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| Thunderbirds Megaset (Complete 12 Volume Set) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Peter Dyneley, David Graham, Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Christine Finn
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $179.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 16656
Format: Animated, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 1728 minutes
Number Of Items: 12
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 7.2 x 5.5
MPN: 70500
ISBN: 0767046986
UPC: 733961705003
EAN: 9780767046985
ASIN: B000068M9Q
Theatrical Release Date: 1965
Release Date: July 30, 2002
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Condition: New - Brand New -
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"Filmed in VIDECOLOR [explosions, drum roll, music builds to a climax] and SUPERMARIONATION"! The opening sequence of Thunderbirds is itself a master class in Gerry Anderson's marionette hyperbole: who else would dare to make a virtue out of the fact that (a) the show is in color and (b) it's got puppets in it? But everything about this series really is epic: Thunderbirds is action on the grandest scale, predating such high-concept Hollywood vehicles as Armageddon by 30 years and more (the acting is better, too), and fetishizing gadgets in a way that even the most excessive Bond movies could never hope to rival. Unsurprisingly, the visual effects are by Derek Meddings, whose later contributions to Bond movies like The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker echo his pioneering model work here. As for the characters, the clean-cut Tracey boys take second place in the audiences' affections to their cool machines--the real stars of the show--while comic relief is to be found in the charming company of Lady Penelope and her pink Rolls (license plate FAB1), driven by lugubrious chauffeur Parker, whose "Yes, milady" catchphrase resonated around school playgrounds for decades. (Spare a thought for poor old John Tracey, stuck up in space on Thunderbird 5 with only the radio for company.) The puppet stunt work is breathtakingly audacious, and every week's death-defying escapade is nail-bitingly choreographed in the very best tradition of disaster movies. First shown in 1964 and now digitally remastered, Thunderbirds is children's TV that still looks and sounds like big-budget Hollywood. The Thunderbirds Mega Set contains 32 complete, uncut, and digitally remastered episodes on 12 DVDs. Bonus features include production stills photo galleries, two original 1965 "The Making of Thunderbirds" featurettes, the History of Thunderbirds, character biographies, and a Gerry Anderson biography/filmography. --Mark Walker
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Thunderbirds are GO! July 9, 2008
After reliving the Thunderbirds era again, I find myself enthralled with the series to the same extent that I was as a kid. This is one of my most highly valued DVD sets - which I will not be sharing. My friends and family can come over and watch them, but they are not available for loan. Buy this set for yourself; you won't be sorry. Thunderbirds are GO! GO! GO!
the memories of childhood October 24, 2007
Jerry Anderson created a lot of TV sci fi in the 1960's and 70's. Joe90, Captain Scarlett and Space 1999 just to name a few but Thunderbirds seems to have stuck in everyone's memory as the best of his work, whether marionets or live action. Certainly some of my earliest childhood memories include watching Thunderbirds on TV.
Set in 2064 the show follows the adventures of the Tracy family, who have built ultra advanced machines which can be used for the greater good of rescuing people in need. They call themselves "International Rescue" and their ships are the "Thunderbirds." Which always fly in with just the right tools and save the day.
Some emergencies are common place- a plane with failed landing gear or a high rise fire, a flood or cave in. Some resuces are bizzarre, what springs to mind on that track is an atomic logging machine running amok. But in each case Internatinoal rescue is the only team that can get the job done. I will say that after 9/11, one early episode that includes digging through the flaming wreckage of a collapsed sky scraper was very eerie. To declare "life imitates art," doesn't even begin to come close.
The 'actors' are all marionettes and the vehicals are models that compared with what Lucas would produce in 1977 look pretty cheesey but these were SOTA at their time and are still great fun. dialogue is serious and the attention to detail on sets and costuming is amazing.
An interesting side affect is seeing what in 1964, the designers thought would be style in 2064. Since they couldn't foresea the microchip or internet it's...fun, but home decorating and fashions sharply remind me of my grandmother's home in Croyden of more than 40 years ago. hmmm.
Still the series is great fun for the family. Modern children should enjoy it. adults, like me, who grew up with the show will fondly remember it and adults who didn't grow up with it, like my wife, will have a good laugh at the style.
All The Best of Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds February 11, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
When you watch the Thunderbirds, you must realize this show is forty years old and still holds up. These marriottes are real looking, special effects still hold up after 40 years...and the story lines are intriging
So forget that satire Team America and the live action version of the Thunderbirds, get this..maybe those kids who crave SF adventure can enjoy this complex story lines, rather than those show with 30 second sound bytes of action
The Thunbderbirds (which was orginally called The international Rescue organization) is filled with great sets, characters and vehicles (as I said this was 40 years ago).These episodes still hold up. When you sound like a naysayer about these shows, THINK Classic Star Trek! It , in my opinion, still holds up just like classic Trek.
All the episodes are here. uncut and intriging, when you want a show the whole family can enjoy, this is it--action and good story lines for the adults, special effects for the kids
If you like this, get some of Gerry Anderson's other TV shows on DVD... Supercar, Captain Scarlet,Stingray, Joe 90, Space 1999 (yes the Martin Landau/Barbara Bain space opera), The protectors (with Robert Vaughn) and a weaker effort Secret Service. for US audiences, remember buy region one.
For puppets , these shows had complex stories and over the top characters..worth you time to get and enjoy
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
F.A.B. February 1, 2007
Fifteen years ago, I'd never believed that I'd ever find a complete set of the Thunderbirds episodes. When I was a kid in the early 70's this show was my highlight of Saturday TV for kids! My friends and I used to "play" our favourite shows afterwards! :) It's great being able to see these again and recall the thrill of International Rescue flying in to save the day!
Thunderbirds are Go! February 28, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We got hooked on Thunderbirds watching Boomerang network while living in the UK (and originally being from Louisiana, we really enjoyed the "Attack of the Alligators" episode!). When we got back to the US and found this, we had to ante up for it. It's all here -- every episode. Video is good quality but preserves the campy feel of the series. If you aren't familiar with the Thunderbirds you may want to find a copy to rent/borrow first, but if you're a fan, then indulge yourself!!!
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