Artwork!

It has been quite some time since we have offered artwork made by the production team of BSG. Well guess what?! Next week in the “33” eBay auction, we are offering original artwork from The Plan. And here is some even more exciting news—we have not just one, but THREE pieces of original work. These are all original concept drawings illustrated by Terry Pitts. The costumes were designed by Glenne Campbell. Done on fiberboard with watercolor and detailed with art markers, these illustrations are not only reminiscent of the Battlestar Galactica series, but also interesting pieces of art that can be framed for display.

Conceptual costume rendering of a Number Five Doral Cylon from the telefilm “The Plan.” This drawing illustrates the attire worn by the Doral Cylons who were tasked with burning the dead human bodies on Caprica.

Conceptual costume rendering of the young boy from the telefilm “The Plan.” This drawing illustrates the clothing worn by the small orphan boy who tries to befriend the Priest Cavil aboard the Battlestar Galactica.

Conceptual costume rendering of a “Leonis Air” flight attendant from the telefilm “The Plan.” This drawing illustrates the attire worn by the female flight attendants.  The costume depicted in this drawing is also offered in this week’s auction.

Flight Suit Riot!

Today I would like to address a question that has been bouncing around in my head ever since Battlestar the series began.  The question is this: why do those frakkers look so cool all the time?  In space!  The answer: their flight suits of course!  When our astronauts here in the good old USA put on their suits, they look like marshmallows with American flags on their shoulders.  They are certainly puffier and less menacing than the sleek, shiny and physique-flattering BSG flight suits.  These flight suits feature silver wrist cuffs, suede vests, and awesome patches and pins.  Not to mention they are made from a material SO durable, it will protect you against the destructible elements of unknown atmospheres!  (on the show people, not in real life.  Do NOT try this at home.)

In the next auction we will be offering two Battlestar Galactica flight suits.  This could be the week of auctions that you take home a flight suit of your very own!  Take a closer look:

BSG Props Raptor Flight Suit, Size Small

Small Raptor flight suit.  This costume was worn by background actors throughout the series.  Production-made flight suit (size Small), including Senior Lieutenant rank pins, Standard Flight Wing pin, BSG patch on left shoulder, Raptor patch on right shoulder, silver wrist cuffs on the wrists and ankles, and a flight vest.

BSG Props Burned Raptor Flight Suit, Size Large

Small burned Raptor flight suit. Pilots wore flight suits to protect them from the extreme temperatures of outer space. This costume was worn by background actors throughout the series.  Production-made flight suit (size large), that has been burned and extremely distressed. The suit features a Raptor patch on the right shoulder, silver cuffs on the wrists and ankles, burned flight vest and gloves.

Happy bidding, buddies!

Buccaneers!

Like every other typical American girl, I am obsessed with fantasy sports leagues.  I mean, who isn’t?  Picking your favorite players, trash talking your co-managers/best buddies, winning 100 dollars at the end of a well-played season.  Now, I’ll bet you didn’t know this, but I have it on good authority that before the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Fantasy Pyramid Leagues were all the rage. (Well, not on Sagittaron.  There it was looked upon as gambling.  Those Sagittarons need to cut loose once in a while if you ask me).  And within these leagues, the number one player pick of every season, without fail, was Samuel T. Anders.  He was the Beckham of his time… and the answer to your next question is yes, that would indeed make Kara Thrace the Posh Spice.

Alright, I may or may not have made that up.  But let’s just admit something right now–the C-Bucs and Samuel T. Anders rule! Especially in “The Plan”, when we get to see an in-depth look at the freedom fighting Cylon resistance force they were creating.  Tough, courageous heroes AND professional athletes–best combination ever.  Coming up in this next auction, we are offering many items worn and used by the Caprica Buccaneers in “The Plan”.  You can get your very own C-Bucs uniform, patch, athletic bag, and more.  Check out the following items so you can be a legend, just like Anders! (well not the Cylon thing, but all the rest of it):

Buccaneers Bags
We will be auctioning two separate C-Bucs bags, one black and one red. Caprica Buccaneers team bags like this were handed out to team members to carry their equipment and uniforms around. Production labeled this bag as being used in the telefilm “The Plan.” Production-modified gym bag with top, front and back zippered pockets. Two large Buccaneers patches are sewn onto the bag, one on the top and the other on the side. Measures 12″ x 12″ x 17″.

