BSG Cylon Raider up for pre-order

[Darklord Dave]

Anyone else as tempted as me to get this? But it's either this or the Cinemaquette Indy...

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[galactiboy]

I'd love to have it... but somehow $949 just seems a bit out of my price range :lol

I guess this means Sideshow will also sell the Serenity ship... I hope its less, but imagine it will be the same or likely more.

[Vader AL]

yeah a little high for the size...i'd love to have it but I could get so much more stuff with that money. sucks you don't know who's signing it but cool they have signatures.

[SimFeliz]

My other half would love it. I can tell you now at that price it won't be a gift from me for Xmas.

[DarkArtist81]

I WISH I could buy it, my Wife and I are huge BSG fans. We even have authentic dog tags made up of our names and serial numbers (which is our anniversary date)... :D

I have made her into a huge BSG geek... It's awesome. I know she would love this thing, as would I, but it's too expensive. :monkey2

[Rugby1970]

Very, very cool piece but I will have to pass. If it was a Galactica replica or a Viper however I would really be tempted!

[creature4000]

Very Very Cool Peice... BUT with that size its no where worth that price tag! :(

[Mista305]

I will own one for myself..thank god I have a direct account with QmX...I am a huge BSG Fan!!

[customizerwannabe]

Would love one as I'm also a huge fan, but like most I think it's way overpriced.

[Vince]

I would love to buy it, but for $1000 it's way too small !

[FQRizzo]

Does it fly around for that price?

[Socko]

I think it flies, talks, kills and eats dog food

[SpawnFan]

It looks cool and it is a definitive masterpiece made by a very reputable company so no wonder it costs a grand.

[hairlesswookiee]

LOVE IT. want it, but it depends on if they are gonna do a Viper to go with it.

[SG-22]

I remember seeing pics of this a while back and thinking it would be on the expensive side but thats a lot more than i'd pay for a piece like that. One for the uber fan me thinks

[Kaijuboy]

Its not the price that kills me, its the SIZE. I have several bust/statues that cost 1K or more, and currently have the upcoming balrog (2k!) on order, but all those pieces justified thier price because of the sheer sizes involved. A 1ft long statue is NOT worth a grand. Period.

Unless its completely made of metal, has movable parts, a detailed interior, working lights AND sounds, and then... its still too expensive.

[yodasan]

Which "upcoming" balrog do you mean kaijuboy?

[yodasan]

So which sig would be best to have? Sackhoff because she is the only one who
flew a Raider?

[quadcent]

I'd love to have it... but somehow $949 just seems a bit out of my price range :lol

I guess this means Sideshow will also sell the Serenity ship... I hope its less, but imagine it will be the same or likely more.

damn expensive, is right. but that ship has been done quite a bit from different companies.

now SERENITY, i might just have to consider that one.:naughty

[Kaijuboy]

Which "upcoming" balrog do you mean kaijuboy?

GG's 1/1 Monument Bust. The statue forums have some pice up of some who've already gotten thiers from the initial 20 shipment. Its expensive, but HUGE. :balrog

[yodasan]

Thanks - I'd not heard of that one.

[Darklord Dave]

So QMx just solicited this in their newsletter. Their justification for the price is that it's made in the US just like an actual filming model would be. Still having a hard time justifying it to my wallet.

[Darklord Dave]

Okay, I caved and bought this. After going to the BSG prop auction and even dogtags going for more than this piece, I figured it wasn't an outrageous price.

It doesn't come in a box, but in a grey plastic case - like they're trying to imitate the cases on the show. Mine was signed by Jamie Bamber and there's a sticker with his name on the outside of the box. Inside is a large plaque with his signature - this is 26 out of 500.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr01.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr02.jpg

I really like this - the paint is very detailed, especially for something that comes off pretty much grey on the show.

