TV Century 21

Wed, Nov 27, 2024

Collectibles

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If you like the end titles to the "original" Captain Scarlet TV show, then you may, or may not, be in luck. The Animation Art Gallery in London is offering high quality Giclee (pr: gee clay) prints of the fantastic artwork used over the end titles. Each one is signed by Francis Matthews, the voice of the original Captain Scarlet. The artwork is limited to 500 of each print.

The original paintings were commissioned by producers Gerry Anderson and Reg Hill who wanted powerful and expressive graphics for the closing credit sequence of every episode of Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. They chose acclaimed artist Ron Embleton whose previous work had been published in Eagle, Mickey Mouse Weekly and TV Express.

There are 10 prints available. Each print is listed at around $450 which is about 225 pounds. Each.

Animation Art Gallery also has some art by Paul Mellia, showing some of the characters from Thunderbirds. It's in the latest catalogue, but does not appear on line for some reason; possibly sold them.