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February 1st, 2005, 05:16 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Martok is a SEMI-HAPPY Camper...
Well folks, I walk into a Suncoast Video, and what do I find but Joyride Studios ships from Battlestar Galactica. They had a lot of Colonial Vipers and Cylon Raiders, and Centurions. Alas, my resources at that time could only afford a Viper and Raider...the Centurion will come later.
A quick review of the ships.
Detail...10. These babies are beautiful to look at.
Sturdiness....Raider/10 Viper/5 That right side wing is almost flimsy.
Packaging....2 (Some moron must've thought they'd be funny by making some of the plastic ties that held the ships in the packaging just a little too tight. Damn near snapped off one of the Viper's wings. Martok would've been most displeased--to put it mildly.)
Truth in Advertising... ??? Unless there is a third Cylon inside the impenatrable cockpit of the Raider, my Raider only came with two little Centurions. The cockpits on both ships are nigh impossible to open. So, I will not even try for fear of breaking these beauties.
Other gripes....the landing gear on the Viper looks silly...slants to one side...and the front skid was ill fitted to the nose section...the connecting hub didn't even want to go in.
Overall...I'd give the the Raider a 7.3 rating...and the Viper a 5.6 rating.
Still...I do not regret the purchases.
Semi-happily,
Martok2112
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February 1st, 2005, 05:35 PM
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Strike Leader
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Steve -
How much is the Viper at retail outlets?
I bought one on eBay last night after looking around all weekend in the local area. I never go into Suncoast as their DVD prices are just silly.
Best,
Bryan
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February 1st, 2005, 05:46 PM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
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They were available at www.diecastexpress.com too. If the link doesn't work, let me know, I might have missed a hyphen. I think that's Joyride's online storefront though.
Cylon #3 is inside the cockpit. My cockpits opened easily but you are right about the ties, the wings and the front viper landing gear.
Jewels
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February 1st, 2005, 05:48 PM
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Snowball, My Angel Baby
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Well, now, I'm confoozed. Should I go "  " or "  " or "  " ??
Regardless, it does seem like the General is all aglow! 
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Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore .
Children are a message that we send
to a time that we will never see.
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February 1st, 2005, 05:57 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Bryan, the ships and the Centurion were 16.99 a piece at Suncoast. It was an impulse buy  .
Jewels...the only thing that could make me happier is if instead of figures for series two, that Joyride released the Cylon Basestar and the Big G herself.
BST, overall, the sheer joy of having these babies is worthy of
For the most part, yes, this general is very aglow. MUA HA HA HA HA!!!
Martok2112 
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February 1st, 2005, 06:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martok2112
Bryan, the ships and the Centurion were 16.99 a piece at Suncoast.
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Steve -
Mine cost 14.99, but with shipping, it'll come out to an even twenty. I'm getting mine one at a time. If I was paying attention, there was a seller that had all 3 for 39.99 plus 10 bucks for shipping - I would have saved 10 bucks at the rate I'm going, but I may still see the Raider and the Centurion in the very near future.
Best,
Bryan
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February 1st, 2005, 07:59 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemini1999
Steve -
Mine cost 14.99, but with shipping, it'll come out to an even twenty. I'm getting mine one at a time. If I was paying attention, there was a seller that had all 3 for 39.99 plus 10 bucks for shipping - I would have saved 10 bucks at the rate I'm going, but I may still see the Raider and the Centurion in the very near future.
Best,
Bryan
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Yes, Suncoast is a bit more expensive (I guess specialty stores are like that.) It was the same when I got some of my Johnny Lightning Star Trek ships. $4.99 at Suncoast, and $3.99 at Toys R Us.
Wow..39.99 for all three? Not bad.
Respectfully,
Martok2112
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February 1st, 2005, 08:20 PM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
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There's a company doing 3" mini's of 4 TOS ships: viper, basestar, raider, Big G, plus a centurion. It's Japanese for the Japan market but www.action-hq.com is selling them as a set for $30 + shipping when they release.
