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12 New Articles
  • 1 day ago This week in Gerry Anderson news! (February 4th 2023)
  • 2 days ago Terrahawks: From Zelda With Love! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story
  • 4 days ago Gerry Anderson’s Century 21 – New Exhibition at London Cartoon Museum
  • 1 week ago This week in Gerry Anderson news! (January 28th 2023)
  • 1 week ago New Captain Scarlet: Falcon’s Fury! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story
  • 2 weeks ago Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted streaming event at 6pm on Monday January 30th!
  • 2 weeks ago New Captain Scarlet: Deadly Symphony! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story
  • 3 weeks ago Maybe There – the Lost Stories from Space:1999 – now available in paperback and Kindle e-book editions!
  • 3 weeks ago UFO: Orca Has Fallen! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story
  • 3 weeks ago Thunderbirds and Stingray from Hornby in 2024!
  • 4 weeks ago “Expect the Unexpected!” 10 months of Terrahawks!
  • January 6, 2023 UFO: North Sea Showdown! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story
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More Big Chief Studios Thunderbirds Character Previews!

By Jamie Anderson
May 1, 2017
in :  Merchandise, News, Photos, Teaser
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We’re very excited to see more Big Chief Studios Thunderbirds Character preview images, released today by Big Chief on their Facebook page.       The figures are due to be released later in 2017. Initial product offerings will include highly detailed 1:6 Scale Character Replica Figures of the puppets used in the making of the hit series. From the …

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Cosplayers Are Go!

By Andrew Clements
April 1, 2017
in :  Fun, Photos, Prizes
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Young fans of Gerry Anderson’s creations have been dressing up as their favourite characters for more than 50 years, but in the 21st century, it’s not just the young fans who get to become their childhood heroes, because now the grown ups are joining in as the world of cosplayers continues to grow! Spectrum Cosplayers at Birmingham MCM Comic Con …

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Big Chief Studios Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet Figures Revealed!

By Jamie Anderson
February 6, 2017
in :  Merchandise, News, Photos
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Big Chief Studios Thunderbirds are go! And so is Captain Scarlet! Some stunning teaser images of Big Chief Studios Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet replica figures have been revealed from their stand at the 2017 Spring Fair. The figures are due to be released later in 2017. Initial product offerings will include highly detailed 1:6 Scale Character Replica Figures of the …

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Thunderbirds Raygun Replica

By Andrew Clements
January 6, 2017
in :  Interview, Merchandise, News, Photos
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The classic International Rescue raygun from Thunderbirds is an iconic prop and one that fans have been wanting to get their hands on for over 50 years. Well, the wait is finally over, as Planet Replicas have unveiled this breathtaking replica of the classic prop that no well-dressed Tracy brother or Thunderbirds fan should be without! As if this wonderful image isn’t striking enough, we decided …

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Thunderbirds Are (LE)GO!

By Andrew Clements
December 10, 2016
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Last year saw the production of three brand new classic episodes of Thunderbirds, using the same techniques that were pioneered by the team on the Slough Trading Estate 50 years prior. From puppets to models, explosions to sets, everything was recreated faithfully to the look and feel of the original series and fans have praised the quality of the production …

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Anderson Artist Shoutout!

By Chris Thompson
November 19, 2016
in :  Fun, Photos
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Many Gerry Anderson fans know me for my Anderson themed artwork. In fact, with almost 70 Anderson specific images on my deviant art page (shameless plug), one could argue that I am somewhat obsessed. Rather than talking about myself however, there are plenty of brilliant artists to be found on the Internet, displaying their creations on DeviantArt, Tumblr, forums etc. Here is a …

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Stingray and the W.A.S.P. Fleet

By Chris Thompson
November 5, 2016
in :  Fun, Photos
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It’s worth pointing out that I was able to write the bulk of this article in the line for the ‘Skull Island’ ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. Isn’t technology wonderful? One of the most popular images I’ve ever produced is this image of Stingray under construction. While making it I was thinking about the story behind her. No backstory was ever written …

