Gerryanderson Stories

From an idea by the elusive "Hiram K Hackenbacker", a revolutionary new orbital motorway has been constructed around the United Kingdom that will help traffic and goods flow from around the country above the sea. It is hoped that the so-called British Orbital Highway will be one of many orbiting carriageways that will be surrounding entire countries such as the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. With it now open to the public, a special promotion of the opening is arranged. With the Tracy's of International Rescue, Lady Penelope and Parker Creighton Ward mansion, and the Spectrum officers aboard Cloudbase eagerly watching, disaster strikes after the Mysterons announce they attempt to blow a hole in worldwide rescue operations. They aim to prove how petty the earthmen's attempts are to save their own kind. The Mysterons keep to their word - the British Orbital Highway is sabotaged with a family on the unstable carriageway. International Rescue hurriedly rush to the scene of the incident, whilst Captain Scarlet suspects heavy Mysteron influence on the disaster. Indeed, Captain Black is operating as Mysteron agent. With both International Rescue and the Spectrum forces mobilised, they must do their best to ensure the people of Britain are safe from the Mysteron threat. Now, it was time for the Thunderbirds to meet Captain Scarlet... Based on the most popular television series created by the legendary Gerry Anderson. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The Arctica Base, managed under the supervision of Dr. Moxax, is well underway of drilling of finding large quantities of the rare mineral Cahelium. This metal is a highly sought after property and has been used in the completion of the various Thunderbird crafts, WASP vessels, and among Titan's Terror Fish army. So far so normal, Brains will be sent to explore the drilling project along with Lady Penelope and Parker, helping to boost publicity for the project... Meanwhile, Gordon can take this as an opportunity to revisit some old friends from Marineville, and a big celebration takes place among some International Rescue members along with the WASPs, and Moxax. Once the dear friends of International Rescue and Marineville are left to the mercy of Titan who is aware of the compound and the possibilities it could bring to his dreams of conquest, a serious attack is about to commence. Titan secures victory, and many lives are left at stake... Based on two of the most popular Gerry Anderson series. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Thunderbirds 2086 was originally a Japanese anime series entitled Science Rescue Team Techno Voyager created by Banjiro Uemura. Through his fascination and love for the original Gerry Anderson productions for ITC that he created his own Thunderbirds style series of a rescue organisation. Thanks to Uemura's connections to ITC, the series was redubbed and distributed in western countries as Thunderbirds 2086. While bearing no resemblance or any continuity link with the classic SUPERMARIONATION series, Thunderbirds 2086 has been lost in the mists of time as an overlooked gem. Although the series remains controversial among Thunderbirds fans, Century 22 explores the entire backstory to this Thunderbirds adaption; it's making, its history, its merchandise, and a breakdown of the various Thunderbirds crafts and different characters. Trivia, fun facts, a brand new minisode "Edge Of Disaster" and an episode by episode analysis by CaptainThunderWho himself are all featured in this fascinating book. Whether you are a casual viewer or a Gerry Anderson or an anime aficionado, you are bound to discover something brand new about this hidden gem. These are the Thunderbirds 2086... A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The Armageddon - a ruthlessly powerful businessman, preparing to release highly dangerous amounts of toxic gas all across the major capitals of the world. And one of Lady Penelope's agent has spotted him heading for the South West of England. Therefore, she and Parker must quickly set off in FAB 1 to capture this insane businessman. And once they close in, lives begin to fall quickly into danger... Soon International Rescue launch after to rescue them, but the Armageddon's major operation is ready to launch. But the situation is about to turn critical for Lady Penelope, Parker and International Rescue after yet another accident... Based off the original and best classic series by Gerry Anderson, "Filmed In SUPERMARIONATION". A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Stand By For Action as Century 22 uncovers the production behind Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's Stingray, one of classic television's best-loved series. Distinguished for pioneering filmmaking techniques in model shots, underwater visuals, and as an early TV series that was filmed in colour, Stingray remains one of the crowning jewels of the Gerry Anderson catalogue and is considered by some to be the finest of Gerry Anderson's programs. Massively successful in its 1960s merchandising, the series has enjoyed repeat exposure over the years to maintain the series' cult status. Now, as Stingray celebrates its 60th Anniversary, Century 22 investigates into the making of this iconic series, produced by AP Films between 1963-1964. From the earliest recorded notes on the series, the sophisticated puppetry of SUPERMARIONATION, creating underwater effects shots, or the influences surrounding the making of filming a futuristic science-fiction series made in the 1960s, this new book will educate all of Stingray. There will be something for every aficionado in this publication. P.W.O.R! A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The Shadow Axis, sworn enemies of the International Rescue organisation of 2086, are finally able to be tracked into outer space. At last, Captain Beyda and his friends will be able to find the origins and secrets behind the evil entity Star Crusher. Dylan and all his friends follow the traces of the escaping Shadows Axis and are driven into the past by twenty years and into an alternate reality where there is another International Rescue... This alternate International Rescue features five incredible crafts, that are dedicated to saving lives from natural disasters or destructive villains across the globe. With the threat of the Shadow Axis, the invasion strikes at Argus City. The city is crippled with stakes like never before. Now that two versions of International Rescue, will their forces combine well in order to combat Starcrusher and save millions of people? Based on the 1980s anime series Science Rescue Team Technoboyager, retitled in the western market by ITC Entertainment as Thunderbirds 2086. The Thunderbirds Remnant and characters belong to @kieron0103. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

