The wait is finally over. The set of 7 BSG character dog tags that I pre-ordered (and paid for) in Dec 2006, arrived today.

The photo on the left was taken by Aaron of the Chief's actual dog tags.
The photo on the right is of the QMX dog tags.



They're not perfect. The font is wrong (look at the number 9). And you can't tell from the photo on the right (because of the camera flash) but the dog tags are VERY dark in colour. And the chain is wayyyyyyyy too long but that can easily be fixed. Do you think Aaron will suggest I be committed if I ask him to count the beads on his dog tags so I can make mine the same length? :)

But they are the best replica dog tags that I've seen so far. Can't complain when they cost less than USD$20. They are much better than those awful shiny dog tags that QMX are selling for USD$49.95 and all the other fan made Chief Tyrol dog tags that I've purchased off ebay in the past. 


Below is a scan of the Chief Tyrol 'character biography card' that came with the dog tags. 

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EDIT: Here is the link to the QMX website if you want to order the dog tags.
http://www.quantummechanix.com/BSGDogTags.html

The Chief Tyrol Dog Tags (that we were talking about here) are now available for sale on the QMX website.

http://www.quantummechanix.com/BSGDogTags.html 

The QMX Dog Tags have finally been released. These are the dog tags that they have been advertising since December 2006. 

The QMX website still has them listed as AVAILABILITY - TBA. The majority of websites are selling them as a set of 7 on pre-order for around USD$104. The only place I've found them for sale individually is at Battlestar Online and Forbidden Planet. 

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EDIT: I just received the latest QMx Insider email newsletter. They are selling the dog tags individually (or as a set of all seven) to subscribers of their email. Then they will be selling them to the public in "just a few days".
 

One of these things is not like the other, one of these things doesn't belong.
Can you guess which thing is not like the other before I finish this song?

From the QMx Insider Issue 2.1 email newsletter ....

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Battlestar Dog Tags: Now with character names

In Battlestar Galactica news: A number of customers have written us and asked if their custom-engraved Artisan Dog Tags can have character names on them instead of selecting a unique name. The answer is, "Yes!"

If you'd prefer the name of a Battlestar Galactica character on your dog tags, please note that with your order. Character dog tags have the following restrictions:

* They must have that character's serial number on them, which means your serial number will not be unique.
* The character in question must be a member of the Colonial military, and we must be able to confirm an accurate serial number for that character. Sorry, Gaius, no dog tags for you!

We have confirmed serial numbers for following characters: Starbuck, Apollo, Helo, Admiral Adama, Chief Tyrol, Athena, Admiral Cain and Saul Tigh.

Because this is a made-to-order product, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

Price: USD$49.95
Shipping: 4-6 weeks

Source: Quantum Mechanix Inc
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...where I can get some BSG dog tags?  Specifically Tyrol's, but generic will do too.  All I've been able to find online are the $100+ set that has a gazillion in there. :)  One of the vendors had some at Dragon*Con last year, but sold out quickly and I was stupid not to get them when I first saw them.

Anyone know?

I found a set of 7 BSG Dog Tags for sale on ebay for USD $104.95. The Dog Tags are for Admiral Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, Tigh, Helo and Tyrol. They've blurred out the photo of one of the people because they say it's a "season 3 spoiler". But it looks like it's Sharon. The item description for the ebay listing says "The items are in preorder status right now. The dog tags are scheduled to ship to us by late December/early January". The link for the ebay listing is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230058517273 but because the auction has ended the link might not be up for too much longer. But I saved the photo advertisement which you can view HERE. On the advertisement it says that the individual Dog Tags will be USD $14.99.

The dog tags are made by "Quantum Mechanix". On their website (http://www.quantummechanix.com/) if you click on "Battlestar Galactica" it reads ....

> From one of the hottest shows on television, comes this incredible line of collectibles!
> Imagine an entire line of replicas, ranging from surprisingly affordable character dog tags
> and officer pin sets, to high-end recreations of space fighters, dioramas, and filming sets!
> Well, you don't have to imagine any longer ... QMX will be bringing these items to reality.
> And everything is replicated directly from original resource material. No guesswork here ... 
> all absolutely authentic and fully-licensed by Universal. COMING SOON.

I want me some Tyrol Dog Tags !!!!!! :)