Andersonic 27 - New issue out Now!

Hi,

I'm dropping you a line to let you know about the new issue which is now available.

Issue 27 comprises 44 pages and features the following:

Airfix's 'Starcruiser 1' kit - Jeremy Briggs looks into the history of this well-remembered plastic kit from the late 70s.

Nebula 75 - Producer Stephen La Riviere talks about the evolution of the new Supermarionation series which began during 2020's lockdown.

The Clip Episodes - Produced to save time and money, but is there more to episodes such as The Inquisition and Security Hazard than that? We take a look.

Top Strips! - Our writers talk about their favourite Anderson-based comic strips and artists from TV21, Countdown and Look-In.

Episode Reviews - Space: 1999/ Collision Course and UFO/ Court Martial

Joe 90 and Airfix - Jeremy Briggs turns up something interesting in the Airfix vaults...

The Boxtree Years - Chris Drake talks about writing his two books, Captain Scarlet and UFO & Space: 1999 for Boxtree in the 90s.

Part 1 of our new Stingray comic strip - and more.

To buy the new issue, head over to our blog at andersonicfanzine.blogspot.com

The blog also has details of all back issues which we have in stock.

Payment can be made via Paypal.

The new issue can also be purchased via eBay - just search for Andersonic 27 in the Thunderbirds section of Sci-fi collectables.

Apologies for the price rise, this is due to the costs of postage and printing having risen since our last issue.

Thanks as ever for your continued support of the fanzine, I hope you enjoy the new issue.

Regards

Richard Farrell

Andersonic

Andersonic Fanzine Issue 26 Out Now: Ideal for Christmas!

Hi Moonbase

I hope this email finds you all well. As you've previously bought Andersonic, I'm writing to let you know that Issue 26 is now available. The issue comprises the usual 44 pages and features: 

The Child with the Man in his Eyes - a look at Joe 90 from a modern perspective. 

Shane Rimmer Interview - the late, great Shane discusses writing for Captain Scarlet 

The history of Airfix's Angel Interceptor kit 

When the Machines Rock - a look at the robots and AI of the Anderson series. 

Episode reviews - UFO/ ESP, Stingray/ Stand by for Action and Space:1999/ The Full Circle 

The final part of our UFO comic strip 'Trojan Horse' 

The A-Z of Captain Scarlet 

Things You Do... 

Reviews, News & TV, the return of 'Big Fan' - and more 

Purchasing the new issue and back issues is a little different this time. We have dispensed with the website and now operate from our blog - here - which has more details about the new issue and all available back issues. 

This is how to purchase all issues from now on: 

Issue 26: 

Purchasing within the UK: 

£3.15 via Paypal to crater101@btinternet.com

Also available on eBay (UK only) - search under 'Thunderbirds Collectables' 

Purchasing within the EU: 

£6.15 via Paypal to crater101@btinternet.com 

Purchasing from outside UK and EU: 

£7.50 via Paypal to crater101@btinternet.com

Back Issues: 

Available back issues are detailed on the blog along with postage costs depending on destination. 

Please ensure you specify which back issue(s) you require plus your current address. 

Please be aware that lockdown conditions may well delay magazines in the post. Please allow longer for delivery, particularly outside the UK. All issues are posted in pristine condition. 

As ever, thanks for your support of the fanzine. Keep well. 

Regards 

Richard F.

https://andersonicfanzine.blogspot.com/

Andersonic Fanzine- New web address and Contact details

I received this this week:

Hi,

I'm dropping you a line as you have, at one time or another, purchased our fanzine Andersonic.

First of all I hope this email finds everyone fit and well, these are difficult and unprecedented times we're living through.

This email is to let everyone know that our website will be moving at the end of June, and our contact email will also change.

Both are already up and running, the website will be expanded in the coming weeks and months.

Our new web presence is at https://andersonicfanzine.blogspot.com/

Our new email address is andersonicfanzine@outlook.com - you will receive a follow-up email in due course and any news about future issues will come from here.

So please update your bookmarks, contacts lists, spam folder etc.

Issue 26 is nearing completion but will only be available once lockdown has been fully lifted in the UK.

If you do not with to stay in touch with Andersonic, please send an email with 'unsubscribe' in the subject bar and we will see to that.

Thanks as ever for supporting the fanzine. We'll be in touch again soon from our new email.

Regards
Richard

Andersonic

Andersonic Fanzine Issue 25 out now

Hello, 

Andersonic here:

As you've previously been a reader of Andersonic, I'm just emailing to let you know about the new issue. 

