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CAPTAIN SCARLET and the MYSTERONS UNOFFICIAL WEBSITE |
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TRADING PAGE
VARIOUS ITEMS
On this page, you'll find various other items, that you might want to add to your collection. T Simply follow the links for each items to the site which is selling them. I'm not selling anything personally. Each of these site are independent from my own. But if you have a question, you may ask me, and I'll see if I'm able to find the answer for you.
UPDATES MARCH 15, 2009:
BOOKS: - Filmed in Supermationation: A History of the Future - Century 21: Classic Comic Strips from the World of Gerry Anderson - Volumes 1 and 2 - Special Effects Superman: The Miniature Effects of Derek Meddings
DVD: - Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (Region 1 and Region 2) - Thunderbirds Blu-Ray UK Release
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BOOKS
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FILMED IN SUPERMARIONATION: A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE
"They are all most keen and enthusiastic to make these the best puppet films ever made. I too feel that this is a wonderful opportunity, and may well be the beginning of something big!" -- 'The Adventures of Twizzle' Puppeteer, Joy Laurey. August 16th 1957
It's a well worn story that has been told in countless books, magazines and documentaries: the story of a group of film makers who decided to set up a production company in an old mansion in Maidenhead and waited for the phone to ring. After six months of silence, they were on the verge of liquidation when a children's novelist asked them if they would like to make some puppet films.
It's a touching story.
It's also completely untrue.
Filmed in Supermarionation is the story as you've never heard it before of the puppet empire that rose from the Slough Trading Estate in the 1960s and created shows such as Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90. Starting right at the beginning with Gerry Anderson's directorial debut in 1955 and finishing on the day the puppet studios closed in 1969, the book charts the rise and fall of the A.P. Films / Century 21 Organisation's 'Supermarionation' films. The book features a wealth of new information, hundreds of previously unseen photographs and is based on hours of interviews with cast and crew, newspaper articles and previously unpublished paperwork.
So if you want to know:
Then this is the book for you. If none of that interests you, then just pick it up for the scandal. Well, it's not really scandal. Just a bit contentious...
And if you don't like scandal, then buy it for the happy stuff, of which there is lots."
CENTURY 21: CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS FROM THE WORLD OF GERRY ANDERSON - VOLUMES 1 AND 2
In March 2009, Reynolds & Hearn publish two volumes of reprints from the classic British comics 'TV/Century 21' and 'Lady Penelope'. Not only will you find Captain Scarlet strips in these books, but also, Thunderbirds, Fireball XL5, Lady Penelope, and Zero-X.
Fans have been waiting for this for years, literally, and we are hoping very much that these will only be the start of a series of volumes that will reprint the majority of the TV/Century 21 strips!
Both books will be available in Paperback and Limited Hardcover edition on March 31, 2009. You can pre-order both of them at Amazon.co.uk
SPECIAL EFFECTS SUPERMAN: THE MINIATURE EFFECTS OF DEREK MEDDINGS
After his career in the film industry took flight with Gerry Anderson in 1957, Derek Meddings proceeded to head the effects team and design every major vehicle for the hit British television series Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and UFO. When the Anderson studio closed in 1970, Meddings moved into movies and headed the effects on over 20 motion pictures. His accolades include: six James Bonds, Batman, Supergirl, Santa Claus and The Neverending Story. Foreword by Sir Roger Moore.
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SUBSCRIPTION
INSTRUCTIONS: email subscriptions@comics-international.co.uk
with your name, address and payment details quoting reference FAB01 OFFER
or send to: Comics International (Department FAB01),
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COMPLETE GERRY ANDERSON - THE AUTHORISED EPISODE GUIDE (PAPERBACK) - 2006 REVISED EDITION!
with a foreword by Gerry Anderson
The Complete
Gerry Anderson - The Authorised Episode Guide has been updated
and revised for this new paperback edition, which features over 30 pages
of new material - including a complete episode guide to ALL 26
episodes of New Captain Scarlet (plus full cast and crew lists, credited
and un-credited), a fully upgraded guide to Four Feather Falls, Space:1999
cast additions and Australian world premiere broadcast details, plus new
photos throughout.
Paperback, 376 pages Reynolds & Hearn
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SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELLER - VOLUME 2
Second volume of exclusive modelling and FX stories is available now via the www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk website. All orders are mailed out within twenty four hours of receipt (excluding weekends).
