The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys
The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys – in this article we look at why these rare toys are so important and briefly look at the history and background of Simon Archer and Gerry Anderson.
Who is Simon Archer ?
Simon Archer was a professional journalist with an interest in Gerry Anderson’s work – following Simon’s work on the 1990’s Century 21 magazine and his ‘FAB Facts’ book looking at ‘Thunderbirds’ behind the scenes, Simon was commissioned by Gerry Anderson to write his official biography.
How did Simon Archer come to have toys by Gerry Anderson ?
Simon amassed a huge collection of Anderson memorabilia during his lifetime including toys, comics, photographs, negatives, transparencies, story boards and props, and a significant portion of the collection was used for display purposes during Gerry Anderson’s live tours and appearances during the 1990s.
Following Simon’s untimely death in 1993 whilst driving to visit the Andersons, his personal collection of memorabilia has been in storage with his family. Looking at Toys have acquired a small but non the less significant portion of these rare toys with this fantastic provenance.
Who will buy The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys ?
Toys by Gerry Anderson are very sort after .. and these ones on looking at toys website will definetly be for the collector.
Who was Gerry Anderson ? Why are The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys important ?
Gerry Anderson was born on 14 April 1929, and through a combination of skill and an incredible level of determination earned his first credit as a producer when he was still in his 20s. Years before the word ‘brand’ was popularly applied to television, Gerry’s name came to represent an inimitable style of entertainment that proved hugely successful around the world. From Fireball XL5 to Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet to Space Precinct, Supercar to Thunderbirds – he has become the UK’s equivalent of Walt Disney.
During the 1960s Gerry used puppetry to realise epic science fiction scenarios that would have been impossible to achieve in anything other than miniature scale. The names of the shows he produced during this era are familiar to millions, and continue to entertain audiences today. An incredible feat unsurpassed by any other British TV and film producer.
As the optimism of the 1960s faded, Gerry Anderson created darker scenarios for the new decade. Live-action series UFO and Space: 1999 anticipated the accomplishments of Star Wars and are still regarded by many as his finest work.
He was never content to stand still, and his programmes became increasingly diverse in the 1980s. He made a welcome return to puppetry for Terrahawks and brought the animated private detective Dick Spanner to the screen, while developing a parallel career as an award-winning director of sophisticated television commercials.
In the 1990s he created and produced the lavish live-action series Space Precinct, before returning to children’s entertainment with the enchanting Lavender Castle. In 2001 he was awarded an MBE for services to the British film industry.
The astonishing New Captain Scarlet premièred in 2005, by which time Gerry (then 76) was long past the age when most people consider retiring. His enthusiasm for the next project, and his fascination for the latest technology, remained undimmed through much of his final illness. He passed away on 26 December 2012.
Despite being relatively shy, and never really spending much time looking back and reminiscing over his achievements Gerry Anderson came to appreciate that for many people his shows represented a special time in their lives. And he was proud that the ingenuity and optimism of his characters galvanised some viewers who went on to distinguished careers within film, television and other fields.
Thunderbirds has inspired movies, stage shows and a vast array of merchandise, all reflecting its phenomenal impact on our popular culture, and together with his other shows is cherished by many generations of viewers.
What did Gerry Anderson do ? ( courtesy of wikipedia )
Gerry Anderson Film and TV making credits The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys feature movie and characters from the following
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Crossroads to Crime | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1966 | Thunderbirds Are Go | Executive | Yes | ||
| 1968 | Thunderbird 6 | Executive | Yes | ||
| 1969 | Doppelgänger | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2000 | Captain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Creator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | You’ve Never Seen This! | Yes | ||||
| 1956 | Here Comes Kandy | Yes | ||||
| 1957 | Martin Kane, Private Eye | Yes | ||||
| 1957-59 | The Adventures of Twizzle | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1959 | Torchy the Battery Boy | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1960 | Four Feather Falls | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1961-62 | Supercar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1962-63 | Fireball XL5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1964-65 | Stingray | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1965-66 | Thunderbirds | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1967-68 | Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1968-69 | Joe 90 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1969 | The Secret Service | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1970-71 | UFO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1972-74 | The Protectors | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1973 | The Investigator | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1975-76 | Space: 1999 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1975 | Special Treat | Yes | ||||
| 1983-86 | Terrahawks | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1986 | Space Police | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1987 | Dick Spanner, P.I. | Yes | ||||
| 1993 | GFI | Yes | ||||
| 1994-95 | Space Precinct | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1999-00 | Lavender Castle | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2005 | Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet | Yes | Yes |
Is Gerry Anderson alive ? ( courtesy of wikipedia )
Gerry Anderson died in his sleep on 26 December 2012 at the age of 83. Gerrys son Jamie wrote, “I’m very sad to announce the death of my father, Thunderbirds creator, Gerry Anderson. He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today (26th December 2012), having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years. He was 83.
