The third episode of the second season of Thunderbirds is not exactly a standout instalment of the series. Alias Mr. Hackenbacker largely re-treads similar ‘aircraft in distress’ territory as the Fireflash episodes, while also throwing in a fashion show subplot that isn’t to everyone’s tastes. It’s a perfectly decent episode, just not one that should in theory generate much interest…were …

We have received a report that International Rescue and the World Aquanaut Security Patrol joined forces to battle a terrifying ocean inferno threatening major shipping routes in the North Pacific. The disaster unfolded when the bulk fuel carrier MT Superior suffered a critical hull breach after a collision with an unidentified submerged vessel. The Superior’s cargo of highly volatile superon fuel began gushing from …

by A21 Reporter Andy Clems A return to Mount Arken proved to be a real tough challenge for Virgil, Brains and Thunderbird 2 on Wednesday evening. The International Rescue team were alerted by the ‘Arken Seven’, the legendary climbing team making their world record fifth attempt to reach the summit of the forbidding mountain peak in the Himalayas. Team leader …

by A21 Reporter Andy Clems International Rescue faced one of their toughest missions yet on the fiery peak of Mount Eos off the New Zealand coast in the early hours of this morning. The alarm was raised when noted volcanologist Robert H. Rule and his team were trapped close to the summit of Mount Eos while conducting an extended survey …

September 30th marks 54 years since Thunderbirds debuted on our screens and the world has never been the same since. To celebrate Thunderbirds Day 2019, Century 21 Films have prepared a FAB feast for Thunderbirds fans everywhere. On September 30th, exclusively on YouTube, fans will be able to watch all three Thunderbirds 1965 stories produced for the series’ 50th Anniversary …

Vote for LEGO Thunderbird 2! Andrew Clark has designed this truly FAB Thunderbird 2 for LEGO Ideas! Now he needs your help to make the set a reality! So how can I help make this awesome set a reality? In order to be for a LEGO Idea to be considered for release by LEGO, it must first reach 10,000 supporters on …

As revealed previously by the official Gerry Anderson website (Thunderbirds Funko Pops on the way), Funko have now officially confirmed that a Funko Pop Thunderbirds range is on the way!     First up in the range (and available to pre-order now from the Gerry Anderson store) will be… Funko Pop Brains Brains is International Rescue’s technical support, scientific advisor and …

Top 5 Thunderbirds Episodes! With so many FAB stories, it’s difficult to choose the top 5 Thunderbirds episodes, but here are the ones we feel deserve the top spots! Will you agree with our choices? Read on to find out! #5 – End of the Road End of the Road is such a brilliantly odd and oddly brilliant episode. Eddie …

Funko has finally shown a preview of three upcoming Funko Thunderbirds figures: Brains, Lady Penelope and Parker. The first three Funko Thunderbirds figures appeared in their latest catalogue. We’re sure they’ll get the correct spelling of Lady Penelope on the final product! These Thunderbirds Funko Pop figures will soon be on sale at the Gerry Anderson Store. These highly collectable figures …

Tribute to Parker at the Kings Arms – A Fan’s Story Gerry Anderson fan Craig Johnson shares his memories of a journey with David Graham to the Kings Arms in Cookham for a very special presentation in celebration of Parker! “After weeks of planning and countless emails, the day had arrived. I found myself driving along the streets of North …