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The BATTLESTAR GALATICA Vintage 1978 Metal Lunchbox & Thermos is a sought-after collectible item for fans of the cult classic sci-fi TV series. Made of durable metal and produced in the United States, this lunchbox features iconic imagery from the popular show, making it a must-have for any collector of vintage memorabilia. Perfect for showcasing your love for the legendary series, this lunchbox is a nostalgic treasure that will stand the test of time.
Battlestar Galacticais an Americanscience fiction televisionseries created byGlen A. Larsonthat aired on theABCnetwork from September 17, 1978, to April 29, 1979. It stars an ensemble cast led byLorne Greene,Richard Hatch, andDirk Benedict. The series follows a group of humans fleeing the destruction of their homeworlds aboard thetitular spacecraft, searching for a new home while being pursued by theCylons, a fearsome society of robots intent on exterminating all humans.
Beginning production as a miniseries, ABC subsequently ordered a full season and the show was reworked as an episodic serial. However, high production costs and declining ratings led to the series' cancellation after 24 episodes. ABC attempted to revive the series as a lower-budget spinoff,Galactica 1980, but it performed poorly and was cancelled after airing ten episodes. Despite initially failing to find a wide audience,Battlestar Galacticadeveloped a cult following. The show spawned amedia franchisewhich includescomics, theme park attractions, games, and are-imagined seriesin the early 2000s.
In a distant star system, the Twelve Colonies of Mankind were reaching the end of a thousand-year war with theCylons, warrior robots created by a reptilian race that expired long ago, presumably destroyed by their own creations. Humanity was ultimately defeated in a sneak attack on the colonies by the Cylons, carried out with the help of a human traitor,Baltar. Protected by the last survivingcapital warship, a battlestar namedGalactica, the survivors fled in available ships. The Commander of theGalactica,Adama, led this "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of 220 ships in search of a new home. They begin a quest to find the long lost thirteenth tribe of humanity that had settled on a legendary planet called Earth. The Cylons continue to pursue them relentlessly across the galaxy. Themain charactersincludeCaptain Apollo, a Colonial fighter pilot who is Adama's son. His best friend isLieutenant Starbuck, a highly regarded fighter pilot and gambler.