Volume Two brings you :
Join for the 100-page thrill-ride that is Sci. Fi and Fantasy Modeller Volume Two - Order your copy today! www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk
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THE FUTURE WAS F.A.B.: THE ART OF MIKE TRIM
Mike Trim built models for Thunderbirds and quickly turned his talents as a painter and designer to creating the sets and machines of the Andersons' science fiction shows from the 1960s and 1970s. This new book features his concept drawings and paintings together with his famous record album artwork.
Contains over 275 color and black and white illustrations, drawings, paintings, model concepts, blue print drawings, and artwork.
Paperback, 160 pages Hermes P. Publisher
Available
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MY FAB YEARS!
by Sylvia Anderson
From Amazon.co.uk site: "[...]Definitive behind-the-scenes history of the great British sci-fi television series and movies of the late 1950s, 1960s and 1970s: "Supercar", "Fireball XL5", "Stingray", "Thunderbirds", "Captain Scarlet", "Secret Service", "Joe 90", "Doppelganger", "UFO" and "Space: 1999" from their co-creator, Sylvia Anderson."
Containing over 200 rarely seen photographs with detailed remembrances of what made these ground-breaking shows so memorable. Available in hardcover, paperback and as a signed edition by Sylvia Anderson.
208 pages Hermes Press Available since September 2006. You can
order at Amazon.co.uk
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UPDATE APRIL 9, 2005
New from Reynolds & Hearn:
GERRY ANDERSON THE AUTHORISED EPISODE GUIDE HARD COVER, 2005 REVISED EDITION Chris Bentley Foreword by Gerry Anderson
A new, hard cover, revised edition of "The Complete Gerry Anderson, the Authorised Episode Guide" has been released by Reynolds & Hearn Limited. First published in 2003, in a soft cover edition, this book, written by Chris Bentley - with a foreword by Gerry Anderson - contains all the goodies of the first edition (episode guide to all Gerry Anderson's TV productions, feature films, unscreened pilots, etc.) and has been painstakingly revised, cover to cover, for this new edition. This time it includes additional material such as the Eternity project, Firestorm and the New Captain Scarlet CGI series, alternative versions of Thunderbirds episodes, and more detailed information that could be found in the first edition. A new cover art featuring the New Captain Scarlet (seen here) reflects these changes and additions. Over 50 pages worth of new material have been added to this already impressive book, which hit the stands on May 3rd, 2005.
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UPDATE APRIL 5, 2003:
New from Reynolds & Hearn:
GERRY ANDERSON THE AUTHORISED EPISODE GUIDE Chris Bentley Foreword by Gerry Anderson
Authorised by Gerry himself, this unique publication presents complete details of all Gerry Anderson’s productions in one book. The book naturally covers not only television series such as Stingray, Thunderbirds, UFO and Space:1999, but also the feature films and rare, unscreened pilot episodes. Read more interesting information on the NEWS PAGE Complete Gerry Anderson on sale at Amazon.co.uk
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PLEASE! CAREFULLY READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TAPES AND DVD: Be aware of the different Regions and recording Formats. UK tapes and DVD are PAL format - and DVD discs are Region 2, which means that, PAL TAPES ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH UK VIDEO SYSTEMS AND REGION 2 DVD DISCS ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH EUROPEAN PLAYERS -- THEY WILL NOT WORK ON US EQUIPMENT. Unless you have a system that will enable you to play them (multi-system and multi-Region/region free player, or something similar), you will not be able to view those medias in North American machines, which use NTSC RECORDING FORMAT, AND REGION 1 for DVD discs. The same is true the other way around. |
JOURNEY TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE SUN DVD
Sci-fi adventure and suspense has never been more exciting or intense as when you Journey to the Far Side of the Sun! One hundred years in the future, two astronauts are sent to uncover the secrets of a "duplicate" Earth on the other side of the Sun. When they crash land three weeks earlier than they had planned, they must embark on a life-or-death mission to determine whether they have arrived back home or on the strange mirror world. This imaginative space adventure offers a journey few will ever forget!
Producers: Gerry
and Sylvia Anderson
Directors: Robert Parrish
Actors: Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Herbert Lom
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DICK SPANNER P.I. - 2 DVD SET (PAL, REGION 2, UK) From Amazon.co.uk: "A tongue-in-cheek stop-animation series starring
mild-mannered private investigator Dick Spanner, the creation of
Terry Adlam and Gerry Anderson. Originally screened on television as
part of the series Network Seven, this DVD features Dick Spanner in
two investigations, complete with lots of sight gags, wisecracks and
satire throughout. Dick Spanner is voiced by Shane Rimmer, who was
previously the voice of Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds. As a bonus
there are interviews with Gerry Anderson at the end of each serial
and a new video to go with the theme song."
