Month: February 2014

Catch The Day After Tomorrow DVD Trailer

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Fanderson has produced a special trailer to advertise one of the club’s most successful and enduring DVDs.

Back in 2002 the double release of The Day After Tomorrow (TDAT) and Space Police brought together two of Gerry Anderson’s most underrated pilot productions, allowing many fans to enjoy them for the first time.

Now Fanderson has put together a trailer that showcases the drama and mind-bending science-fiction of TDAT. If you have’t seen this before – then what are you waiting for? Get your copy while stocks last!

The Day After Tomorrow

Starrring Brian Blessed, Joanna Dunham, Nick Tate and Shane Rimmer, TDAT tells the story of the light ship Altares, and its voyage of scientific discovery to Alpha Centauri. Things go badly wrong though when the the Altares hurtles out of control at near light speed, leaving the crew stranded in outer space!

Featuring an amazing combination of live action, animation and puppetry, Space Police – Star Laws, sees Lieutenant Chuck Brogan (Shane Rimmer) leading the fight against organised in Space Police Precinct 44 East,on the planet Zar XL5.

Important – please note: This DVD is available exclusively to members of Fanderson

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Build your own Thunderbird 2!

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Thunderbird 2 press out and build model.

Model-makers and all-round fans of Thunderbirds will be excited to hear that EIGHT Innovation has produced a Thunderbird 2 Press-out & Build book in association with Haynes Publishing and ITV Studios!

EIGHT Innovation have been designing and producing practical gifts for large retailers for many years.

Check out their website for a great video that demonstates how to build the model!

Fanderson supporter Tony Barnes has died

Posted on by 1266 Nick Williams

Fanderson was saddened to hear of the loss of our friend and colleague Tony Barnes, who passed away in hospital on 10th February.

Tony has been a friend and supporter of Fanderson for many years. Seven years ago he volunteered to become our Sales Assistant and ever since then has been a truly invaluable member of the team, posting and packaging virtually all our merchandise items to members across the globe.

Tony belonged to a number of clubs, societies and forums and offered help and advice to many people with his model making skills, and all-round knowledge covering a variety of subjects.

Many tributes appeared on Faceboook in the wake of the news, underlining the affection and respect in which Tony was held. If you would like read some of these tributes or add your own, you can do so on this Facebook thread or the Fanderson Forum.

Our heart goes out to his family and many friends.

Donations

Tony’s family has asked that anyone wishing to make a charitable donation in memory of his life is welcome to give money to The Retired Greyhound Trust, an organisation close to Tony’s heart. Donations can be made online to http://www.justgiving.com/anthonybarnes

Funeral arrangements

Tony’s funeral will be held at 10am on Tuesday 25th February at St Thomas church, Chatsworth Road,Brampton, Chesterfield S40 3AW. It will be followed by a private cremation at the Crematorium, Chesterfield Rd Brimington S43 1AU.

Book your tickets for Britscifi 2014!

Posted on by 1266 Nick Williams

BritScifiLogo-300x99 National_Space_CentreThunderbirds voice artists David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and Shane Rimmer will be attending Britscifi at the Leicester Space Centre from 1st – 2nd March. The voice artists behind three of the Tracy brother (Alan, Gordon, and Scott), as well as Brains and Parker will be rubbing shoulders with stars from ‘old’ and ‘new’ Doctor Who, The Tomorrow People and Red Dwarf.

A few other very special guests to look out are:

  • Phil Ford – New Captain Scarlet chief script writer!
  • M G Harris – the author of Gerry Anderson’s Gemini Force One!
  • Jamie Anderson – Head of Production at Anderson Entertainment!

An event day pass allows you entry to the National Space Centre, including all six galleries, the Rocket Tower and SIM ride. The pass also gives you access to the whole event (some activities will incur an additional charge – autographs, professional photo shoot, some talks and A Dog’s Life).

Book your tickets for Briscifi