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The '''Cylon costume''' is an [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] costume produced by the [[Collegeville Flag and MFG Company]].<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref> [[Collegeville Flag and MFG Company]] has also created costumes for a [[Colonial Warrior]] and "[[Muffit|Muffey]]".<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Retrocrush">{{cite_web|url=http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/scifi.html|title=retroCRUSH: the world's finest pop culture and Leo Sayer website|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
The '''Cylon costume''' is an [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] costume produced by the [[Collegeville Flag and MFG Company]].<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref> [[Collegeville Flag and MFG Company]] has also created costumes for a [[Colonial Warrior]] and "[[Muffit|Muffey]]".<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Retrocrush">{{cite_web|url=http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/scifi.html|title=retroCRUSH: the world's finest pop culture and Leo Sayer website|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
== Packaging ==
Packaging for the costume depicts artwork featuring the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] characters ([[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], [[Cassiopeia]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], and [[Muffit]]) and vehicles. Sizes include Large (for 12 to 14 year olds)<ref name="ByYourCommand.net">{{cite_web|url=http://www.byyourcommand.net/cylongallery/main.php?g2_itemId=675|title=BSG Cylon Halloween Costume 1|date=27 February 2010|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> and Medium (for 8 to 10 year olds).<ref name="eBay">{{cite_web|url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160480389787&rvr_id=160614546792&crlp=1_263602_304642&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=ff5ed96212b0a47a2f377b17ffa5578b&itemid=160480389787&ff4=263602_304642|title=eBay|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
The package also advertises "Fabric complies with [http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/ffatext.html U.S. Flammable Fabrics Act]. Additionally Treated To Retard Flame. Do Not Wash. Washing Removes [[w:Flame retardant|Flame Retardancy]]."


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
*According to Dave Moss, curator of [http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/ Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia], reviews this item as coming with a "really cool Cylon mask" but remarks "It's just a shame the outfit does not look like the rest of the Cylon."<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref>
*According to Dave Moss, curator of [http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/ Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia], reviews this item as coming with a "really cool Cylon mask" but remarks "It's just a shame the outfit does not look like the rest of the Cylon."<ref name="Battlestar Galactica Museum">{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/clothing.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Museum|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=Moss|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref>
*The costume has been sold on [[w:eBay|eBay]] for as much as $125.98<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160480389787&rvr_id=160614546792&crlp=1_263602_304642&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=ff5ed96212b0a47a2f377b17ffa5578b&itemid=160480389787&ff4=263602_304642|title=eBay|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> and $99.99.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Battlestar-Galactica-CYCLON-Halloween-Costume-1978-MIB_W0QQitemZ120469488551QQcategoryZ37887QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D160480389787%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4609197769095109292|title=eBay|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
*The costume along with the [[Muffey costume]] was featured in [[w:Retrocrush|Retrocrush]]'s "THE WEB'S BIGGEST GALLERY OF CLASSIC HALLOWEEN COSTUMES".<ref name="Retrocrush">{{cite_web|url=http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/scifi.html|title=retroCRUSH: the world's finest pop culture and Leo Sayer website|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
*The costume has been sold on [[w:eBay|eBay]] for as much as $125.98<ref name="eBay">{{cite_web|url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160480389787&rvr_id=160614546792&crlp=1_263602_304642&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=ff5ed96212b0a47a2f377b17ffa5578b&itemid=160480389787&ff4=263602_304642|title=eBay|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> and $99.99.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Battlestar-Galactica-CYCLON-Halloween-Costume-1978-MIB_W0QQitemZ120469488551QQcategoryZ37887QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D160480389787%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4609197769095109292|title=eBay|date=|accessdate=30 October 2010|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>


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Revision as of 23:59, 30 October 2010

Cylon costume

The Cylon costume is an Original Series costume produced by the Collegeville Flag and MFG Company.[1] Collegeville Flag and MFG Company has also created costumes for a Colonial Warrior and "Muffey".[1][2]

Packaging

Packaging for the costume depicts artwork featuring the Original Series characters (Adama, Cassiopeia, Apollo, Starbuck, Boxey, and Muffit) and vehicles. Sizes include Large (for 12 to 14 year olds)[3] and Medium (for 8 to 10 year olds).[4]

The package also advertises "Fabric complies with U.S. Flammable Fabrics Act. Additionally Treated To Retard Flame. Do Not Wash. Washing Removes Flame Retardancy."

Notes

  • According to Dave Moss, curator of Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia, reviews this item as coming with a "really cool Cylon mask" but remarks "It's just a shame the outfit does not look like the rest of the Cylon."[1]
  • The costume along with the Muffey costume was featured in Retrocrush's "THE WEB'S BIGGEST GALLERY OF CLASSIC HALLOWEEN COSTUMES".[2]
  • The costume has been sold on eBay for as much as $125.98[4] and $99.99.[5]

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External links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Moss, David. Battlestar Galactica Museum (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 30 October 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 retroCRUSH: the world's finest pop culture and Leo Sayer website (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 30 October 2010.
  3. BSG Cylon Halloween Costume 1 (backup available on Archive.org) . (27 February 2010). Retrieved on 30 October 2010.
  4. 4.0 4.1 eBay (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 30 October 2010.
  5. eBay (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 30 October 2010.