Coming soon, from the team behind the successful Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection, a new series of oversized die-cast models based on Battlestar Galactica.

This new 12-issue series will feature models from both the classic 1978 and the 2004 series, and will be available exclusively through the Eaglemoss shop and selected comic-book retailers across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. The team have worked closely with members of the modern Galactica VFX team to ensure that the models are as accurate as possible.

Each of the ships will be between 20 and 28cm long and is made of die-cast metal and high-quality ABS materials. The accompanying 16-page magazines will profile each ship and features interviews with the show’s creators including Ronald D. Moore.

The first model will be the Viper Mk II (2004 series).

This iconic ship appeared in almost every episode of the critically acclaimed 2004 Battlestar Galactica television series. Launched from massive Battlestar ships, the Viper Mark II was instrumental in the first Cylon War. Although it was eventually replaced with a newer model, a squadron of the space superiority fighters remained on board the Battlestar Galactica and was re-activated to defend the Galactica during its four-year journey to Earth. This Battlestar Galactica Viper Mark II ship measures 27cm long. It features the Starbuck callsign and tail number and authentic wear-and-tear effects.

The ship is available for pre-order now.

Ship two is a Cylon Raider (2004 series).

The Raider is the primary attack fighter used by the Cylons. Modern Raiders are cybernetic, living creatures with a complex system of organs, veins and fluids inside the main body. They can be killed but can also be reborn, meaning that experienced Modern Cylon Raider combat ships are quickly available for duty again.Its sleek design means it can speed past nearly all enemy ships and hunt down slower ships as well as dodge bullets in firefights. This Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider Ship measures approximately 25cm long.

And here's a first look at some early production samples of a some future ships to come in the series. (Images and paint are not final.) Battlestar Galactica (2004 series). Viper Mk I (1978 series).

Every ship will be accompanied by a 16-page magazine, providing an in-depth profile of the ship, exclusive behind-the-scenes articles, original design sketches, and interviews with series developer Ronald D. Moore.

You can register your interest now, or ask at your local comic shop. Click here for more info.