As the urgent redevelopment of London International Airport begins to take place, the prosperous global industry Building Blocks have been assigned to construct a new runway that will expand into the nearby highway. Not only to create a magnificent feat of technical construction but serves as the only viable answer to expand London's desperate growth to accommodate boosting trade and expanding population. International Rescue want to study the methods and architecture utilised by Building Blocks to ensure in the safety of their specifications. Once Lady Penelope undertakes investigations concerning Building Blocks' structural integrity, the approval of the new runway is commissioned by London Airport. Skythrust takes to the air. With an impending disaster about to occur, danger threatens London and the occupants aboard Skythrust. And once Thunderbirds 1 and 2 arrive at London, International Rescue are presented with one of their toughest assignments, the saviours of hundreds of lives trapped beneath rubble, or prevent the global spilage into the heart of the London's drinking supply. Thunderbirds are go! Based on the cult classic SUPERMARIONATION series created by the legendary Gerry Anderson 1960s series. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Whilst Kate Kestrel performs her new hit song at a weekend concert, trouble begins to stir on Mars. Planning for the perfect opportunity to destroy the Terrahawks, Zelda is reunited with her husband who has awoken from his long, long slumber. As the family reunite for their unfavourable gathering, the evil androids prepare to launch an assault at the concert and bring down the Terrahawks. Lord Tiempo sets the clock for the android vengeance against the Terrahawks, and with the cunning deciet of Zelda's despicable husband, Dr. Ninestein is forced to play Zelda's deadly game. Time is against the Terrahawks. The Countdown to Zero has begun... *Contains bonus minisode to the pilot of spin-off Zeroids Vs Cubes Based on the 1980s SUPERMACROMATION series by Gerry Anderson and Christopher Burr. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Terrahawks was the first program from the legendary Gerry Anderson in many years. The series saw the television producer reboot his career in 1983 with an all new puppet series. Produced in SUPERMACROMATION, unlike the former SUPERMARIONATION Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet marionettes, Terrahawks used state-of-the-art hand puppets to bring new forms of realism into filmmaking. Across 39 action packed episodes, Terrahawks stands as one of Anderson's most famous productions, in spite of it being made years following the golden age of Anderson's time with ITC Entertainment. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the series, Century 22 unveils the various home media formats the series has been released on from the original VHS releases of the 1980s to the DVD releases back in 2002 with frankly ugly looking prints, and up to the more recent HD Blu Ray releases. This book will unveil how Terrahawks has been kept alive over the years following its end, and how the series has survived in for audiences to experience the exciting adventures of Dr. Ninestein and his friends defending Earth against the evil Zelda and her android army. Inside, fans will also be treated to special videos and interesting facts about the series. There will be something new for aficionados and newcomers to the series alike. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The moon has drifted towards yet another planet in the ever expanding dangerous universe of space, throwing any threat it wants at the occupants of Moonbase Alpha. Once they pass over the planet Varga, they learn that there are some minerals and resources down on the planet. After a terrible storm that ravages the planet, the Alphans rush underground and discover alien life forms hidden are hidden in suspended animation, and soon begin to wake up. And then it is certain doom for Moonbase Alpha... Based on the original series by Gerry Anderson. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The Mysterons cleverly engineer the death of a number of Titan's Aquaphibians. Through a nearby fish mining base, the company are manipulated by the Martian forces to destroy a Terror Fish carrying a number of Titan's people. Once Captain Black forms a deadly relationship with Titan, both ensure that they will seek out their main objectives in securing vengeance against mankind - the mining base is the next target on the list... Under the supervision of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, Marineville has observed that this mining base has had its structure unnaturally altered. With Cloudbase already aware that the Mysterons attempt to strike their deadliest blow yet, and swear to finally destroy Captain Scarlet once and for all, Spectrum are called in to assist Marineville. More mysterious goings-on occur when the body of the head of the fishing company is found in his office, with another of the same person alive and well on the base... The stakes have never been higher for Spectrum or the WASPs. Titan brings forward the invasion of his army of Mysteronised Aquaphibians to attack and destroy all human life forms on the land. Monsters rise from the seas and wipe out terranean beings. Toxic fish are being rotted across the seas of the world, releasing deadly toxins into the atmosphere. Poisoned supplies wipe out hoards of people. With all forms of Spectrum and WASP grounds mobilised, Captain Scarlet is about to meet his final demise... Based on two of Gerry Anderson's best television series, "Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons" and "Stingray". A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

