKdate">UK release dates are found at [http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk Forbidden Planet Toy Store].</ref> | *UK: 20th June / 14th August 2006<ref name="UKdate">UK release dates are found at [http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk Forbidden Planet Toy Store].</ref> | ||
*US: May 2006 | *US: May 2006<ref name="USdate">Future release sates can be found at [http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?searchfield=titanium+series+battlestar+galactica Entertainment Earth]. Past and future releases can bought in complete cases with the Star Wars Titanium Series line.</ref> | ||
==Related Imagery== | ==Related Imagery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
Image:Galactica Titanium ULTRA.jpg|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model | Image:Galactica Titanium ULTRA.jpg|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model | ||
Image:HAS12004.jpg|''Galactica'' | Image:HAS12004.jpg|''Galactica'' | ||
Image:Titanium pegasus promo.jpg|Battlestar ''Pegasus'' | |||
Image:HAS12006.jpg|Viper Mark II | |||
Image:Special Viper Mark II.jpg|Special Viper Mark II | |||
Image:|Viper Mark VII | |||
Image:|Special Viper Mark VII | |||
Image:Raptor D3562.jpg|Raptor | |||
Image:Colonial One D3560.jpg|''Colonial One'' | |||
Image:HAS12005.jpg|Cylon Raider | Image:HAS12005.jpg|Cylon Raider | ||
Image:Scarcylonraider.jpg|"Scar" Cylon Raider | Image:Scarcylonraider.jpg|"Scar" Cylon Raider | ||
Image:Titanium classicraider promo.jpg|Classic Cylon Raider | |||
Image:Classiccolonialviper hasbro.jpg|Classic Colonial Viper | |||
Image:Cyloncenturian hasbro.jpg|Cylon Centurion | Image:Cyloncenturian hasbro.jpg|Cylon Centurion | ||
Image:BSG Merchandise.jpg|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model plus other merchandise | Image:BSG Merchandise.jpg|''Galactica'' "ULTRA" model plus other merchandise | ||
Image:Hasbro Galactica 1.jpg|Side view of "ULTRA" model | Image:Hasbro Galactica 1.jpg|Side view of "ULTRA" model | ||
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Image:Hasbro Galactica 3.jpg|Closeup shot | Image:Hasbro Galactica 3.jpg|Closeup shot | ||
Image:Galactica titaniumpkg promo.jpg|Titanium packaging for 3" ships | Image:Galactica titaniumpkg promo.jpg|Titanium packaging for 3" ships | ||
Image:350842debc3a Main400.jpg|3-pack | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:20, 17 January 2021
The Hasbro Titanium Collection is a series of 3-inch die-cast models of some of the ships featured in the Re-imagined and Original Battlestar Galactica Series. An expansion to include 3.75" figures was planned, but canceled in 2007 after the production of the initial figure, a Cylon Centurion from the Re-imagined Series. [1]
Confirmed models:
All dates are approximated. Actual release dates and releases are subject to change.
Series One (Spring 2006)
- Battlestar Galactica
- ULTRA Collector's Edition battlestar Galactica[2]
- Cylon Raider
- Viper 1104[3] (Incorrectly shown on the box as a MkVII)[4]
Series Two (Summer 2006)
Series Three (2006/2007)
Series Four (2007)
Series Five (2007)
- Viper 1104 - "Stealth" Repaint, black with blue stripes (non-canon)[7]
- Viper Mark VII - "Red" Repaint, white with red stripes (non-canon)[7]
Series Six (2007/2008)
- Classic battlestar Galactica
- Cylon basestar (Cancelled)[8]
Rumored models:
- Cylon Heavy Raider (2008) (Cancelled) [9]
Suggested Prices:
- 3" die-cast ships: $4.99-$7.00 USD
- 3.75" die-cast figures: $15.99 USD
- "ULTRA" die-cast ships: $19.99 USD
Release dates:
Related Imagery
-
Galactica "ULTRA" model -
Galactica -
Battlestar Pegasus -
Viper Mark II -
Special Viper Mark II -
Raptor -
Colonial One -
Cylon Raider -
"Scar" Cylon Raider -
Classic Cylon Raider -
Classic Colonial Viper -
Cylon Centurion -
Galactica "ULTRA" model plus other merchandise -
Side view of "ULTRA" model -
View of Engines -
Closeup shot -
Titanium packaging for 3" ships -
3-pack
References
- ↑ This Hasbro press release describes the Titanium series' future plans and prices.
- ↑ Hasbro discontinued their Ultra line after the release of the Ultra Battlestar Galactica; the 3" scale is not affected by this decision.
- ↑ This image shows clearly that the MkII Viper is Viper 1104NC
- ↑ This image shows box incorrectly marking a MkII Viper as a MkVII.
- ↑ Classic Colonial Viper variants: "clean" (initial shipments) and "dirty" (later shipments).
- ↑ Hasbro discontinued their Forged Figures line of Titanium characters in 2007. A representative told JediDefender.com "We would love to continue to support the Forged Figure line and we will continue to support the line through Spring of 2007. Unfortunately there was not enough demand for this figure line which has resulted in a lack of retail support for the figures by our retail partners. My advice, buy them now because they will not be around for long." (January 12, 2007). Although the Cylon Centurion was produced, to date no retailers have received the figures. However, two figures, possibly misappropriated, reached private hands via an ebay auction based in the United States in early 2007, and several more from ebay auctions based in Hong Kong followed. The Cylon has since showed up at several discount retailers including "Tuesday Morning" for under $20.00 (November, 2007)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 See images of these non-canon repaints at Toy News International.
- ↑ See image and estimated release date of this toy at Big Bad Toy Store.
- ↑ A Hasbro spokesperson told RebelScum.com in April 2007 that "two of those (Classic Galactica and Cylon Heavy Raider) are in development for 2008."
- ↑ UK release dates are found at Forbidden Planet Toy Store.
- ↑ Future release sates can be found at Entertainment Earth. Past and future releases can bought in complete cases with the Star Wars Titanium Series line.