When Battlestar Galactica returned in 2004, it was with a redesigned ship that cleverly echoed the original. Seen from the side, Eric Chu's design looks radically different, but when turned around, the familiar shapes of the classic version are evident in the design.

In the series, the Galactica is a relic of an earlier age, but its primitive technology allowed it to survive the Cylon attack to become humanity's flagship.

The model measures just over 10.5 inches (27 cm) long.

The original Viper is a maneuverable, one-man fighter that was one of the signature models of the original Battlestar Galactica. It was designed by legendary concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, who had recently finished work on Star Wars. The shooting models were beautifully made and rapidly became iconic.

The Eaglemoss model was one of the most popular the company produced. It measures 10.6 inches (27 cm) long.

This model, from Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome shows the Galactica in its prime during the First Cylon War, when it had more gun turrets and heavier armor plating.

The Eaglemoss model is just over 10.5 inches (27 cm) long.

In the reimagined Battlestar Galactica the design of the Cylon Basestar was completely reworked. The new Basestar was an organic spaceship that was as much a being as a vehicle. It was controlled by a hybrid that could perceive things outside normal reality.

The new version was designed by artists Gary Hutzel and Eric Chu, who saw it as more advanced than the human ships.

The Eaglemoss model measures 10.25 inches (26 cm) across.

The Viper MK VII was the modern design of fighter that was in service when the Cylons launched their attack on the 12 Colonies. It had the same basic layout as earlier models of Viper but its computer systems were vulnerable to Cylon attack. After they escaped, both the Galactica and Pegasus produced versions without the vulnerable computer systems.

The Eaglemoss model measures just over 10.5 inches (27 cm) long and features Captain Lee Adama's "Apollo" call sign on the hull.

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The modern Viper is a careful update of Ralph McQuarrie's original design that was created for the 2004 reimagining of Battlestar Galactica. Writer and producer Ron D. Moore wanted to make the show about life on an spaceborne aircraft carrier and the Vipers and their pilots were central to his plans.

The Eaglemoss model bears the call sign "HOT DOG" for pilot Lt. Brendan Constanza, and is 10.6 inches (27 cm) long.

Battlestar Galactica's Raptors were the equivalent of helicopters and were used for reconnaissance and transport missions. They were capable of faster-than-light travel and surface exploration.

The ship was designed and built as a life-size model by Ken Rabehl of the BSG art department, the robust model was big enough to accommodate five people and could be used on location.

The Eaglemoss model is just under 9 inches (22.5 cm) from front to back.

In the 2004 reimagined Battlestar Galactica, the fleet was regularly menaced by Cylon Raiders, which mounted strafing attacks on the human ships. The Cylon ships had a low level of sentience, which the show's creator Ron D. Moore likened to that of a horse.

The menacing design was created by concept artist Eric Chu, who gave it echoes of the design for the Cylon Centurion.

The Eaglemoss model is 10.6 inches (27 cm) long.

The Heavy Raptor is a compact, FTL-equipped craft designed for both atmospheric and space-based operations. This version is more heavily armed than the standard version with twin missile launchers mounted just behind the the cockpit.

The model is 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) long.

The original series Cylon Baseships consisted of twin discs built around a central column. They served as both heavily armed warships and carriers for the smaller Cylon Raiders. They were designed by legendary concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, who worked on Battlestar Galactica after his concept work for Star Wars.

The model measures approximately 6 inches (15.5 cm) across.

The Osiris dates from the first Cylon War and was part of the fleet that featured in Blood & Chrome. It was a stealth frigate, or pocket battleship. The original VFX model was designed by concept artist Richard Livingston.

The Eaglemoss model is just over 10.5 inches (27 cm) long.

The 2004 series of Battlestar Galactica upgraded all the elements of the show, including the Cylons themselves. The modern version of the Centurion was a fully-CG creation that took the series' effects to a new level. In the show, the Centurions were ruthless killing machines with limited intelligence and self awareness.

The statue stands 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall.

Scar was one of the deadliest Cylon Raiders. It had gained experience as a result of being killed and resurrected many times, and grew more cunning with each resurrection. Starbuck set out to kill it, but was only able to achieve her mission with help from Kat.

Scar measures approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length.

This version of the Viper appeared in the TV movie Blood & Chrome, which showed us a pivotal battle in the First Cylon war. The design is close to the version that artist Ralph McQuarrie designed for the original 1978 series, but was made more muscular and upgraded for modern audiences.

The Eaglemoss model is just under 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) long.

Eaglemoss are best known for producing models, but they also produced a series of hardback books, which drew on the massive amount of research undertaken to create the models. This volume covers the design of ships from both eras of Battlestar Galactica, and is packed with unique insights from the creators.

192 pages, full color.

In the original Battlestar Galactica Muffit was a robotic recreation of Boxey's pet daggit, which was killed during the Cylon attack. Despite being a robot, Muffit had a real personality, occasionally getting into trouble and saving the day.

This is one of the very few BSG statues that Eaglemoss produced. It stands just over 4.25 inches (11 cm) tall.

This version of the Raider was seen in the TV movies Blood & Chrome and Razor. It was the design that was used in the First Cylon War and was an updated version of Ralph McQuarrie's mechanical original, which the production team redesigned to look more advanced.

The model has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 cm).

The prestigious Viper Mark One (also referred to as the Starhound Class Viper) is the first model of the Colonial Viper space superiority fighter line. The Mark One first entered military service shortly before the first Cylon war as a pre-emptive counteraction against the now independent Cylon Fleet

The ship is 10.5 inches (26.8 cm) in length.

The Galactica was at the heart of the original 1978 version of Battlestar Galactica, and under Adama's command it led the colonial fleet as they looked for a new home. This classic ship was designed by the legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie.

The model is just over 10.5 inches (27 cm) long, and this special collector's release has been plated in gold and comes in a collectors box.

This edition is limited to 500 pieces and is exclusively available from Master Replicas.