A celebration of the world famous TV series produced by ITC Entertainment and Gerry Anderson's legendary AP Films/Century 21 Team - Thunderbirds. 30th September marks the official Thunderbirds Day which celebrates the start of the series way back in 1965. F.A.B.

John's a little nervous before a launch, but gains moral support in the form of his brothers.

After an unexpected terrorist attack at London International Airport, BISHOP (British Intelligence Service Headquarters, Operation Priest) are called in to investigate the shocking happening. After a second terrorist attack, BISHOP's undercover agent Father Unwin must uncover the makers of these deadly attacks and put a stop to their master plan. It will take a rather small, unorthodox approach this time. Based on the original TV series by Gerry Anderson. A Captain ThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Gordon wants to rile Alan up, so naturally hilarity ensues.

Atlantica Headquarters - a military foundation stored with half a dozen rockets and missiles on the island. Contained by the US government in case of any hostile threat, extraterrestrial or simply independent renegade groups. With Atlantica recently upgraded and fully constructed, Colonel Henderson sent from the World President is instructed to have this site tested... A Variable Geometry Rocket is launched, and blasts into space. Shortly it will be destroyed. Only something goes wrong. The rocket can't be stopped! It blasts off into space uncontrollably, and is on target for an aircraft carrier in space - hundreds aboard! Atlantica calls International Rescue for urgent help, as Thunderbirds 2 and 3 blasts off to stop the rocket from causing countless innocent lives to be lost... Based on the ITV reboot of Gerry Anderson's classic series. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Marina gets the hiccups, much to the amusement of her friends.

It's a scorching day on the island so Jeff tries out his new barbecue.

Five mysterious alien pods are floating in formation across space - its origin is from Mars! A rough approximation of where the pods landed has been calculated. They are carefully tracked by space observatories all around the world. For situations encompassing security threats on a global scale, International Rescue, Spectrum, the WASPs, and the WSP are all on stand by to take to task the alien arrivals. One lands in Mediterranean waters, the second in the rural hills of Scotland, another in the deserts of Africa, a fourth outside a space commission, and the other has gone random... Even more strange happenings are going on. An alien signal transmitting through deep space sends Fireball XL5 to answer the message of warning. It is warned that the appallingly dangerous pods have been sent by the Mysterons to wipe out all life on Earth. The pods unleash deadly plants that become uncontrollable carnivores and begin growing into terrifying sizes. The strange entity that brought in XL5 calls upon the greatest Earth forces in our existence to help combat the nightmare... Soon, W.I.N, B.I.S.H.O.P, and the crew of the Supercar are brought forward in time to the 2060s as havoc spreads across the globe. With the growth of the plant monsters out of control, the services of our heroes stretched, and the germination of thousands more pods imminent, one of the pods has taken over one of the space centres with the aid of the Mysteronised operatives to complete its full colonisation of the Earth. Can the Tracy brothers, Captain Scarlet, Troy Tempest, Joe 90, Steve Zodiac, Mike Mercury, and even Father Unwin all combine to give the Earth a slim chance of hope against Earth's extinction? Based on the seven original classic SUPERMARIONATION series, created by the legendary Gerry Anderson. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Alan loses something of his and ropes his brothers into helping him find it.