Collectibles
The Supercar documentary "Full Boost Vertical - The Supercar Story" was produced in the UK by a group of very dedicated fans. The result of their work is a stunningly detailed look into the show and the people who brought it to life. The documentary contains numerous cast and crew interviews as well as a great deal of additional material. What follows is a detailed review of the DVD. Second Update! Now with added screenshots!
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Read more: TV21 Review: Full Boost Vertical the Supercar Story
In putting together the sleeve notes for the recently released CD Thunderbirds vol 2 from Silva Screen, due to an oversight the introduction to the disc was omitted from the completed booklet. It will be posted to their site, but is also presented here for your reading enjoyment.
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Both of the "original" Thunderbirds movies are due for their DVD release in the US this summer. "Thunderbirds are Go!" and "Thunderbird 6" will be released by MGM home video as Region 1/NTSC discs on July 27 2004.
Both will feature audio commentary, anamorphic widescreen, photo gallery and trailer. "Thunderbirds are Go!" will include 2 featurettes and a quiz. "Thunderbird 6" will include 3 featurettes and a quiz. They will be available separately or together in an "International Rescue" pack.
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A new DVD is nearing release; it is called "FULL BOOST VERTICAL" and is a 1 hour documentary on the making of Supercar! Expected ship date is August 2004.
FULL BOOST VERTICAL! is an hour long documentary on Supercar featuring interviews on the making of the show.
Includes Graydon Gould (the voice of Mike Mercury), Directors David Elliott, Des Saunders, Bill Harris, Camera Operator Julien Lugrin, Art Director Bob Bell, Original Company Director Arthur Provis, Puppeteer Mary Turner, Director of Photography John Read, Writers Martin and Hugh Woodhouse, Model Maker Bill James and more.
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Don't ask my why, but the Japanese are nuts about the Gerry Anderson Supermarionation shows. It must be all the models. Several companies in japan have produced a huge quantity of collectibles ranging from the super-cool to the super obscure. Surprisingly, this trend continues even today where a two year (!) mobile Thunderbirds museum exhibit continues to tour the country.
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When I first saw the new REDAN Thunderbirds comic way back in 2000, I thought to myself, "no way is this going to last". Boy, was I wrong. As the comic sails majestically past the issue 50 landmark, I thought I'd highlight some information about this little wonder.
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