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The '''''Blackbird''''' is issue #14 from [[Eaglemoss]]' ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection]]'', a series of collectible models from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' multiverse.
The '''''Colonial One''''' is issue #13 from [[Eaglemoss]]' ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection]]'', a series of collectible models from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' multiverse.


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


: The next edition to the Battlestar Galactica Ships Collection is the one-of-a-kind [[Blackbird]] ship that was designed for stealth missions by ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'''s maintenance chief [[Galen Tyrol|Glen (sic) Tyrol]].  
: ''[[Colonial One]]'' also known as ''Colonial Heavy 798'' - a former commercial transport vessel, served as a seat of government after the [[Fall of the Colonies|destruction of the Twelve Colonies]].  


: The Blackbird ship was built from scratch with available materials and resembled a {{RDM|Viper}} Ship<ref>The resemblance is for use in the {{RDM|launch tube}} for rapid deployment. Blackbird is ''neither'' a Viper ''nor'' a space superiority fighter replacement.</ref> The external armor was made from a black, non-reflective, carbon-fibre composite material, that masked its presence from both {{RDM|Cylon}} and Colonial [[DRADIS|radars]]<ref>The term "radar" is never used in the [[Re-imagined Series]], and the term is inaccurate vis a vis the abilities of [[DRADIS]].</ref>, as well as gave the vessel its name. Equipped with enhanced sensors and surveillance systems, it was a perfect intelligence-gathering instrument.  
: This ''Colonial One'' measures approximately 10 inches long and is brought to life in heavyweight die-cast metal and high-quality ABS materials. The starliner's functional design features a hump-like bow dorsal module and has a visually distinctive cockpit and forward sensor array that sits above the main body of the starship.


: This ''Battlestar Galactica'' Blackbird ship is brought to life with heavyweight die-cast metal and high-quality ABS materials. It captures the Viper-shape of the ship in a sleek black colour and little details, such as [[Laura Roslin|President Laura]]'s name painted on the fuselage. Eaglemoss has worked closely with members of the ''Galactica'' VFX team to ensure that the model is as accurate as possible.
: 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, original design sketches, and an interview with the series developer, [[Ronald D. Moore]].
 
: 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, original design sketches, and an interview with the series developer, [[Ronald D. Moore]].


== Collector's Magazine ==
== Collector's Magazine ==


''Information contingent on review of released item.''
The collector's magazine for this item features:
 
<!-- The collector's magazine for this item features:


* '''Page 1:''' Front Cover
* '''Page 1:''' Front Cover
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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 - "Echoes of the Past" with [[Eric Chu]]
* '''Pages 10 - 13:''' Behind the Scenes - "Familiar Fleet" with [[Gary Hutzel]]
* '''Page 14:''' Interview: [[Ronald D. Moore]] - "''Battlestar'' Beginnings"
* '''Page 14:''' Interview: [[Ronald D. Moore]] - "Flights of Fancy?"
* '''Page 15:''' Advertisement for Issue 4 - {{em|Viper Mark I}} -->
* '''Page 15:''' Advertisement for Issue 14 - {{em|Blackbird}}


== Video ==
== Video ==


{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBPgH6eJwzs|alignment=center|description=<div style="text-align:center;">Product on a turntable by [[Eaglemoss]].</div>}}
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rFw8CLaVs|alignment=center|description=<div style="text-align:center;">Product on a turntable by [[Eaglemoss]].</div>}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==


<gallery>
<gallery mode="slideshow">
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 1.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 1.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 2.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 2.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 3.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 3.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 4.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 4.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 5.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 5.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 14 - Blackbird - 6.jpg
Eaglemoss - BSG 13 - Colonial One - 6.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Notes ==
* Although portrayed in the issued collectors' magazine, the Colonial One model does not have a painted cockpit. This is true for all released models of the Colonial One.
* There is a slight discrepancy of the golden trim lines on the side of the model, which is not representative of the ship seen throughout the series.


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


* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/battlestar-galactica/blackbird|title=Eaglemoss: Blackbird Product Listing}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/battlestar-galactica/colonial-one|title=Eaglemoss: ''Colonial One'' Product Listing}}


== References ==
== References ==

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Colonial One
"Colonial One"
An item of merchandise of the Re-imagined Series
Product Info
Manufacturer Eaglemoss
Model Colonial One
Price $59.95 USD
Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection
(2019)
Issue 13
Release Date 28 November 2019
Miscellaneous
Accessories

Display stand and collectors magazine.

Purchase
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The Colonial One is issue #13 from Eaglemoss' Battlestar Galactica: The Official Ships Collection, a series of collectible models from the Battlestar Galactica multiverse.

Description

From Eaglemoss' product page:

Colonial One also known as Colonial Heavy 798 - a former commercial transport vessel, served as a seat of government after the destruction of the Twelve Colonies.
This Colonial One measures approximately 10 inches long and is brought to life in heavyweight die-cast metal and high-quality ABS materials. The starliner's functional design features a hump-like bow dorsal module and has a visually distinctive cockpit and forward sensor array that sits above the main body of the starship.
The ship comes complete with a 16-page[1] collector’s magazine providing an in-depth profile of the ship, exclusive behind the scenes articles, original design sketches, and an interview with the series developer, Ronald D. Moore.

Collector's Magazine

The collector's magazine for this item features:

  • Page 1: Front Cover
  • Page 2: Stand Assembly Instructions
  • Page 3: Design Spec
  • Page 4: Ship Profile
  • Pages 8 - 9: Orthographic Views and Callouts
  • Pages 10 - 13: Behind the Scenes - "Familiar Fleet" with Gary Hutzel
  • Page 14: Interview: Ronald D. Moore - "Flights of Fancy?"
  • Page 15: Advertisement for Issue 14 - Blackbird

Video

Product on a turntable by Eaglemoss.

Gallery

Notes

  • Although portrayed in the issued collectors' magazine, the Colonial One model does not have a painted cockpit. This is true for all released models of the Colonial One.
  • There is a slight discrepancy of the golden trim lines on the side of the model, which is not representative of the ship seen throughout the series.

External Links

References

  1. This page count includes the front and back magazine cover.