Issue 25 is now available via our website www.andersonic.co.uk (and eBay for a short period in the Collectibles > SF > Thunderbirds section) and features the following:- 

Joy Cuff Interview - Joy sculpted numerous characters for the first season of Thunderbirds including Jeremiah & Ma Tuttle and the Duchess of Royston. She also later went on to work with Stanley Kubrick on 2001: A Space Odyssey. Joy recalls her time on both productions and shares her collection of rarely (if ever) seen behind-the-scenes photographs.

Anderson Title Sequences - What makes a good title sequence? Does the source material have to be top notch or is it just down to slick editing and a rousing theme?

Stingray - Star of the East & Eastern Eclipse - Mike Coldwell takes a look at El Hudat's pair of episodes with input from the voice of El Hudat himself, David Graham.

Space 1999 - Mark Braxton looks at The AB Chrysalis, an episode from the second series of Space: 1999.

UFO - Richard Farrell casts a critical eye over Sub-Smash.

The Lost City - we look at the influence this seminal episode of Supercar had on later series.

UFO comic strip 'Trojan Horse' - the second installment of our new comic strip in colour.

... and a few other things.

The fanzine is 44 pages, A5 in size with colour inner and outer covers & b/w interior.

If you'd prefer to pay by cheque or PO, please get in touch for our new postal address. Back issues are also (mostly) in print. 

Thanks for supporting the fanzine - it's very much appreciated. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested and do give us a plug on Facebook or other platforms. Contributions are always very welcome and a bit of feedback always brightens our day. 

Please bear in mind that all issues are posted in pristine condition and we can't be held responsible for any damage in transit. 

If you'd prefer not to hear from us regarding future issues, just send an email headed 'Unsubscribe' and we'll do the rest.

Best wishes

Richard

Andersonic

THE SOVIET BOR-4 SPACEPLANES AND THEIR LEGACY

This is an interesting article on various Soviet space planes including the Spiral.

There's a really great looking model Spiral as well. It does remind me of Task Force 1.

http://www.bis-space.com/belgium/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bor-41.pdf

The report was written by Bart Hendrickx of Belgium.

The Spiral 50 50 came up on the blog in 2010 - yep, 9 years ago! - as a result of an article in the Andersonic fanzine about Century 21 Studios model design.

http://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2010/02/re-entry-task-force-1-origin-spiral-50.html

ANDERSONIC 24 OUT NOW!

http://andersonic.co.uk/

Andersonic Issue 24 Out Now Says Richard Farrell

Hello MB readers,

As you may have previously been a reader of Andersonic, I'm just emailing to let you know about the new issue.

Issue 24 is now available via our website www.andersonic.co.uk (and eBay for a short period in the Collectibles > SF > Thunderbirds section) and features the following:-

The Story of SIG - We look back at the rise of the 80s Anderson magazine and the early days of organised fandom. An interview with Dave Nightingale with contributions from Graeme Bassett, Graham Bleathman and Steve Kyte.

Thunderbirds' Second Coming - take a closer look at the last 6 episodes of Thunderbirds and explore the changes on screen and behind the cameras. Do they still retain the essence of the best of the series?

Doppelganger - A look at an earlier version of the script - would the deleted scenes have improved the final film?

Space: 1999 - a critique of The Troubled Spirit by Fletcher Klimowski.

UFO - Mike Coldwell casts an eye over The Dalotek Affair

Crater 101 - A new feature where we look at aspects of the Andersons' work we'd like to dump… it's like Room 101, but it's a crater.

Stingray/ Marine Morals - Fred McNamara looks at the scheming ways of Stingray's undersea adversaries.

Completism - What drives some fans to have every episode of the Andersons? Even Crossroads to Crime? Do you really need to have it all?

New UFO Comic Strip - Part 1 of a new strip story in colour.

Merchandise Reviews - we review recent CDs and books. Plus 'Things You Do (when you're a fan)' and some other stuff. Plus new artwork by Richard Smith and Jonathan Baxter. Cover image by Peter O'Roarke.

Issue 24 comprises 44 pages with colour inner & outer covers.

If you'd prefer to pay by cheque, please get in touch for our postal address. Back issues are also (mostly) in print.

As ever, many thanks for supporting the fanzine - it's very much appreciated.

Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested and do give us a plug on social media. Contributions and feedback are always very welcome.

Please bear in mind that all issues are posted in pristine condition and we can't be held responsible for any damage in transit.

If you'd prefer not to hear from us regarding future issues, just send an email headed 'Unsubscribe' and we'll do the rest.

Best wishes

Richard

Andersonic Magazine - Issue 23 out now!

I received this from Richard at Andersonic magazine this week. One of my pictures of the Tarheel Nova rocket toy appears in there too this time!

