BEHIND THE SCENES of Thunderbirds Anniversary Specials - Supermarionation Puppets & Special Effects

How can special effects and puppetry secrets last employed in the 1960s be revived for use in the 21st century? That was the challenge posed to the team of filmmakers behind 'Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes'! In this behind the scenes documentary, the crew reveal the tips of the trade that needed to be employed in order to create three brand new episodes of Thunderbirds for the series 50th anniversary - this making of covers "Introducing Thunderbirds", "The Abominable Snowman" and "The Stately Homes Robberies" with contributions from original series director David Elliott, Lady Penelope sculptor and puppeteer Mary Turner, actor and fan Sanjeev Bhaskar, producer Stephen La Rivière and many more.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's (Fireball XL5, Stingray, UFO, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Space:1999) classic series, the team from Century 21 Films produced three brand new episodes which were based upon three original 1960s voice recordings and produced in association with copyright holders ITV. Their task was to build sets, puppets, and models matching the originals and to marry them with those adapted voice recordings. The final effect should make the audience feel that they're watching three long-lost episodes. The series premiered at the BFI in August 2016, and has enjoyed subsequent screenings at Vue Cinemas and on streaming platforms and home media around the world.
The Thunderbirds Anniversary Episodes are now available on ITV X in the UK and Star Channel in Japan!
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Century 21 Films Ltd is a multi-faceted production company whose work spans drama to documentary, miniature effects to puppet shows. It was founded by a group of filmmakers who first collaborated on Filmed in Supermarionation, the story of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's hit puppet shows including Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet.
Since then, we have worked for a multitude of high-profile clients including ITV, BBC, Mammoth Productions, British Film Institute and the Halifax working on projects such Thunderbirds, Endeavour, Doctor Who and The Twilight Zone.
In addition to our regular filmmaking services, we specialise in ‘Supermarionation’ - the puppetry filming technique used to make shows like Thunderbirds and have collaborated with ITV repeatedly to provide specialised services. Our work has been featured on The One Show, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, BBC News, ITV News and Mastermind.
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[@robertnitschke1649]

watching thunderbirds as a kid .you had no idea how much work went into making a episode . great job

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

Thunderbirds, Capt Scarlet, Joe 90 etc are just the best, most exciting, incredibly dynamic, thrilling all action story telling drama series ever made (for kids!?!). And the music still blows my head off. Everything in those shows was turned up to 11, plus some! I just love 'em! Everything about them was unique in TV at the time. IMHO there's Not been anything as good since, tbh. I'm in my 60's now and I still watch them when they are repeated on TV.

[@jamesd.gordon286]

I'm 60 yrs old a watched and loved Thunderbirds as a kid and continue to watch and enjoy it as an adult on syndication MeTV. I'm trying to get my 7 yr old grandson to get into Thunderbirds.

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Watching this on a Sunday back in the 70's was like being teleported into another world...In my mind it was unimaginably dramatic and a huge scale..Toys coming to life.

[@LifeOfRy]

When I first heard the term Supermarionation I assumed it was a fan club oriented around Super Mario. Thunderbirds is SUCH nostalgia for my childhood. I was born in 1997 so I wasn't around when it originally aired but it sure as hell was on telly when I was very little. Very vivid memories.

[@PyraCubee]

Tbh we need more TV shows like this. With real effects, puppetry, stop motion etc Not all this CGI stuff Big up to you!! I honestly respect anybody that do these type of media

[@pwhales264]

I remember watching Thunderbirds as a kid It was one of my favorite shows when I could see it

[@beachcomberbob3496]

I had some of those e..p. vinyl records back in 1966! I use to like listening to the stories, but also the rendition of the song 'Oh, Parker' by Lady Penelope.

[@geoffcoulson5698]

Just two words some up my beautiful childhood of " 60 s : Beatles and THUNDERBIRDS.

[@mustuploadtoo7543]

Excellent work done by the team

[@geraldstiling3735]

From the opening sequence🎥 to the last frame🎞️ you were hooked.. It was like a big budget 💷movie you watched at home📺

[@etienneherve396]

Although I was a liitle french boy, when Thunderbirds arrived on french tv in the 80's, this has been by far the most enjoyable experience I had as a kid watching television. I was just stunned by this program. And now, forty years later, I just realise how big it had to be to make all this happen, in all ways possible. No words to express my joy, and my admiration for the idea, the talent, the courage and all the rest to build this unic creation. thousand thanks to all the team behind this magic!