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GERRY ANDERSON: THE MONOCHROME YEARS (17 DISCS BOX SET)
First released last Fall, this hard-to-find, huge boxset will be offered again next Fall. This is the ultimate collection of all of Anderson TV Series, filmed in black and white. The 17 discs set, spanning from 1959 to 1962, contains the following shows:
Original fullscreen presentation English language 48 hrs and 45 mins. (approx.) Region 2, PAL Format (UK and the rest of Europe)
Release date: September 11, 2006
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GERRY ANDERSON BOX SET: STINGRAY, CAPTAIN SCARLET & THUNDERBIRDS
As a perfect companion for 'The Monochrome Years', this DVD set - which was also previously released a few months ago but has since then became hard to find - is presently offered again. Containing all the episodes from the three favourite Supermarionation shows, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Thunderbirds, this huge set of 18 discs is the economic and practical answer for any fan still not owning them to finally get them all at once!
18 discs Original fullscreen format presentation English language 57hrs. 35mins Region 2, PAL Format (UK and the rest of Europe)
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LAVENDER CASTLE COMPLETE SERIES - REGION 2 DVD PAL FORMAT (UK ) - RELEASE DATE!
Originally presented on British television as two separate series in 1999 and 2000 by ITV, Lavender Castle has not been broadcast again to date in the UK (It was however recently broadcast in Australia). The upcoming release of the entire series will present an occasion for many Anderson fans to actually own the complete series. You can order your pre- copy of Lavender Castle at Amazon.co.uk, by clicking the link below. |
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Lavender Castle - Complete DVD set
??? minutes 2 discs (Region 2, PAL format)
Colour
Universal Pictures Video
Release date: September 19, 2005.
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TORCHY THE BATTERY BOY AND SUPERCAR ON DVD, REGION 2 (PAL FORMAT)
First of upcoming releases of Gerry Anderson's series this year by Network, Torchy the Battery Boy - one of the earlier Gerry Anderson's puppets productions - is now available, for the first time on DVD, since April 11, 2005. In a project to make the complete series available for the first time ever, this set comprises all the 26 episodes of the first series. Series 2 is to follow somewhere this year. Definitely a children series, Torchy the Battery Boy follows the adventures of Torchy, and all the other toys of Topsy-Turvy Land.
You can order your copy of Torchy the Battery Boy - Series 1, at Amazon.co.uk, by clicking one of the links below.
Two weeks later, Network then releases Supercar - the Entire Series - for the first time ever in U.K. The entire run of 39 episodes from Gerry Anderson's original Supermarionation series is comprised in this unique DVD region 2 box set, telling the 39 episodes adventures of Mike Mercury and friends, and the extraordinary Supercar. Many fans of the series will want to own this unique piece of collection, which will also include as a bonus the independently-produced documentary programme Full Boost Vertical: The Supercar Story.
You can order your copy of Supercar - The Entire Series at Amazon.co.uk, by clicking one of the links below.
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TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE!
Okay, not really a Gerry Anderson's production. Okay... not REALLY something for under-aged kids to watch. But definitely worth mentioning on this site for any interested adult to see. Team America: World Police is the crude, explicit, violent, sometimes bad-tasted, and controversial movie by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (creators of the equally non-politically correct South Park TV series), where all the characters are puppets - a-la-Thunderbirds style. The movie, one of last Summer's success sleepers in theatre, follows the adventures of a team of not-so-apt terrorist fighters, who watch over the world from their secret headquarters inside Mount Rushmore - and leap into action whenever stereotyped baddies threaten world peace.
It's the same kind of humour you find in South Park, so if this the kind of humour is for you, you'll enjoy this movie.
Team America: World Police is available ince May 17, 2005 in North America (Region 1) and since on May 23, 2005 in UK, in Region 2. The Region 1 version of the movie is available in three different editions: a full screen format, a wide screen format and a special collector's unrated edition, wide screen format.
To order any of the copies of Team America: World Police, either in U.K. at Amazon.co.uk , or North America, at Amazon.com , you can simply click one of the links below.