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Hello

As you've previously been a reader of Andersonic, I'm just emailing to let you know about the new issue.

Issue 23 is now available via our website www.andersonic.co.uk (and eBay for a short period in the Collectibles > SF > Thunderbirds section) and features the following:-

Ayshea Brough interview - Ayshea talks about her time working on UFO.

Archive - In 1993 Chris Drake interviewed Gerry Anderson for his book 'UFO & Space: 1999'. In the third part of this interview Gerry talked candidly about the making of Captain Scarlet.

Alan Shubrook - Alan writes about the recent demolition of the Century 21 studios in Slough and also shares his thoughts on working on Captain Scarlet.

Captain Scarlet Comics of the 90s - Graeme Bassett writes about his work on Alan Fennell's comic revival of the early 1990s .

The A-Z of Stingray - Essential marine facts for the aquanaut of tomorrow - today!

Space: 1999 - a critique of End of Eternity with the emphasis on Ray Austin's direction.

The Protectors - Mike Coldwell casts an eye over Shadbolt

Watching the Watchers - A look at Granada's Supermarionation transmission history of the 60s and 70s.

Captain Scarlet - 'Point 783' - two writers slug it out over this popular episode.

Merchandise Reviews - we review recent CDs and books. Plus 'Things You Do (when you're a fan)', news of an upcoming UFO convention and some other stuff.

Issue 23 comprises 44 pages with colour inner & outer covers.

If you'd prefer to pay by cheque, please get in touch for our new postal address. Back issues are also (mostly) in print.

As ever, many thanks for supporting the fanzine - it's always much appreciated.


Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested and do give us a plug on Facebook or other social media. Contributions and feedback are always very welcome.

Please bear in mind that all issues are posted in pristine condition and we can't be held responsible for any damage in transit.

If you'd prefer not to hear from us regarding future issues, just send an email headed 'Unsubscribe' and we'll do the rest.

Best wishes

Richard
ANDERSONIC

ANDERSONIC FANZINE ISSUE 21 OUT NOW!

Richard at Andersonic has let me know that Issue 21 of the independent ANDERSONIC fanzine is now available!

To purchase go to their website www.andersonic.co.uk or eBay for a short period in the Collectibles & Thunderbirds section.

Issue 21 features the following:-

Deborah Grant interview - a new interview with former Psychobomb Deborah Grant who recalls her time working with Mike Pratt on UFO. 

Sylvia Anderson tributes - our writers share their thoughts on Sylvia Anderson.

Archive: In 1993 Chris Drake interviewed Gerry Anderson for his book 'UFO and Space: 1999'. In the first part of the interview Gerry candidly discusses UFO.

John Cameron Interview - musical director on The Protectors discusses his career and his time working with Gerry & Sylvia. And Donovan. And Psychomania.

Thunderbirds 1965 - We visit the set during the filming of 'Introducing Thunderbirds', the second of the three episodes recently made there.

Continuity in the 21st Century - What happens when writers ignore it, and fans pay too much attention to it?

Stingray/ The Disappearing Ships - we revisit one of Stingray's standout episodes.

Reviews - We review the Doppelgänger Blu-ray, The Vault, Fanderson's new Space: 1999 Year One 3-CD set and more.

Thunderbirds Are Go - the second part of our 'hepisode guide' for this new series.

ANDERSONIC FANZINE ISSUE 20 OUT NOW

The latest edition of Richard Farrell's superb Gerry Anderson fanzine is available now!

Go here.

NEW ANDERSONIC OUT NOW

Hello Earthmen,

As you've previously been a reader of Andersonic, I'm just emailing about the new issue.

Issue 18 is now available via the website (and eBay for a short period in the Collectibles [ Thunderbirds section ] and features the following:-

David Elliott interview - a new interview with APF's editor and director who worked on the early puppet series up to Stingray and Thunderbirds.

Alan Perry Interview - Alan talks of his time working at APF/Century 21 on series such as Stingray and Thunderbirds and directing episodes of Captain Scarlet and UFO. 

UFO/Computer Affair - Someone's in lurve yet Ed Straker needs a computer to see it. We take a look at an overlooked episode.

Thunderbirds/ Invisible TV - Fred McNamara looks at the reasons why Thunderbirds is often overlooked in academic writing about television.

Joe 90/ Most Special Agent - two writers take opposing views of this series opener. Is it any good? One of them thinks so...

How do you watch your fave series? - Our writers reveal their little foibles when doing a bit of Anderson viewing. 

Strip Story - we look at an individual comic strip story to see what makes it tick. This issue - Countdown's Stingray story 'Model Mission' drawn by Brian Lewis.

