How Much is That Cylon in the Window?

NBC and Fred Barton (The Robotman) have teamed up to create and sell full-size Cylon replicas from Battlestar Galactica.

These guys stand seven foot tall and they have the a red LED light that reproduces the familiar scanning eye.  This updated version of the Cylon figure is being produced along with the original “tin-can” style Cylon so you can have it all — if you’ve got about 20,000 bucks to spare.

Each robot sells for $7,900 and I doubt that includes shipping. 

“I have always wanted to make the Battlestar Galactica robots,” said Fred Barton, “so I was delighted when NBC Universal approached me about bringing the Cylons to life. I loved having the chance to create the re-imagined Cylon, based only on a computer generated design and I know that fans of the show will be as impressed as I am with how these Cylons appear in person.”

The Cylon Centurion replicas were both molded and hand-sculpted to perfection in Barton’s Los Angeles studios using an original costume from the 1970s and a computer generated, automated foam-cut Cylon, which was scaled to the imposing height of seven feet. The body is made of 100% fiberglass. The classic Cylon Centurion boasts a “reflective showroom finish,” while the Cylon from the current series bears a “distressed multi-tone finish.” Both incorporate synchronized stereo sound and lighting effects, advanced electronics and red LED light effects.

Want to buy one?  They’ll be available through the NBC Store, where you’ll also find many cool (and cheaper) bits of memorabilia.