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Thunderbirds “Were” Go – @ The Curve

By Chris Thompson
September 3, 2016
in :  Events, Photos, Reviews
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Gerry Anderson at “The Curve” Image Gallery Over the weekend, guests to the grand opening of Slough’s brand new Cultural Centre The Curve  were treated to an exhibition of miniatures, props, puppets and episodes from the worlds of Gerry Anderson. Also in attendance were Jamie Anderson and Stephen La Riviére, who were on hand to chat to visitors and answer questions. Enjoy a …

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Gerry Anderson’s Firestorm Set Report

By Jack Knoll
March 9, 2016
in :  News, Photos
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On Monday 7th March I arrived at a secret location, somewhere on the Slough Trading Estate. My mission: to go behind the scenes on Gerry Anderson’s Firestorm, and bring back some exclusive insights into how the pilot minisode is being made. The massive warehouse has been skillfully converted into a studio space with three stages, specially customised for shooting this …

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The Top 10 Thunderbirds Guest Vehicles

By Jack Knoll
January 22, 2016
in :  Fun, Photos
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Ever dreamed of flying on board Fireflash (on a good day!) or taking the helm of the USN Sentinel? Now is the chance for you to show your support for your favourite Thunderbirds guest vehicles. These are the planes, rockets and ships which often stole the show, and even more often left themselves at the mercy of the International Rescue …

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BKSTS Introduce the Gerry Anderson Award for VFX

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March 12, 2013

Anderson Entertainment and the BKSTS are proud to announce the introduction of a new Award, …

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Gerry Anderson was born on 14 April 1929, and through a combination of skill and an incredible level of determination earned his first credit as a producer when he was still in his 20s. Years before the word ‘brand’ was popularly applied to television, Gerry’s name came to represent an inimitable style of entertainment that proved hugely successful around the world. From Fireball XL5 to Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet to Space Precinct, Supercar to Thunderbirds - he has become the UK's equivalent of Walt Disney. During the 1960s Gerry used puppetry to realise epic science fiction scenarios that would have been impossible to achieve in anything other than miniature scale. The names of the shows he produced during this era are familiar to millions, and continue to entertain audiences today. An incredible feat unsurpassed by any other British TV and film producer. As the optimism of the 1960s faded, Gerry Anderson created darker scenarios for the new decade. Live-action series UFO and Space: 1999 anticipated the accomplishments of Star Wars and are still regarded by many as his finest work. He was never content to stand still, and his programmes became increasingly diverse in the 1980s. He made a welcome return to puppetry for Terrahawks and brought the animated private detective Dick Spanner to the screen, while developing a parallel career as an award-winning director of sophisticated television commercials. In the 1990s he created and produced the lavish live-action series Space Precinct, before returning to children’s entertainment with the enchanting Lavender Castle. In 2001 he was awarded an MBE for services to the British film industry. The astonishing New Captain Scarlet premièred in 2005, by which time Gerry (then 76) was long past the age when most people consider retiring. His enthusiasm for the next project, and his fascination for the latest technology, remained undimmed through much of his final illness. He passed away on 26 December 2012. Despite being relatively shy, and never really spending much time looking back and reminiscing over his achievements Gerry Anderson came to appreciate that for many people his shows represented a special time in their lives. And he was proud that the ingenuity and optimism of his characters galvanised some viewers who went on to distinguished careers within film, television and other fields. Thunderbirds has inspired movies, stage shows and a vast array of merchandise, all reflecting its phenomenal impact on our popular culture, and together with his other shows is cherished by many generations of viewers.

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    This week in Gerry Anderson news! (February 4th 2023)

  • 2 days ago

    Terrahawks: From Zelda With Love! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

  • 4 days ago

    Gerry Anderson’s Century 21 – New Exhibition at London Cartoon Museum

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    This week in Gerry Anderson news! (January 28th 2023)

  • 1 week ago

    New Captain Scarlet: Falcon’s Fury! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

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