Action Stations! The International Rescue Technical Operations Manual is Go!

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Action Stations! The International Rescue Technical Operations Manual is Go! - The Gerry Anderson Store

Thunderbirds are exposed! Discover all of International Rescue's operational secrets with the International Rescue Technical Operations Manual, now available to pre-order!

This latest volume in our ever-popular line-up of definitive technical dossiers from the worlds of Gerry Anderson by illustrator/co-author Chris Thompson and co-author Andrew Clements prizes open Thunderbirds' hardware-driven universe to reveal all of I.R.'s classified mechanical workings. 

Inside the International Rescue Technical Operations Manual, you'll step into the groundbreaking, technologically advanced world of Thunderbirds and discover everything you've ever wanted to know about how International Rescue operates. You'll discover the in-universe creation, function and capabilities of each Thunderbird craft, all stunningly detailed in immersive technical detail and striking schematic illustrations. The manual brings together much of Thunderbirds' retrofuture world from the classic TV series to its comics, annuals, and more into the definitive in-universe dossier. 

You'll also discover more about the fantastically jeopardous world of International Rescue with mission dossiers, character biographies, rescue strategies and further superbly detailed insights into the elite team dedicated to saving lives across land, sea, air and outer space.

The manual is packed with over 250 magnificent illustrations of classic, supportive and obscure vehicles and technology from Thunderbirds. Each illustration captures and expands on the design ingenuity of the original visionaries behind the innovative special effects of Thunderbirds, including Derek Meddings, Mike Trim, Bob Bell, Keith Wilson, Ian Scoones, Shaun Whittaker-Cook and many more. 

The International Rescue Technical Operations Manual is available in both Standard and Special Editions. The brilliantly produced Standard Edition gives you the definitive expose of the world of Thunderbirds, while the Special Edition comes packed with a stunning array of bonus features. Limited to just 500 units, the special edition of the manual comes housed in a bespoke International Rescue branded protective case that immerses you in the world of Thunderbirds further than the standard edition!

The Special Edition also comes with a set of exclusive, in-universe collectables which immerse you in International Rescue's world even more. These consist of an official letter of introduction signed by Jeff Tracy, an I.R. agent identity card, a beautifully designed poster of the classic Thunderbird craft, and a fantastically designed prop replica of Scott Tracy's stick communicator with a display stand.

Whether it's discovering all of Thunderbirds' advanced rescuing secrets or being welcomed into International Rescue's ranks, both the Standard Edition and Special Edition of the International Rescue Technical Operations Manual will propel you into Thunderbirds' universe of heroic hardware like never before.

Secure your copy now of either the Standard Edition or Special Edition of the International Rescue Technical Operations Manual and prepare to blast off into a world of classic rescue adventure!

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4 comments

At long last. The Thunderbirds International Rescue Technical Operations Manual is GO!

Lewis Hutchison

good and cool, Beautiful

Ivan Bismarck Schmidt Rodrigues

i have been colecting the G A equipment for EVER but now my base is a burned out shell of a place
and everything is gone especialy all of my tec mnuals so i have to start all over
I have orderd my I R SPECIAL but cant find the others HELP PLEASE

terry freebrey

It seems that I came back from field operations at just the right time to pre-order my copy of this wondrous piece of Special Edition kit! If you happen to hear/read future reports about an eccentric pensioner shadowing the postman (& foreign agents such as the Hood) throughout the city streets, armed with a stunning red International Rescue case, that would be ME.You are also very likely to spot myself talking into a groovy retro style communicator as I proceed on my assignment.In the 1960s, we had a show called ‘Man in
a suitcase’; we now have Pensioner WITH a suitcase.The word is that this special-ops set is ‘too kewl for school’, the only problem being that it may well scupper one’s attempts at subterfuge, due to one’s inclination to show off International Rescue’s most classified information at every opportunity, housed in a red case that will stop traffic.

Gary A

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