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*The toy was produced by Larami Corp, who also produced many other low-cost toys.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/larami.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia|date=|accessdate=17 February 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | *The toy was produced by [[Larami Corp]], who also produced many other low-cost toys.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/larami.php|title=Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia|date=|accessdate=17 February 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | ||
*The toy and its commercial's theme were mentioned on [[w:Retrocrush|Retrocrush]]'s list of "The 100 Greatest TV Themes".<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.retrocrush.buzznet.com/tvthemes/part1.html|title=Retrocrush|date=|accessdate=17 February 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | *The toy and its commercial's theme were mentioned on [[w:Retrocrush|Retrocrush]]'s list of "The 100 Greatest TV Themes".<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.retrocrush.buzznet.com/tvthemes/part1.html|title=Retrocrush|date=|accessdate=17 February 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 07:15, 24 February 2008
The Battlestar Galactica Cylon Bubble Machine is a toy (modeled after the Original Series Cylon Centurion) that could blow bubbles.
Commercial
A commercial was made in 1978 to advertise its use and fun. It features two children demonstrating how to use the toy with a voice-over promoting the product.
- With the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Bubble Machine each sold separately you can makes lots and lots of shiny bubbles! You start by filling the Cylon warrior's head with bubble liquid from his body. Then you dip the bubble ring into the liquid. Blow on the tube and out come big bunches of bubbles!
- The Battlestar Galactica Cylon Bubble Machine comes with three ounce container of bubble liquid from Larami.
Notes
- The toy was produced by Larami Corp, who also produced many other low-cost toys.[1]
- The toy and its commercial's theme were mentioned on Retrocrush's list of "The 100 Greatest TV Themes".[2]
Official Statements
- Greg Pak describes his affinity for the Original Series:
- I still periodically find myself humming the tune song to the Cylon Bubble Machine commercial.[3]
- Greg Pak describes a toy that holds still holds a special place for him now:
- I still regret never buying a Battlestar Galactica Cylon Bubble Machine.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 17 February 2008.
- ↑ Retrocrush (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 17 February 2008.
- ↑ The Broken Frontier: Battlestar Galactica Comics Are Dynamite! (backup available on Archive.org) . (5 April 2006). Retrieved on 17 February 2008.
- ↑ Strange Horizons, Interview: Greg Pak (backup available on Archive.org) . (28 November 2005). Retrieved on 17 February 2008.