[@gestaltstate]

I grew up with reruns of the Thunderbirds on TechTV 20 years ago and always appreciated the elaborate practical effects, thank you for making this happen

[@TheMightyAtomNL]

You guys need to make an official unofficial continuation of the original series. The original series only had 2 seasons, 32 episodes total. Imagine seeing the series continue with a third season and perhaps a fourth season, that would bring so much joy and excitement to every grown up out there who watched the first two seasons as a kid. That would be the best thing ever. Of course, it wouldn't be under the supervision of Gerry and unfortunately some of the original voice actors aren't around anymore. But think about it, a brand new season, full length episodes, continuing the story of International Rescue, using the original supermarionation techniques but also at the same using modern technology of the 21 century. You're going to score with that! :D

[@Simonize41]

AI for the voices. But funding and time, and the desire are key. It takes a lot of work, as we know. I’d love for what you suggest to happen, but… would it sell long term? Who knows. Fingers crossed.🤞🏻

[@HamRadioDX]

This right here... I didn't even know the anniversary episodes existed until the past few days when I discovered this channel. Perhaps voices could be AI driven... we've seen powerful AI tools easily replicate voices these days.

[@luckylikey8784]

I would imagine if this became a possibility there has to be some talented vocal impressionists out there who could imitate the original voice artists...🤔

[@adelaideautowashes]

The only surviving cast member is David Graham, and he's 98. But also, I disagree. The original TV show has become very special-and I feel like recreating the show would make it not special anymore... not to mention how outrageously expensive making a show like Thunderbirds nowadays.

[@James-kv6kb]

As much as I'd love to see this ,there's one small problem and it's called Google they won't allow proper entertainment to happen anymore so that millions of people are brain dead on tiktok and social media.

[@wildwombat]

Thanks ever so much, the 60s live on, thanks to all your hard work.

[@Rickyrickytan-1]

This was a great show, learnt to swim and got these videos as a reward! I caught it the 2nd time round in the early 90s, just noticed the whole 32 episodes are on itvx, so, I’m watching them all, much to the anger of the missus!

[@barrygreen7728]

This was great to watch I have watched all 3 of the new episodes and to see how you made them was marvellous Congratulations to the whole team for a job well done.

[@F21012013R]

This was my favorite tv show as a little child. 60 years later I still love seeing the old episodes.

[@americarsqueensland1667]

Wow, such dedication and patience, very well done everyone.

[@raithebatou]

Well done everyone involved in theses recreations - brilliant work Thunderbird's had a huge effect on me as a kid. it opened a whole new world of sci fi , model making, expanding the imagination. I also think it was the intelligent story telling for kids, which started with Supercar and followed through via Fireball XL5 and Stingray.

[@tint661]

I loved the Thunderbirds as a kid. The sets were so real and it never mattered to me that I was watching puppets. The subjects were more real than the cartoons of the day. Anytime I find one on television and I have time, I'll watch it. Much luck with the new set of films.

[@johnhart6228]

Classic. It will never die or get boring ..love it..well done to the crew. and thank you .Happy memories

[@FredWilbury]

I want do this in my shed on my railway layout reminds me of the fifties / sixties when we’d blow up our model kits 😊😮🎉

[@JohnKeister-ld4ie]

Amazing and a Masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drde4010]

This show is an amazing masterpiece, and I hope they bring it back. It is so unique compared to anything we see today. I just hope they don’t botch it up with today’s current technology, because the way it was presented back in the day with the strings hanging down in the head was just so retro.

[@johnsteward132]

I watch this every Sunday morning on Metv. Love it.

[@HiVisl]

This was so cool

[@johnclay7644]

thunderbirds is on talking pictures in sept, very good documentary going into a lot of the technical detail very accurately recreated.

[@laurafolsom2048]

Love this! I love Joe 90 and all the Supermarionation shows! Brings me back to childhood ❤❤❤❤ For that I thank you!

[@jonathanmyers2867]

I love Thunderbirds! But I haven't seen these 3 new episodes of the show. I should check it out!

[@ericboehm9457]

This is so wonderful! Flashing back to my childhood!

