I'd imagine Bryan Singer asking Guy Dyas (or another production designer/conceptual artist), "It's 2009. How can we improve upon the former designs?"
Translated: New production budget, new $$ to spend. Show me what else is possible.
Keep in mind that Tom had designs from his school days. I love the fact that childhood fan concepts (which can be the most fertile sometimes) might have made it into the design work. I would have loved to have seen some of his ships in the former production.
What can I say? I'm feeling nostalgic for what might have been. Now I have to swallow the bitter pill and deal with another reimagining, although hopefully closer to BSG TOS than GINO.
One thing that keeps bugging me: The lack of connectivity between the helmets and the uniform. I really wish there was some sort of spacesuit. Some form of microweave (non-bulky) mesh or something lightweight which the Colonial Warrior could wear during flight -- then easily removal once aboard ship or planetside (to reveal the Warrior uniform). I mean, c'mon! This is advanced tech/mech! Surely something was possible. (Then again, we all know scriptwriters and producers didn't have time or budget to factor more costume changes in each adventure...)
Michael
