The Merchandise GuideCurrently available
Compiled by Martin Willey
The Merchandise GuideUpdated April 2008
| Records, CDs, Video and DVD | Fanzines/Magazines | Books | Models |
DVD |
A comparison of the different DVD editions is here. |
UK DVD |
The Carlton DVDs are out of print. Network Video (part of Virgin) re-released Year 1 on 14 November 2005. This is a 7 disc set, with all episodes remastered and a number of interesting extras. The second series will be re-released in 2008, again with all episodes remastered (originally scheduled 10 September 2007). Links are to SendIt.com; another source with free international postage is Bensonsworld.
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Netherlands DVD
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House Of Knowledge released two compilation movies (Destination Moonbase Alpha and Cosmic Princess) on 23 August 2006. Both are available together in a special "3D slipcase". Based on sales, the series may follow. Originally the series was scheduled for 10th August 2005. The release will be original language with Dutch subtitles. There are no extras, although you can send in for 4 "collectors cards". Thanks to Remco Admiraal. |
Germany DVD |
E.M.S. There are four box sets, each containing four DVDs (12 episodes, released December 2004, Feb 2005, April 2005 and June 2005. As only 30 episodes were shown in Germany, E.M.S. have recorded new soundtracks (with the actors who dubbed the original series into German) for 18 episodes plus scenes that were cut from the other episodes (a listing of the original cuts is one of the extras). Thanks to Jérôme Wybon.
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Italy DVD |
Pulp Video. Four volumes containing all episodes have been released. From the second volume the cover and packaging was redesigned. On 21 March 2007 these were rereleased by Mondo Home as two 8-disc Collector's Editions (one for each series). The following Italian websites have English-language pages and ship internationally (thanks to Stefano).
The compilation movies were released in new digitally restored versions in 2006 |
USA DVD |
A&E released Space: 1999 on DVD for the US (NTSC region 1 coded) and on VHS (first few episodes only). DVDs are available as individual volumes (two DVDs each) or as a Mega Set of all 48 episodes. A Bonus Disc was initially only available with the MegaSet purchased from the US shop Best Buy and A&E; comments on Amazon reveal it is now generally available (since 2004). On 3 July 2007, a 17 disc Megaset containing all 48 episodes is being released. Links are to Amazon; within the US, DeepDiscountDVD.com is cheaper (around $119 for the MegaSet) and A&E is now heavily discounting the MegaSet (from $200 to $100, with coupons to $80). |
France DVD |
On 24th June 2003, PVB editions released Alien Attack and Cosmic Princess to DVD. The French soundtrack is Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS, but there is no English soundtrack or subtitles. Extras include trailers, shooting anecdotes, deleted scenes (only for Alien Attack), productions notes, photo gallery. Available from Fnac: Alien Attack, Cosmic Princess. Each is €19.99 Thanks to Michel Renault |
France DVD
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TF1 released a DVD box set titled Cosmos 1999 l'intégrale de la série. Individual volumes were released from May 2004 to news-stands (6 volumes/discs for each series, volumes 1 and 2 of both year 1 and 2 as a double-issue). Each disc had a 16-page booklet; the disc contents were identical to the box set. Initially it was intended only to release Year 1 in this format, but strong sales prompted Year 2 to follow immediately. Thanks to Jérôme Wybon and Alain Carrazé |
Spain DVD |
Spanish DVDs released by Producciones JRB. Three were released April 2003. Two further were released on 1 December 2003. They are available from www.dvdgo.es (Spanish site with English pages). |
Portugal DVD
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Year One box set released 23 October 2003. Year 2 box set 27 November 2003. 4-movie box set released 16 September 2004. |
Australia DVD |
Released 13th October 2003, each $AU49.95 from Magna Pacific ($AU28.95 from EzyDVD). From 2005, released as individual volumes. Covers are identical to the UK Carlton releases, even down to the "Digitally remastered" blob. The rating warns of "adult themes, low level violence". |
Video(US/Canada only) |
In the US and Canada from Columbia House (10 tapes/20 episodes) Video is not currently available in the UK, Europe or elsewhere. |
Fanderson soundtrack CDs
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Year One CD now SOLD OUT. Year 2 CD available exclusively from Fanderson (see FAB magazine details above). Fanderson have released two CDs: Sleeping Astronauts And Other Space Themes (May 2004) and International Concerto (August 2005), both as part of the club membership package. Each includes themes and incidental cues from Space 1999 Year 1 and 2 which had not been previously released. |
Silva Screen
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A commercial release of Barry Gray's Year One music, released 13 Sept 2004. While this may not be as complete as the Fanderson release, you don't need to be a Fanderson member to buy it. It includes newly discovered stereo cues from Black Sun and some new mixes (one is previewed on Fanderson's Sleeping Astronauts CD). |
The Ultimate Eagle Poster and Hawk blueprintby Roberto Baldassari. Poster available from May 1999, blueprints from October 2000 |
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FAB (Fanderson fan club) |
Fanderson Fanderson merchandise is exclusively available to Fanderson members and is highly recommended. Accepts credit card payments. |
Nick Tate Clubnewsletter 119 (March 2008) |
Nick Tate Club |
Action TV Vol 2 Number 3 (Nov 2007)Part One of Michael Richardson's in-depth coverage of Year Two 
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Order from StarTrader (UK) |
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller #9 (April 2008)Special Eagle issue 
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http://www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk/ (UK) |
Comics International 205 (March 2008)+Six issues of the monthly trade paper will include a special series on Gerry Anderson comics, including Space: 1999, written by Shaqui Le Vesconte. 
