Issue 14 of Andersonic is now available and features -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue 13 is hot of the presses Earthmen, it's 44 pages with colour covers and features:-

A 9-page interview with Space: 1999 director Ray Austin in which he discusses his time on the series, including his favourite episodes, his style of direction and working with Martin Landau.

Jan King Interview - Jan discusses his time working on Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and Terrahawks, including burning hotel rooms, puppet eunochs and old Ninestein himself.

Specsavers TV Advert - a photo feature on the making of the recent Thunderbirds Specsavers TV advert.

Thunderhawks  - the aborted concept that later evolved into Terrahawks with loads of photos, some even in colour.

Pat Silver - a short Q&A with the co-writer of Space:1999/ Full Circle.

The Bringers of Wonder - a review/script to screen feature of this Space:1999 two-parter.

Recollections of a Floor Puppeteer - John Last recalls his brief time working on Joe 90

Plus reviews of The Sound of Silence, Attack of the Alligators and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue 12 is now available and features -

Interview with former APF sculptor John Blundall in which he discusses his time working on series from Supercar up to Thunderbirds. John discusses how he got involved in puppetry, working with Christine Glanville, Wolfgang Manthey and Mary Turner, his favourite creations and what went into designing characters such as Robert the Robot, Professor Matic and of course Parker.

Robin McDonald Interview - Century 21's Clapper Loader/Focus Puller recalls his time working on series from Thunderbirds to Space:1999, working with alligators, Ed Bishop & Mike Billington and even The Sweeney and Terrahawks.

A Breath of Death - a look at an unfilmed Space:1999 script by Irving Gaynor Nieman.

Supermarionation Stamps - the Royal Mail's special issue commemmorating 50 years of Supermarionation. With comment from artist Gerry Embleton

The Return of Victor Bergman - Robert Wood outlines the making of this touching fan-made short film.

Space 1999/ The Last Sunset - Alpha's finest are stranded on the lunar surface with only a corroding Eagle and a crazed Paul Morrow for company.

UFO /Destruction - Four writers give their view on Dennis Spooner's sole contribution to UFO.

Fireball XL5/ Space City Special - The Subterrains' plan with Manchurian overtones...

plus more of our Joe 90 A-Z, a free competition to win a trip to Vostula and more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published in February 2011, Issue 11 now has 44 pages, colour covers and features:-

• Interview with Century 21's former Visual Effects Director Shaun Whittacker-Cook in which he discusses his time working at Century 21 on series from Thunderbirds up to UFO. 

• The Anderson Collecting Gene - What fans collect and why they do it.

• Space 1999/ Force of Life - Ian McShane catches a chill as Moonbase Alpha revisits Quatermass

• Interster - A look at the South African puppet series influenced by Century 21

• UFO /Flight Path - an early episode examined

• Ghosts in the Machine - SHADO, the CIA and other Fictions. Looking at information, misinformation and close encounters.

• Lunarville Lip - Captain Scarlet's loose trilogy of moon-based episodes

• Could You Fly a Thunderbird - Take our psychometric test and find out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue 10 was published in August 2011 and now has 44 pages, colour covers and features:-

• A new interview with former Century 21 writer and director Leo Eaton in which he discusses his time directing the puppet series, writing for Scarlet, what it was like working on Joe 90 and UFO, why he eventually left the series and how he came to work with Ed Wood.
• Supermerchandisation - A look at how Century 21 revolutionised the marketing of 'tie-in' products in the 1960s. (See this website for additonal info on this subject)
• Into Infinity - Script to screen feature revealing scenes that didn't make it to the final version plus a new interview with musician Steve Coe.
• Space:1999/ Earthbound - a look at Anthony Terpiloff's episode where Christopher Lee gives everyone an egg and Gerald Simmonds Esq does everything he can to get back to where he once belonged.
• Brink of Disaster Retrospective - four writers evaluate one of Thunderbirds' most stylish episodes. Is complete automation a viable option? Whadda you think!
• UFO/ Survival - Michael Billington makes his UFO debut in a moon-based episode that explores prejudice and, er, survival.
• Space Patrol - a look at the 1960s series made by former Anderson alumni Arthur Provis and Roberta Leigh, which had an interesting legacy.
• Review Section - New merchandise reviewed.
• SHADO Staff Handbook - What not to do in your new job. Please sign and return to the HR department. What do you mean you don't want a lilac gull-wing company car?
• Joe 90 A-Z - everything you need to know about WIN's 4' 4" Most Special Agent.
• X-Planes Extra - more inspirational designs we couldn't fit in last time. Ever wondered what inspired the design of Thunderbird 1, FAB 1, Supercar and UFO's Lunar Carrier?