... plus The Overseers of Psychon, Alpha Log Reports, event reviews and other stuff. The issue also has new art by Nigel Parkinson and a cover image by Martin Bower.

The issue comprises 44 pages with colour inner & outer covers.

If you'd prefer to pay by cheque or PO, please get in touch for our new postal address. Back issues are also in print. Most of them, anyway.

As ever, many thanks for your support - we wouldn't still be going without you! Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested and do give us a plug on Facebook or other forums. Feedback and contributions are always welcome.

Please bear in mind that all issues are posted in pristine condition and we can't be held responsible for any damage in transit.

Best wishes

Richard Ferrell

Andersonic Issue 17 - Out Now!

Richard from Andersonic

To Woodsy

Hello Earthmen,

As you've previously been a reader of Andersonic, I'm just emailing about the new issue. Issue 17 is now available via the website (and eBay for a short period in the Collectibles and Thunderbirds section) and features the following:-

Sylvia Anderson interview - a new interview with Sylvia in which she discusses her work on the APF/Century 21 series and her creation & casting of such well-loved characters as Lady Penelope, Parker, the Angels and Ed Straker.

Alan Shubrook Interview - Alan talks of his time working at Century 21 on series such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet up to UFO. He discusses his methods, materials used and his favourite miniatures created for the series, as well as sharing behind the scenes anecdotes. The interview is illustrated with Alan's behind the scenes photographs taken at the studio. 

Space:1999/ Siren Planet - a look at the original script written by Art Wallace, which was later rewritten by Johnny Byrne to become the series' second episode 'Matter of Life and Death'. 

Thunderbirds/ Desperate Intruder - two writers take opposing views on a mid-season episode where Brains finds himself up to his neck in it.

UFO/The Long Sleep - we curl up with a tube of Smarties and take a look at one of the weirder UFO episodes. Take a trip with us back to that ruined farmhouse...

Home Taping: 1999 - Mark Rosney recalls the days before VHS.

Strip Story - we look at an individual comic strip story to see what makes it tick. This issue - Countdown's UFO story 'The Final Climb' drawn by Jon Davis.

... plus DVD reviews and other stuff. The issue also has new internal art by Steve Kyte and a cover image by Martin Bower.

The issue comprises 44 pages with colour inner & outer covers (and better quality paper!). Back issues are also in print. Most of them, anyway. As ever, many thanks for your support - we wouldn't still be going without you!

Kind regards

Richard http://andersonic.co.uk/

ANDERSONIC MAGAZINE ISSUE 15 OUT NOW!

Blog friend and fellow Andersonite Richard Farrell has just published issue 15 of his fabulous magazine ANDERSONIC [click on the name for the website and how to purchase the mag]. Andersonic is a proper paper magazine, completely non-profit fan-made publication and made for fans like you and me. This latest issue contains:

 

Tony Harding interview - a new interview with Century 21's Effects Assistant on Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Secret Service and UFO. Tony talks about his time at the studio, what he thought of the set-up, the changes made for UFO, as well as his time on Doctor Who for which he designed K9.

Tony Roper Interview - Sound Editor from Captain Scarlet up to UFO. Tony talks about his duties, how they fitted the sound effects to the episodes and just how powerful Derek Meddings' explosions really were.

Stingray/ Treasure Down Below - a look at the original script of this early colour episode written by Dennis Spooner, with comparisons to the finished episode. And find out what Parker had to do with selling fake treasure maps in Casablanca...

Gerry Anderson Tributes - following the passing of Gerry Anderson, our writers recall what Gerry's work has meant to them.

RAF Cosford

Event review - a look back at the 'Flights of Fantasy' exhibition last November.

UFO/The Responsibility Seat - we take a look at an underrated UFO episode and find there's more to it than meets the eye. Sam Denham separates the UFOs from the weather balloons.

Paperback Writers - we look at the range of Thunderbirds novels currently available and talk to writers Joan Marie Verba and Anthony Taylor along with illustrator Steve Kyte.

Strip Story - in the first of a (probably) regular feature, we look at an individual comic strip story to see what makes it tick. This issue - Countdown's 'Return of the Rock Snakes'.

... and a bit more. Cover model by David Sisson.

 

Also: Plaything of Sutekh is a Doctor Who fanzine from the same people behind Andersonic. Issue 2 takes a look at the 2012 episodes plus the revolution of Season 18 (Tom's last), the Doctor Who comic strip in Countdown, plus reviews of Warrior's Gate, Death to the Daleks and more. It's the same format as Andersonic - 40 pages, A5 in size with colour covers. Abase yourself by checking out further details on the Plaything of Sutekh blog. You'll find that good.