The Space Game Spectacular (November 5, 2007)

[KrisV]

In 1999, just before the Movie came out, Starlog sci-fi magazine published a special Wing Commander edition. Besides having Freddie Prinze Jr. on the cover, 'Starlog Movie Hits Wing Commander' was largely devoted to the upcoming motion picture. The special publication focussed on the behind-the-screens aspects, featuring interviews with cast and crew, articles and a great number of pictures, art designs and sketches. Readers could also write in to win one of two crew jackets. Check out the cool pilot badges:

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One jacket went to a member of the CIC community. Much of the content wasn't new at the time, but it was great as an introduction to the movie. It's also great to flip through nearly ten years later. I remember placing a special order with Borders for four times the actual sales price!

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Original update published on November 5, 2007

 

[LeHah]

I happened upon one single copy in my entire life, just by chance, at a news stand in New York City. I believe we were checking out the old watering holes of Salinger when I walked past the booth and the cover caught my eye. I still have the magazine, in quite good condition. I think its between my Confed Handbook and my Prophecy Strategy Guide.

Its also good for a laugh since the weapons they list on the gatefold include a pulse rifle from Aliens and several other "generic" guns.

 

[Mekt-Hakkikt]

I got my copy from a friend as a gift who went to the USA (I asked him to bring me WCP Golf), that was a nice surprise. But I got quite upset when I read about and saw the hairless Kilrathi in their green gas.

 

[Wedge009]

Is there any more to the article? Seems like there should be more before and after page 20. Heh, Freddie really did get all excited about starring as Blair, didn't he?

 

[Bandit LOAF]

Is there any more to the article? Seems like there should be more before and after page 20. Heh, Freddie really did get all excited about starring as Blair, didn't he?

The entire magazine is about the Wing Commander movie - the scans are just samples from inside it. I'll echo the others, this was a pain to find at the time... now I need to dig out a copy, because I honestly can't remember much about it.

 

[KrisV]

There are some 70 pages in all, and a foldout poster.

Glossy paper doesn't work well with my phone camera.