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

I was born in 65. I remember watching the Thunderbirds probably in 69 or 70. Someone recently asked me how much money would wish for. I said $5 Trillion so I could realize a life long dream of creating a real life version or International Rescue.

[@irishpete5472]

Just fabulous!!!

[@canonical5]

Don't you mean FAB? 😉

[@cliffhorman6846]

I loved it,,, where to find the episodes please?

[@jonathanwilson672]

Offering up a profound apology on seeing their efforts to 'authentic' restoration of Thunderbirds sets and more new stories from audio broadcast as a narcissistic endeavour was totally uncalled for to a troup of" dedicated and highly skilled artist"... cannot wait to view your works completion...again apologies and Thank you!🏅👏🕊

[@Mauleflyer100rv]

So awesome. I watch these on You Tube. How can I view these latest episodes? Bring it back!!

[@TOMPM-du4dz]

i love this

[@melkent399]

Bravo!

[@J-Pol]

Merci pour cette vidéo😍😍😍

[@magnatarbeing8749]

Fantastic..! I hope to be able to watch these new episodes. My only concern would be duplicating the original voices.

[@hourglassdigital]

What would be cool if this Rose in popularity is to take the old Avengers episodes and redo them as Supermarionation and even original series or episodes of doctor who... Just a thought 🤔

[@androidemulator6952]

Remember DYMO plastic labels ?? -seen on many control panel scenes :)

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Great Video, Thanks for Sharing !

[@GothicKittyMadness]

Bill and Ben??? It's Bill and Ted! LMAO!

[@century21films28]

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[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

I've tried for years to get these 3 episodes on Blu Ray with no success.

[@skeelo69]

Please please please make a feature for cinema release 👍👍👍 Yeah...i know we had Team America but that was not the legit Thunderbirds...fathers who watched Thunderbirds will take their kids.

[@madlep]

Important question: did they manage to source an authentic lemon juicer for TB1’s launch bay?

[@jamesd.gordon286]

Where can you find/watch the anniversary episodes?

[@notreallydavid]

Great stuff. How were these episodes distributed?

[@century21films28]

The episodes initially went out to Kickstarter backers, before being shown in cinemas in the UK and Japan. They are now available on ITV X in the UK and on Star Channel in Japan. If you want to see them in your area, contact whoever distributes the classic Thunderbirds episodes on home media and ask them to ask ITV!

[@jetsonwhite888]

The Thunderbirds series was made for one reason: To softly disclose what Humanity's enemy is doing, have us watch it without understanding this, enjoy it which is the same as consenting to their evil, and thus let them off the hook for their evil. The 'family' whose identities must be kept secret represent the bloodline families that have been ruling here for eons, controlling all the wealth, and are now in the final phase of pushing out their NWO.

[@IreneP96]

Would the creators of this ( superb, by the way) be the persons trying to contact the original supervising editor a few years ago?

[@s2meister]

When will they be available in the US?

[@century21films28]

I’m afraid that is not up to us as we do not control the rights. I’d suggest you write to the company that released Thunderbirds on disc in your area - Shout Factory.

[@d-v-cez9152]

Quality lasts 👍🏻😊

[@hambone5718]

WHY O WHY was/aren't these anniversary episodes released in the USA??? PLEASE>>> there's a lot of fans here also.

[@rokadaprliinnysystemyaczno4761]

What happened to all the original props, sets models of Thunderbirds? Were they in storage somewhere or in the hands of a collector???

[@graham5710]

When are we going to see those new ones

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

I remember walking in a similar way a good decade later after having watched this show which was cool. Shit faced and comatose with the same silly walk and enthusiasm 🤣

[@madbadger85]

They have tried modern takes on thunderbirds, none can come close to the original, the film that Johnathan Frakes directed was diabolical and the new cartoon series, well it’s just not thunderbirds, if they had done the cartoon version using the same equipment and characters then it would have been ok, but nothing beats the original, I hope they go on to make many more episodes, I for one will buy them. What I’d really like to add to my collection is a massive thunderbird 2

[@michaelconnors7668]

F-A-B!

[@edfrees]

I am go.

[@modellerphil]

Their not STRINGS, their life lines 😢

[@johnallen4176]

This would be unfair. As everybody would pay. What about those who are blind, don’t actually watch TV or any, BBC service.

