Doll, Babylon 5, Limited Edition, Captain John Sheridan
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This limited edition doll of Captain John Sheridan is memorabilia from "Babylon 5," a space-themed television show which aired from 1993-1999. The show's creator, J. Michael Straczynski (JMS), conceived an adult science fiction show with a five-year arc. As a result, the series storyline unfolded over five seasons. Although episodes could be watched individually, plots stretched between shows and over seasons. After "Babylon 5" was cancelled in its fourth season, its determined fans found the show a home at the cable network TNT, so that the story arc could be completed. More significant, "Babylon 5" spawned a fan culture that used e-mail, newsgroups, and websites (in addition to newsletters and collectible items) to share affection for the series. Straczynski (JMS on-line) participated actively on the internet, answering fans questions and offering insights into production decisions. The use of the internet and e-mail as the backbone of its fan culture makes "Babylon 5" a marker of its times.
Jeannie Whited donated this piece of "Babylon 5" memorabilia to the Museum in 2005.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
1997
Country of Origin
China
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Manufacturer
Exclusive Toy Products, Inc. Dimensions
3-D: 14 x 8.9 x 30.5cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 12 in.) Materials
plastic, synthetic fabric, paperboard, paint, Velcro Inventory Number
A20060009000
Credit Line
Gift of Jeannie C. Whited.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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