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'''Confirmed models:'''<br>
'''Confirmed models:'''<br>
All dates are approximated. Actual release dates and releases are subject to change.
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 (RDM)|Galactica]]
*[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''{{RDM|Galactica}}''
*''ULTRA'' Collector's Edition [[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] [[Galactica (RDM)|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>
*''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]]
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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 based in the United States in early 2007, and several more from ebay auctions based in Hong Kong followed.</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 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 VII]] - "Red" Repaint, white with red stripes (non-canon)<ref name="noncanon"/>
*[[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:'''
*Classic Battlestar Galactica (2008)<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>
*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>
*Cylon Heavy Raider (2008)<ref name="cg"/>
 
'''Rejected models:'''
*[[Basestar (RDM)|Cylon Basestar]] <ref name="basestar">A Hasbro spokesperson told [http://www.actionfigs.com/index.php?categoryid=12&p2_articleid=162 ActionFigs.com] in May 2007 that "Some vehicles, depending on the complexity of the vehicle, require so many tools or so much labor to complete that we simply can’t afford to pursue them for our basic line and [the Cylon Basestars] fall into this camp."</ref>


'''Suggested Prices:'''
'''Suggested Prices:'''
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==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:HAS12005.jpg|Cylon Raider
Image:Titanium pegasus promo.jpg|Battlestar ''Pegasus''
Image:HAS12006.jpg|Viper Mark II
Image:HAS12006.jpg|Viper Mark II
Image:Special Viper Mark II.jpg|Special Viper Mark II
Image:Special Viper Mark II.jpg|Special Viper Mark II
Image:Colonial One D3560.jpg|Colonial One
Image:|Viper Mark VII
Image:|Special Viper Mark VII
Image:Raptor D3562.jpg|Raptor
Image:Raptor D3562.jpg|Raptor
Image:Colonial One D3560.jpg|''Colonial One''
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:Classiccolonialviper hasbro.jpg|Classic Colonial Viper
Image:Titanium classicraider promo.jpg|Classic Cylon Raider
Image:Titanium pegasus promo.jpg|Battlestar Pegasus
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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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 17 January 2021

Galactica "ULTRA" model

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)

Series Two (Summer 2006)

Series Three (2006/2007)

Series Four (2007)

Series Five (2007)

Series Six (2007/2008)


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:

  • UK: 20th June / 14th August 2006[10]
  • US: May 2006[11]

Related Imagery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. This Hasbro press release describes the Titanium series' future plans and prices.
  2. Hasbro discontinued their Ultra line after the release of the Ultra Battlestar Galactica; the 3" scale is not affected by this decision.
  3. This image shows clearly that the MkII Viper is Viper 1104NC
  4. This image shows box incorrectly marking a MkII Viper as a MkVII.
  5. Classic Colonial Viper variants: "clean" (initial shipments) and "dirty" (later shipments).
  6. 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. 7.0 7.1 See images of these non-canon repaints at Toy News International.
  8. See image and estimated release date of this toy at Big Bad Toy Store.
  9. A Hasbro spokesperson told RebelScum.com in April 2007 that "two of those (Classic Galactica and Cylon Heavy Raider) are in development for 2008."
  10. UK release dates are found at Forbidden Planet Toy Store.
  11. 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.