The electronics are very sharp and bright - he has the moving red light in the front and blue exhaust in the rear. I kind of wish it had the scanning sound, but in space no one can hear you scan. There is no switch, you have to unplug it to turn it off. But there's a small plug a few inches from the base, so if you don't want the cord around it's not a problem. Once thing that's a bit offputting - there's just a groove on the bottom of the base for the cord - makes for easy access, but you have to adjust the cord so it sits right whenever you move it.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr7.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr11.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr4.jpg

When BSG first appeared I didn't really care for the design of the cylon raider, I thought it was a bit cheesy, imitating the shape of the centurion helmet. But it really has grown on me and the smooth, almost organic design seems perfect now. I can't imagine going back to the original series SW inspired raiders.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr12.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr5.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr6.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr8.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr9.jpg

[Darklord Dave]

And even though it's very smooth, there's a lot of detail, more than you see on the show.
http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr10.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr13.jpg

I did a comparison with the studio scale efx X-wing. Of course there never were studio scale models of the raiders, they're all CG except for the 1:1 in the hangers. But this seems to be about the same scale as the x-wing. Remember Kara had to scrunch up to fit in it.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr14.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr15.jpg

I'm really hoping they do a viper and a Galactica - but I'm afraid that the price will keep a lot of people away and other ships won't be forthcoming.

But if you want to buy one, use the link:

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[Reinhardt]

looks great!!! can you post some pics next to some 12 inchers for scale?

[Mesa]

Dave, where is your collection/shelves thread? I'd love to see everything in the background.

[icruise]

Now this is a cool picture. Both of these pieces seem a tad expensive to me for what they are, but they both seem quite nice.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/cr14.jpg

[Husker75]

Jesus..
I love this..
I have wanted to get it so bad.. but it is so far beyond my price range..
not to mention i'm still job hunting right now..
but jeez.. i just imagine it near me.. with Katee's sig.. or EJO's..

i'm gonna go cry in the corner now..

[Darth Waller]

Dave, where is your collection/shelves thread? I'd love to see everything in the background.

I was thinking the same thing. How about it, Dave? :D

[Darklord Dave]

I was thinking the same thing. How about it, Dave? :D

I posted once, but people made stupid comments so I deleted them.

[yodasan]

Dave, where is your collection/shelves thread? I'd love to see everything in the background.

I was just thinking exactly the same thing.

Oh yeah - the Raider looks great!

[yodasan]

I posted once, but people made stupid comments so I deleted them.

What the - ?

:(

[samueljd]

I posted once, but people made stupid comments so I deleted them.

Come on. You should put them back up. From what I can see in the background, you have a few of the same licenses I collect and the stuff looks pretty cool.

[Darth Waller]

I posted once, but people made stupid comments so I deleted them.

Seriously? If it happens again, ban them! :D

[galactiboy]

You really do need to show off that collection... I know I've seen glimpses off it over the years, but never its full glory!

BTW, Raider looks great... how does it feel? As it is it a really light piece, or does it feel more substantial?

[Darklord Dave]

You really do need to show off that collection... I know I've seen glimpses off it over the years, but never its full glory!

BTW, Raider looks great... how does it feel? As it is it a really light piece, or does it feel more substantial?

It doesn't feel light at all. Since the ship's design is so economical I expected it not to have any heft. But it feels very solid.

[SpawnFan]

Your pics look great Dave and it is certainly an amazing piece, I really love BSG and am actually contemplating getting this with my taxreturn...hmm. :D

And as others have said your collection looks to be pretty cool and the display cases you use look great as well, I hope you will reconsider. ;)

[galactiboy]

It doesn't feel light at all. Since the ship's design is so economical I expected it not to have any heft. But it feels very solid.

Cool, its nice when an expensive piece has a heft to it. This is bad to say, but I'm hopeful the aftermarket value will tank on these so I can afford one :lol I know that won't happen, but I can dream :lol

Congrats on the great piece, and really... share the collection, I won't make douchey comments :lecture

[Jen]

Very cool purchase Dave! :rock :rock And I agree with everyone else....show us some pics of your collection. :D Or at least show them to me. :naughty :D I won't tell anyone. ;)

[Darthy]

This piece is awesome, but a lot too pricey for me ... :monkey2

[darthviper107]

That's pretty cool, next up is Serenity!


Although a while back they had some pics of a Cylon Basestar they were working on.

[Darklord Dave]

That's pretty cool, next up is Serenity!


Although a while back they had some pics of a Cylon Basestar they were working on.

A Basestar? Before a Viper or Battlestar? Talk about a way to kill things. No way I'm dropping a grand on a Basestar.

[Darth Waller]

No way I'm dropping a grand on a Basestar.