Pyramid Ball
A backup pyramid ball as used in scenes with the resistance and the Caprica Buccaneers pyramid team. Production modified miniature soccer ball painted black with three red stripes. Vinyl ball, unknown manufacturer, core is most likely foam. Ball is weathered. Black and red paint has cracked over part of the surface. Ball measures 4.5″ in diameter; detonator measures 1.75″ in diameter and 0.5″ high.

Pyramid Ball Grenade
C-Bucs player Wheeler stuffed C4 explosive into a pyramid ball and added a detonator to make “a homemade grenade.” Used by Lawrence Haegert in the telefilm “The Plan.” Production-modified miniature soccer ball painted black with three red stripes and one hexagonal piece made into a hinge so a rubber “detonator” could be placed inside. Ball measures 4.5″ in diameter; detonator measures 1.75″ in diameter and 0.5″ high.

Set of Four Buccaneers Mugs
Four ceramic Caprica Buccaneers mugs. Perfect for keeping beverages hot or for toasting a successful C-Bucs high-altitude training drill. Double version of the prop seen in the telefilm “The Plan.” Production-made ceramic mugs, each with two Caprica Buccaneers logos emblazoned on a crimson and amber stripe. Each mug measures 3.25″ in diameter x 3.75″ high.

Buccaneers Patch
Production-made silkscreen patch made from fabric with a four-color (red, gold, yellow and cream) design with embroidered black border.

Buccaneers Uniforms, Various Styles and Sizes
Caprica Buccaneers uniforms were worn while the team conducted high-altitude training on Caprica prior to the Cylon attack. Afterwards the C-Bucs were seen wearing these uniforms throughout their months on Caprica as resistance fighters under the leadership of Samuel T. Anders. The following uniforms were worn by characters and/or background actors in the telefilm “The Plan”:

Coach’s C-Bucs uniform and stunt uniform, Kai’s C-Bucs uniform and stunt uniform, Sue Shawn’s uniform, Wheeler’s uniform, Rally’s uniform and Various Background used C-Bucs Uniforms, sizes M, L, XL, XXL.

Happy bidding, buddies!

I Need a Hero

This week is going to be an important one in the history of our lives.  It will be a week that sets apart the men from the boys, the women from the girls, the rational from the crazy.  This is the week Home Depot sells out of steel bar sliding locks for doors and all grocery stores overstock canned goods, only to find themselves a barren wasteland of empty shelves at the end of each day.  Armageddon?  Apocalypse?  No, this is not the end of the world–but it is the end of the world as we know it.  This is the week when that little movie–that vampire/human love story starring a skinny British hipster and a washboard stomached 17-year-old werewolf–hits theaters.  Essentially, this week, the power of Tween Fandom obliterates the country by descending upon it with such insane zombie-esque mob strength, that it leaves nothing in its path.  Be afraid.  Be very…wait a minute!  Maybe we shouldn’t run from these fanatics just yet.  These people want a piece of something they love, just like us.  Right?

Are we really that far removed from these fantasy/romance loving fan-kids?  I think you know the answer to that.  We LOVE our BSG.  And I bet you two cubits (get it? cubits.) that you would be just as crazed if you saw Edward James Olmos walking down the street in skinny jeans, a Duty Blue Jacket and a pale, sullen look in his eyes.  Well…maybe not.  Perhaps our fanaticism is a little more adult and sophisticated than that.  Perhaps we pride ourselves on being able to walk around like normal people by day, and only let the excited 15 year-old fan side of us come out in the comfort of our own home.  Only when we sit in front of the computer screen and log on to eBay to look upon the new items up for auction.  Our tummies begin to flutter as we realize these items could be ours!  Because, as “responsible adults”, with “responsible adult jobs”–we can afford all the cool toys we want!  Rad!!!  And lets just admit right now that the best “toys” of all, are the hero props.  These are the props that were actually touched, specifically USED BY our favorite characters (Swoon!!).  Just think, if only you could hold THE SAME notepad that Baltar doodled on!  What if you could wear the ACTUAL dog tags worn by Gaeta?! (Shriek!)  Guess what…YOU CAN!!! (Gasp. Faint.)  For the next auction, we are going to offer you several opportunities to own some hero items from your favorite show of all time (BSG, of course!).  Here are some of the items.  Go for it, you fellow fanboys:

Gaeta’s Dog Tags
Felix Gaeta’s dog tags with chain. Standard Galactica tags with the colonial seal, “L. Gaeta,” and serial number etched onto each tag. Distressed condition.

