Stargate enthusiasts have had a whirlwind year, with reboot rumors swirling and a planned revival from series veteran Martin Gero getting scrapped before a new project from WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer was announced. But while the small screen future remains uncertain, collectors have something tangible to celebrate: a brand-new piece of Stargate memorabilia is arriving just in time for the holidays.
Master Replicas, the company behind a growing line of Stargate starship and prop replicas, is set to release a meticulously crafted Horus Guard helmet desktop replica this December. The piece stands just under six inches tall on its display stand and is made from painted polyresin, capturing the iconic bird-like design of the fearsome Jaffa warriors. It’s priced at $69.99 and is available for pre-order now on MasterReplicas.com.
A blast from the past
The Horus Guard first appeared in the 1994 blockbuster Stargate, written by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich and directed by Emmerich. The film introduced audiences to Colonel Jack O'Neill (Kurt Russell) and Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader), who travel through an ancient portal to a distant world ruled by the alien Goa'uld Ra. The Horus Guards served as Ra's elite soldiers, their distinctive helmets mimicking the falcon-headed Egyptian god Horus.
Following Ra's demise, the guards went on to serve other Goa'uld leaders like Hathor and Heru'ur. Their striking appearance became one of the franchise's most recognizable visual motifs, making this replica a must-have for longtime fans.
From film to television legacy
The original movie spawned the beloved TV spinoff Stargate SG-1, which ran for 10 seasons and over 200 episodes. Two more series, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe, followed, but the franchise has been largely dormant since Universe ended in 2011. Despite the recent reboot turmoil, the fanbase remains as passionate as ever, and collectibles like this helmet offer a way to keep the spirit alive.
For those who enjoy collecting props from other iconic series, there’s plenty to look forward to, like the upcoming HBO Harry Potter reboot and its accompanying merchandise. But for now, Stargate fans can mark their calendars for December and prepare to add a piece of sci-fi history to their shelves.
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