Exclusive club members’ day at 54321FAB!

Long-time Fanderson member Chris King has masterminded 54321 FAB! The Art of Supermarionation, now at The Hub at St Mary’s, Lichfield, Staffordshire.

54321 FAB! The Art of Supermarionation is an extensive free exhibition of original puppets, art, memorabilia and models from the TV shows of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, running until 2nd November 2024.

Click to see the ITV News Central report (scrub through to 20:17).

As a thank you to Fanderson and its members for their support, Chris and the team at The Hub have arranged for club members to have exclusive free access to the exhibition on one day only – Sunday, 13th October 2024. The Hub is not open to the public on Sundays, so this will be an excellent opportunity for club members to see the exhibits up close, as well as socialising with old friends.

Keep an eye on this news story, as we’ll post news here of exciting guests that will join us on the day.

Club members attending will also be the first to be able to buy our upcoming Thunderbirds To The Rescue soundtrack CD!

Space at The Hub is limited, so click on this link to book your place now.

Nestled between Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham in the Midlands, Lichfield is easy to get to via the M6 toll or M42 motorways, and The Hub at St Mary’s is a short (8 minute) walk from Lichfield City railway station.

 

The postman’s on his way with a little something to start your summer…

We’re delighted to report that FAB Express 107 was posted today to all Fanderson members! As well as all the Anderson news and your views, this issue takes a FlashBack to The Secret Service Hole In One, to whet everyone’s appetite before the Hole In One event in August.

Being the summer mailing, it’s also that time when we again ask you all to renew your club memberships. Mailed with FAB Express 107 is a short letter that explains how to renew your membership – ensure you do it by 1st October and you can save money with your Loyalty Discount (explained in the letter).

As long as we’ve got your renewal by 1st October you’ll be included in the winter mailing, comprising issue 108 and FAB Annual 2025. Editor Mike Jones is working hard to ensure it’s another goodie that you won’t want to miss!


UPDATE 27/7/24: Apologies to Fanderson’s Honorary Members – your mailing includes a renewal letter by mistake. Please ignore this as we’ll renew your membership automatically.


 

[UK] Thunderbirds (briefly) returns to Talking Pictures TV!

Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s 1964 series Thunderbirds is returning to Talking Pictures TV (in the UK).

Saturday, 3rd August at 14:00 brings Terror In New York City, followed by Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons (Special Assignment) in its usual 15:00 slot. Unfortunately, it appears that this episode is a one-off, not a return of the series as hoped.

Talking Pictures TV is available in the UK on Freeview/Youview 82, Freesat 306, Sky channel 328 and Virgin 445, with a streaming service at www.tptvencore.co.uk

Thank you so much!

Throughout June we ran another online daily calendar of offers, raffles, lucky dips and ‘blind’ auctions – many to raise vital funds for our 2024 charity, Actors’ Benevolent Fund. We’re still finalising the figures, but it looks like once again we’re well into four figures! We’ll publish the final figure in FAB Express 108 in the autumn.

Thanks so much to our generous donors and everyone who bought raffle tickets, charity items or bid in the auctions!

We’ll start mailing the various prizes and auction lots next week.

Remember that we still have a range of items available in return for a donation to our charity. As a reminder, here’s a reminder of what was in our Summer Solstice Spectacular:

Day 1 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Robert Harrop The Hood figurine – won by Robert Hill

Day 2 – OFFER – save up to 33% of our exclusive FAB Challenge card game

Day 3 – CHARITY AUCTION – genuine Space Precinct costume SRO overalls – highest bidder Mary Turner (no, not that Mary Turner!)

Day 4 – FREE LUCKY DIP – Brains Explains book – won by John Bullivant

Day 5 – OFFER – buy all three audio archive CDs for the price of two

Day 6 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Thunderbirds jigsaw puzzles – won by Ian Haworth

Day 7 – OFFER – Super Space Theater book and art prints

Day 8 – CHARITY AUCTION – Robert Harrop Brains figurine – highest bidder Robert Hill

Day 9 – OFFER – free Captain Scarlet specification guide when you buy the exclusive Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons soundtrack

Day 10 – OFFER – up to 33% off all five posters, including £10 charity donation

Day 11 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Robert Harrop Gordon Tracy figurine – won by Robert Hill

Day 12 – OFFER – free Stingray specification guide when you buy the exclusive Stingray soundtrack

Day 13 – FREE LUCKY DIP – Supercelebration tote bag – won by Keith Jones

Day 14 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Thunderbirds jigsaw puzzle and Agents’ Technical Handbook – won by MaryAnn Tucker

Day 15 – OFFER – three club annuals for the price of two

Day 16 – CHARITY AUCTION – Tracy Island News issue 1 – highest bidder Lyndsay Jones

Day 17 – CHARITY ITEM – FAB1 button badge

Day 18 – CHARITY AUCTION – Barry Gray concert brochure – highest bidder Yasutaka Matsuyma

Day 19 – OFFER – up to 33% off exclusive FAB Grooves vinyl LP

Day 20 – CHARITY AUCTION – Robert Harrop Recovery Vehicles – highest bidder Robert Hill

Day 21 – OFFER – free The Secret Service specification guide when you buy the exclusive The Secret Service soundtrack

Day 22 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Thunderbirds shot glasses – won by Ian Haworth

Day 23 – FREE LUCKY DIP – Parker’s Cars book – won by Jason Guth

Day 24 – CHARITY AUCTION – Silva Screen Space:1999 soundtrack – highest bidder – Susan Duluth

Day 25 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Stingray Blu-ray Disc – won by James McFetridge

Day 26 – OFFER – free Joe 90 specification guide when you buy the exclusive Joe 90 soundtrack

Day 27 – CHARITY AUCTION – Robert Harrop Virgil Tracy – highest bidder Robert Hill

Day 28 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Thunderbird 5 paperweight – won by Ian Haworth

Day 29 – CHARITY AUCTION – FAB1 convention brochure – highest bidder Tom Saunders

Day 30 – CHARITY RAFFLE – Robert Harrop Scott Tracy – won by Ian Haworth


Additionally, see all of our Charity Fundraising items available to buy.

Summer Solstice Spectacular terms and conditions apply, in addition to Fanderson’s standing Terms and Conditions.