My original BSG Cylon head

[Ghost Host]

Hello, I have been digging thru my "archives" recently and found one of my favorite pieces, and thought it was worthy to show off:

 

[Bryancd]

Very cool! Why did they have those holes above the eye slit?

 

[Kris Lyssara]

The holes above the eye slit were so that the person wearing the helmet could see. The actual "eye" slot had the Larson scanner in it.

 

[ictvuser]

Nice job on the chrome. How was it done and what is the helmet made of?

 

[Ghost Host]

Heh, well I'm not an officianado on chroming. But it seems like the type of chroming found on toys and such. No clearcoating, and all that. The helmet is vacuformed in 2 main halves, the mouth is also vacuformed (so it's no hero head, though it does have the working eye), and the eye socket is cast resin of some kind. I really love this piece. I've owned original BSG warrior outfits, etc. but I will always prefer the armor/robots.

 

[Red Eye]

Wow, now that's a prop to be proud of!

Would you mind showing a few more details like the electronics inside, etc.?

You also can PM me if you don't want to post it in public.

 

[Apollo]

Ah tis a thing of beauty!

 

[ewokus]

A company in Rancho Cucamonga did the chrome - they also did the Raiders of the Lost Ark gold on the Amulet, Idol & Ark Angels.

 

[TK9120]

Now that's really cool. Always loved the original Cylons. Nice.

 

[alexis]

Very great prop ! :thumbsup

 

[Ghost Host]

Thanks for the comments. Any suggestions for a display?

 

[Capedcollector]

Very nice indeed. I have one with a textured finish like the gold Vulpa Cylon and it's original working eye. How long have you had yours?

 

[Search4]

What a beauty. Congrats.

 

[Ghost Host]

Very nice indeed. I have one with a textured finish like the gold Vulpa Cylon and it's original working eye. How long have you had yours?

A gold Cylon...? Oooo... my favorite.

I've had this one since around 1995 or so...?

 

[PredatrHuntr]

Very cool. The chrome look alone makes it stand out. Nice piece.

 

[gonk27]

Any suggestions for a display?

Yes. On my head, in my living room please. :thumbsup

 

[Red Eye]

A gold Cylon...? Oooo... my favorite.

I've had this one since around 1995 or so...?

Do you have any photos to share?

If so, please post away!

 

[GoldCylon1]

T The actual "eye" slot had the Larson scanner in it.

What is a Larson scanner?

I also put the gold Cylon up on the auction block. I have had it over 2 years, but it never was mine. I put the deal together, but two weeks after the deal was completed the new owner said sell it. It has on the market since then, and now made its way to the PropWorx auction house for the Aug 27th event. Also the only known 78 version of a Daggit is on the auction block. The SciFi Museum in Seattle has Galactica 1980 fur.
http://www.propworx.com/2011/08/09/original-series-gold-cylon-centurion/
http://www.propworx.com/2011/08/09/original-series-screen-used-daggit/

 

[Ghost Host]

Wow, what a great gold cylon! Thanks for posting. :love

I recall in 1992 I was working with a guy at an FX shop who's friend was selling 3 near-complete centurion costumes from his collection, for 3 grand a piece! I didn't have the money at the time and missed out, but I never forgot about that.

Here's a couple more angles of mine.

 

[vader71]

Sweet Clylon! Was always one of my favorites as a kid.