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This special series begins in CI #205 (March 2008) under a special tribute cover [see below], with an overview of Andersons 45-year long association with comics. With each succeeding 100-page issue also featuring an appropriate Anderson cover, Part 2 (CI #206) focuses on the early years spotlighting Four Feather Falls, Supercar, Fireball XL5 and Stingray in the 60s weekly, TV Comic. Part 3 (#207) is dedicated to the many strip incarnations of Thunderbirds while Part 4 (#208) features Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and everyones favourite programmable boy genius, Joe 90. Comics based on Andersons live action projects, UFO, Space:1999 and others are explored in Part 5 (#209) while Part 6 (#210) wraps it all up with a look at Project SWORD, Agent 21, Starcruiser and those other Anderson concepts seen only in comics form. |
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Sources include
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The Complete Gerry Anderson by Chris Bentley (Reynolds and Hearn, UK, 2003) |
Authorised, definitive episode guide to all Gerry Anderson series. Available from UK bookshops, Amazon.co.uk (1st edition paperback, 2nd edition hardback) and Fanderson (members only). |
Powys Media |
An audio book of Resurrection has been recorded by Barry Morse. There will also be two limited edition hardcover omnibus editions of the year 1 and year 2 novelisations, each revised and expanded by the original authors (Tubb, Rankine, Ball, Butterworth) with new forewords. A non-fiction guidebook to the series, the Space: 1999 Companion, has been written by Martin Willey. |
Eagle One Media |
Eagle One Media have republished the original Space 1999 novel "Alien Seed" by E.C.Tubb. It was released on 31st January 2002 with a new introduction by Tubb. The cover art is by Michelangelo Cicerone. Website |
Fanderson |
Fanderson have republished the original Space 1999 novel "Earthfall" by E.C.Tubb (released November 2002) and a new novel Earthbound by E C Tubb (released August 2003). Website |
 In the UK £24.50 from amazon.co.uk. Reissued as a paperback Feb 2005: US $24.95 from the publisher's site or amazon.com UK £16.50 from amazon.co.uk |
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Pulling Faces, Making NoisesBarry Morse autobiography. Foreword by Martin Landau. Available as e-book, paperback and hardcover (now out of print, but still listed as available in most outlets) Remember with AdvantagesA new version of the autiobiography. As before, foreword by Martin Landau (same foreword?) |
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Anecdotes and ArmadillosZienia Merton autobiography. Of the 193 pages, over 60 are devoted to Space: 1999. |
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My FAB Years!Sylvia Anderson autobiography. July 2007. |
"the definitive behind-the-scenes history of the great British sci-fi television series" including Space 1999. Review. |
Cult TV: The Golden Age of ITCby Robert Sellers, afterword by Gerry Anderson. Released November 2006. |
Includes one chapter on UFO and Space 1999, including interview with Ray Austin |
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Many of the original novels can still be found in used book stores. Prices ranging from $4 to $25 (and much higher!) |
used book stores and the online used book searches: |
Small Art Works (E James Small).A range of authentication kits and accessories in scale with the MPC/Ertl and Warp Eagle kits. |
All prices in US$ including North Amercia shipping Website / Space 1999 pages / Email Jim at jim@smallartworks.ca  |
Larson Designs
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From April 2001. Website
Email cl2012@yahoo.com
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Replica's Unlimited
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From January 2001. Around $300 in US (and around £349 in UK)
Also available in the UK from Comet |
Ultra Probe Command Module
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Unauthorised garage kits. |
Imar
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CometIn stock:
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Comet Miniatures www.cometminiatures.co.uk |
Product Enterprise Limited/ Iconic Replicas (UK)
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One of a range of Gerry Anderson vehicles (including UFO Interceptor and Supercar). There are several variations: Transporter, Rescue, Freighter, Lab plus limited edition VIP, chrome and gold-plated versions. In 2006, an edition of the Lab pod is released with a small moonbuggy, Infernal Machine laser tank and Metamorph top-boosters. A 23 inch "prop replica" Eagle was released Dec 2005. It is based on a recast of the Replicas Unlimited 23 inch Eagle, complete with inaccuracies. From March 2007, the company is re-named Iconic Replicas, although the original name remains on website and packaging. A "prop replica" commlock and stun gun was released Dec 2007, and a 23inch "prop replica" Lab Eagle in February 2008. There have been several reports of poor quality with misaligned or bent components; in at least one example IR promptly sent a good replacement. According to their website they are now manufacturing replacements; according to Comet these will be available in July 2008. Because of the problems, all future releases will be delayed.
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Classic TV Toys (US)
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Powys Media are publishing a series of new original novels based on Space 1999. The first, titled Resurrection by William Latham, was released May 2002 with an introduction by Johnny Byrne. The second is The Forsaken, by John Kenneth Muir, with a foreword by Prentis Hancock. The third book is Survival, by Brian Ball, with an introduction by Barry Morse.