Lee Adama’s Watch
Lee Adama’s screen-used, hero watch worn during the dream sequence while floating on his back in the water in Season Two’s “Resurrection Ship.” The watch is made by Nixon. The watch face has been modified to read “asmodei.” Functionality of prop is unknown. Measures about 2½″ in diameter.

Baltar’s Hero Page of Notes from Trial
The hero notepad from the trial of Baltar in Season Three of BSG. The notepad includes pages of “doodles” and notes drawn by James Callis as Gaius Baltar.

Tom Zarek’s Quorum Pin
Tom Zarek’s hero Quorum of Twelve pin. This is the hero pin worn by Richard Hatch as Tom Zarek, while the character was a representative of Sagittaron. Small production modified pin. The pin is plastic and has been painted sliver. The pin has red backing and measures .75″ long.

Simon’s Hero Suicide Note
Hero suicide note written by the Number Four Cylon Simon, who lived as a Colonial medic aboard the Cybele and had married Giana O’Neil. He killed himself out of resurrection range rather than destroy his ship and family like Fleet Cavil ordered him to. As seen in the telefilm “The Plan.” Production-made handwritten note “torn” from a book with cut corners. The note reads, “My Dear Giana Forgive me. Kiss Jemmy for me. Love outlasts death Your Simon”. Measures 8.3″ x 7.1″.

Happy bidding, Buddies!!

The Space Devil Doesn’t Wear Prada

Friends, allow me to speak freely, if you will.  I think we have come to know each other quite well in these past few weeks.  There is a trust of sorts.  Do you feel it?  Good.  It’s because of this immediate bond, that I choose to admit something to all of you.  Something that has to do with my dark past.   Ok, here goes:  I didn’t stop playing Barbies until a little later in life.  I played way, way longer than I should have.  Years longer.  I think my mom finally pried my two favorites (Beach Roller Blader and Astronaut Barbie) from my adolescent hands at the embarrassing age of 14.  Sad?  Yes.  Did it have any adverse effects on the person I am today?  Well…yes.  It has left me with an unbridled need to wear roller blades by day and evening gowns at night.  Also, I have to tackle my daily obsession with space suits.

I like to play Space Dress Up.  It’s true.  Any and all non earth-related costumes have a power over me like no other thing.  No article of space clothing is safe.  I see it, and I picture what it would look like on me.  My imagination goes crazy summoning up endless stories of the adventures I could have if only I was wearing said costume.  So, it is no surprise that I am like a kid in a candy warehouse here at Propworx.  I get to see all these things on a daily basis…flight suits, NCP uniforms, even green BDUs…all used on Galactica.  Pinch me.

But hey, I have NOT written this to say “nah, nah, nah, nah, naaaah” (that is meant to be read in a mocking/singsongy way).  I am writing this to inspire you to start your OWN “candy warehouse”.  Your OWN closet full of space treasures.  Play Barbies with yourself! Bid on some of our costumes so they can be yours to try on anytime you want!!!  Here are some of the classic BSG outfits that we will have available in the next week of auctions.  Feast your eyes on these oldies but, oh so goodies…

Battlestar Galactica Male Duty Blues, Size XL

Standard Duty Blue uniform worn by Colonial officers.  The jacket (approximately size 44) has gray piping, captain rank insignia, standard pilot wings and Galactica patch on left shoulder.  The pants are X-Large as well (approximately size 48).  This uniform was worn by background performers during the run of the show.  This could be a very regal costume for you, if you are a broad, strapping man that looks good in uniform.

Battlestar Galactica Women’s Hooded Sweat Suit

A dark gray Battlestar Galactica sweat suit.  The top is a gray zip-up hoodie with front pockets and patch on left breast.  The bottoms are drawstring pants with a patch above the left leg, near the hip.  There is no size information available, but seems to be approximately a large.  With this outfit, you can look just like Kara Thrace in her memorial wall photo.

Flight Deck Crew Yellow Coveralls, Size 42L

This is a yellow jumpsuit (size 42L) with white reflective stripes running down the sides and a Galactica patch on the left arm.  It includes an attached black rubber tool vest and yellow Ringers gloves.  This costume was used for motion capture purposes by production.

2 Green BDUs (M/L and XL)

We are offering TWO chances to win Green BDUs this week!  Two complete green battle dress uniforms with jackets featuring Galactica patch, pants, and rank pins.  These are screen-used costumes worn by either a background extra or by a guest star.

