Star Trader "Andersonic"

Andersonic Issue Twelve Ref: MGANDER12
A superb 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include:

The latest issue is now available and features -

An 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 interviewed - 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!

Highly recommended!

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Andersonic Issue Eleven Ref: MGANDER11
A superb new 44-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include:-

Starcruiser 'Run Robot Run' - we examine a recently unearthed script for the Anderson TV series that never was; 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 - 'Er Indoors gets a shooter in the boat race... 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 discussed; Could You Fly a Thunderbird - Take our psychometric test and find out... and more !

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Andersonic Issue Ten Ref: MGANDER10
A superb new 44-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include

* Supermerchandisation - A look at how Century 21 revolutionised the marketing of 'tie-in' products in the 1960s

* 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

* 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

* 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?

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Andersonic Issue Nine Ref: MGANDER09
A superb new 44-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include a length interview with designer Mike Trim; a "Supercar" overview; "Space: 1999" onset visit ["The Dorcons"]; real-life influences on the Century 21 designers; "UFO" episode "Ordeal" reviewed; "Thundedrbirds" dates plus a hiuge lot more !
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Andersonic Issue Eight Ref: MGANDER08
A superb new 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include a fascinating look at the Century 21 models and where they ended up in other film and TV productions, "The Metamorph" retrospective, "Stingray" overview, "Joe 90", "Space: 1999" and "UFO" episode reviews and a sensational Mike "Fireball XL5" Noble interview
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Andersonic Issue Seven Ref: MGANDER07
A superb new 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include a new interview with Dominic Lavery [of "New Captain Scarlet" fame], one fan's recollection of a visit to the APF studios, "Fireball XL5" retrospective, "UFO" and "Space|: 1999" episode reviews, "Star Fleet" and "Stingray" plus a look at the Barry Gray centenary concert held last year
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Andersonic Issue Six Ref: MGANDER06
STOCK NOW VERY LIMITED A superb new 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include a new interview with Gerry Anderson (where he discusses "UFO") the fate of "New Captain Scarlet", the art of Ron Embleton, Stingray's Forbidden Shakespearian roots, Barry Morse and Johnny Byrne’s contribution to "Space:1999", and the ongoing appeal of "Thunderbirds" for fan fiction writers
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Andersonic Issue Five Ref: MGANDER05
STOCK NOW VERY LIMITED A superb new 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include The Art of "UFO", "The Investigator" little-seen pilot episode, the "Trapped in The Sky" episode of "Thunderbirds", "The Man Who Came Back" and "A Question of Priorities" from "UFO" and "Dorzak" from "Space: 1999" all reviewed, an appraisal of "Star Maidens", a "UFO" location tour and the "2001: A Space Odyssey" concept plus a great deal more ! Not so much a technical tome, more a personal critique of each subject matter written in a highly entertaining (and humourous) style. Recommended !
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Andersonic Issue Four Ref: MGANDER04
STOCK NOW VERY LIMITED A superb 40-page A5-size fanzine from Richard Farrell and Vincent Law in black and white but now sporting colour covers ! Articles include "Thunderbirds" artists in "TV21", the "Timelash" episode of "UFO", "Guardian of Piri" from "Space: 1999" and "Attack on Cloudbase" from "Captain Scarlet" all reviewed, an appraisal of "Joe 90" and the "Starcruiser" concept plus a great deal more ! Not so much a technical tome, more a personal critique of each subject matter written in a highly entertaining (and humourous) style. Recommended !
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