Details have been released of the all-region new Blu-ray set of Thunderbirds, released to mark the show’s 60th anniversary this year.

The 11 disc set includes all 35 episodes in HD, at the correct aspect ratios.

The Full Series – Fully Remastered and Restored

All 32 original episodes presented in their original 4:3 aspect ratio restored in high definition (HD) from original film elements with original mono sound or enhanced 5.1 surround audio

3 Anniversary Episodes –  Introducing Thunderbirds, The Abominable Snowman and The Stately Homes Robberies– available for the first time on general home entertainment release

Special Features – Over 8 Hours of FAB Bonus Content

Thunderbirds: FAB at 60 – Brand new 50min documentary celebrating the enduring legacy of Thunderbirds, this documentary explores the show’s cultural impact, spectacular storytelling, and its influence on television and film through interviews with filmmakers, actors, experts and fans such as J. Michael Straczynski, Joe Kraemer, , John Logan, Jonathan Ross, Nicola Bryant and Sanjeev Bhaskar, who continue to be inspired by its visionary craftsmanship.

Fabblebox – An all-new mini Supermarionation adventure featuring Lady Penelope and Parker, voiced by Genevieve Gaunt and Jon Culshaw

Nosey Parker Is Go! – an exclusive new HD remaster of the classic fan tribute comedy short now with newly recorded dialogue from David Graham. Commentary also available from director and creator, Jeff Smart.

Great Disasters – a 1995 compilation tape celebrating Thunderbirds’ 30th anniversary, showcasing International Rescue’s most challenging disasters and featuring new technical data and narration by creator Gerry Anderson (VHS quality).

Great Rescues – a second 1995 compilation celebrating Thunderbirds’ 30th anniversary, highlighting International Rescue’s most daring missions and featuring new technical data and narration by creator Gerry Anderson (VHS quality).

Talking Thunderbirds – a collection of archive interviews with crew from the original show focusing on their respective departments and giving a glimpse behind the scenes of the production.

All About Thunderbirds – a 2008 behind-the-scenes documentary that explores the creation, legacy and impact of the classic Supermarionation series. Aired as part of BBC Four’s Thunderbirds Night, it was directed and narrated by Jack Davenport, and features interviews, rare footage and insights from creator Gerry Anderson.

The Thunderbirds Companion – a UK DVD special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the series hosted by Brains and including interviews with key creators including Gerry Anderson and David Graham.

The Machines – a short special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the machines of Thunderbirds.

The Characters –a short special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the characters of Thunderbirds, hosted by Brains.

Lady Penelope and Parker – a short special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the key characters, Lady Penelope and Parker, hosted by Brains.

The Making of Thunderbirds – a short documentary filmed in the mid-1960s offering a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ production. Includes black and white behind-the-scenes shots from the original production.

Thunderbirds Vintage Trailers and Adverts – a collection of vintage adverts and promotional videos for the show and its related merchandise through the years.

Carlton Restoration Promotion – a promotional video produced for MIP (market for television shows) highlighting the restoration work undertaken by Carlton.

Thunderbirds In Concert – a collection of tracks from the original Thunderbirds scores, played by a full orchestra. Recorded at the 2024 concert Standby For Action: 2! Gerry Anderson in Concert.

Century 21Tech Talks – a collection of technical videos examining the technology of International Rescue, hosted by resident genius – Brains and Jeff Tracy.

Brains Is Dead – a full cast audio drama adapted from a Thunderbirds comic story, first published as an eight-part story in TV21, between issues 162 to 169 in 1968.

Exclusive Collector’s Packaging & Physical Bonuses

Premium rigid slipcase with all-new exclusive artwork

A beautifully crafted 110-page episode guide book

Six large-format posters featuring unreleased cutaway artwork by legendary illustrator Graham Bleathman

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