[@psdaengr911]

Thunderbirds was the best thing that Gerry Anderson ever created - because to the inexperienced audience, the stories and TV were still both fresh. If the series had been made in the US, the static puppet faces would have been less effective that in the UK where the "stoic" British upper class face was a strong stereotype. That the stories and voice actors were the key is evidenced by the records being used to create visually augmented "re-enactments". The series have been a radio serial at a much lower production cost, faster, and been just as popular. Anderson should have quit after Thunderbirds ended and opened a CG shop for others to utilize. Later Anderson series had better CG, had better effects, looked more realistic, but had only one story line- the Earth was being attacked by some mysterious alien force and there were gadgets. There is just so far you can stretch that before it becomes repetitive and boring. The two series that featured human actors UFO and Space 1999 seem to have gone out of their way to find human actors that were either shallow or treated like puppets. They really weren't allowed to emote and their characters were very difficult to relate to as human beings - which detaches the audience from the story. Their relationships were limited, flat - two dimensional at best and the stories were frankly awful - "sci-fi" with implausible physics. Gene Roddenberry's original Star Trek started with many of the same problems but quickly adapted and grew because STO used multiple experienced sci-fi writers and directors. Anderson never learned to true widen his narrow vision and lift his thumb. That's why everything he ever did and all of the remakes and retrospectives still wreak of his limited vision.

[@callummarks2080]

Personally was a bit annoyed when the woman costume designer "irked" she was trying to make Penelope a "bit more masculine" or something like that she said, I thought "geez.. it was the mid 60's and a great time and why would you want anything to be any different??" (it's always these days that women in movies, cartoons etc. always gotta behave like men etc. and not all people appreciate this) 🤷‍♂

[@century21films28]

Except she didn’t say she was trying to make her more masculine.

[@callummarks2080]

@@century21films28 she said she was happy when she could make Penelope in slightly more formal / more masculine clothes just after 26 minutes.. (have you been drinking mate as you don't know what your on about and she said it!) 🥴🙄😂💯👍

[@callummarks2080]

​@@century21films28listen from (exactly 26 minutes 23 seconds) you don't even know what you on about and I'm 💯 correct 😂

[@callummarks2080]

To make "a woman" more masculine clothing is therefore to make her more masculine. Plain and simple, open and shut case, if you said anything else I probably wouldn't have replied but I'm 100% correct. Maybe you should do your "homework" mate. 👍

[@century21films28]

@@callummarks2080 No, she said she preferred her in clothing that was a bit more masculine - which has nothing to do with making a character more masculine. It was purely her personal preference based more than anything else on the odd proportions of the puppets. And is totally in keeping with the spirit of the originals.

[@terrybamber55]

Very disappointing.

[@mx472000]

Really wish I was there on set, helping you guys out. It was a dream of mine to work on a supermarionation show.

[@MerlinMan1579]

Same here.

[@jonathanwilson672]

They do seem to be over their heads with a project that was an absolute joy to the original artist like Brian Johnson etc al you think they would consulting their notes and letters on how they did it...with no sweat!🚀✨🔮🤔

[@CoolDog000]

Me TOO!

[@MerlinMan1579]

So lovely to see the Puppets and no CGI. I loved the show all those years ago for that reason, it stirred my imagination. Let it prosper and delight the young and the not so young for many more episodes.

[@LunaFunk70]

The best thing to ever happen to me as a kid was watching Thunderbirds. Everything about it was EPIC ❤️

[@hambone5718]

Agreed. Watching the Thunderbirds on Wednesday night TV was the greatest thing for this 9-year-old at the time.

[@24th1879]

Absolutely, Thunderbirds was totally epic for me as a10 year old. I loved every episode and have watched and re-watched Thunderbirds repeats over the years. I'm now 67 and have both series on DVD. Thunderbirds, Corgi Toys and Airfix Kits are pure nostalgia of a 1960s childhood....good days.

