UPDATED 17/10/23: FAB 1 now available for pre-order
As well as their upcoming Stingray die-cast, Corgi has announced that they will also be re-issuing the classic Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle and Angel Interceptor models from Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons. See these and more in this video (wind through to 6:00)
Both are due to be released this autumn at £29.99 each (UK) and along with Thunderbird 2 with TB4 (£27.99) are available to pre-order now.
UPDATED 15/10/23: We’ve updated the listing to include hammer prices (in US$).
Heritage Auctions (“The World’s Largest Collectibles Auctioneer”) will be auctioning over 550 items from the film and television science fiction in The Greg Jein Collection on 13-14th October 2023.
The landmark Greg Jein Auction features the collection of the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated miniature-maker who helped create the mothership from Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and worked on most of the Star Trek movies and TV series since 1977. Jein spent decades putting together this unparalleled assemblage, which includes one of the largest collections of Star Trek props, costumes, models and production photos ever offered to the public, from the original series to nearly every big- and small-screen sequel and spinoff that followed. They’re joined by some of the most significant pieces from sci-fi and cinema history, including his mothership maquette. It spans Jein’s beloved 1940s and ’50s serials, including Spy Smasher and Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe, to such 1960s TV shows as Batman and Lost In Space to 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars.
Lots likely to be of interest to Fanderson members:
UPDATED 9/10/23: Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on Oct 9 2023.
The Eagle Has Landed is a proposed new documentary all about Space:1999‘s iconic spacecraft, by film-maker Jeffrey Morris.
The documentary will follow Morris as he investigates the origins of the iconic vessel and the ongoing global impact of a unique moment in human history—when people walked on the Moon.
The Eagle has garnered millions of fans across the globe—including luminaries in the worlds of film and TV production, real science, and science fiction. Interviews have been confirmed with, from Space:1999, Eagle creator and Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Johnson, Dr Helena Russell actor Barbara Bain and Chief Eagle Pilot Alan Carter actor Nick Tate. Also confirmed are builder of 1/4-scale Eagle Jan Wenneberg, astronaut Charles Duke, author Kevin J Anderson, special effects supervisor Bill George and film-maker Robert Meyer Burnett.
Space:1999 guest stars Isla Blair (female alien, War Games and Carla Cross, Journey To Where), Julian Glover (Jarak, Alpha Child) and Oliver Cotton (spearman, The Full Circle) have been announced as star guests at the London Film Fair on 17th September 2023.
Established in 1973, the London Film Fair enables fans to meet the stars of their favourite classic cinema and cult television programmes. You’ll have the chance to get an autograph and have your photo taken with the guests. The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students making it a must attend event. The conventions also brings dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and modern film memorabilia. Items cover the history of cinema from the silents to the present day blockbusters.
With stalls selling stills, vintage posters, modern posters, programmes, magazines, books, DVDs, soundtracks, lobby cards, toys, autographs, videos, postcards, actors and directors signings, it’s a must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television!
The London Film Fair will be held on 17th September 2023 at The Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG.
Fanderson members know that it wasn’t just Gerry Anderson, or Sylvia Anderson, who made Thunderbirds, UFO, Stingray, Doppelgänger, Joe 90, Space:1999, or any of our other favourite TV shows and films.
We know that there were also hundreds of technicians, puppeteers, writers, composers, designers, musicians, model-makers, voice artists, actors, directors, hair, make-up and wardrobe and many, many more who worked as part of the amazingly talented teams that Gerry and Sylvia recruited and nurtured to bring their creations to life.
They all deserve recognition for their wonderful work which is why, every year on Fanderson Day*, we celebrate all these very special people. Join us by commenting below**, or on social media, telling everyone who (on the Anderson productions) you think is special and why.
And, this being Fanderson’s 42nd anniversary, for today only you can save 42% off a range of 42 exclusive items of club merchandise – created by fans, for fans. From nearly 300 products we’ve picked those that represent not just the wide range of Anderson productions, but also those that perhaps only a fan club would be prepared to make – as a reminder why the club was created and is still so special today. Just apply the coupon code FandersonDay at checkout before you pay.
*With so many people to recognise, celebrate and honour it’s appropriate to do it on the day Fanderson was formed by Gerry Anderson and ITC, with the explicit intention of celebrating and honouring Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s productions.
**Comments can only be left by club members, and all comments are moderated.
IMPORTANT: Apply the coupon code FandersonDay before you pay to get 42% off items in the Fanderson Day category.
Members must apply the coupon code to get the discount. It cannot be applied after you have paid, and we cannot apply it retroactively.
Something we’ve been asked for many times over the years is now, thanks to club members Matthew Teevan and Mark Whyte, finally available – the exclusive FAB Challenge card game from Fanderson!
Easy to play, but fiendish to master, FAB Challenge presents 40 of the greatest vehicles from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s productions in a card game. Accompanying the brand-new vehicle artwork on each card is the FAB Spec & Tech, from which you must choose one item to beat your opponents and seize the hand!
LIMITED TIME INTRODUCTORY OFFER: We know that some members will want to play FAB Challenge with their friends and family, whilst keeping a set pristine (possibly unopened!). So, put two in your basket together and apply the coupon code FABChallenge before you pay and you’ll save £4! This offer will expire on 1st October 2023.
IMPORTANT: Members must apply the coupon code to get the discount. It cannot be applied after you have paid, and we cannot apply it retroactively.
Cult collectibles manufacturer Sixteen 12 has announced their all-new 1/4 scale replica Moonbase Alpha helmet collection!
Slated to arrive in February 2024, these helmets are ¼ scale (measuring 182mm tall x 95mm wide on base) and are available in six call signs (for the yellow version – Koenig, Carter, Russell, Bergman, Morrow or Verdeschi), plus an anti-radiation special edition (from Brian The Brain).
Each helmet is available to pre-order now at the ‘early bird’ price of £69.99 plus shipping.
We normally send merchandise packages by Royal Mail 2nd class or AirMail.
You can now choose to add a small payment for either 2nd class Signed For or next day Special Delivery (within the UK), or International Tracked And Signed. Just click on Postage Options to add a service to your order.
NOTE: These extra services are not available for club membership or Silva Screen products.
Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s UFO is showing on HorrorXtra channel in the UK from Tuesday 15th August.
You can see UFO on HorrorXtra:
HorrorXtra is available in the UK on Freeview 69, Freesat 138 (+1 on 139), Sky 317 (+1 on 318) and Virgin Media 171 (+1 on 371).
Our summer mailing went in the post to all Fanderson members today.
FAB Express 104 should soon start landing in current members’ homes, and will be included in the welcome package for new members along with FAB Annual 2023.
As per our new membership package, all members are now invited to renew their membership in time to be included in the winter mailing. We’re planning for FAB Express 105 and FAB Annual 2024 to follow this November, to everyone who renews their membership in time. Please wait until you receive the summer mailing before renewing your membership, as the letter enclosed has full details.
As usual, as a new magazine is published, FAB Express 103 has now been added to the back issues on the club website. In case you’ve missed it, we’ve also taken the opportunity to simplify things and go back to our three-price structure.
Keep your eye out for the postie!