Sure, you say that now, but just you wait... ;)

[Darth Caedus]

Basestar would be massive. I expect MR M.Falcon size. That raiders looks frakking awesome. :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[Darklord Dave]

Basestar would be massive. I expect MR M.Falcon size. That raiders looks frakking awesome. :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Nah, I wouldn't imagine they'd do a basestar that large. There is no "studio scale" on these, so the Basestar can be any size.

[Reinhardt]

pics of your collection please. you can omit pics of your cinemaquette indy if that is what was causing so much controversy.

[icruise]

And the Tonner stuff. :monkey3

[Star Puffs]

A Basestar? Before a Viper or Battlestar? Talk about a way to kill things. No way I'm dropping a grand on a Basestar.

That is typical of bad decision making by many companies. They seem to think they can hold off on the most popular elements and yet keep a line going. Diamond Select has all but killed the 7" BSG line with some awful decision making regarding which characters to do on top of their usual slow production.

I mean even as a female fan I had minimal interest in the Gina and Kendra characters from Razor and significant interest (like most collectors) in Col. Tigh, Baltar, Athena/Boomer, etc. who have yet to be made (and may not be now according to Art Asylum).

Sideshow by contrast made an excellent decision in the GI Joe line, releasing Snake-Eyes and Cobra Commander to start. That helps build momentum.

[galactiboy]

If they next went with a Viper then worked up to Galactica I think they'd do alright. A basestar is stretching it... could be cool, but honestly is an odd design that might not be something many would want to drop the $$$ on.

[Fritz]

I posted once, but people made stupid comments so I deleted them.

There's no such thing as stupid comments, just stupid people making comments. :duh

[tnaig001]

Hey guys. After watching BSG on Blu-ray, i caved and bought this too.

Arrived yesterday. I must tell Dave he lucked out and got one that was in great condition. Mine was less so.

One gun was broken.

The decals weren't complete and there was glue residue on the engine.

Onto the pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/brokengun2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/chipgun.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/engine.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/rightwing.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/normalwing.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/logo2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/logo1.jpg

[tnaig001]

I've emailed Qmx and hope they can do something about this. Maybe someone is trying to tell me i should stop collecting.:monkey2

[Darklord Dave]

I believe the decal is supposed to be that way, showing battle damage. But I'll look at mine later to see.

Did you get it from Sideshow or QMx? Either way, QMx are sticklers about QC and should help you out.

[tnaig001]

I believe the decal is supposed to be that way, showing battle damage. But I'll look at mine later to see.

Did you get it from Sideshow or QMx? Either way, QMx are sticklers about QC and should help you out.

Hi Dave. I really hope they can. I bought the raider mainly because I really wanted a artisan piece, one that was built and painted by specialists in the USA and not a mass produced china paint job.

I got the raider off ebay as SS didn't have stock and Qmx showed conflicting status.

let's hope it works out :monkey3

[tnaig001]

Here's some comparison pictures between what i'd thought i would get vs what i got.

Qmx stock picture
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/QMxRaider-15i.jpg
actual
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/logo2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/logo1.jpg

Engine Qmx
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/QMxRaider-03.jpg
Actual
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/engine.jpg

Qmx wing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/QMxRaider-04.jpg
actual
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/rightwing.jpg
:banghead:banghead :monkey2

[tnaig001]

Hi guys. just a quick update. Qmx's director of sales got back to me and said they would look into my case and get back to me.

Really impressed with the customer service. :joy

[tnaig001]

anyone else have a raider?

[Darklord Dave]

Just examined mine more closely - I was wrong about the decal - there is no battle damage. And the edges are all crisp. You definitely got a defective one.

[tnaig001]

Just examined mine more closely - I was wrong about the decal - there is no battle damage. And the edges are all crisp. You definitely got a defective one.

thanks for chiming in Dave. Hoping that Qmx will offer a lifeline of sorts.
:peace

[theguru1]

Will be interesting to see how this all turns out (as someone that has the Serenity replica on order).

So even tho it was an ebay order, it was still a new, never opened or displayed item? Basically they were just a reseller, which in this case is really no different then if you did purchase from Sideshow.

As such, that means it left QMx looking like that, which sounds very strange, since like Dave said, they seem to be a real stickler for quality, especially on the replica lines.

[tnaig001]

Will be interesting to see how this all turns out (as someone that has the Serenity replica on order).