Now if they make a second set of these mini's with the Rising Star, Colonial Movers, the Prison Barge, and the Gemni Freighter, that could get to be a very sweet little set. 
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February 1st, 2005, 08:56 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jewels
There's a company doing 3" mini's of 4 TOS ships: viper, basestar, raider, Big G, plus a centurion. It's Japanese for the Japan market but www.action-hq.com is selling them as a set for $30 + shipping when they release.
Now if they make a second set of these mini's with the Rising Star, Colonial Movers, the Prison Barge, and the Gemni Freighter, that could get to be a very sweet little set. 
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Oh, yeah, I've seen pics of those, and I need to pre-order my set.
Still...would be nice if a company were to release a larger version of the Big G and the Basestar 
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February 22nd, 2005, 02:03 PM
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I've got a Viper, will get a Cylon Raider soon
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February 22nd, 2005, 02:11 PM
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Strike Leader
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Help!
I've got a Cylon Centurian in my mailbox!
Well.....actually, he's on top of my TV, right next to the Viper and Raider!
I like my Cylon - I've never had one before. He's very cool, but getting him to hold his rifle is kind of tricky.
I love that chrome!
Best,
Bryan
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February 22nd, 2005, 02:22 PM
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I had a couple of the Old 80's toy, not sure what happened to them. I had a Cylon Raider (it had Retractable Wings, for Firing), a Clyon and Starbuck
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February 22nd, 2005, 05:37 PM
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These are still hard to find around my parts. The cylon raider turns up, but I've never seen the other two in stores. I'm extremely jealous of everyone. I guess I should just break down and buy them online.
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February 22nd, 2005, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fragmentary
These are still hard to find around my parts. The cylon raider turns up, but I've never seen the other two in stores. I'm extremely jealous of everyone. I guess I should just break down and buy them online.
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Frag -
I resorted to eBay and got some excellent bargains, even though I got all three items from separate sellers. I didn't pay any more than I would have in stores and with the Centurion, I got it very cheaply.
There are one or two sellers that are selling all 3 Joyride figures with a "buy it now" price of 39.00 not including shipping. You might want to give eBay a cruise and see what you can come up with. If you're patient, you can do very well...!
Best,
Bryan
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February 22nd, 2005, 06:34 PM
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Martok is a very happy camper tonight!! His own BSG 2003 marathon night tonight 
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February 22nd, 2005, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemini1999
Frag -
I resorted to eBay and got some excellent bargains, even though I got all three items from separate sellers. I didn't pay any more than I would have in stores and with the Centurion, I got it very cheaply.
There are one or two sellers that are selling all 3 Joyride figures with a "buy it now" price of 39.00 not including shipping. You might want to give eBay a cruise and see what you can come up with. If you're patient, you can do very well...!
Best,
Bryan
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I've been holding out to find them in the store just for the feeling of accomplishment that goes along with it. Buying them online feels almost like I'm cheating. How stupid is that? Don't try to understand me, not ever I can do that.
You're right, e-bay can be an fantastic way of getting things. And at this point, several weeks after their release, I might as well just get on with it. Or maybe I'll try one last time to find them in the store first....
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February 23rd, 2005, 05:26 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Thanks Rowan for providing me the means to enjoy that marathon too. Went through all 13 eps in one night..and I was blasted out of my seat. WOW!
Nuff said,
Martok2112
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February 23rd, 2005, 05:37 PM
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On Vacation...
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Tis my distinct pleasure good Sir! 
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February 24th, 2005, 01:40 AM
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Strike Leader
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Got the Raider yesturday 
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March 2nd, 2005, 05:16 AM
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Shuttle Pilot
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Man, I wish there was a Suncoat 'round here. I got my Viper on-line for 20.00, best deal I oculd find. Everywhere else was either sold out or much to highly priced.
The TOS ships piss me off, as I work at TRU part-part time and could have gotten an Enterprise. Now I have to go a lookin'/....
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