Voice actor Matt Zimmerman who voiced Alan Tracy and supporting characters in Thunderbirds spoke to BBC News about Anderson’s death praising his work saying “it’s a big part of people’s lives” saying also that “people speak of the shows with such affection, and I held Gerry with that kind of affection as well. I am very pleased to have known him and I feel very sorry for Jamie and his wife Mary.”[27] David Graham who voiced Gordon Tracy, Parker, Brains and Kyrano said it was “a very sad day”.[28]
Tributes from across the world of television and radio poured in, among them TV presenter Jonathan Ross, DJ Chris Evans, comedian Eddie Izzard and actors Brian Blessed and John Barrowman. Ross tweeted “For men of my age his work made childhood an incredible place to be.” Blessed, who worked with Anderson on Space 1999 and The Day After Tomorrow said, “I think a light has gone out in the universe. He had a great sense of humour. He wasn’t childish but child-like and he had a tremendous love of the universe and astronomy and scientists.”[29]
Fanderson chairman Nick Williams paid tribute to Anderson by saying “To those who met him Gerry was a quiet, unassuming but determined man. His desire to make the best films he could drove him and his talented teams to innovate, take risks, and do everything necessary to produce quite inspirational works. Gerry’s legacy is that he inspired so many people and continues to bring so much joy to so many millions of people around the world.”[30]
The Humanist funeral was announced for Friday 11 January 2013 at Reading crematorium. His son Jamie went on to say that his father expressed his desire to let fans of the shows attend his funeral, alongside friends, family and cast members. Jamie also spoke about the number of messages sent by fans, saying, “We have been so touched by the outpouring of sympathy from all over the world. We have had messages from India, Uganda, Australia – and from people aged between seven to 70. It is so nice to know how my father touched people’s lives across all the continents.” Jamie went on to add, “But I’m proudest of him for the contribution he made to the Alzheimer’s Society. He was so torn apart by his illness. But his involvement with the charity raised £1million in just a year.” [31]
Anderson was cremated, following a ceremony that brought together hundreds of colleagues, family and fans. Anderson’s coffin was decorated with a floral Thunderbird 2 as his body was taken into the service, where musical scores of the Thunderbirds theme tune and “Aqua Marina” from Stingray were played. Amongst the hundreds in attendance was car owner Melvin Jarvis, who drove to the service in a full-scale replica of Lady Penelope‘s Rolls-Royce FAB1. Also in attendance was Shane Rimmer, who voiced Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds; he spoke about his time on the show, saying, “It was a truly unique experience. Gerry’s office was like the Oval Office at The White House at times, such was the mystique of the place. Thunderbirds really broke a mould as it was one of the first TV shows that had appeal on both sides of the Atlantic.”[32]
The first episode of Strange Hill High, “King Mitchell”, was dedicated to his memory.
The Man the Legacy – The Gerry Anderson Legacy( courtesy of wikipedia )
On 25 March 2013, in an announcement on the official Gerry Anderson website, Anderson’s younger son Jamie announced that a number of projects that Anderson had been unable to finish during his lifetime were being developed by his company Anderson Entertainment and would be financed primarily through Kickstarter crowdfunding.[33] On 27 July 2013 the name of the first Gerry Anderson legacy project was announced on the official Gerry Anderson website[34] as a trilogy of novels entitled Gemini Force One. The first novel, Black Orchid, was published in 2014. In 2019 a pilot episode for a new puppet-based science fiction series based upon concepts developed by Anderson, Gerry Anderson’s Firestorm, was released on YouTube by Anderson Entertainment. It uses a combination of hand- and electronically controlled puppets and green screen effects in an updated form of Supermarionation dubbed “Ultramarionation”. Production of a full-length series was scheduled to begin in 2019.[35
Where can i buy The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys ?
Looking at Toys are one of many stores that sell rare and collectible toys. The Gerry Anderson toys featured here can be purchased online and shipped the world over. Additionally many more items can be found on the official Gerry Anderson website, but sadly they do sell vintage toys.
Which toys from The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys do you have on Looking at Toys Website?
The Toys that are from the Simon Archer collection and available on looking at toys include –
Dinky 602 Armoured Command Car
Dinky 104 Captain Scarlet Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle
Dinky 109 The Secret Service Gabriel’s Model T Ford
Dinky 105 Captain Scarlet Maximum Security Vehicle
Dinky 103 Captain Scarlet Spectrum Patrol Car
Dinky 674 Coastguard Amphibious Missile Launch
Bandai – A pair of very rare Japanese Thunderbirds Sets – These Grails don’t come up for sale often and were originally from Japan.
Lone Star 2 way Radio Walkie Talkie Set – This Grail Item is one of a Kind and we haven’t seen another like it for sale in this condition. Google it now if you can find another ?
JR21 Thunderbirds Thunderbird 3
Century 21 Toys Project Sword Moon Bus
Can toys from The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys be shipped Worldwide ?
Yes looking at toys ship to most international destinations.
Additional notes About The Simon Archer Collection of Gerry Anderson Toys
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