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| Thunderbirds 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition Megaset | 
 enlarge | Actor: Gerry Anderson
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
Category: DVD
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 27390
Format: Box Set, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 1664 minutes
Number Of Items: 12
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.9
MPN: AAE-77306
UPC: 733961773064
EAN: 0733961773064
ASIN: B000P6R5T8
Release Date: January 22, 2008
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Condition: Brand new, factory sealed. Fast shipping!
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Product Description
Packed with every moment from all 32 episodes of acclaimed producer Gerry Anderson s (Captain Scarlet Space: 1999) sci-fi supermarionation tour de force this exclusive collection also includes a special new bonus disc containing two rare pop-up episodes an exciting quiz and a never-before-seen interview with the series creator Anderson. Don t miss a minute of adventure--the THUNDERBIRDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR S EDITION is a masterpiece of marionettes and the ultimate collector s item. System Requirements:Run Time: 1664 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 733961773064 Manufacturer No: AAE-77306
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 Vintage Gerry Anderson! December 17, 2008
By far, the very best of the Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series, is the Thunderbirds! When the Andersons started with Supercar, the process of Supermarionation was crude by today's standards. As each series progressed, the process was refined and improved. The first test came, when Stingray was released. Stingray focused on its story line and its characters. Even though Stingray lasted for one season, the experience allowed the Andersons and their production team, to develop the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds is the story of former astronaut turned businessman, Jeff Tracy. Mr. Tracy used his fortune, to develop a world wide rescue service that would be known as International Rescue. His chief scientist, Brains, allowed the Thunderbirds to become a reality. Mr. Tracy knew in order for his organization to be effective, it had to remain a secret to the outside world in regards to their location or their base of operations. Enlisting the services of his sons Scott, Virgil, Alan, Gordon and John, enhanced the security of their operations. Their chief nemesis, is "The Hood". He was always after the secrets of International Rescue and the Thunderbird ships themselves. International Rescue had the equipment available, to handle any type of rescue situation - above or below the sea, above or below ground, in the air or in space. Having a proper lady like Lady Penelope and her chauffer Parker, to handle the convert aspects of International Rescue, adds to the appeal to the Thunderbirds. The Andersons kept the story line they used during Stingray. The Good Guys won over the Bad Guys and the ones who were in trouble, were rescued at the end.
The Thunderbirds lasted for two seasons. When it was not picked up by one of the networks in the United States, the production of the Thunderbirds came to an end. The series continued to enjoy success during its runs in syndication. The success of the original Thunderbirds series, led to a major motion picture, starring Bill Paxson as Jeff Tracy. Director Jonathan Frakes, kept with the story line of the original series. Ben Kingsley was very good in his role as The Hood.
The 40th anniversary collectors set of the Thunderbirds, is a must for anyone's DVD Collection. The Thunderbirds can be best described as "Vintage Gerry Anderson!"
Thunderbirds are go, go go!! December 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This set was an introduction to Thunderbirds for 4 year olds. They still hold up after 40 years. My son likes the gadgets (spaceships, "the mole", etc). He also likes all the "boys" - especially Brains. My daughter likes Lady Penelope, her PINK Rolls-Royce, Parker, the plots, and the "duh-duh-duhhh!" music.
They both request "an episode" all the time.
And at the price for the entire set - it's a steal!
 just a repackaging of the old November 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The video quality isn't really any noticeably better than the original set. I'm not a fan of the slim cases either but if you're looking to save space it's a good option. I preferred the case art in the original set still. All that is here that's new is a new box and a new interview. 5 star show, 1 star for just repackaging Gerry Anderson's most famous supermarionation series again in the hopes of earning a few more bucks.
Love these puppets September 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Everything is here, in slim DVD cases to boot. Easy to watch, classic series, fun for all ages.
Excellent animation April 12, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The first episode was a little hard to watch because you notice the fine string filaments that control the figures, but the amount of detail is fantastic. I'm about 50% completed with the series and I don't even notice the strings. The vehicles and explosions are amazing, even today.
Tom.
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