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3 GERRY ANDERSON CLASSICS - TRIPLE PACK DVD SET (Region 2, PAL format) From Carlton Visual Entertainment Ltd. This recent DVD release is a good introduction to the worlds of Gerry Anderson - or can be added to any die-hard fan's collection. This triple pack features 19 chosen episodes of the three series 'Captain Scarlet', 'Stingray', and 'Joe 90'. In total, 475 of entertainment. You can buy this set directly at Amazon.co.uk, using the following link. |
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3 Gerry Anderson Classics - Supermarionation - Joe 90 / Captain Scarlet / Stingray |
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THE SECRET SERVICE REGION 1 DVD SET RELEASED ON DECEMBER 30, 2003 For the first time ever and EXCLUSIVE FOR REGION 1 (North America - USA & Canada), THE SECRET SERVICE! The last and the more obscure of Gerry Anderson Supermarionation Series, will soon be released on Region 1 DVD (North America) by A&E Entertainment. Counting only 13 episodes, the series related the adventures of Father Stanley Unwin (played by... Stanley Unwin) a crack Secret agent (!!!!!!!!) and his gardener Matthew, whom, with the help of a very neat invention, can be reduced to the size of a midget doll and be carried around in a suitcase... The series might be of interest for Captain Scarlet fans, as some episodes featured the Scarlet puppet, in the role of mild-mannered agent Paul Blake... Not well-known as the series had not been broadcast largely in UK, it will soon be available for people to own on DVD. For Region 1 DVD players only (North America) , or for those living in the UK owning a player able to read Region 1 discs.
The DVD set can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com, using the following link.
The Secret Service - The Complete Series
A&E Entertainment
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TOYS AND GAMES
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NOVEMBER 11, 2006
CLASSIC CAPTAIN SCARLET - PLAYSTATION 2 GAME (REGION 2) - TO BE RELEASED BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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The news had been announced quite a few months ago in a press release - but now it seems official. Blast will be releasing a new Playstation 2 game based on the classic Captain Scarlet series. Age rating for this time is 3 years old +, and will only play on Pal European Playstation 2.
From publicity sheet:
Play as Captain Scarlet. Get behind the wheel of the Spectrum Patrol Car and the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle for high-speed, mission-based combat racing in exotic locales. 3 Modes of play - Pursuit, Escape And Race . Explosive weaponry - Machines Guns, Rockets, Mines and Bombs ; Features the iconic Spectrum Patrol Vehicle as well as the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle. 16 Adrenaline filled missions. Includes
a remixed Captain Scarlet music track. The game is due for release before Christmas, but the information we have doesn't give us a precise date as yet. This website will give you further news as it comes along. Just cross your fingers this game doesn't follow the fate of the previous 'Retaliation' PC game...
In the
meantime, the game is available for for
Pre-order from Amazon.co.uk
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APRIL 22, 2006:
NEW CAPTAIN SCARLET BANDAI TOYS AVAILABLE AT BANDAI UK In the last weeks, Bandai launched its new series of New Captain Scarlet toys. Colonel White and Destiny Angel joined the line of action figures - bringing the set to five figures now, with Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue and Captain Black. In addition to these, two new sets of mini vehicles have also been added to the two previous releases: Set C comprises the Rhino and its Albatross transporter, along with a mini figure of Captain Blue, while set D features the Stallion Raid Bike, the Cheetah and the Druzniuk Tank, along with a figure of Captain Black. Both the Rhino and the Tank come with sounds effects, provided by LR44 batteries.
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DVDS AND OTHER MERCHANDISES FROM GERRY ANDERSON'S SERIES:
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From the author:
(Available at Amazon.co.uk)
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By
Chris Bentley,
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page, all-colour, limited edition!
Product
Enterprise release update and reviews including exclusive report on
the SPV (2 page feature).
SCI-FI
& FANTASY MODELLER
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COMPLETE
For the first time ever, the complete second
series of Gerry Anderson's original Supermarionation series will be
available on September 5, 2005. Offered in a boxset of 2 discs, this
release from Network DVD has a running time of 350 minutes, comprising all
26 episodes of the second season, in glorious black and white. 
Gerry
Anderson's 1999 animated series Lavender Castle will be released on
Region 2 DVD September 9 2005. For the ever, the complete series
will be available. The two-disc set will feature all 26 10-minute
episodes of the fantasy series, which tells the adventures of Captain
Thrice, and the crew of the spaceship Paradox, in search of the
legendary Lavender Castle, which they must find before the evil Dr. Agon.