2 Battlestar Galactica BDU Tank Top Sets (M and LG)

2 BDU tank tops and undershirts, one set is size medium and the other, size large.  The tank tops were made by the wardrobe department especially for Battlestar Galactica.  They are screen-used and were worn by either a background extra or by a guest star.

The clock continues to tick.  The next week of auctions rapidly approaches…

Happy bidding, buddies!

The Hard Six

Season after season we have watched our “Six” grow from a very tall, beautiful, earnest Cylon into a very tall, beautiful…uh, well we watched her remain the same and we love her for it. We count on her predictability. We know her so well. Almost to the point where we could go shopping for her–if ever asked to do such a job. And if we did, we would definitively head straight for the skimpy, tight, backless, red dress section and start grabbing. Then we would obviously make our way to the halter tops. And finally, if time permits, a quick stop in the pointy boots area. That should about do it.

I cannot tell you how many days I have said to myself, “Can’t I just for ONCE see ‘Six’ in something a little different? Sleazier? With chains? Perhaps with longer hair?! Or darker even? I know, why not feather it?! And while we’re changing the hair, let’s change her man! Let’s give her someone else to sleep with. Enough of this Baltar business!” Now, I know I am not alone in thinking these things. You too? Knew it.

Well, someone must’ve heard us when creating “The Plan”. The solution came in the form of “Tough SIx”. (Who the folks around here refer to as “Hard Six”. Because of our affinity for Craps…and double entendre.) She is still our Tricia Helfer, with the same knockout face and body. The difference is this time, we don’t have to see her in bed with the suave and handsome Baltar. We get to see her in a torrid love affair with, um, a more distinguished partner. A wiser lover. Enjoying the company of a seasoned gentleman. Oh alright, she is having an affair with Cavil and it is borderline disturbing. But different and exciting nonetheless. And her hair is indeed, darker, longer and more feathered, just like we wanted. The woman even wears a leather bra and chains, what a difference!

Last week, we had the first of Tough Six’s outfits up in our auction. The outfit consisted of a sleeveless black button-down vest, leather black bra with silver studded cups, burgundy jeans with black acid wash, a leather choker-style collar with silver chains and stiletto-heeled ankle boots with straps. The item had 13 bidders, and ended up going for $1,055.50. I know the rest of you with your eye on that auction were greatly disappointed to miss out on owning it. I myself was eyeing that chain choker with envy and am sad to see it go. Well, because seeing you disappointed is the last thing I would ever want, I thought I would give you a preview of the two, that’s right TWO “Tough Six” outfits we have coming up in the next round of auctions. So you will still have your chance to get a piece of this unique side of “Six”.

The first is a black sheer mesh and lace strapless negligee with matching sheer lace panties. As if this skimpy ensemble wasn’t exciting enough already, included as an accessory is a black lace choker with three silver chains. There is no size information available, but judging from the looks of it, I would call it “teeny tiny”.

The second outfit is a shirt and leather jacket ensemble. A long-sleeved brick red sheer cotton shirt by Hugo Boss with button-down front. Size 36. The jacket is by Kenneth Cole Reaction with four front flap-style pockets. It is a size medium.

Keep watching the countdown clock.  Your day to own these items is rapidly approaching.

Happy bidding!

Ooo Shiny.

While we are so close to the end, we do still have a few tricks up our sleeves.  This week the boys put up some jewelry I think you will all enjoy. Have you ever noticed what your favourite six wears with her dresses? Ever thought, damn! That’s really cute, I would love to have a pair of earrings like that!  Well here is your chance! There are several pieces of jewelry up for auction this week, including earings, bracelets, and necklaces.  Here are a few photo’s to salavate over.

So first we have Six’s gold dangle earrings.  These were noted to be backups and its unknown if they were ever worn by Tricia Helfer.

A necklace for Six. This necklace was also noted as a backup and it is unknown if it was ever worn.  The necklace features normal wear and a bit of tarnishing.

Chain-mail bracelet for Six. You guessed it, its a backup, and unknown if it was ever worn by  Tricia Helfer.

Hope you guys enjoy the jewelry, some of these items are really cool, and if they do well there may be some in the final auction. It’s up to you guys!  Erin

The Gods Are in the Details

One of the cool things about working at Propworx is you can see how much thought, craft, and TLC went into the making of Battlestar Galactica. And the attention to detail is amazing.

Awhile back we auctioned a pair of prop tickets for Eversun Luxury Liners. In the small print was the disclaimer, “Passengers will not be allowed to board unless they are inebriated.” (Or words to that effect.) Those props peeps sure are “wacky funsters.”

