Vivid Imaginations Are Go Thunderbird 5 Vehicle (Multi-Colour)

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The Hong Kong version had either a red, grey or green jeep inside, and the fold down legs had white feet, the underside had the "Made in Hong Kong" and the Diamond JR logo (later versions had the logo moved to the front underside), otherwise was the same size and colour as the UK version. Holographic emitters allow it to blend in to its surroundings and sensor-defeating electronics make it nearly undetectable. If you were to say that the original Thunderbirds never existed, and this was the first incarnation, we’d hope that people would love it just as much even without the knowledge that there is this lineage. We also heard whispers that ‘hero’ toys of FAB 1 and Thunderbird Shadow will be released in 2016 as marketing gears up for the second series of 26 episodes. New variants are being licensed and released all the time, including a range of very cool Japanese Thunderbird 2 toys and models.

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The company’s long and faithful association with the series was highlighted by the presence of their original Tracy Island toy at the show. In terms of his role as pilot of Thunderbird 3, he’s one of those kids who never studies but always gets straight As. Perhaps the most exciting toy for older fans was the larger-scale TB2 Playset which included folding wings, drop-down entry doors, retractable landing gear (controlled by the wings) and realistic engine sounds.

In the original series he would pop down for a cup of tea every now and then, say hello to the family and stay for Christmas, but he’d always like to get back up again. JR21 (named after managing director Jack Rosenthal) which later became Century 21 produced a range of toys featuring all the vehicles (Thunderbirds 1-5 and Lady Penelope’s FAB 1) in the show and some with variations. Building on a consolidated audience of 3 million people in the UK, the series has since been sold to over 40 countries, and had notable successes in New Zealand, where it was the most-watched children’s show across all channels in 2015.

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Dinky were desperate to shift as many units of the new Thunderbirds toys as possible since they knew they were going to be a huge hit. The set boasts ‘smart technology’ that enables it to ‘know’ which craft is launching, and play appropriate sound and light effects. So if you wish you were a spaceman, the fastest guy alive – let them fly you round the universe in Fireball XL5! Timelash: Joe 90 – Attack of the Tiger– WIN’s most special agent gives the Angels a run for their money as we look back at this seek-and-destroy adventure. Bristling with antennae and a myriad of sophisticated listening devices, TB5 is a world all its own - unique, even amongst the company of its sister Thunderbirds.In what looks like a very astute piece of scheduling, Episode 1 will be broadcast as an hour-long special at 5pm on ITV1. Although well-shielded and otherwise protected, TB5's main control room is further backed-up by a specially-built duplicate control facility should an emergency situation arise.

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CITV has commissioned a third series of 26 Thunderbirds Are Go episodes from ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures. The set also comes with a wrist controller that activates ‘mission sounds’ from John up in the space station.All the Tracy Brothers and Kayo come with a helmet, Scott also comes with a jet pack, Virgil also comes with a flash light, Alan also comes with two gravity rockets, Gordon also comes with a re-breather, John also comes with a communications and logistics module and Kayo also comes with a wrist communicator. As stated by the producers – the episodes were only ever to be released to Kickstarter backers as a special celebration. While we were recording they went over to New Zealand and they saw the building of it – so even then it was in its infancy.