44 pages with colour outer and inner covers/ black and white interior.

 

Issue 9 of Andersonic is still available. 

 

Published in February 2010, the issue now has 44 pages, colour covers and features:-

• A 9-page interview with Century 21 designer Mike Trim: Mike discusses his work starting on Thunderbirds all the way through to UFO, describing his day-to-day duties on these series, his influences, working with Derek Meddings and much more.

• Space 1999 Set Visit - Koenig and Doctor Who on the same set? John Sinclair recalls his visit to Pinewood Studios to see filming on the final episode 'The Dorcons'. 

• X Marks The Spot - Looking at some of the real-world influences on the Century 21 designers, the X-Planes of the 50s and 60s.

• Supercar Overview - a re-evaluation of one of the Andersons' lesser-known and rarely repeated series.

• Thunderbirds Date Debate - two writers look at the evidence for and against placing the series in 2026 or 2065.

• Space:1999/ The Last Enemy - a look at one of Bob Kellett's more pulp episodes of the first series. Beware independent women in enormous spaceships! 

• The Roots of UFO - a look at the literary and film influences that shaped the Andersons' first live-action series.

• UFO/ Ordeal - Why do I never get invited to parties like that? Classic episode reviewed.

• A Question of Miracles - Retrospectlode Reviewbode.

• Review Section - The new 'Filmed in Supermarionation' book. That's where our pocket money's going.

• Things You Do - ...when you're a fan. More skeletons from our closets.

44 pages with colour outer and inner covers/ black and white interior.

 

Issue 8 of Andersonic is still available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue features articles on:-

• Stingray - is there more to Stingray's longevity than all that colour? Line out to Deepsville with Commander Daddio to find out about the Andersons' foray into inner space.
• Joe 90 - City of Dolls: a look at how the series captured the zeitgeist of the late 60s.
• Joe 90/ Business Holiday - Uncle Sam stole my swimming trunks! Classic episode reviewed.
• The Metamorph Retrospective - Changes were deemed necessary to get the series back on the air, but did they do the trick? Our writers take a closer look at the second season's colourful opener and sound off about Fred Freiberger's reboot of Space:1999.
• Beyond Century 21 - a look at the fate of costumes, instrumentation and miniatures from the Anderson series after the closure of the studios... but where exactly do Sid James, The Goodies and mashed potato fit into the equation?
• Space:1999/ Missing Link - a look at one of Edward di Lorenzo's  thoughtful offering from the first series. Is it more important to feel than to think?
• Interview - artist Mike Noble discusses his career, his techniques, influences and drawing everything from cowboys to bedsteads!
• UFO/ The Square Triangle - UFO does melodrama as Straker comes up against Patrick Mower and a very dead alien. Classic episode reviewed.
• Review Section - Fanderson's Stingray CD and two volumes of TV21 reprints. That's where our pocket money's going.
• Alpha Mail - Readers letters and comments.
• Things You Do - ...when you're a fan. Back by popular demand!

40 pages with colour covers/ black and white interior.

 

Issue 7 of Andersonic was published in February 2009 and is still available. This issue features articles on:-

• Fireball XL5 - once the fastest guy alive, is he now ready to draw his pension?
• UFO/Close Up - well, the music's pretty good...
• Alpha Incident Log - Strange goings on with jewelled asteroids.
• APF Memories - One fan's recollections of visiting the studios in their 60s heyday and meeting Virgil Tracy in an unexpected place.
• The Spirit of Thunderbirds - what did the 2004 film miss and what a new series should do to put it right.
• Space:1999/ The Infernal Machine - Artificial intelligence seeks new companion for long-term relationship - apply Box 1999.
• Interview - Dominic Lavery discusses designing and directing New Captain Scarlet.
• Character Study - Is there more to Alec Freeman than keeping the Whisky industry afloat single-handedly? We think so.
• Space:1999/ Black Sun - Things look grim - time to crack open Victor's brandy.
• Star Fleet/X-Bomber - the Japanese puppet serial which had much in common with the Andersons' 60s series.
• Stingray/ Titan Goes Pop - Celebrity culture and pop music get the thumbs down in one of Stingray's best episodes. Is it anything to shout about? Yeah, man!
• Review Section - Barry Gray Centenary Concert and Doppelganger DVD.
• Things You Do - ...when you're a fan.

40 pages with colour covers/ black and white interior.