So even tho it was an ebay order, it was still a new, never opened or displayed item? Basically they were just a reseller, which in this case is really no different then if you did purchase from Sideshow.

As such, that means it left QMx looking like that, which sounds very strange, since like Dave said, they seem to be a real stickler for quality, especially on the replica lines.


It came sealed as far as i can tell. However, based on the edition number, mine is below 50, the rep at Qmx said mine was a very early run.

They checked the ebayer and said he was not their direct reseller. I believe they are tracing the sale route as of now.

This piece costs more than my SS 1:1 bust and i really wanted a USA paint job and not the el-china ones.

Here's crossing my fingers and toes that something can be done.
:peace

[theguru1]

Below 50, that is an early one, since for these they usually number them in the order in which they are built.

If it was a direct QMx purchase it would be a no brainier, with luck it will still work out via an ebay purchase.

Still, will be interesting to see how it all turns out.

[tnaig001]

Below 50, that is an early one, since for these they usually number them in the order in which they are built.

If it was a direct QMx purchase it would be a no brainier, with luck it will still work out via an ebay purchase.

Still, will be interesting to see how it all turns out.

I was pretty much late to the party (playing catch up ain't no fun) so the raider was already sold out as far as I could tell Ebay was the only option left.

[theguru1]

Out of interest, any updates?

[tnaig001]

ok. lastest update can be summed up in one word, awesome!

Qmx has customer service that goes over and beyond.

They have asked me to send the raider to the FX company. They will be refinishing the raider at NO CHARGE.

I'll have to pay for shipping both ways but for them to help me when they didn't have to is already more than I can ask.

I'll definitely recommend Qmx to anyone who is thinking about whether they should get one or not :)

[theguru1]

That's great news tnaig, I thought that QMx would help you out, on these replica's, the last thing they want are poor quality ones out there.

So considering it was a 3rd party purchase over ebay, your going to end up with a perfect model.

Which is all good, as my Serenity replica gets closer to being built.

[tnaig001]

That's great news tnaig, I thought that QMx would help you out, on these replica's, the last thing they want are poor quality ones out there.

So considering it was a 3rd party purchase over ebay, your going to end up with a perfect model.

Which is all good, as my Serenity replica gets closer to being built.

thanks m8. I'm now saving up for whatever else Qmx may put out. I'll definitely have no qualms buying it :D

[theguru1]

thanks m8. I'm now saving up for whatever else Qmx may put out. I'll definitely have no qualms buying it :D

Well, you can still buy Serenity :D The updated paint apps and extra lighting compared to what was seen at SDCC, looks even better.

[tnaig001]

Well, you can still buy Serenity :D The updated paint apps and extra lighting compared to what was seen at SDCC, looks even better.

I didn't get to watch the show, thank God i think :o

I'm waiting for the next BSG replica to be made :D

[theguru1]

Fair enough.

I wonder if they will tackle a Battlestar, could be seriously cool, tho not doubt really not cheap. A Viper could be neat, but in theory the next main focus will be that Enterprise.

[tnaig001]

ok update. i know its seems like a necro post but the first replacement had problems and had to be sent back.

This is the second replacement and she is a thing of beauty :D

Kudos to Qmx for going the extra mile for a fan. They've definitely impressed me with their extraordinary service.

Pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/IMG_1247.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/th_IMG_1250.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tnaig001/?action=view&current=IMG_1250.mp4)

[theguru1]

That's come up really really nice, it's like they learned a lot from Serenity and have applied all of that here, compared to when these were first made.

[hairlesswookiee]

Great pics. I always like when I hear about a company taking care of their customers. Do you have the Blackbird or Serenity?? I'm hoping to get their Viper, and I wouldn't mind if they made a Galactica and Pegasus. Heck, throw in a Viper MK VII too while they're at it.

[darthviper107]

Very cool, I hope to get the Viper too, but I heard it's going to be $1,200-$1,800

[hairlesswookiee]

Very cool, I hope to get the Viper too, but I heard it's going to be $1,200-$1,800

Yeah this will definitely substitute for year's worth of collectibles easy. There was a video showing it off that I showed my GF, and she said it rocked so I know the green light has been given. The functioning Dradis is awesome.
http://www.themppc.com/magpress/qmx-debuts-farnsworth-colonial-viper/