Puddle Jumper Rear Cabin Bench and Hidden Panel

Production made Styrofoam bench painted antique bronze with turquoise patina, has an hourglass shaped hole passing through the middle, and two gray vinyl padded seat cushions, measures approx. 37in × 19in × 20.5in. Bench back with six gray vinyl padded back cushions, face of back is removable and attaches with magnets, inside is an Ancient control panel made of silver and gold MDF panels with gold and blue speckled highlights and clear slots backed in an acrylic panel for backlighting, also has acrylic panels backed with blue and orange decals and etched simulated circuitry, measures approx. 37.5in × 20.75in × 5in. Prop shows wear from production use including scratches, dents, peeling paint, and screw holes.

Catalogue text

Bench, seat back and hidden panel introduced in the Stargate Atlantis Season Two episode, “Grace Under Pressure”. Rodney McKay accesses this bench when the Puddle Jumper he is inside crashes into the ocean, placing his life is in jeopardy. The hidden panel is designed to be back-lit, and includes numerous slots for control crystals. Bench is made of styrofoam with two gray vinyl padded seat cushions. Back also includes vinyl cushions. The hidden panel is made of MDF and includes acrylic components. Bench measures 37in × 19in × 20.5in. Backing measures 37.5in × 20.75in × 5in.

Provenance

Taken by Propworx staff directly from The Bridge Studios, where MGM’s Stargate series were produced.