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[[Image:Cyloncenturianmajesticstudios.jpg|thumb|right|Cylon Centurion 1/6th scale figure by Majestic Studios]]
[[Image:Cyloncenturianmajesticstudios.jpg|thumb|right|Cylon Centurion 1/6th scale figure by Majestic Studios]]
The Majestic Studios 1/6th Scale Figure Collection is a series of 12"<ref name="size">Human characters approx 12", Cylons approx 13.5".</ref> figures from both the classic and [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'']] series.  
The Majestic Studios 1/6th Scale Figure Collection is a series of 12"<ref name="size">Human characters approx 12", Cylons approx 13.5".</ref> figures from both the classic and [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'']] series.


The [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] from the new series features interchangeable forearms that can be switched from bladed fingers to turret guns, and a lenticular eyepiece to simulate red eye movement. In a press release, CEO Rick Phares noted, “The Cylon will be the most accurate figure we have released to date because we’re working directly from the original computer CGI files of its design from ZOIC, the special effects company responsible for bringing the Cylon to life on the screen.” “This figure is technically the most difficult project I’ve had the pleasure to work on,” says Phares. “It is made up of hand poured poly-resin, hard plastic ABS and soft plastic PVC. While we did have the benefit of the exact computer design from special effect company ZOIC, every piece of our figure needed to be engineered from scratch since there are obviously no user’s guide or manual for Cylon movement.”<ref name="PharesQuote">Rick Phares quote courtesy of [http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19510 Action-Figure.com].</ref>
The [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] from the new series features interchangeable forearms that can be switched from bladed fingers to turret guns, and a lenticular eyepiece to simulate red eye movement. In a press release, CEO Rick Phares noted, “The Cylon will be the most accurate figure we have released to date because we’re working directly from the original computer CGI files of its design from ZOIC, the special effects company responsible for bringing the Cylon to life on the screen.” “This figure is technically the most difficult project I’ve had the pleasure to work on,” says Phares. “It is made up of hand poured poly-resin, hard plastic ABS and soft plastic PVC. While we did have the benefit of the exact computer design from special effect company ZOIC, every piece of our figure needed to be engineered from scratch since there are obviously no user’s guide or manual for Cylon movement.”<ref name="PharesQuote">Rick Phares quote courtesy of [http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19510 Action-Figure.com].</ref>


[[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]], the first human character from the new series, is dressed in his leather-look fatigues and comes with full flight gear including helmet and weapon. He comes with two interchangeable sets of hands so that you can switch from flight gloves on to gloves off.
A prototype of [[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] was shown dressed in his leather-look fatigues with full flight gear including helmet and weapon, and two interchangeable sets of hands so that you can switch from flight gloves on to gloves off.


The [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] was released in both a standard and a "Battle Damaged" exclusive edition in mid-2006. The [[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] figure expected in late 2006 has been rescheduled for January 2007.  
The [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] was released in both a standard and a "Battle Damaged" exclusive edition in mid-2006. The [[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] figure expected in late 2006 was rescheduled for January 2007 and then canceled.<ref name="cancel">Cancellation notice appeared in the March 2007 Cancellation List compiled by Diamond Previews.</ref>


'''Confirmed models:'''
'''Confirmed models:'''
*[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]]
*[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]]
*[[Cylon Centurion|Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion (San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive, limited run of 500)]]
*[[Cylon Centurion|Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion (San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive, limited run of 500)]]
*[[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]]
*[[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] (Canceled)


'''Rumored models:'''
'''Rumored models:'''
*[[Number Six|Number Six]]
*[[Number Six|Number Six]] (Canceled)
*[[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]
*[[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] (Canceled)


'''Suggested Prices:'''
'''Suggested Prices:'''
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*[[Cylon Centurion|Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion]] July 2006
*[[Cylon Centurion|Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion]] July 2006
*[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] August 2006
*[[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurion]] August 2006
*[[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] January 2007
*[[Lee Adama|Lee Adama]] January 2007 (Canceled)


==Related Imagery==
==Related Imagery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Cylon D3682.jpg|Cylon Centurion
Image:Cylon D3682.jpg|Cylon Centurion
Image:Leeadamamajesticstudios.jpg|Lee Adama (prototype pictured)</gallery>
Image:Leeadamamajesticstudios.jpg|Lee Adama (prototype)</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:40, 2 March 2007

Cylon Centurion 1/6th scale figure by Majestic Studios

The Majestic Studios 1/6th Scale Figure Collection is a series of 12"[1] figures from both the classic and re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series.

The Cylon Centurion from the new series features interchangeable forearms that can be switched from bladed fingers to turret guns, and a lenticular eyepiece to simulate red eye movement. In a press release, CEO Rick Phares noted, “The Cylon will be the most accurate figure we have released to date because we’re working directly from the original computer CGI files of its design from ZOIC, the special effects company responsible for bringing the Cylon to life on the screen.” “This figure is technically the most difficult project I’ve had the pleasure to work on,” says Phares. “It is made up of hand poured poly-resin, hard plastic ABS and soft plastic PVC. While we did have the benefit of the exact computer design from special effect company ZOIC, every piece of our figure needed to be engineered from scratch since there are obviously no user’s guide or manual for Cylon movement.”[2]

A prototype of Lee Adama was shown dressed in his leather-look fatigues with full flight gear including helmet and weapon, and two interchangeable sets of hands so that you can switch from flight gloves on to gloves off.

The Cylon Centurion was released in both a standard and a "Battle Damaged" exclusive edition in mid-2006. The Lee Adama figure expected in late 2006 was rescheduled for January 2007 and then canceled.[3]

Confirmed models:

Rumored models:

Suggested Prices:

  • 12" figures $44.95
  • 13.5" Cylon $59.95 (SDCC exclusive significantly more expensive)

Release dates:

Related Imagery

  • Cylon Centurion

    Cylon Centurion

  • Lee Adama (prototype)

    Lee Adama (prototype)

References

  1. ↑ Human characters approx 12", Cylons approx 13.5".
  2. ↑ Rick Phares quote courtesy of Action-Figure.com.
  3. ↑ Cancellation notice appeared in the March 2007 Cancellation List compiled by Diamond Previews.
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