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77. Draconian Marauder Model Miniature ### UNIVERSAL STUDIOS THEME PARK

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
77. Draconian Marauder Model Miniature ### UNIVERSAL STUDIOS THEME PARK
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS THEME PARK - Draconian Marauder Model Miniature - A Draconian Marauder model miniature based on the models from Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. In the classic series, the Draconian Empire deployed vicious Marauders, also known as Hatchet or Pirate fighters, to force Earth into a trade agreement, and later simply in battle against the Earth Defense Directorate throughout the series.

While the filming model used in the series was constructed by Universal Hartland, the in-house effects studio at Universal Studios Hollywood from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, this less detailed spacecraft is believed to have been built by Magic Lantern for the Universal Studios Tour Special Effects Stage at Universal Studios Hollywood. In the mid-1980s, the tour included a showcase of space effects used in Buck Rogers.

This marauder originated from the collection of noted science-fiction archivist Fuller French. It is cast from resin around an internal steel rod. The ship's right wing nacelle is resin, like the main body of the model, while the left wing nacelle is carved from wood. The Marauder is hand-painted brown with black twin nacelles and two Draconian insignia printed on opposite wings.

The model miniature features detailed design ridges and crests, as well as multiple threaded mounting points, including a hole on the underside for inserting an additional puppeteering rod. Also included is a custom metal display stand. In addition to paint flaking and scuffing from production use, the resin exhibits fractures in several places, most notably between the body of the craft and its nacelles, where adhesive residue is also visible. Dimensions: 24" x 15" x 7" (61 cm x 38.25 cm x 18 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 - 8,000

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