To celebrate 60 years of Thunderbirds, Scalextric has given Lady Penelope’s iconic FAB 1 a dazzling new look. This special edition model comes in a striking chrome pink finish, making it a true collector’s piece.
Complete with all the classic details, from the six wheel design to Parker at the wheel, this FAB 1 is ready to take pride of place in any collection. Whether you’re a lifelong Thunderbirds fan or a Scalextric collector, this anniversary edition is a must have.
Order your TB5 and TB4 die-cast models!
The latest additions to Corgi’s Thunderbirds range can now be pre-ordered from Corgi’s website, and you can read much more about their development here.
Thunderbird 5 – £39.99, expected winter 2025
Via Vision’s BD boxset includes new book
This new boxset on VV’s Imprint Television label looks to include everything from Network’s superb 2017 release, adding a new 94-page book and wrapping it all up in their legendary hard box!
Due for release on 29th October, see full details and order here.
Thunderbirds 50p coins launched
The Westminster Collection, a leading UK distributor of collectable stamps and coins, has launched a series of Thunderbirds 50p coins. Illustrated by acclaimed comic book artist Lee Sullivan, these brand-new coins have been officially approved by Buckingham Palace to mark the 60th anniversary of Thunderbirds — making them the world’s first 50p coins to feature the legendary vehicles of International Rescue.
The range starts with uncirculated 5-coin set for £37.50, to a painted set of the coins for £75, or a painted Thunderbird 2 in presentation box for £75 too. Or, if you have £375 to spare, you can choose to have your painted set of coins in a presentation box!
UPDATE 1/7/25 – Pre-order your SPV and SPC now!
Will Spectrum agents beat Parker around your race track?
The popularity of last year’s FAB 1 model has encouraged Scalextric to expand their range with two new slot-racing cars from Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons – the SPV and SPC.
Expected this autumn (but available to pre-order now) the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle (SPV) and Spectrum Patrol Car (SPC) will be exciting additions to anyone’s Scalextric slot-car hobby. We’ve yet to even see pre-production versions but, if their work on FAB 1 is anything to go by, there will loads of happy Scarlet fans later this year. Let’s hope that at least some of the cars will come out of their boxes and take a spin around a track occasionally!
Accompanying issue 124 Of Electronic Sound magazine is a 7″ vinyl disc of Barry Gray Music
Captain Scarlet’s on the cover and inside the magazine there’s a deep dive into the music of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s sci-fi TV shows, much of it the work of cult British composer Barry Gray. Gerry and Sylvia produced some of the most exciting children’s television of the 1960s and 1970s, and Barry Gray’s music, which was initially orchestral but later increasingly electronic, was crucial to the success of them all. The former RAF pilot was responsible for the sonic magic of both the Andersons’ puppet shows and their live action dramas like UFO and Space:1999.
Accompanying the magazine is a cool white vinyl EP featuring six musical excerpts from three of the Andersons’ shows:
See more and order your magazine and/or disc here.
Corgi have announced an addition to their Thunderbirds die-cast toy fleet of TB1, TB2 (with TB4), TB3 and FAB 1. Coming later this year will be a brand new 15cm long version of Thunderbird 4!
Read more on Corgi’s blog post here, including new computer-aided design renders of the new toy.
Join the virtual Thunderbirds race!
Ace Races is offering a range of licensed virtual races in which you’ll get an exclusive Thunderbirds medal on completion, plus the opportunity to buy other official merchandise.
Take part in this special race by choosing either 5km, 10km, half marathon (21km) or marathon (42km) to earn your collectors medal and pin badge in the post. You can complete the distance any way you choose such as walking, running, cycling, rowing, swimming and so much more meaning the whole family can take part! After submitting your results, Ace Races will send your exclusive medal and pin badge to you.
Click here to sign up for a race and see the associated merchandise.
Vectis’ upcoming auctions include Anderson memorabilia
Vectis, the specialist collectables auction house, has a couple of upcoming auctions that will be of interest to Fanderson members.
This is just a small selection of what’s on offer. Click on the auction date and name to see the full catalogue, and to register to bid.
Open hangar doors – Supercar DVD set is incoming!
Australian cult film and TV label ViaVision has announced the release of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s series Supercar, coming to DVD on 12th February! As well as all 39 episodes from both seasons, this six disc set boasts includes audio commentaries by series co-creator Gerry Anderson on Rescue and The Runaway Train.
See the full details and order your copy now here.
Also, albeit not an Anderson production, fans of the late lamented David Graham might be interested to learn that Via Vision is also releasing a 5 DVD set of 70s groundbreaking children’s drama series Timeslip on 12th February too.