[@hambone5718]

Yes sir, me too. Have the toys, and series on DVD, along with Stingray, Fireball XL5, Supercar, and Captain Scarlet. Great TV watching stillI', and I'm 69 yo.@@24th1879

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

It wouldn't be Thunderbirds without explosions! Just an amazing job done by everyone involved and a true labor of love!👍👍

[@countmurcielago9802]

I dreamed about this and wanted more thunderbirds but after such a long time it seemed like it remains a dream the Thunderbirds movie with real people was ok There was no chance of new 60s series until you guys have came along and made it all real again I guess being into model making it always kept my dream alive and sure enough it’s real again Gerry and Silvia Anderson hit on a show that you prove is time less I can’t wait to see these episodes You guys are brilliant 😊😊😊

[@billdibacco]

I'm obsessed with Thunderbirds.. I can't get over the paitence, craftsmanship and talent that it took to produce these episodes. The story telling is also a huge part it's revelivence is always engaging and believable. Lovable and a treat to watch! I am recording the series here in the States on METV it a 60's nastalgia channel and has some great programming! So, I'm reliving all the episodes and haveing a blast! I would love to see the new episodes and will start looking for them. Love this show. Can't say that enough! You guys are the new stewards of this classic and iconic piece of history and I applaud your efforts and vision for bringing this back!

[@rgglick]

I am DVRIng Thunderbirds on MeTV! I watched this wonderful show as a kid and have always LOVED it! I get up at 5 AM on Sundays to watch it "live" on MeTV with a long-distance friend from my childhood as we text our thoughts during the show. We are back in the '60s for that hour... FAB!

[@rsrfm24]

Great job guys…Gerry Anderson would have been happy…as a fan, it’s pure dead brilliant! Or should I really say ‘FAB’!! 👏👍❤️✌️

[@1mespud]

I want to thank all these wonderful people for continuing, preserving and keeping GERRY ANDERSON's legacy alive. As a 60's kid, this will also help preserve what's left of my youth.😊👍

[@PopularesVox]

Well for me, this is the equivalent of being astounded to see York Minster Cathedral restored after the fire as it was built by the medieval stone masons. You think there aren't the people around with the same skills or even motivation to achieve such a thing. Well this looks like it required every bit the same effort to match a tv show made 50 years ago, and the result is truly amazing. They are true crafts people that worked on this project and hope that there is more to come. as Thunderbirds is a classic and always will be.

[@BaZzZaa]

I didn’t know about this project. Just amazing work, trying to be authentic from the 60s must be such a challenge. Nothing beats original, From a young boy watching Thunderbirds repeats in the 90s, the concept of toys and puppets coming to life never gets old. This art needs to come back again.

[@dubbadude]

I would bike after school to visit the small unit on Slough Trading Estate to watch Thunderbirds being made. Huge amount of memories and knowledge of how this and previous Gerry Anderson productions like Fireball XL5, Supercar etc were made. Luckily for 20th Century Films the American model company Revell were situated a few units away and their scrap skip at the rear of the building came in handy for many cleverly modelled building interiors. SO many wonderful memories of SO many gifted people. How about Derek Meddings for one. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheDazman50]

That was great many memories, I’m 61 loved Thunderbirds, Thunderbird 2 was my favourite.

[@TheDazman50]

Have you ever noticed the amount of Aircraft in Thunderbirds look like Soviet union aircraft of today.

[@SteveBrant55]

My childhood program brought back to life! This is great! (PS I also loved Supercar and Fireball XL-5)

[@CoMorbiditty]

OMGGGGGG my most favourite series of all time!!!! Wow these guys did a magnificent job. l cant imagine how fun and frustrating this would be to be a part of. They did it well. l always noticed how much orange was in the show. lt was the colour of the sixties. The explosions were the best thing and that music is and still is the best piece of power musical score ever. When do we get to see these episodes??

[@Melkor54]

you are female..always will be

[@marvinspates924]

Wow I really enjoyed seeing this!!! Lol the series I remember was Super Car!!! After that I was hooked on everything that came later!!! I'm 69 now and I still love this type of entertainment! I've never missed any any of the shows, I love them all!!! Super Car, Fire Ball XL-5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and others that I can't remember! I never thought about all the hard work that went into such productions!!! When will this new project be released???? Thank you soooooo much for sharing this!!!!!

[@century21films28]

If you like in the UK or Japan you can see the episodes now on ITVX or Star Channel. Otherwise, get in touch with whatever company released the original Thunderbirds in your country and ask them to release the new episodes!

[@caribbeanchild]

Joe Biden walks like these guys. Exactly like these guys. Every time I see him walking I think of the these puppets.

