Film
Thunderbirds Are Go
1966
US Lobby Card / Full Set of 8/ single sided / (14" x 11")
United States (USA)
Near Mint minus – Flat/Unfolded (as issued)
David Lane
Christine Finn, David Graham, Gerry Anderson, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, Sylvia Anderson
“Excitement is GO! Adventure is GO! Danger is GO!”.
Celebrating the colourful world of International Rescue, this complete set of eight original US lobby cards for “Thunderbirds Are Go” showcases the characters, vehicles and miniature settings that made Gerry Anderson’s creation so distinctive. Images include Lady Penelope’s pink FAB 1 Rolls Royce, Tracy Island, Thunderbird 5 and the imposing Zero-X aircraft, alongside portraits of the Tracy brothers, Lady Penelope and Parker. Bright yellow title panels unite the cards, creating an attractive and varied display.
Directed by David Lane, “Thunderbirds Are Go” brought the celebrated television series to the cinema in 1966, combining Supermarionation puppetry with elaborate model work and ambitious special effects. The story follows the Zero-X mission to Mars, with International Rescue called upon when disaster threatens, expanding the scale of the Andersons’ futuristic adventures for the big screen.
Each card measures 11 x 14 inches, and all eight are presented in excellent original condition. Complete sets are rarely encountered, as many were separated for individual sale, making this an especially appealing opportunity for collectors of Thunderbirds, Gerry Anderson and classic science-fiction cinema memorabilia.
Trivia: The five Tracy brothers were named after five of the NASA astronauts from the “Mercury Seven” space program from the early 1960’s: Scott Tracy after Scott Carpenter, Virgil Tracy after Gus Grissom whose real first name was Virgil, Alan Tracy after Alan Shepard, Gordon Tracy after Gordon Cooper, John Tracy after John Glenn.
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Thunderbirds Are Go Movie Poster
“Zero-X, a manned exploration mission crashes during lift-off on its maiden flight. Two years later an investigative committee finally concludes sabotage, and decides to call on the services of International Rescue to oversee security at the impending second launch. The second Zero-X successfully reaches its destination, but encounters unexpected hazards, ultimately leading to another call for assistance on its return to Earth. International Rescue respond, and once again Thunderbirds are GO!”
Five! Four! Three! Two! One! “THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!” – Just about every baby boomer can count down that opening theme from the sixties British TV series, “The Thunderbirds”. And, are probably hearing Barry Gray’s iconic theme music in their heads right about Now! Stay tuned for the end credits where The Band of the Royal Marines plays the theme in a live action sequence.
Gerry and Sylvia Anderson‘s beloved TV program was a huge success and this big screen feature film was green-lit. With the bigger budget, the model and puppet work was a bit more elaborate and the already fastidious details got even more so (too much so, in fact; some scenes seem extended to show off how intricate they are). Pop singer Cliff Richard was recruited to have a marionette made in his image and to bang out a tune. Lady Penelope also got her own theme song.
Basically an extended episode of the TV show (only in technicolor and widescreen techniscope; and, of course, that wonder of the screen: SUPER-MARIONATION!), the plot with the Tracy family’s International Rescue Team investigating the mysterious failure of a mission to Mars. Brains comes up with a plan to ensure that the next Mars mission will succeed.
The series lasted two seasons and 32 episodes and has become a favourite bit of nostalgia. The second season only had 6 episodes, no doubt due to the production of the two films. A second feature, “THUNDERBIRD SIX” was made as well as other revivals and another feature in 2004. The Thunderbirds are still Go!
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Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.
Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.
Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.
Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.
Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.
Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.
Poor
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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.
WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.
HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.
INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.
STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.
ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.
THREE-SHEET
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.
BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.
BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.
ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.
2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.
FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.
