Torchy The Battery Boy

Spring has sprung, and with it comes our spring mailing!

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Spring has sprung, and with it comes our spring mailing of FAB Annual 2026 and FAB Express issue 112!

As promised back in December, going in the post today is our spring mailing to all current Fanderson members.

Our new FAB Express editor Ross Ironfield’s first issue (112) takes a peek at Century 21 Toys marketing, club members FlashBack to Fireball XL5 Trial By Robot, read about the making of the club’s Super Space Theater soundtracks, our first new FAB Fans feature, as well as all your news, views and reviews.

The mailing also includes the much-anticipated FAB Annual 2026, delayed from November. This 100-page hardback book shines a light on Torchy, plus an exclusive 8-page Thunderbirds picture strip, the nostalgia kick of being in Another Time, Another Place, an examination of making Worlds In Miniature, UFO‘s Royal Navy connection, how Century 21 Toys promoted their Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons lines, a look at the work of the much-loved actor and voice artist David Healy, the full story behind comic hero Agent 21, the books of John Theydon, a look back to everything that was happening in AP Film’s heyday in FAB Diary 1966, plus Graham Bleathman’s cutaways of the TV21 Building and the President Roberts.

The mailing’s been sent to all current club members, and new members will also get it shortly in their welcome package along with issue 111.

And, whilst we’re here, a reminder that the offer on our brand new Thunderbirds In Outer Space soundtrack double-CD, and free Stingray EP when you buy our exclusive FAB Grooves double vinyl LP, run until the end of this month!

Recognition for Honorary Members at Project Ford

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Puppeteer, sculptor and director Mary Turner and actor, voice artist and writer Keith Alexander were recognised for their contributions to the Anderson productions, and to Fanderson, by becoming Honorary Members of the world’s only official Gerry and Sylvia Anderson appreciation society.

Mary and Keith were presented with certificates at the Project Ford event on 31st October 2025 and will receive free membership of the club.

Christmas TV – not EastEnders again!

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At a loss for some quality seasonal television from the broadcasters this Christmas? Why not dig out the TVTimes special that we mailed with FAB last year (and again recently for new members)?

Surround yourself with some treats and a little something to wash it all down, then feast out all day on the very best seasonal Gerry and Sylvia Anderson entertainment (and remember, Stingray A Christmas To Remember is just one of the many programmes now available in high definition).

PS – Obviously, but just in case anyone thought otherwise, in the supplement the 40th Anniversary Quiz closed on 31st January 2021, and Six-Five Special offers were valid until 14th February 2021!