When we pull costumes for an eBay auction, we visually match them with images from the costume continuity binders or with scenes from the actual episodes. Oftentimes we examine scripts to see how the costumes were used on that show.

And those shooting scripts can be revelatory.

Last week I was looking at the script for “Black Market” to double-check something. And a dialogue exchange Mark Verheiden wrote for that episode leapt off the page at me:

Dualla: I heard what you said, after they rescued you. That you didn’t want to come back…
Lee: I was sick, delirious… whatever I was feeling, I never meant to dump any of it on you.
Dualla: Actually, I’m glad I heard it. For the longest time I thought I was the only one.

Whoa.

Can you say “Foreshadowing”? Although that exchange was trimmed from the aired scene, the writers clearly had foreknowledge of Dualla’s tragic fate two seasons prior to “Sometimes a Great Notion.”

Today while researching Kara Thrace’s paint-splattered shirt from “Maelstrom” (which goes up for auction soon) I read this action line written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle:

TOOTHPASTE SQUEEZED ONTO A BRUSH. Kara brings the brush to her mouth and tries to scrub away the tactile memory of Leoben’s kiss.

Wow. In two sentences, the writers give you a glimpse inside Kara’s fragile state of mind, which is one of three maelstroms referenced by the episode’s title.

Pretty frakkin’ kewl.
Thomas

The Best Cast in the Biz

When Ronald D. Moore reimagined Battlestar Galactica, he realized one way to distance it from the typical trappings of space opera was to hire top-notch actors. He envisioned casting Oscar-caliber actors like Edward James Olmos (1988 best actor nominee for Stand and Deliver) and Mary McDonnell (1990 supporting actress nominee for Dances with Wolves). Surprisingly, both actors saw past the science fiction title and realized therein lay defining roles of their careers.

But having seasoned veterans ground the cast was not enough. The rest of the BSG ensemble needed the “chops” to stand toe-to-toe with Olmos, McDonnell, and veteran character actor Michael Hogan. The fact BSG actors continue to be in demand shows that Moore and fellow executive producer David Eick assembled what Entertainment Weekly calls “the strongest ensemble cast of the past decade.”

To wit:
• Katee Sackhoff will be on the Fox hit 24 this fall
• Jamie Bamber plays Detective Sergeant Matt Devlin on Law and Order: UK (side-by-side with Doctor Who’s Freema Agyeman—Yowza!)
• James Callis plays the titular role in the upcoming Sci Fi Channel original Merlin and the Book of Beasts
• Tricia Helfer has guest starred on Burn Notice and Chuck, as well as the forthcoming Fox series The Human Target
• Grace Park co-stars in TNT’s series The Cleaner
• Aaron Douglas plays the lead in the new police drama The Bridge
• Tahmoh Penikett is part of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse

And the list goes on…

I’ve had the privilege of meeting most of the above actors and happily report they are some of the nicest I’ve encountered in my 16 years of working in “the business.” As the Propworx eBay auctions draw to a close in the next few weeks, now is the time to pick up that special memento used by your favorite BSG cast member. Who knows, if you go to Comic-Con or Dragon*Con you may be able to get him or her to sign it for you.

Thomas

Cylons and Their Wonderful Clothes

When the producers of Battlestar Galactica decided to show the inside of a Cylon basestar during Season Three, some pundits thought demystifying the enemy was a mistake. Yet despite the hybrids, naked Eights, and liquid-filled control consoles, the one question I wanted answered was “Where do the Cylons get their clothes? Perhaps there were tailors hidden on the basestar’s lower decks. Hmm…

I’ve been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to convince my Propworx colleagues to make a Project Runway: Cylon Basestar Edition parody film for Dragon*Con this year. It could be a cross of American Idol, Zoolander, and Caprica’s Top Model. Imagine the possibilities: John Cavil as a judge (“Honey, that was great, but do it again—this time with no clothes on”); a knock-down, drag-out catfight on the catwalk between Athena and Boomer (“Karl is my man!”); or Aaron Doral (“Girl in three words—Fab-u-lous!”).

Whether it’s bright colors, earth tones, leather, or a variety of fabrics and textures Costume Designer Glenne Campbell and her department made sure the Cylons were the best dressed nemeses this side of Ionian Nebula. And it’s our pleasure here at Propworx to offer you some of the best costumes from the show.

Thomas

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