The Space: 1999 View-Master Reel sets were a big deal back in the 60’s thru the 80’s and, yes, there was a number of variant releases on both sides of the pond. From the Catacombs: “The View-Master system for viewing 3D color images was invented in 1939 by William Gruber for US company Sawyers, which…
Stand by for Action: Gerry Anderson In Concert!
Stand by for Action! Gerry Anderson in concert was a live concert event that took place at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 16 April 2022. From Jamie Anderson’s team: “Hosted by the inimitable Jon Culshaw, a 55 piece orchestra brought 60 years of music from Gerry Anderson shows and features to life in a packed programme.…
The Powysverse: the Continuation of Space: 1999 Storytelling
If you haven’t picked up a novel from Powys Media, then you are missing out. Since 2002, Powys Media has been producing licensed Space: 1999 novels and, quite frankly, they are spectacular new stories (and some revisits of other great stories) that were not a part of the canon Space 1999 television. Over these last…
Space: 1999 Breakaway Audio Series Discussion
Breakaway by Big Finish is now available on Spotify. Be sure to tune in!! Premiered September 13th 2019 and featured the exclusive behind the scenes video at the Breakaway: 2019 convention in Bethlehem, PA USA, this was the beginning of a new journey and somewhat of a reenergizing of the series, but in audio format.…
The Weirdest Space: 1999 “Stuff & Things”
A look at those classic Space: 1999 toys that were not necessarily relative to the show, but that didn’t matter to the toy companies. You still love them, right? You collectors? You know who you are. Long ago (I know, right?) in the 60’s and 70’s there were marketing practices that aren’t exactly followed the…
Episode Discussion vLog: Another Time, Another Place
One of the shining stars of Season One, there are some interesting questions, observations and thoughts about this episode. This episode (no pun intended) started out with a bit of a space warp phenomena, and of course the focus with Regina Kesslann (or Carter) who would ultimate be affected more than the other Alphans. Her…
An Official Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter Documentary? Seems so.
November 6th, 2022 the Facebook Space: 1999 “Fandoms” Group Page admin had an impromptu video session; one of the guest speakers was Jeffrey Morris, or better known as “Future Dude”. He is an award-winning writer, director, producer, entrepreneur and production designer; his company’s website is FutureDude.com. He has been working towards reenergizing Space: 1999 in…
The Future Of Space: 1999 Action Figures Part 2.
Continuing the conversation of custom Space: 1999 figures, the examples are almost limitless. There was some serious focus on the “singles” as that was the only customs out there that have been produced. Some boxed editions, some clams, and some carded. Figures Toy Company really expands the possibilities with the fit and finish of some…
Space: 1999 Model Kit Artwork Through The Ages
Since the beginning when the show was first aired, there has been an affinity for the Eagle Transporter with its realistic aesthetically pleasing “nothing but awesomeness” look, it is no wonder that any 1999 fan (or even non-1999 fan) wanted to obtain one of these fine kits either from Fundimensions in the States or Airfix…
The Future Of Space: 1999 Action Figures Part 1.
What is it that you desire in the next line of 1999 action figures? Here is a look at some interesting custom creations that might get the attention of some big company like Mego. Hint-hint… Long gone are the three main lines of figures (aside from the non-standard figures that Sixteen12 Collectibles had just released…