[@stevenhazelbaker635]

Wahahaha! Truth!

[@neilmarshment2910]

Amazing! Thunderbird was my favourite TV program… remember nagging my parents to endure the TV was switched on and ready 1pm Sunday as a recall. Only had black and white at the time but I could imagine all the colours. When and where will be able to watch these new episodes?

[@jerrybailey5797]

Fascinating. Its great that Thunderbirds still has the recognition it has to this day , one of the best TV programes from the 1960s

[@kimhilltv]

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@fernandochacana1714]

Era una de las series favoritas de mi infancia entre el 72 y76 ,nos creiamos uno de los rescatistas,gracias por hacernos recordar nuestra infancia

[@makwilson2050]

Great work guys! Loved all the Anderson productions as a boy. Who would have thought then that I would go on to be a puppeteer with the Jim Henson Company and the BBC amongst many others…but is a Gerry Anderson production I would love to have done before my career ended. Congrats to all involved!

[@ejt321]

An art form so distinctive and entrancing. I love that you have done this and hope you can continue if you want to. I watched the original series as a kid and your new making-of video was a real treat.

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

The Thunderbirds 1965 50th Anniversary 3 Episodes and Documentaries were spectacular. Highly enjoyable and a brilliant addition to the Thunderbirds collection. Pity the Thunderbirds 55/GoGo 50th Anniversary Episodes Collectors Edition blu-rays are only in Japan and so hard to find tho ....

[@Palpatine001]

15:06 wires breaking is not necessarily a bad thing and in fact might lead to a happy accident that changed the entire format of Thunderbirds as we know it today. If I remember properly Thunderbirds was originally meant to be 30min episodes same as its predecessors and successors. BUT in filming the landing of the Fireflash onto the elevator cars in Trapped in the Sky, the wires snapped on Remote Control Car 3 causing it to veer off entirely. Rather than a full reshoot the team decided to make this part of the scene to add dramatic tension that impressed Lew Grade that much he wanted the series to be one hour long. Of course we now know the entire scene of Remote Control Car 3 veering off owing to a Radio Fault and smashing into parked jets causing a fire. Fireflash had to overshoot while Virgil had to reset the cars (including the standby car) causing the anti radiation shielding on Fireflash to expire leading to the dramatic final touchdown (which then had another happy accident (?) of Virgil deciding to take a scenic drive off the runway because why not) But as always it was the explosions and the top 3 for me being Reactor 4 in the Mighty Atom (we sure Gerry Anderson and Derek Meddings were not foreshadowing another certain Reactor 4 blowing up 21 years later? 😉 or did the Soviets take some tips on how NOT to shut down a nuclear reactor in major trouble) Zero X. That was a bang And of course, the Missile Base in Thunderbird 6 because why not go out with a very large (non nuclear) bang (and do so again in Joe 90)

[@KircardProductionsAustralia]

So wonderful seeing this brought back to life again. The reason I joined fire rescue was because of Thunderbirds. Well done crew. 🙂

[@zukethegooch]

Amazing! Love it so much. Great work!

[@HappyDude1]

Im also going to make some thunderbirds episodes in the future im collecting everything first Right now im also making videos with my other models

[@mikeemerson9832]

A huge tribute to the late, great, Derek Meddings.

[@davidlogan4329]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@dalewyatt1321]

Watched this as a kid, watched it as an adult doing night shift as it came on 6 a.m. Saturday in Melbourne AU about 25 years after being made. I'm now 66, I have a large Thunderbird 2 model and a large Thunderbirds Are Go Thunderbird 2. Am I ill, do I need therapy?

[@malcolmbrewis5582]

Compared to the nutters of today and insanity of the UN and many Governments, you're completely sane.

[@gaznoo]

I would pay good money to see the sets and stuff they created if they did a examination,as most of the original stuff was destroyed,as a kid who watched the original,yes I am that old

[@kadiummusic]

Just wonderful. Have you thought about crowdfunding a new series. You'd definitely get all the publicity you need. 😎

[@nobudgetshortfilms5510]

This made me emotive. Beautiful passionate work

[@larrymiller5253]

Loved the thinderbirds!!! The story telling and puppeteering do not get the accolade they deserve. Thanks for the video